As the population of the Sarasota, Bradenton area swells, more development means more light pollution, dimming stars in the night skies.

The Indian River Lagoon, or IRL, is a 156-mile-long brackish estuary that stretches along Florida's East Coast from near ...

There were 547 manatee deaths reported in Florida from Jan. 1, 2024, through Dec. 20. That’s the lowest number in more than ...

Like most Florida residents these days, manatees may not be native to the Sunshine State. A recent study shows the sea cows' ...

Manatee County officials recently approved a major expansion that ... college and pro sports since joining the Bradenton Herald in 2010. He’s won Florida Press Club awards for sports feature and ...

East County road projects took a hit in August when a number of them landed on a “deferred list” because the county lacked the funds to start them. Here’s a look at some of the East County projects ...

Prosecutors charged the surviving suspect in a Manatee County home invasion with felony murder after the homeowner killed ...

2024 brought some tasty new options to the Bradenton area’s dining scene. They include casual neighborhood restaurants and upscale eateries, plus some new breweries, dessert shops and fast food stops.

You can count on the East County sports scene to remain alive and exciting in 2025 due to its variance. While sports like ...