The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), found along ... from India to Japan and throughout Southeast Asia, quietly grazing in seagrass beds much like their American relatives.

Contamination fuels algae blooms and wreaks havoc. Our investigation pinpointed alarming chemical levels in nearly 1 in 4 ...

Manatee County has 70,504 acres of vacant land ... Despite the clear value of the sites, by using the property for grazing, ...

Manatee County issues burn ban due to dry conditions, joining Sarasota County's existing ban. Officials express concern over increased wildfire risk and urge residents to comply with the restrictions.