Big Pine Key is a small island located in the lower Florida Keys, about 30 miles east of Key West. It is known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and its population of ...

This journey takes you to 13 postcard-worthy destinations, each brimming with quaint streets, beautiful views, and unique ...

This magical road trip takes you to 13 breathtaking destinations filled with charm, natural beauty, and enchanting vibes.

When he was a month old, a dog attacked Benjamin. Now he can’t balance quite right, can’t climb down trees. He struggles to ...

Sandwiched between the colorful waters of the Caribbean and the lush jungles of Central America, there are endless things to ...

Here are the Sarasota and Manatee county grocery stores that will be open and closed on Thursday, Nov. 28. The Fresh Market: ...

According to a new study, the Amazonian manatee is a seed disperser; a researcher found germinating grasses in its feces. The discovery was made in Lake Amanã, in the Amazon, where 96 samples of ...

After a turbulent summer and fall marred by back-to-back hurricanes that battered the Sarasota region, the Mote Marine ...

Amazing images of nature shortlisted for the Close-Up Photographer Of The Year competition, showcase close-up, macro and ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Manatees, which are iconic fixtures of the Sunshine State, might not have always been permanent residents of the region, a new study has revealed. The recently published study suggests ...

Lou, a large adult male Florida manatee weighing 2100 pounds, was transferred to Mote in a specialized manatee transport vehicle. Mote’s veterinary, hospital and animal care teams followed a ...