Sections of I-75 closed due to rising waters in the Myakka River have been reopened, Florida Department of Transportation officials said Saturday afternoon. Due to the rising water, I-75 in both ...

Manatee County commissioners greenlit the purchase with $420,000 from the county’s voter-approved conservation fund. Conservationists are celebrating the protection of 13 acres of land along the ...

Those who live closest to the Myakka River and the state park say it’s crucial that the county preserves the area from development impacts. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must ...

Myakka River State Park in Sarasota offers 37,000 acres of pure Florida magic – the kind that existed long before roller coasters and resort hotels claimed the landscape. Let’s be honest – when most ...

Myakka City residents oppose rezoning near the river, citing rural lifestyle loss. Senate Bill 180 limits buffer protections; county explores enhancing enforcement. Federal bill seeks to extend 'Wild ...

Residents and officials who oversee the Myakka River are worried about the impacts of development inching closer to one of the region’s final frontiers. Some Myakka City residents are worried about ...

A portion of the Myakka River may become the third in the state to receive federal protections under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Senator Rick Scott filed a bill Tuesday to instill ...

GEORGETOWN — Mobile homes were still washed on top of each other as cleanup efforts at the Shady River RV Resort Park east of Georgetown continued Monday. Trucks were hauling away damaged homes and ...

FOX 7's Clif Thornton talked to people staying at the Shady River RV resort on Saturday. The resort was badly damaged by flooding. ‘Americans are going to feel it’: Bessent forecasts price shift With ...

A boardwalk for bird-watching and taking in the scenic views at the Myakka River State Park on May 2, 2024. A recent prescribed burn that became out of control in the park. (Tiffany Tompkins/ttompkins ...

When most people think of the Sarasota, Florida area, beaches usually come to mind—the beautiful white-sand variety, lined with warm, clear water. Most visitors don’t explore beyond the shore—or their ...