Manatee County lifeguards rescued 136 people over a three-day stretch last week, prompting officials to remind beachgoers to ...

Manatee County officials are warning beachgoers to stay alert after lifeguards responded to dozens of water emergencies along ...

The Manatee County Beach Patrol wants visitors to hear these five safety tips before visiting local beaches. During a ...

Work to replace sand lost in past hurricanes expected to begin in November ...

Three Sarasota-Manatee coastal communities ranked among America’s top spots for bottlenose dolphin sightings in 2026.

A beach renourishment project on Anna Maria Island has been given a $6.18 million boost after the Manatee County Board of Commissioners gave approval for Tourist Development Tax funds to be used for ...

BRADENTON BEACH, Fla. - The Manatee County Beach Patrol has deployed a specialized high-water rescue vehicle to assist local emergency response efforts during severe flooding events. This asset ...

Props to the Manatee County Beach Patrol, honored recently as 2025 Florida Beach Patrol of the Year by the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association. The team was recognized for exceptional ...

On the northern tip of Longboat Key, the beach that extends west of the Longboat Pass Bridge is strewn with driftwood ...