Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, just minutes from Crystal River, houses Florida wildlife in natural habitats, including Lu the hippopotamus, who was grandfathered in as an “honorary Florida ...

Under pressure from an imminent DOGE audit, Manatee County commissioners approved the purchase of the Mixon Fruit Farms property for a new library.

John and Christine Long, of Sarasota, sold their home at 5563 America Drive to Anthony Hikes and Cara Swetsky, of Sarasota, for $1.18 million. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool ...