While it's still chilly — especially for us Floridians — the sun is shining again in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with the forecast looking increasingly warmer through the weekend. Sunday's high ...

Congrats to Christine Beavers and Ruthie Daugherty, repeat winners in the 2025 Manatee County Fair’s Culinary Arts competition. Out of 56 entries, Christine’s Banana Cream Pie won Adult Best of Show ...

As we enter the new year, we’re gearing up for a fresh lineup of events across the Sarasota area. While the number of local events happening in 2025 will likely reach the thousands, a few annual ...

PALMETTO -- There were nerves, a bit of apprehension, even a few tears during the dairy show Friday at the Manatee County Fair. But not for Luke LeClair, a youngster who was showing a Jersey calf. As ...

This collection of stories highlights annual events in Bradenton that capture the area's local culture and community spirit. The Manatee County Fair spotlights the county's agricultural history and ...

House Democrats in Tallahassee are calling on the governor to investigate Florida insurance companies claiming they are broke, all while transferring profits to their affiliate companies. House ...

Elephant ears and funnel cakes are far and away the favorite foods at the county fair, according to a bradenton.com poll. Here are the complete results of the poll: One of the participants, Tracy ...