Conservationists are celebrating the protection of 13 acres of land along the Myakka River in East Manatee County. Manatee ...

A viral social media post is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions. A viral social media post of a fire at Myakka River State Park is raising questions 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 ...

In 1975, Sarasota County commissioners lobbied to have the Myakka added to the National Wild and Scenic River System. This designation was created by Congress in 1968 to preserve “certain rivers with ...

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 ...

A viral social media post of a fire at Myakka River State Park is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions. State agencies told the Herald that after park staff ...