Just a 25 mile drive north from ritzy Palm Beach, you can find this great escape into nature, with activities and relaxation ...

Conservationists are celebrating the protection of 13 acres of land along the Myakka River in east Manatee County. Manatee County commissioners approved the land’s purchase over the summer with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Manatee County officials hope to partner with the state to add a key link to the Florida Wildlife Corridor near Myakka City. That ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. MYAKKA CITY, Fla., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 500 acres of privately owned land along the Myakka River have ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

An estimated 1.3 million alligators live throughout all 67 counties in Florida. Alligators are most commonly found in freshwater lakes and slow-moving rivers. A Southwest Florida river is considered ...

MYAKKA CITY, Fla., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 500 acres of privately owned land along the Myakka River have been set aside for environmental conservation, wildlife protection, and low-impact ...