Welcome to Myakka River State Park in Sarasota – 37,000 acres of wild Florida hiding in plain sight. While millions flock to Florida’s mouse-themed kingdoms and crowded beaches, this sprawling natural ...

Myakka River State Park offers a rare glimpse into Florida’s soul – before the high-rises, before the highways, before humans decided that what paradise really needed was more gift shops. Here, the ...

Residents and officials who oversee the Myakka River are worried about the impacts of development inching closer to one of the region’s final frontiers. Some Myakka City residents are worried about ...

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 ...

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 ...

TerraNova sued two Myakka residents over social posts alleging wetlands harm. Plaintiffs seek at least $50,000 and demand retractions, citing defamatory claims. Leigh raised community funds, vows to ...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Disney World has announced plans to bring updated cabins to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and turn the cabins into a new Disney Vacation Property. Under the ...

On November 19, the hurricane recovery center in Myakka City is winding down its operations. This comes after the county announced a decreased number of families requesting services. Despite this, ...

TAMPA, Fla. — It’s a heated debate among residents and Manatee County commissioners that seems to never end. Manatee County commissioners approved a major development in Myakka City that’s got ...