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 ...

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 ...

The Myakka River is one of three rivers in Florida with the “wild and scenic” designation. Myakka River State Park, just a few miles east of Sarasota, boasts 12 miles of the river within its borders.

Roaming the sprawling Myakka River State Park means potentially going miles without seeing another person. But the desire for peace and quiet away from the hustle and bustle of Sarasota or Bradenton ...

A Manatee County commissioner is proposing a special tribute to fellow board member Carol Ann Felts, who died suddenly last week. Commissioner Amanda Ballard is asking the board to name a portion of ...

The Myakka River flood warning area issued by the National Weather Service now includes portions of North Port and Warm Mineral Springs, but when the river crested at 7:30 a.m. Friday, the high water ...

Last month, Sarasota County acquired 25 acres of environmentally sensitive land on the Myakka River. The 25 acres are located near South River Road and South Tamiami Trail and are adjacent to the ...

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 ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — Residents in North Port's Harbor Cove mobile home park community got some help clearing out Hurricane Ian debris still left behind long after the storm on Monday. The help did ...

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 ...