State College of Florida Students Study History Abroad in France and Switzerland

A group of 30 students from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) expanded their studies during a summer 2026 study-abroad trip.

SCF Students Study Historical European Culture Abroad in Portugal and Spain

SCF's Summer 2025 study abroad students traveled to Portugal and Spain across the Iberian Peninsula to learn about the region's history.

Largest Hotel In Bradenton Area Opening Soon: Marriott

The Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, which will connect to the Bradenton Area Convention Center, will open this spring.

Anna Maria Island Among ‘50 Best Places To Travel In 2024’: List

The Manatee County barrier island was lauded for its “beach vibes” on Travel + Leisure's list of “50 Best Places to Travel” in the world.

Record Tourism In Bradenton Area In 2021 Despite COVID-19: Report

Nearly 1 million tourists visited Manatee County last year, which had a $1.3 billion economic impact on the region, reports said.

Fortune Cookies Used To Lure NYC Tourists To Bradenton

One fortune from Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau tells NYC residents, “Soon the only ice you will find will be in your drink."

30th Anniversary Of Shark Week: 'You're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat'

Get ready for The Discovery Channel to submerge viewers in everything related to the ocean's most fearsome predator.