A Manatee County man hopes his book's message of love from a father to his kids continues to spread. Andrew Stillman owns a tree service company but was inspired to write a book for his children. He ...

Manatee County officials this week echoed Gov. Ron DeSantis by suggesting key changes to public library policies that give parents more control over what children are allowed to read. The suggested ...

After previewing a number of changes earlier this year, Manatee County’s conservative leaders have approved the first policy update for the public library system. Led by Commissioner Amanda Ballard, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From young adult novels turned into movies, to picture books about insects, the School District of Manatee County has submitted ...

Read the latest update from Tuesday’s school board meeting here. Photos of Manatee County classroom libraries have gone viral on social media after a report of the school district asking teachers to ...

We all dream of having a well-mannered child, but did you know that manners and mindfulness go hand-in-hand? Alyson Kenny, local etiquette expert and children’s book author, released her fifth picture ...

Manatee County commissioners are taking steps to address concerns over public library books after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis initiated efforts to purge materials he calls "woke.” Commissioners voted ...

After witnessing the dramatic rescue of "Melby" the manatee at Melbourne Beach, a local mom and her 9-year-old twins turned their inspiration into a children's book. The family discusses the process ...