PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA)- From the fried food to the exhilarating rides, the Manatee County Fair kicked off in Palmetto on Thursday. For this year, Strates Shows was named as the carnival provider ...

CEO of the Manatee County Fair, Danny Alfonso, said the weather has played a role in attendance this year compared to previous years. “Wet and cold in Florida doesn’t mix well ...

A project on Nellie Bly by three Manatee School for the Arts students earned them a trip to a national history competition. The Florida History Fair is an annual, statewide activity that enhances ...

March is bringing the luck of the Irish — and plenty of thrills — to Sarasota and Manatee counties this holiday weekend. The Sarasota County Fair kicks off with its signature mix of carnival ...