Manatee County commissioners will discuss a potential new vacation rental ordinance this year to address registration and safety concerns.

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Animal lovers and families will likely enjoy Sarasota's Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary. This attraction has cared for exotic animals like lions, tigers, bears and chimpanzees since 1987.