A dozen marine research-related agencies spent two days on a small peninsula off Kings Bay Drive assessing the health of the ...

Crystal River, about 70 miles north of Tampa on ... webcam reveals whether manatees are in the springs. During manatee season, the spring and spring run may be closed to all water activities ...

Some of these events mark Sarasota-Manatee history ... singer Chuck Negron and Sam Woolf, a Braden River High School graduate and contestant on season 13 of "American Idol") and other ...

The falls, which cascade over the Lucala River, stretch about 1,312 feet (400m ... While its beauty draws plenty of visitors, planning a trip out of season allows you to experience this enchanting ...

Located about 90 miles from bustling Orlando, Crystal Springs ... the winter habitat of manatees. During winter, you can arrange a guided boat tour in the Crystal River Wildlife Refuge and even ...

I’ve waded along beaches backed by high-rise hotels, next to massive shadows in the water that turned out to be frolicking manatees ... haven where the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic meet.

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

In January, festivals will be put on in Crystal River and Orange City to celebrate the manatee, with people coming from all parts of the state to see the animals up close. Have efforts to clean up ...

Smoky River Manatees Swim Club will be hosting its annual general meeting at Ecole Heritage on March 6 at 6:30 p.m., welcoming all new children to come check out their club. “As an association ...