Go during manatee season (November through March) for an up-close encounter. Situated off of the Suwannee River in O’Brien, Florida ... Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park contains six natural ...

OCALA NATIONAL FOREST – A manatee and two calves sought refuge ... our understanding of the species’ origins in Florida.” Since 2000, employees and volunteers at Ichetucknee Springs State Park have ...

One of the many things that makes Florida so special (and, let’s be honest, better than every other state ... the springs, and again, this is a marathon, not a sprint. Take your time exploring. Blue ...

If you’re looking for a perfect time to check out the manatees, this Florida festival is it. The Orange City Blue Spring Manatee Festival ... to Blue Spring State Park, where you can see manatees.

Even though manatees can be seen in Florida year-round, manatee season is the best time to see them swimming in Floridian waterways. With over a month left of manatee season, here are some of the ...

They're also one of Florida’s best ... restrooms and a walking path. Manatee Park is at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd., just across the street from the FPL plant on State Road 80. For more information ...

Park officials encourage guests to explore Manatee Cove and learn about conservation efforts to protect Florida’s manatee population. For more information on ticket pricing and park hours ...

which became the center of the state’s manatee population. Manatees are not only a cherished symbol of Florida’s natural heritage but also a species with deep evolutionary and historical ties ...

Speed limit cameras will no longer monitor Manatee County school zones outside of posted hours for reduced speeds in response to complaints from motorists surprised by tickets sent to their mailbox.

Although the area will see much colder temperatures, Sarasota and Manatee counties ... this part of the state. A wet, cold front is moving through west central and southwest Florida Tuesday ...