Florida is packed full of unfortunate tourist traps, but this particular one should be replaced with a visit to a much better ...

Discover the Sunshine State's beloved "sea cows" and learn how to safely observe them in their natural habitat. Florida, a state boasting over 80 distinct ecosystems and home to more than 4,000 native ...

The largest snook, 43 inches, was also won with a tiebreaker by Team Richardson Stinton Roofing. The smallest snook, needing ...

Tortoise Tortoises are land reptiles with heavy shells and slow, deliberate movements. Designed for endurance and protection, ...

Lee County Parks & Recreation is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month this July.

Saying it faces ongoing cash problems in bankruptcy, the new managers of the Miami Seaquarium want the legal authority to ...

Have efforts to clean up the water and reduce the death rate in manatees succeeded? What more needs to be done for the manatee population, once considered an endangered species?

The content of the workshop is based on two sources of curriculum – NOAA’s “Estuaries 101” which focuses on topics such as ...

Did you know that manatees used to be eaten? I'm not saying they should be, but they used to be! In the past, sea cows ...

Marine mammals are those whose life cycle is at least in part dependent on the ocean. They include cetaceans, such as whales and dolphins, sirenians, such as dugongs and manatees, pinnipeds, such ...

What’s happening 89th Florida Model Train and Railroad Artifact Show and Sale: Vendors will display items for both the “modeler” and “rail buff” alike in the Tommy Lawrence Show Arena. The model ...

Whether you’re planning a family getaway or a solo escape into Florida’s wild side, here are some of the best things to do in ...