Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of endangered. Fish and Wildlife reported 565 manatees dead in 2024. Three years ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute ... So when Southwest Florida temperatures drop below 68 degrees, manatees head to warmer spots. That includes Lee County's popular Manatee Park, where warm ...

The young manatee was found all alone and away from his mother near the University of South Florida’s Saint Petersburg campus. “This time of year, it’s cold. Manatees really shouldn’t be ...

The wait begins for a Manatee County Circuit Court judge's decision ... likelihood of her becoming a flight risk. Previously:Former Florida ballerina's sentencing postponed. She seeks new trial ...

While it's still chilly — especially for us Floridians — the sun is shining again in Sarasota and Manatee counties, with the forecast looking increasingly warmer through the weekend.

unique and cute. Science centers, zoos and aquariums that don't charge for you to enter are few and far between. Which is why the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is so special. Vacationers appreciate ...