Except, perhaps for an errant kayak paddle in the water. If you go: Lee County Manatee Park Where: The park, at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd. in Fort Myers, is about 15 miles north of Southwest Florida ...

The firing of the only two park rangers to watch over manatees at a federal reserve incensed Kieran Suckling of the Center ...

After purchasing three properties in four years, the ELMAC program is currently negotiating 11 purchases and two easements.

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

Mixon Fruit Farms didn’t meet the necessary criteria to be purchased through the Manatee County’s Environmental Lands Program ...

Any cuts would be detrimental to the team already juggling permits, manatee rescues, outreach, volunteer coordination and whatever else the day might bring, Ryver thought. Being a Florida park ...

The 39-acre farm was inspected Jan. 7, and appraised at $15.76 million Feb. 13. The property was originally listed for sale ...

We had perfect conditions for a close encounter of the manatee kind at Lee County Manatee Park. The park is located on the Orange River, alongside a discharge canal from a nearby Florida Power and ...

If you want to spot some manatees before the season's end, you can go manatee-watching at Moore's Creek in Fort Pierce, visit Sandsprit Park in Stuart or even take a trip to Crystal River to swim ...