The Three Sisters Springs, part of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, is a popular site for manatee sightings. Guided tours are available, ensuring that interactions remain respectful and ...

The LPGA Tour is set to return to Bradenton next month ... “And they showed the islands, they showed Lakewood Ranch (last year), which is Manatee County. We’re proud of, and I’m the city ...

Manatee County announced an open house at the Powel Crosley Estate weeks after rebuffing a pitch to transfer its ownership to New College of Florida.

Kayak rentals and guided tours are available through Manatee Kayaking Company. It's unlikely you'll see manatees if you visit in summer, but you can enjoy the park's 17 acres in kayaks or on its ...

A self-guided tour through the educational exhibits is a great way to see it all. Manatee Lagoon is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, but is closed on Mondays outside of manatee season (April 1 to ...

Manatees have few natural predators – the ... Kayak rentals are $26 for a single for two hours, $52 for a double. Guided tours are also available.

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.

Ryan Ballogg [email protected] On a Saturday in February, a group of strangers loads into a covered wagon for a guided tour of Duette Preserve. Sponsored by the Manatee Fish & Game ...

The Powel Crosley Estate Foundation and Manatee County will offer free public tours of the estate during a two-day open house event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday March 4, and Wednesday March 5.