That includes Lee County's popular Manatee Park, where warm water from the nearby Florida Power & Light plant turns the park’s canal into a giant, toasty bathtub for sea cows.

This was one benefit to the chilly temperatures we experienced in southwest Florida last month: We had perfect conditions for a close encounter of the manatee kind at Lee County Manatee Park.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed all state appropriations Manatee County sought in state budget, as George Kruse criticizes state ...

A 1,000-pound female manatee that was recovering at a Florida state park from a boat strike drowned earlier this year after employees left her unattended and she became trapped, according to a ...

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

Palmetto, Bradenton and Manatee County will host this year’s Fourth of July fireworks display over the Manatee River. Grab a ...

Lake Manatee State Park is ranked #6 out of 10 things to do in Bradenton. See pictures and our review of Lake Manatee State Park.

The Environmental Lands Management and Acquisition Committee recommended two more East County properties to Manatee County ...

In a heartening moment for Florida's wildlife community, a young manatee named "Churro" was released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the four appropriation requests that Manatee County commissioners supported in the state’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget June 30. Commissioner Jason Bearden called the vetoes ...

A man riding a skateboard stole a unique rainbow manatee statue from a Wilton Manors park, and police are still searching for him and the piece of art a week later.

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 Park, east of Fort Myers.