APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - As temperatures begin to drop by Florida standards, manatees start seeking warmer waters and those wishing to see the sea cows can once again gather in Apollo Beach.

Which is why the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is so special. Vacationers appreciate a little break in their itineraries to see manatees swimming in the waters around the Tampa Electric water plant ...

Manatees can be seen across the Treasure Coast, including near former power plants. Despite the plants closings, the animals ...

The 16,000-square-foot Manatee Lagoon FPL Eco-Discovery Center is one of the best free attractions in West Palm Beach. It features hands-on exhibits and a dedicated area for viewing manatees up ...

The plants attracted such large numbers of manatees that viewing platforms were constructed. In Fort Pierce, the Manatee Center opened in 1996, just as the power plant was winding down ...