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 ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - As temperatures begin to drop by Florida standards, manatees start seeking warmer waters and those ...

Tampa Electric turned this phenomenon into an attraction with the Manatee Viewing Center, offering free public access to observe these fascinating creatures up close. Read more: Research Says You ...

The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where swimmers are monitored around manatees, therefore viewing guidelines and sanctuary rules must be ...