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.

The county spent the end of February raking beaches daily to clean up fish kills for beachgoers, and county officials say the ...

RIVIERA BEACH — No animal enthralls people quite ... There are more than 8,000 manatees in Florida’s waters today, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, but ...

Latest water samples look good for Sarasota, Manatee coast, and weather forecast calls for sun and pleasant temperatures.

Even though manatees can be seen in Florida year-round, manatee season is the best time to see them swimming in Floridian waterways. If you want to spot some manatees before the season's end ...