CRYSTAL RIVER, FLORIDA — Chomp. Chomp. Chomp. The steady sound of seagrass being nibbled surrounds snorkelers in the turquoise water. But it’s a few more moments before the source of the munching ...
An extraordinary property with over-the-top manatee and mermaid decor is now for sale in Crystal River. The Crystal Blue Lagoon Bed & Breakfast, located at 244 NE 2nd Court, hit the market yesterday ...
It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, encountering them in an ...
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Nov. 15 marks the official start of manatee season. It’s the time of year when the water starts to cool off and the manatees start to congregate. It’s also a time of big business ...
Florida's manatee populations draw in tourists from across the country, and these beaches allow you to view the marine ...
As the boat meanders through the bay, my guide and captain debate locations to check for manatees. They rattle off familiar ones we might run into—Greased Lightning, Penny Pockmark—named and ...
Amidst the diverse landscapes and crystalline waters of Florida, lies a gentle giant—the manatee. From the cool springs of West Volusia County, to the warm havens of Fort Myers, Tampa Bay, and Central ...
CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...