Manatees look so cute, cuddly. Is it actually legal to reach out and touch one?

And while it probably wouldn't harm a manatee if you were somehow able to swim to it and give it a hug, do you dare touch one ...

Vote for the Herald-Tribune Top Team for October from Sarasota and Manatee

The Herald-Tribune will be honoring Sarasota and Manatee's top high school teams each month. Vote here for the best squad ...

Central Florida's City Where Hundreds Of Manatees Gather Every Winter Has A Scenic Boardwalk And Local Beer

Manatees are a common sight in Florida, but this city near Orlando is home to a state park where hundreds congregate during ...
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Manatee County invests in upgrading parks and building more

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...
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SeaWorld Orlando teams up with FWS to save the manatees

ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Orlando is joining efforts with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service along with other Central Florida Services on the grounds of the conservation of manatees. The collaboration ...