It has been more than 30 years since federal wildlife managers formally mapped the places where endangered manatee live in Florida. On Tuesday, they acknowledged it's probably time for an update. ...more

October 3, 2009

It's great news for conservationists, biologists and boaters. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's manatee count the week of Jan. 19 turned in - by far - the highest number of animals recorded since counts began in 1991, with a remarkable total count of 3,807 manatees statewide. ...more

February 1, 2009

He lives on Manatee Harbor Drive, with his house number emblazoned on a manatee-shaped plaque. ...more

July 5, 2008

Lolling. Unadulterated lolling. Scores of manatees spent hours doing just that, along with an occasional roll, splash or flip of the tail, in the 30-acre outdoor sauna that Tampa Electric Co.'s Big Bend Station provided during last week's winter chill. ...more

January 9, 2008

Lolling. Unadulterated lolling. Scores of manatees spent hours doing just that, along with an occasional roll, splash or flip of the tail, in the 30-acre outdoor sauna that Tampa Electric Co.'s Big Bend Station provided during last week's winter chill. ...more

January 9, 2008

Florida's manatees are protected for now, thanks to Gov. Charlie Crist and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. ...more

December 11, 2007

The Manatee Viewing Center, a popular stop for locals and snowbirds who want a close-up peek at the gentle Florida sea cows, has reopened for the season. ...more

November 7, 2007