We love our sea cows in Florida, but have you ever snorkeled with a manatee? The Plantation on Crystal River lets you do just that! In fact, Crystal River is the only place where it's legal to swim ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. - Manatees are early risers. So if you want to swim in the wild with these aquatic mammals, you'll have to be too. Our pontoon boat launched around 6 a.m., but the predawn wake-up ...

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 ...

The Plantation on Crystal River, about 80 miles north of Tampa, is offering guests the chance to swim with West Indian manatees in the wild this winter. The overnight plan, priced from $224 per room, ...

7:15 a.m. Daily | Plantation on Crystal River, 9301 W. Fort Island Trail, Crystal River | $129-$209 hotel rooms, $55 manatee snorkel tour | 352-795-4211 | plantationoncrystalriver.com Orlando Weekly ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Read full article: This Florida highway is one of the best places to spot gators Lake George, Lake Jesup listed in top 5 Read full article: Is this Florida couple violating ban on selling hot tubs?

TAMPA, Fla. — A female manatee is recovering at ZooTampa in one of the zoo's critical care pools. Last week, the manatee named Keeks was rescued by ZooTampa and officials with the U.S. Fish and ...