Secluded riverfront resort offering new one-night “Swim with the Manatees” package CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (Nov.1, 2022) – A hidden gem along Florida’s Nature Coast, the Plantation on Crystal River has created a new one-night package offering guests the rare chance to enter the underwater world of the West Indian Manatee. The riverfront resort is in Crystal River, Florida, the … [Read more...] about Winter Months Prime Time for Manatees at Plantation on Crystal River
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Experience Manatees in the Wild this Winter in Crystal River, Florida
Visitors can easily observe, interact with Florida’s beloved manatees during “Manatee Season” CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (Nov. 1, 2022) – As water temperatures drop in the Gulf of Mexico, hundreds of West Indian Manatees will make their way to the warmer waters in and around Crystal River, Florida. Known as Manatee Season (Nov. 15 - March 31, 2023), this annual influx of Florida’s … [Read more...] about Experience Manatees in the Wild this Winter in Crystal River, Florida
The Bay Park Opens to 50,000 During Grand Opening Celebration
SARASOTA, Fla. – October 27, 2022 – Sarasota’s signature public park, The Bay, opened to the public with a 10-day Grand Opening - transforming the city’s bayfront into a world-class destination offering an open, accessible, free and welcoming gathering space for all to enjoy. The 10 Days at The Bay Grand Opening included signature events such as: bayfront concerts … [Read more...] about The Bay Park Opens to 50,000 During Grand Opening Celebration
Conservation Foundation provides resources to local land management community
OSPREY, FL (October 27, 2022) Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast is pleased to announce a new landowner resources program designed to connect owners and managers of local ranches, farms, forests, and fields, with the resources they need when they need them. The program was tailored to meet the unique needs of landowners based on responses to a recent Conservation … [Read more...] about Conservation Foundation provides resources to local land management community
Sarasota County collects over 1 million cubic yards of vegetative storm debris
SARASOTA COUNTY - In less than 20 days, Sarasota County Solid Waste contractors have collected over 1 million cubic yards of vegetative storm debris from areas of unincorporated county. The 1,052,879 cubic yards is enough to fill more than 322 Olympic-sized swimming pools of debris removed from public right-of-way.After Hurricane Ian, vegetative debris was estimated … [Read more...] about Sarasota County collects over 1 million cubic yards of vegetative storm debris