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A island in Manatee County once planned to be a state park is now for sale for $75 million

For decades, Florida planned to buy the key and conserve it, but that has fallen through.

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Proposed Manatee County development would bring affordable housing to State Road 64

Another round of affordable housing units could be coming to Manatee County.

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Carnage on Florida roads: Deadly weekend raises concerns about highway safety

After a deadly weekend that left at least four dead and three injured, law enforcement officials are urging drivers to be vigilant.

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New affordable housing units could be coming to US 301 in Manatee County, records say

The project would add 355 apartment units in Manatee County.

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WATCH: Baby manatee rescued after being separated from mother in Florida canal

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A baby manatee had quite the rescue mission after the animal got separated from its mother in a Florida canal last year. Newly released bodycam footage shows Cape Coral Police Department Marine Unit Officer Goff rescuing the manatee in December 2023. According to the police department, a Florida Fish and Wildlife […]

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Baby manatee rescued from Cape Coral canal

A baby manatee was rescued from a Cape Coral canal after being separated from its mom.

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Baby manatee headed to Sea World after Cape Coral canal rescue

Cape Coral police say a baby manatee separated from its mother was headed to Sea World after a rescue last week.

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3 manatees rehabilitated at zoo released into native waters

Three manatees that were rehabilitated at the Cincinnati Zoo have been released back into their native waters in Florida.

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Environment Florida advocate: To save the manatee, we need to save the seagrass

Manatees face several threats, but the largest is simply having enough to eat. Efforts are underway to restore the seagrass these animals eat.

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Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center sets 'amazing' new record of manatees gathered

Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach set a new record for manatees gathered in one area on Monday, January 29.

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