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Between Gainesville and Tampa is a Florida hideaway with natural springs and peaceful outdoor fun

For a more off-the-beaten-path destination in Florida that is full of natural springs and outdoor fun, head to this town ...
Islands on MSN

Florida's natural swim spring on the Gulf Coast with seasonal manatees and Caribbean-colored waters

Thanks to its warmer temperature, this gorgeous swimmable spring transforms into a haven for endangered manatees every winter ...

A short drive from Savannah to Florida brings blue springs and manatees

The closest place in winter for a Savannahian to see manatees is Florida’s Blue Spring State Park, a little over 250 miles ...

Swim with manatees in the Manatee Capital of the World

This Daytime segment is sponsored by Discover Crystal River Florida. Your manatee adventure starts here, in the Manatee ...
Yahoo

This Magical Florida Town Is The Only Place In The U.S. Where You Can Swim With Manatees

Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser-known destination about an hour and a half northwest brings the same ...
AOL

Swim with Florida’s sea cows in Crystal River, the ‘Manatee Capital of the World’

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, ...
7News Miami

Florida’s once-pristine springs threatened by pollution, development and climate change

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any ...