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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 ...
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 ...
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Cold snap sends manatees to Florida springs for winter warmth

A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue Spring State Park.
WLRN

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 ...