"Manatee Magic: Florida's Best Viewing Locations Unveiled!

Manatees inhabit Florida's waters from April to October, seeking warmer havens during colder months.

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Freshwater Florida Springs, with temperatures around 70 degrees, become a refuge for manatees in the chillier seasons.

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Top manatee viewing spots include Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, hosting over 100 manatees in winter.

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Homosassa Springs near Three Sisters Springs offers quieter tours like Blue Heaven River Tours for close encounters.

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Blue Spring State Park in Orange City allows no-boat-needed manatee watching through several overlooks and boardwalks.

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TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is a sanctuary where manatees gather in warm discharge waters.

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Lee County Manatee Park in Fort Myers, near Florida Power and Light, provides viewing areas and picnic spots.

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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Titusville offers manatee observation platforms and interpretive signs.

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Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, a free educational attraction, provides close-up views and interactive exhibits.

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