If you are staying in the Rotonda/Fort Myers area you can see Manatees. During the colder weather they come up river in search of the warmer water coming from the power station on the river near Fort Myers. Drive down the I-75 towards Fort Myers. Leave at Junction 141 immediately after crossing the river. Turn east onto Palm Beach Boulevard. On the left is a sign for Manatee spotting boat trips but ignore that and drive on for about a mile. On the right is Lee County Manatee Park. We went about midday, it only costs .75 cents to park and you can walk along the river and see dozens of manatees from viewing points along the river.
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