Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Retiring at the beach can be an expensive venture. Luckily, there is a seaside town in Florida that checks the fun and affordable boxes.

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Crystal River — located along Florida's Nature Coast — made the ... manatees when accompanied by trained guides. Three Sisters Springs and Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State ...

Crystal River is located in Citrus County, about 80 miles north of Tampa. Planning a weekend getaway in Florida but rather ... or walk the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk.

Millions of vacationers flock to Florida annually to ... and exotic animals, Rainbow Springs State Park continues to draw travelers in search of crystal-clear waters and lush vegetation.

The manatees at the refuge need the warm water of the springs in order to survive the cold winter. The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where ...