Manatee Park in East Lee County

For a change, I was showing some water front real estate in East Lee County, past I-75 north on the Caloosahatchee River last weekend.   I took the opportunity to check out "Manatee Park" which I had never visited before.   What a great experience.  Due to the cooler than normal weather this December, literally hundreds of manatees were lolling around in the warm waters, near where the power plant discharges (presumably clean but warm) water.  The manatee's gather there to stay warm.  To find Manatee Park, head out on I-75 and take exit 141, heading east.  Go about 4 miles and on your right you will find a sign for "Lee County Manatee Park"  There is a nice pavillion, playground and water front walk way with several manatee viewing areas.  Nice place for a picnic or outing with the kids!

You'll also find lots of manatees around Pine Island, Florida in the Spring, Summer and Falls, months.