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A manatee.

The best places in Florida to see manatees: Your complete guide

The West Indian manatee is not built for drama. It drifts, grazes, surfaces for air and drifts again. It has the approximate silhouette of a submerged armchair. And yet people cross continents to see one. There is something in the manatee's profound lack of urgency…
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The Thomas Edison statue at the Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida.

Exploring Edison and Ford’s Florida Estates: Review & practical guide

Discover the fascinating history and lush gardens of Edison & Ford’s Florida estates in Fort Myers, where inventor legacies meet tropical beauty Photos of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford It’s the photos that do it. The black and white shots of the ‘vagabonds’ romping through…
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Expert travel writer David Whitley shares in-depth, honest travel guides and stories from around the world — with cunning tips to help you explore better.
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