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This Was One of the Most Mesmerizing Experiences I Have Ever Had

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. BK629999

Yesterday, my family and I drove up to Cape Canaveral Florida to visit a client that I had helped in purchasing a beautiful riverfront condo a month before.  We went straight down to the boat docks by the gazebo hoping to get a glimpse of the manatees playing.  We saw at least 6 of them.  These sea cows, known as gentle giants live in shallow waters in our lagoons. 

We we absolutely mezmerized at what we saw.

In the 35 years I have lived in Brevard County I have never seen anything like this before.

All of these pictures were taken in the backyard of my client's new riverfront condo here in Brevard County Florida.

Brevard County Manatees

These guys were drinking fresh water from a hose. They couldn't get enough of it.

Brevard County Manatees

They were circling and snorting and doing somersaults right in front of us. 

They were so close we could reach out and touch them.

Brevard County Manatees

They just loved laying on their backs and taking in the fresh water.

Brevard County Manatees

My friend, Tony, indicated that the manatees are very active early in the morning.  They love playing and and having fun in the water. Later in the day they usually are resting.

Brevard County Manatees

He has indicated that he can stand on his balcony and watch the porpoises jump, also.

Brevard County Manatees

Now this is what I call heaven. 

Such an incredible sight to see. 

My teenage daughters absolutely loved watching these playful, fun loving creatures.

Brevard County Manatees

 

 

Brevard County Manatees

My client, who has become a great friend of mine, has told us that anytime we want to visit, we are more than welcome to come to watch the manatees.

He absolutely loves his new home, as he says that everyday he feels like he's on vacation.

This article is authored by

Sandy Shores REALTOR®, Melbourne/Palm Bay FL Real Estate

Brevard County Real Estate & Investing

I also buy, sell, rent, own and manage Investment Property.

Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Sandy, what a really fun bunch of photos!  And what funny looking animals!

Jun 27, 2009 09:51 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Sandy, that is really cool. I have never seen a Manatee before. It must be awesome to see one that close...

Jun 27, 2009 10:23 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Hi Sandy!  Those are so cool! I can't believe they love to drink fresh water from a hose , something i never would have guessed.  I love your photos of the gentle giants!

Jun 27, 2009 10:37 AM
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Manatees are just AMAZING!

Jun 27, 2009 10:42 AM
Greg Bell
Bell Inspection Service - Titusville, FL

Hi Sandy,

Great pictures. I am sure that all of you had a great time. Just wait until you go out in a boat and swim with the dolphins in the Indian River. They love to be around people and play with you.

Jun 27, 2009 10:54 AM
Michelle Gibson
Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL
REALTOR

WOW!  Those are awesome pictures, it had to be an incredible experience to be that close, thanks for sharing.

 

Jun 27, 2009 11:40 AM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Sandy, now those guys sure are thirsty. Great photos.

Jun 27, 2009 11:50 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher

Sandy, How much FUN is that?  And what wonderful pictures, thank you so much for sharing them.  I think you should take your lovely client up on her offer :)

Jun 27, 2009 12:11 PM
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Wow Sandy what a great experience for you and your girls! Great pictures too!

Jun 27, 2009 12:19 PM
Wendy Rulnick
Rulnick Realty, Inc. - Destin, FL
"It's Wendy... It's Sold!"

Sandy - I have never seen anything like that!

Jun 27, 2009 01:11 PM
Konnie Mac McCarthy
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"

We have a couple of bunnies that live in our yard... and I think that's cool... this is really amazing.. :)

Jun 27, 2009 01:58 PM
Chanda Barrick
Keller Williams Indy Metro Northeast - Indianapolis, IN
in referral

Sandy, love the pics.  They look like they are loving life right now!  I had no idea they enjoyed fresh water so much!

Chanda panda

Jun 27, 2009 02:13 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Ms Sandy - You have managed to capture pictures of one of the main reasons I want to visit Florida one day - to see the Sea Cows or Manatees.  I have a friend in Sarasota, and she sent me a picture of a baby Manatee laying on its back drinking fresh water like your's. . .Absolutely adorable!

Jun 27, 2009 02:37 PM
Robert Schwabe
Herron Real Estate - Orange Park, FL
Orange Park Real Estate

Sandy - What a great experience. I've never seen a manatee that close. Just look out for the gators.

Jun 27, 2009 02:51 PM
Rob Arnold
Sand Dollar Realty Group, Inc. - Altamonte Springs, FL
Metro Orlando Full Service - Investor Friendly & F

That's really cool.  Nearly every year I take the kids to Blue Springs during the winter to see all the manatees.  I've never seen them up that close and personal though.  What fun.

Jun 28, 2009 09:28 AM
Cris Burlew
Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc. - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Broker ~ St Pete Beach FL Real Estate

This is why we live in Florida...for experiences with nature like this. Manatees are the most wonderful and gentle creatures. Glad you were able to experience them like that and the photos were great!

Jun 28, 2009 12:31 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Wow, thank you for that. I have never ever seen one, and I can see I am missing out on something. How wonderful. Your client is certainly living in paradise!

Jun 28, 2009 12:38 PM
Tony Orefice
NorthGroup Real Estate/www.TonyORealtor.com - Concord, NC
Realtor- Cabarrus County, NC

Hi SS,

While Manatees are quite funny looking, they are also quite remarkable! Great photos! Thanks.

Jun 28, 2009 11:19 PM
Ann Hayden 636-399-7544
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties-St. Louis Missouri - Des Peres, MO
SelectAnn.com

Sandy,

How cool is that!  Thanks for sharing your experience!

Ann Hayden in bearable Wildwood, Missouri

Jun 29, 2009 02:51 AM
Kathleen Frawley
Keller Williams 916 730-4404 Elk Grove, Wilton, Folsom, Sacramento - Wilton, CA
South County Sacramento, 916 730 4404

Wow! how great was that? I had no idea they would let you get so close...The closest I've ever been to a manatee is through channel 6.  I'm glad you shared that experience.

Jun 29, 2009 01:38 PM