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Momma Manatee and baby-Safety Harbor-Florida

By Toni Weidman

Real Estate Agent with Sailwinds Realty

June 04, 2011 09:25 AM

We spotted them on a beautiful day at the Safety Harbor Marina Fishing Pier. What could be more appealing than a Momma Manatee and her baby?

Why aren’t you here in Florida?

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Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Rob - have lots of fun and take lots of pictures to share. Thanks for taking a look at my manatees.

Jun 04, 2011 10:11 AM

Cheryl Campbell

Jack White Real Estate - Wasilla, AK

Wasilla Alaska Realtor

I have a good friend in New Port Richey, so maybe one day I will see wild manatees. Love the photos, Toni.

Jun 04, 2011 11:39 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Toni - When I was in Sarasota, in February of last year, I was able to visit the Manatees at Mote Aquarium. I had always thought that they would be about the size of a seal, and was astounded to see how very large they actually are. . .And oh so docile!

Jun 04, 2011 01:17 PM

Christine O'Shea

Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Toni, they are beautiful. I have yet to come across a manatee in the water like that!

Jun 04, 2011 01:31 PM

Steve Stenros

Poway,La Jolla,Del Mar,Mira Mesa,Carlsbad,Escondido,Temecula - San Diego, CA

CREIA MCI, ICC, ACI Home Inspector,San Diego

My wife's grandfather lives in Florida and I have had the privilege of swimming with manatees several times. They are amazing creatures!

Jun 04, 2011 03:36 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

I can not think of too many things more appealing! Why AREN'T I in Florida?!

Jun 04, 2011 05:01 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I always enjoy your photographs. Have an outstanding week!

Blooming for you!

Jun 04, 2011 11:47 PM

Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400

The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY

Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Toni, We enjoy all the great photos that you take of Fla and glad you always have your camera ready to snap another enjoyable view for us all!

Jun 05, 2011 12:58 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Cheryl - let me know when you're coming. We can meet for lunch.

Myrl - you're right they are large!

Christine- we have a few areas where we can see them. They love to hang out near the Anclote Power Station because the water is extra warm there. Maybe you have one in your area.

Steve - that sounds like a lot of fun. I've never done that.

LOL, Joni. Why the heck aren't you.

Roy - thank you; always appreciated.

Sheila - thank you, I'm glad I have a place to show my photography efforts. My family says I take more pictures than the whole town!

Jun 05, 2011 04:12 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Toni- had a friend that went swimming in his canal in the Keys with one. He was pretty near it. Guess what popped up along side our friend a few minutes later!!!!

Jun 05, 2011 04:14 AM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

They seem to enjoy interacting with people, Kathy. At least, I hope you meant the manatee and not an alligator :)

Jun 05, 2011 04:26 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Hi Toni~ I have family in Miramar and we get down that way every few years. Problem is we have family in Texas and New Jersey too. It's a challenge to visit EVERYONE! This year we are heading to Texas to visit our newest Grandson! Don't worry, we'll get to Florida soon. It's hard to stay away, it's SO beautiful!

Jun 05, 2011 04:54 AM

Chris Alston

Chris Alston (Keller Williams Realty, Silicon Valley, California) - Campbell, CA

Silicon Valley, California

How awesome! I was just reading a book to my son about the sea cows, and he wants to see one... So you have a great pic :)

Jun 05, 2011 04:30 PM

Linda D. Pufford

Stage with Divine Style - Home Staging - Novato, CA

ASPM, Marin/Sonoma Home Stager

Hi Toni,

I don't think I have ever seen a Manatee before... but I unforturnitly have never been to Florida where I read that they concentrate in the Winter months. I was also surprised to read that they live up to 60 years or more... that seems like a long time. They look adorable and they say they are very gentle. Thanks for sharing your photos of them... and especially the one of the baby!

Jun 05, 2011 08:06 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Donna - see you someday!

Chris - glad to be of help!

Linda-they do live a long time as long as a boat doesn't run over them. They are very gentle creatures.

Jun 06, 2011 12:13 AM

Gloria Todor

Premier Property Sales & Rentals - Springfield, PA

& Doug Durren (484) 431-3686 in SE PA

Toni, I've never seen a Manatee in the wild! Lucky you had your camera! They do appear to be very gentle creatures as you mentioned. Do they make sounds like dolphin?

Thanks.
Gloria

Jun 10, 2011 06:26 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Toni,

I'll bet that was a special moment for you to see that mama and her baby. How on earth did you manage to pull yourself away? You always have such wonderful things to show us on your blog. It's no wonder Florida continuously attracts people and animals too!

Patricia

Jun 11, 2011 04:41 AM

Lora "Leah" Stern 914-772-4528

Coldwell Banker, 170 N Main Street, New City NY 10956 - New City, NY

Real Estate Salesperson

Toni, I've never seen a manatee and wouldn't have recognized it. Watching them in action must have been a pleasure. How old was this baby? Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Jun 15, 2011 04:02 PM

Toni Weidman

Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL

20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Gloria - I don't think they make Dolphin-like sounds.

Patricia - They swam out of view. They are wonderful to watch though.

Leah - I'm not sure about the age; I need to learn more about them. Good question.

Jun 16, 2011 01:12 AM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I have seen them on occasion when I have been in Florida.