Tag: nature

  • St. Petersburg’s Birthday

    While scrolling on Facebook this morning I learned that today is St. Pete’s 121st birthday! Here are a few facts about St. Pete and hopefully, it will encourage you to visit this beautiful place. In 1903, St. Petersburg incorporated as a city even though it only had a population of a few hundred people. St. Pete is also known as…

  • Florida Manatees: The Gentle Giants of the Sea

    Florida manatees, also known as “sea cows,” are fascinating creatures. Besides the fact that they are incredibly cute here is some more information about them: Gentle Giants: Manatees are large, slow-moving marine mammals known for their gentle nature. They are herbivores, primarily feeding on aquatic plants. Endangered Species: The Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) is a subspecies of the West…