Manatees and Sunken Gardens
January 11, 2023

Mary Honrud / For the Courier
This is the "growing rock." It's limestone deposits that was under the lake. Legend has it that if you sit on it, you'll become a better gardener.
During our last few days enjoying Florida, we made our usual trip to see the manatees. These aquatic mammals, also called sea cows, used to be mistaken for mythical mermaids. I think those sailors who saw sirens in these huge animals had been out...
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