Kobees Blog

Meet Children’s Author Robert Scott Thayer at Manatee Lagoon – Saturday February 4th!

01/24/2017

Discover all the fun and excitement of Florida manatees at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Florida! Admission is free! Photo – RST Greetings … I have great news for you! Come meet my author Robert Scott Thayer, and celebrate the one-year anniversary...

Join the Fun at Blue Spring State Park’s Manatee Festival with Award-Winning Author Robert Scott Thayer – January 28th and 29th!

01/19/2017

Meet award-winning children’s author Robert Scott Thayer at Blue Spring State Park during the 32nd annual Manatee Festival Greetings to you! OK – I have awesome news for you… … It’s that time of year again for all us manatees to...

President Barack Obama talks about Climate Change in his Final Address…

01/12/2017

“In just eight years, we’ve halved our dependence on foreign oil, doubled our renewable energy, and led the world to an agreement that has the promise to save this planet. But without bolder action, our children won’t have time to debate the...

2016 – Third Consecutive Year For Record Breaking Temperatures!

01/05/2017

2014, 2015 and 2016 consecutively recorded record-breaking temperatures. Photo Courtesy (NOAA) Greetings and Happy New Year to you! Unfortunately, I have to tell you 2016 was the third year in a row that set record global temperatures. There were many studies published...

What Do Manatees and Stingrays have in Common?

12/29/2016

Two children from the Victory Martial Arts Academy in Apollo Beach, Florida enjoy a wonderful experience as they observe a few cownose rays at the new Stingray Touch exhibit found at the Manatee Viewing Center. Photo Courtesy (Lois Kindle) Greetings and...

Discover the Underwater Beauty of Christmas Tree Worms as they Usher in the Holiday Season!

12/22/2016

Unique and Colorful underwater Christmas Tree Worms usher in the Holidays! These worms are not very big. In fact, they only average 1.5 inches in length. But they sure know how to throw out magnificent, awesome color! Celebrate their natural beauty. Photo...

Alligator Hitches Manatee Ride at Blue Spring State Park!

12/15/2016

Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, Florida – An alligator enjoys the sun while hitching a ride with a manatee! Photo Courtesy (Florida Fish & Wildlife’s Facebook by Dana Menk) Greetings! Now how cool is this? An alligator hitches a ride...

Washburn the Manatee swims same Ocean Routes and Destinations as Kobee Manatee!

12/08/2016

Washburn the manatee swam from Florida up to Massachusetts this past summer. She was then rescued in Cape Cod, Massachusetts and flown to Florida for rehabilitation. Washburn was released in the Atlantic Ocean a few weeks ago and was recently spotted in...

Uncover the Magical Manatee Madness at Blue Spring State Park!

11/28/2016

Florida manatees take refuge in the balmy warm 72 degree Fahrenheit water at Blue Spring State Park located in Orange City, Florida! November is Manatee Awareness Month! Photo – Robert Scott Thayer Greetings! Let’s continue the celebration of Manatee Awareness Month with...

Join the Excitement … Manatees take Refuge for Warmth at Manatee Lagoon!

11/21/2016

Discover all the excitement as Florida manatees take refuge for warmth at Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach, Florida! Admission is free. November is Manatee Awareness Month! Photo – Robert Scott Thayer Greetings and great news for you! Florida manatees are now navigating...