Places to Find Manatees in Key West
The conch might be the spirit animal of our island nation (the Conch Republic, with the Key West flag and all), but I think another animal deserves the title. The manatee is a symbol of the Florida Keys in ways that the conch will never be. For one, they’re much more endearing than giant snails. For another, they epitomize the Key West lifestyle: floating around, munching on your favorite foods, maybe grabbing a drink with strangers at the bar once in a while (when you’re feeling social).