(14 quotes found)
“A full-grown manatee, which can weigh more than 1,000 pounds, looks like the result of a genetic experiment involving a walrus and the Goodyear Blimp.”
Dave Barry
“We are also moving forward with our plans to lease eight branch sites in Hillsborough, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas and Manatee counties, marking our entrance into Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties and increasing our presence in Pinellas and Manatee counties. These eight new locations, which we expect to open in 2006, will bring Coast's branch total to 20 offices in the greater Tampa Bay area. While these new locations will temporarily decrease short- term profitability, they should provide solid contributions to earnings in future periods.”
Brian Peters
“We want to make a statement that we believe in Manatee County and we believe this is the place to work, live and play.”
Richard Taylor
“We want to be the top seed. Manatee has three losses in the district, but they could lose again. We have a very tough week coming up -- three games on the road all against good teams. If we play well, we'll have a chance.”
Craig Faulkner
“She's by herself, she has no relatives in Manatee.”
Dave Bristow
“We think manatee zones can be implemented that protect manatees and still provide reasonable access for boaters. That's been our argument all along, and I think the commission is becoming more and more receptive.”
Ted Forsgren
“Roads must be built here in Manatee County. To give $100 to make you look good politically, when people here are dying on roads, it doesn't make sense.”
Clint Miller
“Old Cabbage Head was used at the Manatee Create Co., which was located only about a quarter-mile from here.”
Jay Duke
“Manatee County real estate has exploded in the last three years.”
Jim Jeffries
“Because Putnam and Volusia counties have manatee viewing as a spring and summertime tourist attraction, the need to be safe is imperative and the boaters are very cognizant of them being in the water. We are not big fans of people swimming with manatees, but manatee viewing is something everyone should do before they die. It is that awesome. People have a heightened awareness of manatees after actually seeing them.”
Patti Thompson
