In 1953 the legislature set the sabal palm as our state tree. The sabal palm grows in any kind of soil and is found throughout the state. You can see a photo of the sabal palm tree here: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/secretary/news/2006/01/0120_01.htm

West Indian manatees are large,  gray, aquatic mammals with a body that tapers to a flat, paddle-shaped tail. They are protected by various laws and are in danger most by collisions with boats and boat propellers that venture into their shallow or calm waters they tend to slowly swim, feed and live in. They are seen as gentle giants in the water. They are approximately 10 feet tall as