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Manatee protection law moves forward with compromises
City officials praise a compromise on new manatee protection rules allowing limited boat speed restrictions from Nov 15 to March 31. DNR researchers identify key habitats in Forked Creek Englewood and Shakett Creek with no wake or slow speed signs to come. Enforcement remains weak with only 13 marine patrol officers between regions.
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David Thomas
DNR
Thomas
Florida State University
Shakett Creek
Casey Key
Dona Bay
Forked Creek
Englewood
North Port
DR. Thomas
Florida Marine Patrol
Venice
FMP
South Bradenton
Everglades
Manatee