This is not the first nor will it be the last time for me on the Plantation Adventure Center Manatee tours. I am local and this is the first thing my family wants to do when they come visit in the winter. My 11 year old great niece came for her first manatee visit last week and she was intimidated by the thought of the entire adventure initially. I mean, these are HUGE mammals right? She is from the mountains and everything was so new to her. I just have to give a heartfelt shout out and thank you to Captain Misty for calming her fears into excitement and giving her the experience of her life! Captain was dealing with a group of several “newbies” that morning and never missed a beat helping, teaching, keeping everyone safe in the water, and giving all a great experience ... and she does all this while protecting our manatees AND capturing each guests experience on video and snapshot for them! She’s pretty amazing and my family always tries to request her for their tour. We also call Captain Memphis (our “on boat” Captain this morning) and Captain Misty “the dream team” in their knowledge of the water and potential to draw manatees to them, and this beautiful morning was no exception. Thanks Captians! You two, as always, ROCK! We will be back. You know we will.