ETF #24 – The Florida Conservation and Technology Center

Exploring Tampa Florida... and Beyond

Many people may have heard of the Manatee Viewing Center, but today we are going to talk about The Florida Conservation and Technology Center, a new co-op between Tampa Electric, The Florida Aquarium, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the University of Florida, which includes the Manatee Viewing Center. They are doing a lot of awesome things there. It’s fun! It’s educational. They’ve got some great hiking trails. They’ve got an awesome observation tower… and it’s all free! Also included… No winter in Tampa; Where’s the beef; Everyone needs a woman like this; Tampa Bay’s best observation towers; Parking HERE would be nice, and Am I trespassing again?

As discussed in the podcast, bellow are the following links:

Tampa Electric’s Conservation Center Page

Florida Aquarium’s Conservation Center Page

Video: Florida Man Catches Tarpon With His Arm

Conservation Center Trail Map