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flag A sculpture of Maija the Manatee was unveiled Dec. 10, 2025, in Cape Coral to honor activist Maija Gadient’s conservation efforts.

flag A gray wooden manatee sculpture named Maija the Manatee was unveiled on December 10, 2025, at Sirenia Vista Park in Cape Coral, honoring Swiss-born activist Maija Gadient, who helped protect the area’s manatees and prevent the land from being used as a dump. flag The 8-acre park, now featuring a butterfly garden, walking paths, and a fishing deck, preserves a vital nursery for manatee mothers and calves. flag The sculpture, a collaborative effort by the city and Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife, commemorates Gadient’s advocacy since 2003 and the community’s ongoing commitment to conservation.

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