Wildlife officials OK manatee protections

State wildlife officials are taking additional steps to try to prevent manatee deaths. (U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)
State wildlife officials are taking additional steps to try to prevent manatee deaths. (U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE)

PANAMA CITY BEACH — State wildlife officials Wednesday approved a seasonal no-entry zone in an area of Brevard County waters where manatees gather, while preparing for a second winter of feeding the s…