Emerson Point Preserve

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A great blue heron is pictured from the top of the observation tower as it flies over the dense foliage of Emerson Point Preserve. The tower overlooks the waters of the Manatee River, Tampa Bay, and Terra Ceia Bay. GRANT JEFFERIES/Bradenton Herald GJEFFERIES@BRADENTON.COM Buy Photo