Author: Tommy Thompson
Wakulla County Presents Must-Visit Communities That Are Off The Beaten Path.
Unspoiled by over-commercialized attractions and devoid of a hectic atmosphere, Wakulla County presents must-visit communities that are off the beaten path. Sopchoppy is a cozy-old Florida community on the southwest edge of Wakulla County that reminds visitors of Mayberry and easier times. The GF&A railroad referred to fondly as the “Gopher, Frog & Alligator” ran …
Visit Wakulla County’s Natural Attractions
Unspoiled by over-commercialized attractions and devoid of a hectic atmosphere, Wakulla County provides a natural getaway. Rich in history, wildlife and adventures that include hiking, biking, kayaking, boating, fishing and snorkeling, Wakulla County is the destination for families to enjoy quality time together. The Gulf Specimen Aquarium in Panacea is the perfect place for kids …
Snook Becoming A More Popular Fish Species Near Cedar Key, Florida
“Common Snook” are a sub-species of the general snook population and are found all over the state of Florida–except where it’s too cold! And, historically, on Florida’s Gulf Coast they’ve not ranged much farther north than Tarpon Springs, in Pinellas County. However, since 2007, waters and winters have warmed, and both the snook and the …
Holey Moley–A Great Breakfast and Lunch Option at Cedar Key!
Ask just about anyone in the coastal community of Cedar Key about breakfast or lunch, and you’ll likely get “Holey Moley” as part of your answer. Located downtown at 510 Second Street, this small, friendly restaurant/diner/coffee shop is a short walk from almost any of the larger motels, condos and even the boat basin. And …
35th Annual Yankeetown Seafood Festival, November 19 & 20, 2016
Fall is here and Yankeetown’s famous “no-see-ums”* have succumbed to the cool weather, making a walk through the annual Seafood Festival lots of fun for the entire family. Yankeetown is a historic town on Florida’s Gulf Coast, and is the southernmost town in our Natural North Florida region. It’s located on SR40, just west of …
Don’t Miss Fishing Florida’s Big Bend “Halloween High Tide”!
Expect to see water flooded well into Big Bend creek during the “Halloween Tides” Fishing mid-day high tides, like the ones we’ll have the weekend of October 29 and 30 (Halloween weekend!), can be a good thing—fish move closer to shore and can’t get any farther, making it easy to catch both big reds and …
Jefferson County Fair and BBQ Cook-Off, November 12
The Monticello-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2nd annual – Jefferson’s County Fair and BBQ Cook-Off scheduled to take place on November 12 and will be hosted in Lloyd, Florida at the Lloyd Arena. The festival, will host a variety of food contests aimed at BBQ fans, providing various entertainment shows that …
Fishing October’s Lower Tides on the Gulf Coast
One thing I can’t predict is the weather or wind, and it turned out that we had a fair amount of the latter this past weekend when Hurricane Matthew chewed up Florida’s east coast. Big storms like Matthew produce winds on both coasts. However, it looked like our fish didn’t really care. Trout and reds …
Gainesville Downtown Art Festival and Show, November 5 & 6, 2016
“Natural North Florida’s art scene begins its fall art season on November 5 and 6 with the Downtown Festival & Art Show. The streets of downtown Gainesville will bustle with crowds strolling the many vendor booths–displaying art and providing good things to eat. More than 100,000 visitors are expected. The festival features 240 local and …
2016 Cedar Key Seafood Festival, October 15 and 16
The town of Cedar Key, located in western Levy County, juts into the Gulf of Mexico and has been a long-standing source of excellent seafood. And, since the 1990’s, it’s been the epicenter of commercial clam aquaculture, recognized nation-wide. This year, Hurricane Hermine pushed as much as 9 feet of storm surge water onto shore, …