Florida’s Big Bend Waters are Clean and Clear, July 2016
There’s been lots of news lately about the condition of Florida’s waters, both Gulf and Atlantic. Yes, in the southeast, where the St. Lucie River empties into the Indian River (at Stuart) and in the southwest, where the Caloosahatchee River empties into the Gulf of Mexico, there is green algae as a result of pumping …
Fanfares & Fireworks at UF’s Flavet Field in Gainesville, July 3, 2016
Join the crowd on the University of Florida campus for the annual Fanfares & Fireworks. The music begins at 7PM on Flavet Field and the fireworks usually start just after dusk at about 9:40. The event is sponsored by the City of Gainesville, WUFT, and the Florida Credit Union. Music will be performed by: Bears …
Fin-Fishing Options To Bay Scalloping on the Natural North Florida Gulf Coast
There’s a common misconception that all fin fishing comes to a screeching halt when recreational scallop season opens June 25 on Florida’s Big Bend. Yes, sleepy fishing villages like Keaton Beach, Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, and St. Marks come to life as multitudes of visitors pump much-needed dollars into the local economies. But while scalloping is …
Sizzlin’ Summertime Fishing at Cedar Key
The town of Cedar Key has two distinct personalities. One, it’s a fun place to visit, walk the streets, sight-see, shop in small galleries and eat at better-than-average restaurants. Second, and certainly more important to fishermen, it’s a great place to do some excellent inshore and offshore fishing, especially during the hot summer months when …
Take a Relaxing Fishing Vacation in Suwannee
If you’re a fisherman, pack your bags. Pack your rods and reels. Get the boat out of the garage and head out Hwy349 from US19/98 to the end of the road, and the town of Suwannee, Florida! There are places to eat in Suwannee. There are rental condos and homes (Suwannee Vacation Rentals). There is …
Take a Houseboat Trip on Florida’s Mighty Suwannee River
One of Natural North Florida’s truly great adventures begins at Gateway Marina in the village of Suwannee, at the mouth of the mighty Suwannee River. The river begins some 260 miles north, in the Okeefenokee Swamp of south Georgia, and is navigable about 70 miles from its southern end, at the Gulf of Mexico. Gateway’s …
Fishing Feature: Offshore Fishing and the Mandatory Gulf Reef Fish Survey
From the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: ” All Gulf Reef Fish Anglers are required to sign up for the Gulf Reef Fish Survey. By signing up to participate in the Gulf Reef Fish Survey, you are improving recreational data for several reef fish species such as red snapper and gag. The process is easy, no-cost and will …
Off the Beaten Path: Scalloping in Horseshoe Beach, Dixie County
If you’re contemplating a trip to our Natural North Florida coast to snorkel for scallops this 2016 recreational harvest season, be aware that our main ports of St. Marks, Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach are crowded. It was estimated that there were 1500 boats leaving the river on opening day and while there were likely less …
Don’t Miss Suwannee’s Independence Day Celebration, July 2, 2016
Suwannee’s Annual Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for Saturday, July 2. There will be vendors beginning at 10AM at the vacant lot beside the Post Office, and a Golf Cart/ATV (no cars or trucks!) Parade at 4:00. And finally–“The Best Show on the Hidden Coast”–Fireworks beginning at dark. The town of Suwannee is located at …
Fishing Feature: Trophy Creek Outfitters in Monticello
Lots of folks living in and visiting our Natural North Florida region don’t think of rural Jefferson County as a Mecca for fishermen, in fresh or salt water. Of course, there’s lots of great hunting land, but we need to consider that Jefferson County stretches all the way from it’s short Gulf of Mexico coastline …