Six million pounds of ancient oyster shells from a Charlotte County mine are now a thriving 3-acre reef in the mouth of the Caloosahatchee River. It is among the latest oyster reefs restored by the ...

Apalachicola Bay opened Jan. 1 for a brief season lasting through the end of February. It’s the first time the bay has opened ...

The Society for Historical Archaeology is honoring the University of West Florida ( UWF) for its research in the Apalachicola ...

From Lowcountry marshes to Ozark hills, these 14 towns offer a sanctuary from the modern rush. Whether it's the oldest ...

Good Sunday morning, and welcome back to “Brunch,” a pop-up newsletter about the 2026 Legislative Session and more. We’re at ...

Florida’s food festivals turn weekends into unforgettable adventures, from strawberry shortcake to fresh Gulf seafood.

Apalachicola Bay has reopened for commercial oyster harvesting for the first time in five years. The reopening is temporary, lasting for two months with strict catch limits for licensed fishers. The ...

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The 7th-annual Tampa Oyster Festival happens Saturday, Jan. 10. Organizers are promising an afternoon of fresh oysters, slow-cooked barbeque and traditional low-country boils. A Tom Petty and the ...

There’s nothing like starting the year off at a free event, especially when it involves seafood and live music. Throughout the year, Florida offers a jam-packed calendar of seafood festivals. Some are ...

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