Author: Tommy Thompson
Kathi’s Krabs Opens Retail Seafood Market in Steinhatchee, March 2015
Before the Willets family opened their seafood market in March, 2015, it was a fairly long trip down the “road to nowhere” (CR361) from Steinhatchee to get some of their fresh crabs and seafood. Now, with the opening of the new Kathi’s Krabs retail shop on Riverside Drive in Steinhatchee, you can expect the same …
14th Annual Steinhatchee Community Fishing Tournament, March 14, 2015
This is a huge event, and with temperatures moving steadily higher this week, you can expect to see lots of fish (and to have lots of competition!). In addition to over $3600 in prizes, there’s a raffle that includes donations from local businesses. The weigh-in is at 4:30PM at the Community Center. Entry fees ($30 …
2015 Steinhatchee/Keaton Beach Fishing Tournament Schedule
Taylor County is “Tournament Central” for most of the year. Thanks to the folks at the Sea Hag Marina for compiling this information!
Left Something Behind? Cedar Key’s Marina Hardware Is A Good Source For Bait and Tackle
Have you ever arrived at the boat ramp or fishing pier and all of a sudden realized that you’ve forgotten your bait or an important piece of tackle? It’s happened to me on several occasions, and often there’s no solution other than going to a “Plan B”. However, when it happens at Cedar Key, it’s …
Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, April 17 & 18, 2015
Mark your calendars NOW for the 2015 Steinhatchee Seafood Festival, on April 17 and 18. It’s going to be lots of fun, good food, a fishing tournament and a performance by the Kentucky Headhunters. The main venue will be Good Times Marina, located on the “Jena side” of the Steinhatchee River. All net proceeds from …
Look Into The Past at Perry, Florida’s Forest Capital Museum State Park and Cracker Homestead
Forest Capital Museum State Park has a diverse set of attractions, including a historical cracker settlement to walk around, an indoor museum with dioramas telling the story of the turpentine industry and it’s importance to Florida. Turpentine, or “naval stores” was an important industry in Natural North Florida until after the Civil War. Used in …
Surprise, Surprise! — It’s Snook Season On North Florida’s Big Bend
If you remember your Korean War history from high school, you’ll likely recall that the 38th Parallel, or line of latitude, was important because it marked the border between North and South Korea. In Natural North Florida, and in terms of snook fishing, we have an important line of latitude, too. Eons ago, when I …
Looking For A New Adventure? Attend the 2015 Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival, April 11
From: The Wakulla News: The 15th Annual Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival – which will take place on the second Saturday in April as always, or April 11th this year, in the lovely downtown streets of historic Sopchoppy – promises to be the best ever. Take a look at the program and you will find lots …
Headed to Cedar Key, FL? Cedar Cove Condos Is A Great Place To Stay (and Eat!)
If you’re headed to Cedar Key, Cedar Cove Condos is a great place to stay. All rooms have balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and it’s just a short walk to the shops and restaurants in “downtown” Cedar Key. It’s also a quick walk to Cedar Key’s waterfront park, where you can rent a kayak …
There’s Still Time To WIn Sea Hag Marina’s 2015 Trout Madness Contest
Winter is the time to catch big trout along our Natural North Florida shoreline. And here’s a special offering from the Sea Hag Marina: Win a $100 gift certificate to Sea Hag Marina (Steinhatchee or Keaton Beach) by simply catching and bringing in the heaviest trout in February or March. Entries must be photographed at …