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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 …
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 …
Visit Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park, Gainesville, FL
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park is located in Gainesville, Florida. The park’s main feature is the 120 feet deep limestone sinkhole known as “Devil’s Millhopper.” There is a wooden boardwalk with 212 steps going down to the bottom of the sinkhole. The park also features a half mile nature trail going around the top of the sinkhole as well as a …
Hints For Staying Warm (and Healthy) on Wintertime Fishing Trips
Yes, we live in Florida, but cold overcast days are not unheard of. We don’t have many where the mercury drops below 32-degrees for very long, but the combination of dark skies, little sunshine and salt spray can take its toll on our comfort and health. Professional anglers and guides sometimes can’t pick their days, …
Florida State Parks Get New Website
Plan your next visit to a Florida state park or trail using the redesigned online park guide found at FloridaStateParks.org. The new website assists visitors with planning their next trip by providing better maps, a variety of breathtaking images highlighting Florida’s beautiful natural and historic treasures and search tools to help you find activities and …
Florida’s Governor Scott Announces $1.6 Billion Plan to Restore Florida Springs, February 2015
From The Fishing Wire: ORLANDO –Governor Rick Scott highlighted a dedicated source of revenue that will provide $1.6 billion for Florida springs restoration over the next 20 years as part of his proposed 2015-2016 “KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” budget. If passed by the Legislature, $50 million will go toward springs restoration next year. Governor Scott said, …
7th Annual Steinhatchee Fiddler Crab Festival, February 13-15, 2015
7th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival® February 13-15, 2015 Unlike colder parts of the U.S., Natural North Florida stays relatively warm in February. And even if it’s cool, we’re likely to have blue skies for the 7th Annual Fiddler Crab Festival, held at the Community Center in Steinhatchee. All your favorites are scheduled including: The Crab …
Former Harlem Globetrotters To Hit Hoops at Madison, FL Down Home Days, April 17 & 18, 2015
Leaps, dunks and hilarious basketball tricks are in the making for the 2015 Down Home Days for a two-night Celebrity Basketball Game and Mad Ball Tournament with three former Harlem Globetrotters, Melvin Adams, Michael St. Julien and Alex Sanders, suiting up nightly on April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. at Madison County Central School …
Monticello Bike Fest, March 20 & 21, 2015
Monticello Bike Fest, March 20 & 21, 2015 Rolling hills and canopied roads make the panhandle of Florida the perfect setting for cyclists who want a change of scenery. Jefferson County offers the quaint town of Monticello as a unique host of the festival. With plantations, heritage roads and historic homes, your weekend to get …
The 46th Annual Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals are scheduled for March 12-15, 2015 in Gainesville, FL
The NHRA Gatornationals drag races have become a Gainesville tradition. Drag racers and enthusiasts come from far and wide to participate and to see some fast-moving action. The event draws big crowds, so we urge you to plan accordingly regarding lodging opportunities. Scheduled for March 12-15, 2015! Spectator tickets will go on sale …