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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 …
It Takes Patience To Catch Big Spotted Seatrout on Florida’s Big Bend
Spotted seatrout over 20-inches are considered to be trophy or “gator” trout. And these big, wily critters are not easy to catch, even on our Big Bend coastline where there’s probably less pressure on game fish than in any other area in Florida. Of course, you can catch plenty of “keeper” fish, mostly in the …
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 …
Visit Steinhatchee Falls–Hardly Niagara, But Still a Place of Beauty and Serenity
From: Seenorthflorida.com Steinhatchee Falls is a great place to picnic or enjoy a quiet moment watching the river cascade over the falls. The three-foot waterfall is formed by a limerock outcropping in the river which extends north of the falls and, historically, served as a crossing point for Native Americans and settlers in the 1800’s. …
Coming Soon to Florida’s Gulf Waters: CCA Florida’s 2015 STAR Tournament
If you snooze, you just might lose (a truck or a boat/trailer/motor)! While the CCA Florida STAR Tournament‘s start is a few months away, it’s time to start thinking about participating. Mark your calendars and be sure to get out on the water as much as you can during the tournament, get the Smartphone APP, …
29th Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, Gainesville, FL 1/24 & 25 and 1/30-Feb. 1, 2015
The 2015 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is coming to Gainesville, January 24 &24 and January 30-February 1. While there will be plenty of swordfights (staged, of course!) there will be fun for visitors of all ages. Just as in the days of Robin Hood, you’ll behold Kings, Queens, Knights and fair ladies while browsing the crafts …
Wintertime Bass Are Biting in North Florida’s Santa Fe River
From Tommy Thompson, Fishing and Boating blogger and Regional Editor, Florida Sportsman Magazine: We have some terrific lakes (Rousseau, Orange, Newnans, Santa Fe) and some “fishy” rivers. Some, like the Suwannee, Withlacoochee, Waccasassa, and Steinhatchee meet the Gulf and saltwater anglers are often surprised with largemouth catches all the way to the mouth. Another, …
Natural North Florida Dining Essentials: How to Eat a Blue Crab
Visitors to local restaurants along our Big Bend Gulf Coast (and inland, too!) are often intimidated when a large plate of steamed blue crabs arrives at their table. Sometimes they’re accompanied by nutcrackers and hammers, but for the most part, getting to the “meat of the matter” is simply a hands-on operation. When you order …
Don’t Miss a Hearty Meal at Conestoga’s Restaurant in Downtown Alachua, FL
Rick Robertson and his crew at Conestoga’s Restaurant in downtown Alachua, Florida have just one thing on their minds: letting you leave after some pretty good eating and with a full belly! Open for lunch and dinner, Monday thru Saturday, Conestoga’s is located at 14920 Main Street in Alachua (Phone (352) 462-1294), just a few …
News Flash! Big Bend Inshore Fish Celebrate The New Year 2015
After somewhat of a “fish drought” in late 2014, Big Bend fishing for spotted seatrout and redfish has picked up significantly since New Year’s Day 2015. I’m not sure exactly why, possibly due to some sunny days and cooler water temperatures, but there seem to be plenty of fish being caught from Yankeetown to Panacea, …