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Boating Tips for the Environment

In general, I find folks who own boats are responsible. Owning and running a boat requires some serious responsibility. Otherwise, being careless will quickly lead to major problems that can end your life or your boating hobby.

FWC Update: Changes to Swordfish Management Approved

On November 21, several changes to the recreational and commercial management of swordfish in state waters were approved by the …

Santa Claus Must Ice Fish

I was fortunate to spend November cruising on the Southern Ocean, so because we highlight frozen oceans during December at …

Buoy oh Bouyancy: November is Manatee Awareness Month

The Florida state marine mammal is unlike its very distant relatives, the great whales. They have very dense bones and …

Buoy oh Bouyancy: November is Manatee Awareness Month

Natural history articles about land animals always include their ranges – where the animal can be found. This information is …

Rivers Coalition to Benefit from Inaugural Stuart Seafood Festival

The impact of Lake Okeechobee freshwater discharges upon the St. Lucie River has severely impacted the Treasure Coast’s environment and …

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Frog Fishing Delivers Late-Summer Largemouths

Late summer is prime time for explosive topwater bass action. Learn how to target hungry largemouths with frog lures around thick vegetation, lily pads, and heavy cover to trigger heart-stopping strikes when other techniques slow down.

Sebastian Inlet to Eau Gallie Cswy. – August 2026

August is the beginning of our tropical storm season and it can be a great time to fish the IRL …

Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast – August 2026

Summer surf fishing is in full swing on the beaches of the Space Coast. Warmer waters have led to a …