Last Chance to Attend Goliath Workshops

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) needs your input on goliath grouper management, including the possibility of a limited harvest in state waters.

The FWC is hosting several goliath grouper public workshops in October, including an on-demand virtual workshop. Share your input and learn about the current status of goliath grouper by attending a workshop.

In-person workshops will be from 5 to 8 p.m., except the Tallahassee meeting, which will be from 6 to 9 p.m.

  • Oct. 9: Jacksonville, Pablo Creek Regional Library, 13295 Beach Blvd.
  • Oct. 10: Titusville, American Police Hall of Fame & Museum, 6350 Horizon Drive.
  • Oct. 11: Stuart, Flagler Place, 201 SW Flagler Ave.
  • Oct. 12: Davie, Old Davie School Historical Museum, 6650 Griffin Road.
  • Oct. 16: Pinellas Park, Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure, 9501 U.S. Highway 19 N.
  • Oct. 17: Port Charlotte, The Cultural Center of Charlotte County, 2280 Aaron St.
  • Oct. 18: Naples, Collier County Public Library – South Regional, 8065 Lely Cultural Parkway
  • Oct. 25: Tallahassee, FWC Bryant Building, Room 272, 600 S. Meridian St. (6-9 p.m.)

The Goliath Grouper Virtual Workshop includes the same content as what is being given at the in-person workshops. To participate in this on-demand virtual workshop, view the video at http://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/rulemaking/workshops/ first, and then take the workshop survey available on the same page. Open-ended comments may also be submitted online at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.

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