The King of the Conch Republic, has issued the following punishment for 2 Keys residents found poaching over 6,000 Lobsters from the Sovereign Royal Waters of the Conch Republic. David Dreifort and Robert Hammer were sentenced to the following: Conch citizenships were revoked Boat, home and all assets will be seized and sold. The proceeds [...]
If you are looking for schools of fish, Davis Ledge is the place to dive. This reef, located 3 miles east-southeast of Hen and Chickens, Tower attracts large schools of tiny fish reaching numbers in to the thousands. These fish move in unison and are a sight to see. Davis Reef lies within a Sanctuary [...]
A presidential proposal issued Monday by the Bush Administration could potentially affect more than 14,000 Keys property owners. President Bush plans to let federal agencies decide for themselves whether certain construction projects might harm endangered animals and plants. An executive order could void a 2005 injunction issued by U.S. District Court Judge K. Michael Moore [...]
Regular lobster season begins August 6th at 12:01 a.m. and ends March 31 at midnight. The two-day Sport Lobster Season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July, beginning at 12:01 A.M. on Wednesday and ending at 12:00 midnight on Thursday. The bag limit is 6 per person per day. Anyone planning to [...]
August 8, 9 & 10 2008 The festivities begin Friday night with the Lobsterfest DUVAL CRAWL then Saturday it’s time to celebrate that sweet juicy taste sensation we all love… the Florida lobster. The Free street fair opens at noon and the first band hits the stage at 1pm. The party lasts all day and [...]