Jun 4, 2015
Fishing apps can be useful for some anglers
In a world that relies heavily on technology, it seems as if there is an app for everything.
May 28, 2015
Coast Guard emphasizes importance of boating safety
There’s nothing like the freedom of boating, but the experience can be deadly if proper safety measures aren’t in place.
May 21, 2015
Recreational red snapper season opens this weekend
The recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters opens to harvest Memorial Day weekend. Red snapper is a popular species that has a strong economic impact for many coastal communities throughout Florida.
May 21, 2015
Volunteers install bird fencing on causeway
Ahead of the busy summer tourist season, Audubon Florida staff and about a dozen local volunteers began installing temporary fencing between the bridges on the eastern side of Navarre Beach Causeway last week. They plan to return this week to finish the job.
May 21, 2015
First quarter tourism numbers smash all-time record
Gov. Rick Scott announced May 15 that Florida set another record in tourism numbers by welcoming the highest amount of visitors of any quarter in the state’s history according to VISIT FLORIDA.
May 7, 2015
Revised numbers: more than 98M tourists in 2014
Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday that according to the revised preliminary 2014 visitation figure released by VISIT FLORIDA, 98.9 million people visited Florida last year, a 5.1 percent increase over the previous high of 93.7 million in 2013.
May 7, 2015
Black skimmers are expected to be named a threatened species
It’s that time of year. Migratory ground nesting shorebirds are back – some from as far away as South America. As a result, local speed limits along beach roads have been reduced.
Apr 30, 2015
Juana’s Beach Bash welcomes Grammy-nominate talent
With its relaxed atmosphere and ideal location, Juana’s Pagodas is no stranger to the entertainment scene. But on May 9, the venue will welcome some of the biggest stars to play its stage at the inaugural Beach Bash.
Apr 30, 2015
Nichols takes long road to stardom
Joe Nichols didn’t take the typical road to country music stardom.
Apr 23, 2015
Investments necessary to sustain state’s tourism growth
Sustaining Florida’s positive tourism growth, which bolsters the state’s local and regional economies, will require additional infrastructure investments across the state, according to an analysis by Florida TaxWatch, the independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy research institute and government watchdog. The latest TaxWatch report identifies Florida’s looming capacity restrictions that could lead to challenges for the state’s residents and visitors.