There’s no better time for surf fishing than late summer and early fall, when massive schools of mullet run down the coast and game fish chase the feast. Here’s the gear you need, best places to fish and how to fish from shore.
Author: Bob Rountree
2026 Oktoberfest Events in Florida
A roundup of all the known Oktoberfest events in Florida for 2026, many hosted by German-American clubs going all out with authentic German bands, beer and German food.
14 things to do while visiting Daytona Beach
Whether you are in Daytona Beach for an event at the Speedway or a beach vacation, we share 14 entertaining things to do while you’re here.
Grayton Beach State Park: Jewel of 30-A
Grayton Beach State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Florida State Parks system, and its beach, campground and cabins are coastal treasures.
Florida Seafood Festivals Calendar 2026-2027
Updated and revised for the 2026-27 season, our Seafood Festival Calendar covers every corner of the state.
Campground options for events at Daytona Beach International Speedway
The Coke Zero 400 coming up in late August and Biketoberfest in October, Here’s our guide to the best campgrounds near Daytona Beach International Speedway.
Popular Panhandle beach now requires day visitors to have reservations
Henderson Beach State Park is consistently ranked as one of America’s best beaches.
Beach camping in Florida: Living the dream
What could be better than this? Camping within earshot of the surf, soft breezes and soaring seagulls. If you insist on camping in a Florida summer, then you might find the answer here…
Florida spiny lobster season opens
Freshly harvested spiny lobsters are already appearing in seafood markets and restaurants. And recreation divers can get back in the water. The season ends next March.
South Florida due for drenching
Flash flooding is possible along the Gulf Coast from Florida’s Big Bend west to Louisiana.