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Fabulous road food along the Overseas Highway

You won’t go hungry on your road trip through the Florida Keys. There are dozens of roadside eateries serving fresh local fish and homemade Keys favorites. We pick a few of the best.

Festivals, Northeast Florida, Unique eats

This weekend: Seafood Festival in historic St. Augustine

by Bob Rountree

St. Augustine comes alive with their annual Lions Club Seafood Festival, one of five seafood festivals scheduled around the state this weekend.

Florida Keys, Scenic drives in Florida

Florida Keys: Mile Marker Guide to the scenic Overseas Highway

by Bob Rountree and Bonnie Gross

Comprehensive guide to the scenic Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys, mile by mile, featuring restaurants, lodging, campgrounds, parks, boat ramps, launch points and attractions. Don’t leave home without it!

Right at the causeway that takes you from Cortez to Anna Maria Island, you’ll find Tide Tables restaurant, a seafood restaurant with a mighty reputation for super-fresh fish and great views. (Photo: Bonnie Gross)

Festivals, Southwest Florida

Cortez Fishing Festival celebrates its maritime roots: Feb. 16-17, 2019

by Bob Rountree

This tiny fishing village wedged between Bradenton and Anna Marie Island celebrates its rich heritage as a commercial fishing hub.

Everglades Seafood Festival, Everglades City

Festivals, Southwest Florida

Everglades City Seafood Festival: Feb. 8-10, 2019

by Bob Rountree and Bonnie Gross

Seafood lovers mark their calendars for the annual Everglades Seafood Festival in Everglades City, gateway to the Ten Thousand Islands. This free event packs ’em in for fresh seafood, country music, carnival rides, crafts booths — with an estimated 50,000 people expected to attend this year’s event in a remote corner of Florida.