Florida bay scallop season has started, and seafood lovers from across the Sunshine State are already venturing off the coasts of Taylor and Dixie counties, where recreational harvesting is permitted ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Snorkelers searching for scallops congregate over seagrass beds as lookouts keep watch onboard their boats. Florida bay scallop ...

It was a perfect summer afternoon as we sped out into the Gulf of Mexico off of the coast of Crystal River in central west Florida's Citrus County. The water was flat, the sun warm, and the scallops ...

After a fruitful day on the water, Florida anglers can bring their fresh catch to local restaurants and have it made into ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NPI Productions / Visit Florida Tucked along the Gulf Coast where the Steinhatchee River meets the sea, Steinhatchee, Florida, is ...

Florida's bay scallop season has opened with varying dates depending on the county. Safety precautions, including float plans and diver-down flags, are crucial for scallop harvesting. Sustainable ...

Four scallops still in their shells in a pan on a wooden table with a fork, napkin, and various ingredients - Foodgraphy39/Shutterstock Florida is so much more than ...

Tucked along the Gulf Coast where the Steinhatchee River meets the sea, Steinhatchee, Florida, is the kind of small town that feels like a step back in time—in the best way. With fewer than 1,000 ...

STEINHATCHEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Scallop season, a summer tradition that draws thousands to Florida’s Big Bend every year, is officially underway and the waters off Steinhatchee are buzzing with activity.

Kaley Taylor holds up a scallop she found in Homosassa Bay on Saturday, July 14, 2018. (Cassie Armstrong/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) Scallopers enter the water in Homosassa Bay on Saturday, July 14, 2018.

Citrus County, nestled on the southern end of Florida's Nature Coast, shows the state is more than amusement parks and white-sand beaches. From early July through late September, the area comes alive ...