Red snapper’s summer run enters its final week
Florida’s Gulf private recreational red snapper season remains open daily through Friday, July 31, before resuming September 1.
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Current issue · July 23, 2026
The Final Full Week of Summer Snapper
Red snapper’s final summer week, scallop rules, Carrabelle history, coastal notices, and Sharon’s Southern shrimp and grits.
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Community & place
Along the Coast
Wakulla housing-assistance hours, Gulf County park repairs, a candidate forum, and coastal notices worth watching.
Water & livelihood
Working Coast
Red snapper enters its final full summer week while scallop season continues across Franklin and Wakulla waters.
Food & gathering
From the Coastal Kitchen
Sharon Rigsby’s Southern shrimp and grits bring creamy Parmesan grits and Gulf shrimp together in about 20 minutes.
Top of the Tide
The final full week of summer snapper
Scallop season is open — know the limits
The Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County zone remains open through September 24, including Carrabelle, Lanark Village, and St. Marks.
Read the update →Housing help, park repairs, and a candidate forum
This week’s county notes include Wakulla housing-assistance hours, Gulf County bids for Salinas Park repairs, and a July 28 candidate forum.
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History, water checks, and a useful coastal week
Carrabelle
A local look at America’s story
Foundations of Freedom — Carrabelle’s Role in America’s Story continues Thursday through Saturday at the Carrabelle History Museum.
Wakulla County
Check beach-water results before heading out
Shell Point Beach and Mash Island are monitored coastal bathing areas, and checking the latest official result is especially wise after heavy rain.
Working Coast
Scallop season supports more than the day’s catch
Summer scallop traffic supports marinas, ramps, guides, fuel docks, tackle shops, and waterfront businesses from Carrabelle to St. Marks.
Working Coast
Scallop season supports more than the day’s catch
The open zone brings summer traffic to marinas, ramps, guides, fuel docks, tackle shops, and waterfront businesses from Carrabelle and Lanark Village to St. Marks. Knowing the limits and staying inside the open zone protects both the resource and the working coast built around it.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Final Full Week of Summer Snapper
Red snapper’s final summer week, scallop rules, Carrabelle history, coastal notices, and Sharon’s Southern shrimp and grits.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
A Saturday Built Around the Water
Scallop boundaries, Carrabelle’s youth fishing tradition, coastal meetings, and Sharon’s sweet pickled green tomatoes.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The Coast Keeps Working
Gulf County’s dry dock grant, scallop season, Wakulla meetings, a Franklin marina fire, and Sharon’s crispy fried whole catfish.