It’s Grant Phelan’s favorite time of the year. And for good reason. Stone crab season kicked off Wednesday, Oct. 15, and will be here for another shell-cracking 6½ months. “Stone crabs are here, the ...

Fresh Florida stone crab claws are back in stock, on ice at area seafood markets. Bring out the mustard sauce, the lemon slices and maybe a bit of melted butter. You’ll want something sparkling to ...

When it comes to seafood, freshness is everything, but with stone crab claws, it is not just a matter of taste, it's about safety. These claws aren't just cooked for convenience; they are cooked ...

Murky. Messy. Tedious. Physically challenging. These are the words I’ve used when describing stone crabbing to friends. Until recently, this reporter held a fishing license with official recreational ...

Eric Paul owns the seafood market, which opened in 1978 on U.S. 1 in Fort Pierce. Paul offers stone crab annually, which he ...

Everglades City, Florida, is known as the "Stone Crab Capital of the World." Stone crab season runs from October 15 to May 1, with strict harvesting rules to maintain the population. Stone crabs are a ...

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