Throngs of visitors will soon get their fill of Cedar Key oysters, steamed crawfish, smoked mullet and other ocean favorites at the 2009 Ruskin Seafood Festival. ...more

October 28, 2009

Take your family spring break vacation and visit this gorgeous fun-filled city. ...more

March 10, 2009

Jerk Hut founder Andrew Ashmeade may be Tampa's king of conch, known for his special red sauce and the sweet sounds of steel drums. ...more

July 12, 2008

Jerk Hut founder Andrew Ashmeade may be Tampa's king of conch, known for his special red sauce and the sweet sounds of steel drums. ...more

July 9, 2008

Wednesday, July 9 Service Groups ...more

July 9, 2008

Jerk Hut founder Andrew Ashmeade may be Tampa's king of conch, known for his special red sauce and the sweet sounds of steel drums. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING — Everglades Foods Inc., manufacturers of Everglades Seasoning products, announces the creation of two new sauces and a marinade: Everglades Gourmet Steak Sauce, Everglades Gourmet Remoulade Sauce and Everglades Wild Orange Marinade. All three of the new condiments are available at Wal-Mart stores around the state and south Georgia along with the original Everglades Moppin BBQ Sauce. They have updated labels that add a classier, simpler appeal, according to a press release from the company. ...more

July 5, 2008

With the help of Mother Nature, the 19th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival drew a record-breaking crowd of about 18,000 to E.G. Simmons Park last weekend. ...more

November 14, 2007

With the help of Mother Nature, the 19th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival drew a record-breaking crowd of about 18,000 to E.G. Simmons Park last weekend. ...more

November 8, 2007

SEBRING — Nothing against chain restaurants. Olive Garden is hotly anticipated, Panera is a welcome addition, and the RoadHouse Grill continues to be popular. But local restaurants are unique, and they offer variety that's not found in national chains. For Flor Becker, it's all about the roast duck with special sauce at the Thai House. And the laab kai salad, which is minced chicken with lime juice and spices. "We like Thai cuisine a lot," said Becker, who lives with her family in downtown Sebring. "At our office, we have a Thai Thursday, where all staff eat together for lunch." Becker, a Filipino who's used to Asian cooking, said Thai dishes are like Chinese food, some are hot, some not. ...more

October 15, 2007