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Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Outdoors

Let’s Take It Outside: Scalloping Florida style

By Misty Wells, Times Correspondent
Published:
Updated: August 22, 2018 at 12:43 PM

Each summer, thousands of locals and visitors flock to the west coast of Florida for some of the world’s best scalloping. Harvesting bay scallops is a great family fun activity that everyone can enjoy. Scallop season runs until late September and is a great way to take it outside and enjoy our beaches and pristine waters.

Scalloping usually is done in shallow waters about 4 to 6 feet while snorkeling on top. Keep a sharp eye out for those saltwater treats of the sea, swim down quickly grab them and to add to your scallop bag. Go online to tampabay.com/sports to watch my new video feature "Let’s Take it Outside," which this week is titled "Scalloping Florida Style."

Contact Misty Wells at [email protected] Follow @outdoordarlin

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