Shrimp Festival Time
As the second weekend in March is fast approaching, I thought it might be interesting to blog about the history of the Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Festival.
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“Pink Gold” Discovered in Gulf–Shrimping Industry is Born
In 1949, “pink gold” was discovered in the Dry Tortugas off Key West. This particular species of shrimp, known by its scientific name of Penaesus Duoranum, is considered by many to be the sweetest species harvested in the United States. When word got out that this new pink shrimp was something special, shrimpers from all
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