From spotting manatees to feasting on stone crabs.

Meanwhile, in St. Augustine, its historic streets offer equally spine-tingling adventures withhaunted tours of its old structures.

A Halloween event there draws crowds.

Sunset in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

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But its Floridas Paradise Coast that is considered the epicenter of the stone crab industry.

Dont leave without picking up crabs for your own seafood picnic at the family-runGrimms Stone Crab.

The game is famous for being the stage for footballs rising stars.

Split image of baby Florida Manatee (West Indian Manatee) at Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River.

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The festival includes live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

They typically relocate from the coast to Florida freshwater springs, which remain at a steady temperature year-round.

Stone Crab Season

Fall marks the start of stone crab season in Florida.Credit:Courtesy Naples Marco Island Everglades CVB