In 1876, Florida was a sparsely-populated state, impoverished by the economic disclocations of the Civil War and the three Seminole Wars that preceded it. Long before tourists and citrus groves, Florida relied on cattle as its main industry. But unlike Texas or Kansas, Florida cattle ran wild through the trees and swamps rather than across [...]
Top Five: 1 — St. Johns River: salty and fresh 2 — When it’s on, West Lake Toho is hard to beat 3 — Sebastian Inlet is tricky, but worth the lost tackle 4 — Indian River Lagoon’s calm water boasts array of fish 5 — You’ll find it’s the redfish that bite at Mosquito [...]