2026 National Seafood Month Celebration Event in Sarasota County
October 13, 2026
National Seafood Month October is National Seafood Month, and here in Sarasota County, we invite you to celebrate with us this Saturday, October 17th, at the 7th Annual Alligator Creek “Creekfest”! This event is free to the community ... READ MORE
Category: Coasts & Marine, Conservation, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS ExtensionTags: Conservation, Environment, Florida Sea Grant, Health, National Seafood Month, Nutrition, Pgm_FCS, Pgm_Marine, Sustainability, Water
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