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Revenge of The Reef
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Featured Story
Gators, Snakes, Now Lions: Florida’s 2025 Lionfish Challenge Begins
They’re venomous. They’re invasive. And now… they’re on the menu.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) just launched its 2025 Lionfish Challenge, and they want you—yes, you with the snorkel and weekend scuba habit—to help rid Florida’s waters of this prickly predator.
What’s the deal?
Lionfish aren’t native to Florida, but they’ve made themselves a little too comfortable on our reefs. With no natural predators and a voracious appetite, they’re wreaking havoc on native fish populations. That’s where this summer-long tournament comes in.
From May 24 to September 14, divers across the state will compete to remove as many lionfish as possible. There are two divisions:
🟢 Recreational divers submit lionfish tails at designated checkpoints
⚫ Commercial divers submit sales tickets for harvested lionfish
What’s in it for you?
Aside from saving the reef, participants are competing for some serious underwater street cred:
🏆 Lionfish King or Queen
🏆 Commercial Champion
...and of course, eternal bragging rights.
FWC has set up checkpoints all over South Florida—including in Miami, Pompano, Deerfield, Fort Lauderdale, Key Largo, Key West, Boca Raton, and Jupiter. So if you’re heading south this summer, bring your spear and help clean up the coastline.
The more lionfish you catch, the more chances you have to climb the leaderboard—and maybe even snag a few prizes.
Want to get involved?
Learn how to register and find checkpoint locations here: FWC Lionfish Challenge
So grab your gear, sharpen your aim, and remember: there’s nothing like a little friendly competition... unless it involves a venomous fish.
Things to do
What’s Washing Up on The Shore This Week
Soul Circus Cowboys ‘ I Got Mexico’ PartyDate: Friday, May 30, 2025 Time: 7 PM Join Salty Shamrock and Redwood Empire Whiskey for a video release party! I Got Mexico by Soul Circus and Eddy Raven. | Big Bend MarketDate: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 10 AM Final outdoor market of the season! Support your local businesses. | Lucaya Lake Club Vendor MarketDate: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 10 AM Discover a variety of unique vendors offering handmade crafts, delicious treats, boutique items, home decor, and more! |
Family of God pop-up MarketDate: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 12 PM This market is created for religious vendors to meet other religious vendors and have fun interacting with each other and showing off what they do. | Car Cruise for the kidsDate: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 2 PM The children have spoken. Help make foster home kids smile and have a good time looking at awesome cars. Consider donating $10 McDonald’s gift cards | Audio Star Live at FINN’sDate: Saturday, May 31, 2025 Time: 5 PM Early gig for the kiddo’s to come do some kazoo solo’s |
AROUND TOWN
Southshore Spotlight  Hand in Hand Grief Support offers a safe, compassionate space for those navigating the pain of loss—because no one should have to grieve alone. Founded on empathy and community, the group helps turn heartbreak into healing, one step at a time. | Foodies Only  Today’s review is all about Cuban Sandwiches. Check it out below. | We Know a Guy…or Girl  Need a painter? A plumber? Someone brave enough to tackle that lightbulb orbiting 30 feet above your living room? We’ve got you. |
Local Sports (Summer Edition)
Let’s Start With Something For the Youngins’
A fun, hands-on summer camp program for kids ages 3–11. Located at the Apollo Beach Racquet & Fitness Club, Life Academy offers daily swimming, martial arts, biking, and more—all in a safe, screen-free environment focused on life skills and outdoor play.
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