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The ‘Florida bass’ was found to be a distinct species from the largemouth bass

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament: Randy Howell wins fishThe Georgia-based crew reacts as they weigh in the top fish at the VyStar Credit Union Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament on Friday.Step aside, Florida man. We now have an official Florida bass.Largemouth bass in most of Florida, the state’s most popular freshwater game fish, have officially been declared a separate species from other largemouth bass, according to a release last week from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission.In 2022, researchers at Yale University used advanced genetic analysis to determine that Florida bass were not only “a distinct species” but also spread more…

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Cape Cod Fish in Fort Myers makes Yelp’s best seafood spot in the US list

New Englanders in Southwest Florida will be happy to know that the taste of home has been named to Yelp’s Top 100 US Seafood Spots 2024 list.Cape Cod Fish Co., tucked away on Old McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers, landed at No. 38 overall.The New England seafood shack-flavored restaurant has an impressive 4.6 out of 5 rating from 790 reviews.Since Rhode Islander Joe Faria opened the “wicked good” seafood restaurant in the Iona neighborhood in September 2013, it has become popular with visitors and locals alike.The menu features New England favorites, from Rhode Island clam cakes and chowder to Atlantic…

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