1. Conch citizenships were revoked
2. Boat, home and all assets will be seized and sold. The proceeds of the sale will be converted into 1 dollar bills and dropped from an airplane over the Keys for the good of the people.
3. They will be tied to a pole at a public flogging at mile marker 98 and two large stone crabs shall be attached to his testicles for a period of not less than 4 hours.
4. They will then be taken 14 miles off the cost of Islamorada where 400# of fresh chum will be placed in the shark infested waters and he will be forced to walk the plank.
5. Family and Friends who where aware of these actions, against one of our countries greatest assets shall be shunned for the next 20 years.

Anyone planning to hunt lobster in Florida territorial waters must have a valid recreational saltwater fishing license as well as a crawfish permit ($2.00) to catch lobster. One-year fishing licensees for residents are $13.50, while non-residents can purchase 3-day ($6.50), 7-day ($16.50), or 1-year licenses ($31.50.) Active military personnel stationed in Florida are considered to be residents. Licenses are available through local tax collectors, many tackle shops, and marine supply stores.

Bag limits are only for properly licensed individuals and those people exempt from license requirements who are actively harvesting, and those people harvesting may not exceed their individual bag limit and take someone else’s bag limit. That is, people (including children) who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for purposes of bag limits.

Lobstering is always prohibited in Everglades National Park, Dry Tortugas National Park, Looe Key Sanctuary, and some areas of Pennekamp State Park. Contact Pennekamp State Park at 305.451.1202 for more details.

No gear that could puncture the shell of lobster is allowed in your possession, including (but not limited to) spears, hooks, or wire snares.

You must have a measuring gauge on you at all times when you are hunting for lobster. The carapace (the main body) must be at least 3 inches in length to stay within legal size limits. Lobsters with a carapace under 3 inches must be freed unharmed.

Lobster must be of legal size before they are in possession. Remember: any lobsters in your catch bag in the water are considered in possession. For this reason, measure them before you place them in your bag.

You can be prosecuted for injuring any lobster while you are underwater- don’t be one of those morons who try pulling them out of their holes by the antennae. Also, be extra careful not to bang into any coral or sponge while hunting lobster.

Egg-bearing lobster must be released unharmed. You can recognize the eggs by an orange, yellow, brown, or red mass found covering the bottom of the lobster’s tail.

If you see any commercial lobster traps, give them wide berth: it is a felony to take lobster from commercial traps and these commercial fishermen are quite agressive when it comes to protecting there livelyhood.

The festivities begin Friday night with the Lobsterfest DUVAL CRAWL then Saturday it’s time to celebrate that sweet juicy taste sensation we all love… the Florida lobster. The Free street fair opens at noon and the first band hits the stage at 1pm. The party lasts all day and continues until 11pm! Finally, on Sunday feast on Lobster at The Doubletree Grand Key Resort’s Lobster Brunch.

Schedule of Events:
Friday August 8th, 8pm-?
Kick-Off Party Rick’s/Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex 202 Duval St. Jam with “Cool Breeze” on the main stage in Durty Harry’s or dance to the hottest music during the Live broadcast on 92.7 WEOW from 10pm – 2am on the deck in Rick’s Upstairs

**2nd Annual**
Lobsterfest Duval Crawl
Immediately following sunset, join hundreds of party people for a stroll down Duval Street. Proceeds benefit Key West High School Scholarship Fund.Join hundreds of party people Friday Night for the kick off to this year’s Lobsterfest. The “crawl” will begin immediately after sunset and last as long as you do. Participants will receive an official Lobsterfest ‘08 T-Shirt and fantastic drink specials at all participating bars. The cost is just $15 and proceeds benefit the Key West High School’s Scholarship Fund. Pick up your T-Shirt and instructions from the Ship to Shore store located in the Rick’s/Durty Harry’s Entertainment Complex, 202 Duval St. Shirts are available beginning August 5th.

Saturday August 9th, Noon-11pm
Street Fair 100, 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Duval St. Art, crafts, merchandise and of course, lots of lobster!

Saturday August 9th, 1pm-10:30pm
Free concert intersection of Duval St. and Greene St.

Sunday August 10th, 11am-3pm
Lobster Brunch – a sumptuous brunch will be served at the Double Tree – Grand Key Resort
3990 S. Roosevelt Blvd. Reservations are suggested! Call (305) 293-1818

contact erik@keywestwalkingtours.com for more details.

http://www.keywestlobsterfest.com