Holiday crowds push boat ramps, parking to the limit

Posted on July 6, 2016

Despite hundreds of boaters on the water during the Independence Day weekend, it was “very quiet” as far as incidents reported to law enforcement.

According to reports, the bumper crop of scallops this year once again provided quick limits for many of those taking advantage of the second weekend of this year’s recreational harvest season.

PHOTO: Many Steihatchee and Keaton Beach residents thanked the county for its foresight in expanding crowd/traffic control efforts for the busy Fourth of
July weekend. Despite long traffic lines, boaters were able to launch with few incidents. (Photos by Kim Kennedy/Simply Steinhatchee)

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