St. Joseph Bay Scallop Season Delayed After Algae Bloom

Well, that was not the start county officials would have liked.

Jennifer Adams was hoping Tuesday morning would be a celebration of the arrival of the 2017 scallop season, with media exposure for the big event.

Instead, the executive director of the Gulf County Tourist Development Council and her team were along access points to St. Joseph Bay, putting the best face, for visitors and media alike, on a difficult situation.

By the time this story reaches hands and eyes, it will be no breaking news that the state delayed the start of scallop season for St. Joseph Bay by at least two weeks.

To read the rest of the story, please go to: The Port St. Joe Star