Florida stone crab season opens Thursday

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Florida’s stone crab season is set to open Thursday, Oct. 15, bringing fresh seafood back to markets for the first time in nearly six months.The manager at Starfish Company said the season is important for fishermen’s income.“It’s huge, especially for the fishermen. You know, that’s probably half of their income for the year, you know, or more,” the manager said.Parrish Fall Festival returns Sunday with free family fun, food driveThe manager said business at Starfish Company also increases once the season begins.“Business doubles once stone crab starts because it’s been six months since they’ve had any. So everybody’s really wanting them,” the manager said.Crab traps were placed in the water 10 days b