The Brief
- For the first time since last year’s hurricanes left Florida’s west coast in ruins, John’s Pass is holding its signature celebration.
- The town has been rebuilt and is once again hosting its annual seafood fest.
- This weekend, there will be more than 100 vendors, five stages of music and thousands of people chowing down.
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. – John’s Pass Seafood Festival is back in business this year after suffering major damage from last year’s hurricanes.
What they’re saying:
By early Friday afternoon, there were hundreds of people traipsing up and down the main drags in John’s Pass, eating, drinking and shopping.
“It’s amazing, the weather is great, everyone is walking around happy, there’s no drama,” said one reveler.
The backstory:…