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fish
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But a smattering of residents have moved in, some of them fishing in the development’s tranquil waters.—
Albee Zhang,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026 -
Spend the day lounging on the wide, spacious beaches, fishing in clear Gulf waters, or staying satiated at quaint small businesses like Skinny’s Place, North Shore Cafe, or The Doctor’s Office speakeasy.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Shrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shrimp. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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