Wednesday, April 15, 2026

The Sunshine Shoals Gazette

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Big Tony's 'Authentic' Everglades Tour Generates $668

Big Tony, a retired fishing guide, found a new hustle in Unlicensed Everglades Guide. He offered "authentic Florida swamp tours" in a kiddie pool filled with murky water and plastic alligators in his front yard. $668 from tourists who clearly hadn't read the fine print on the brochure.