[jrose]

If any of you have a craving for great fried clams you might try this for a road trip. The brother of the owner of Essex Sea Food located in Essex Massachusetts opened up Essex Sea Food in Pierson, FL. It's located at 1360W State Road 40. (386)-749-1557. It looks like less than a two-hour drive from The Villages. Not the best atmosphere but the clams are flown down once a week. I was there about six years ago, so do call first. Essex clams are the best. The clam chowder should be good also.