About Us
The Lost Coast Oyster Company dives into all things oyster related including: oyster farming, purveying, shucking, consulting, dining, and more. As the Tampa Bay region's leading authority on oysters, we're revitalizing the industry along Florida's Gulf Coast.
Our team
We are a family-owned small business based in Saint Petersburg, a husband and wife duo with a backgrounds in biology, natural resource management, communications, education, marketing, and public relations.
Oysters
In addition to our farmed oysters in the Terra Ceia Aquatic Preserve in Manatee County, we also procure from farmers throughout the Sunshine State to bring fresh local seafood to the Tampa Bay region for retail and wholesale sales as well as private shucking events.
our story
The Lost Coast Oyster Company was founded in response to the widespread failure of the wild-harvest oyster fishery throughout the state of Florida. Saltwater intrusion, nutrient deposition, the BP oil spill, and other environmental factors left a significant shortage of oysters throughout the state. Several trips to Cedar Key, one of Florida's last working waterfront commmunities, kindled an interest in innovative off-bottom farming techniques being applied along the Gulf Coast. By applying the latest research and technologies, the Lost Coast Oyster Company aims to become an industry leader in sustainable aquaculture along Florida's Gulf Coast, providing a fresh product from our farm delivered straight to your table.
