Found inshore and near shore waters especially along sandy beaches, oysters bars and over grass beds.  Often found in turbid waters and may be found in depths of up to 130'.  Spawns offshore between March & September feeding on mollusks and crustaceans.  Seasonal movements are influenced by temperatures. The most common weights are between 2 and 8lbs.  The Florida and World record is 8lbs 1ozs.