How many pounds is a square grouper?

A 13.5-pound bale of marijuana, colloquially referred to as a “square grouper,” was found Friday about 200 yards south of the Treasure Shores beach access, according to an Indian River County Sheriff’s Office incident report.

Why is grouper so expensive in Florida?

Because the supply of domestic grouper is limited and the demand great, it is typically a more expensive fish to purchase than others. Wholesale fillet values are generally between $11 to $13 per pound, which means retail value, what consumers pay, is typically even higher.

What is a square grouper in Florida?

The term square grouper was a nickname given to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes in South Florida in the 1970s and 1980s. In sharp contrast to the brazenly violent “Cocaine Cowboys” of the 1980s, Miami’s marijuana smugglers were cooler, calmer, and typically nonviolent.

What is slang for Square Grouper?

Noun. square grouper (plural square groupers) (police slang, from a reference to the grouper fish) bales of marijuana or blocks of cocaine, packed in plastic, and sometimes thrown overboard a boat.

Why should I not eat grouper?

Grouper Grouper is on the list when it comes to fish you should never eat due to its moderately high mercury levels. This species is also highly vulnerable to overfishing.

Why should you avoid grouper?

High mercury levels in these giant fish have caused EDF to issue a consumption advisory. Groupers can live to be 40 but only reproduce over a short amount of time, making them vulnerable to overfishing.

What is a square grouper?

How did Square Grouper get its name?

Such history is what gave the current business its name: Square Grouper is the name reportedly given by members of the US Coast Guard to bales of marijuana thrown overboard or out of airplanes, that were often found along the Jupiter Inlet and other waterways in South Florida.

Where did the name Square Grouper come from?

Who owns the Square Grouper in Jupiter FL?

Jim Burg
Jim Burg is expanding to the north? and by November, folks in the Fort Pierce area will be able to enjoy the same atmosphere that Jupiter has embraced for more than 11 years. Burg, the owner of Square Grouper Tiki Bar, at 1111 Love Street on the Jupiter Inlet, is adding to his outdoor socializing repertoire.