OFF THE TREASURE COAST, Fla. — The fever is contagious. Gold fever, that is. Symptoms? Unwavering optimism. "Today's the day," legendary treasure hunter Mel Fisher would say as he set out to sea ...

Visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum to see gold, silver and emerald treasures from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank near Key West in 1622.

On July 20, 1859, American baseball fans were charged an admission fee for the first time. About 1,500 spectators each paid 50 cents to see Brooklyn play New York.

On July 20, 1859, American baseball fans were charged an admission fee for the first time. About 1,500 spectators each paid 50 cents to see Brooklyn play New York.

As the unofficial headquarters of Mel Fisher, Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker, Chart Room holds the key to countless Key West tales and memories.

As the unofficial headquarters of Mel Fisher, Jimmy Buffett and Jerry Jeff Walker, Chart Room holds the key to countless Key West tales and memories.

Visit the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum to see some of the gold, silver and emerald treasures from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank near Key West in 1622.

The best events this weekend include Mel Fisher Days, the Treasure Coast Conch Festival and Christmas in July.

Sunday, July 20, marks a milestone in maritime history: the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha’s legendary treasure by treasure salvor Mel Fisher.

Erik Denson, a NASA engineer and diving instructor from Oviedo, is dedicated to preserving history and oceans through his work ...