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With Florida Keys lobster season closing Monday, fishermen say it’s been a good harvest.

One of the most successful Florida Keys lobster seasons in recent years comes to a close Monday. As the eight-month season winds down, the spring prices paid by buyers for live lobsters sold to the Asian market may hit $16 per pound or higher. “The Chinese have a live [lobster] market that can and will pay the higher price,” Cramer said. “The frozen market cannot compete with the prices for live lobster.” Read more here  19:24