Florida's Forgotten Coast is the name commonly used to refer to a quiet section of coastline stretching from Mexico Beach to Carrabelle, Florida including the areas of Port St. Joe, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Apalachicola, St. George Island and Eastpoint. This portion of Old Florida was indeed "forgotten" during the period when much of North Florida's coastline was developed...and subsequently over-developed. The Forgotten Coast is a special place today, more for what has been preserved that for what has been developed. Pristine bays, sugar white beaches, coastal marshlands, estuaries rich with sea life, and barrier islands with impressive dune formations...this is what the Forgotten Coast has to offer.






Because of the presence of the Apalachicola River and the nutrient-rich waters it discharges into Apalachicola Bay, the Forgotten Coast area includes two very different coastal environments, distinct in may ways.

West of the southern tip of Cape San Blas, where the waters of the Apalachicola River are not a factor, the coastal waters are clearer and the beaches whiter. In fact, the Gulf beaches of St. Joseph Peninsula have some of the whitest sand on Florida's entire Gulf Coast. St. Joseph Bay, with little or no freshwater inflow, is home to the best bay scallops Florida has to offer. Just east of the Cape, beginning with Indian Pass and St. Vincent Island, the beaches are a more subtle tan in color, much like the beaches of Florida's east coast. The coastal waters, enriched by the waters of the Apalachicola River, are teeming with aquatic life. Apalachicola Bay is home to one of the largest estuaries in Florida, and here oysters flourish as a result of the constant inflow of fresh water.





Catching The Wind at Mexico Beach






Dune walk-over at St. Joe Beach





Port St. Joe - St. Joe Bay Sunset





Flying from the dunes at Cape San Blas





Horesback Riding at Indian Pass





Apalachicola Waterfront





Surf Fishing at St. George Island

Forgotten Coast Area Events Calendar



Calendar of Events listings courtesy of the Gulf County Tourist Development Council, www.visitgulf.com

June 2013

SaltAir Farmers' Market, June 1st,15th & 29th 06/01/2013 - 06/29/2013 9am - 1pm eastern
City Commons Park
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The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.



Snapper Season!! Federal Waters 6/1 - 6/28, State Waters 6/1 - 7/14 06/01/2013 - 07/14/2013
Gulf County Florida
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Get your rigs ready for one of the Gulf's tastiest and fun-to-catch fish...the beautiful Red Snapper!



Kids Kite Flying Contest 06/30/2013 - 06/30/2013 Registration at 1:00pm ET
George Core Park, Port St. Joe

Join us at beautiful George Core Park for lunch and a fun-filled afternoon of kite flying, games and family fun! Lunch Plates are $5 serving up Gumbo, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs & more! Trophies will be awarded to each age category along with one overall champion kite trophy.
Phone: Mike Lacour 850-774-6446



July 2013

Scallop Season is here!! 07/01/2013 - 09/24/2013
St. Joseph Bay
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Get ready to dip in to the clear waters of St. Joseph Bay to hunt and collect our most precious treasure, the sweet Bay Scallop.
Phone: 850-229-7800   



Port St. Joe 100th Celebration & Hometown 4th of July 07/04/2013 - 07/04/2013
Port St. Joe
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Join us as we celebrate Port St. Joe's 100th Anniversary...southern style! From birthday cake to fireworks to prize winning contests, street dancing, live music a car show and the Salt-Air Farmer's Market there will be a lot going on in Port St. Joe...come join us! Events begin June 28th- July 5th.
Phone: 850-227-1223



SaltAir Farmers' Market, July 6th & 20th 07/06/2013 - 07/20/2013 9am-1pm eastern
City Commons Park, Port St. Joe
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The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.



17th Annual Florida Scallop & Music Festival 07/29/2013 - 08/03/2013
Port St. Joe
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The annual scallop festival draws big crowds to enjoy this seasonal Gulf County delicacy. Sample scallops cooked in many tasty ways as well as a variety of great southern foods, a lot of live music, arts & crafts, a car show and a kid's zone all over looking beautiful St.Joseph Bay
Phone: 850-227-1223



August 2013

SaltAir Farmers' Market, August 3rd & 17th 08/03/2013 - 08/17/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
City Commons Park, Port St. Joe

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.



MBARA Kingfish Tournament 08/23/2013 - 08/24/2013
Mexico Beach

This annual tournament brings out the big hooks from all over. King Mackerel, Wahoo, and Spanish will be caught in the Gulf of Mexico and weighed-in for cash Prizes up to $3,000! The Captains Party will be held at Veteran's Memorial Park in Beacon Hill on the 23rd, Tournament will be the the 24th. Register today! www.mbara.org



Gator Classic Flathead Catfish Tournament 08/30/2013 - 08/31/2013
Gaskin Park Landing, Wewahitchka

Spend the weekend on Gulf County river ways and aim your rod at breaking the state Flathead Record! This fishing tournament and festival captures all the excitement of sport angling and family-friendly fun.
Phone: 850-639-2605



September 2013

SaltAir Farmers' Market, September 7th & 21st 09/07/2013 - 09/21/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
City Commons Park, Port St. Joe

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.



Beach Blast Triathlon & Duathlon 09/14/2013 - 09/14/2013 7:00am Central
Veterans Memorial Park, Beacon Hill

This bi-annual event brings athletes from all around to run the beach, bike along the coast and swim in the beautiful warm waters of the Gulf.
Director@BeachBlastTriathlon.com



Florida Catfish Classic 09/27/2013 - 09/28/2013
Wewahitchka
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Spend the weekend on Gulf County river ways and aim your rod at breaking the state Flathead Record! This fishing tournament and festival captures all the excitement of sport angling and family-friendly fun.
Phone: 850-639-2605



Gulf County Sheriffs Office Annual Bass Tournament 09/27/2013 - 09/28/2013
White City, Gulf County

This annual catch & release Bass tournament brings anglers from all over to fish the Three Brothers River in search of these big mouth beauties. Cash prizes lure the most avid anglers...enter now!
Phone: 850-229-7800



October 2013

FSJBP Bay-Day 10/05/2013 - 10/05/2013
St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve
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The Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves invite you to enjoy their bi-annual shrimp boil and open house. Learn more about St. Joseph Bay, take a guided tour of the Preserve and enjoy great food and live music.
Phone: 850-229-1787



SaltAir Farmers' Market, October 5th & 19th 10/05/2013 - 10/19/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
City Commons Park, Port St. Joe

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.



Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast 10/17/2013 - 10/20/2013
Gulf County
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Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast
The Semper Fi Sisters Beach Blast provides friendship, support, valuable resources and information to the female family member of our past and present Armed Forces in a safe, friendly, fun and peaceful environment while participating in the annual SFS “Boxes of Love from the Home Front” packing event for deployed service members.
Phone: 850-899-7721





Blast on the Bay Songwriters Festival 10/17/2013 - 10/20/2013
Gulf County
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Florida’s Forgotten Coast will once again play host to a group of musicians and songwriters direct from the streets of Nashville. Performances will consist of approximately 25 musicians all over Gulf County.
850-229-7800





Bow Wow Bash 10/26/2013 - 10/26/2013
Centennial Building - Port St. Joe
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Get your costumes on and come have a ball at this annual St. Joseph Bay Humane Society event. A masquerade ball, auctions and raffles, an amazing spread of food and live music makes this night a howling good time!
Phone: 850-227-1103




Ghosts on the Coast 10/31/2013 - 10/31/2013
Port St. Joe
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Dress up and Trick or Treat on Reid Avenue in Down Town Port St. Joe. Enjoy storytelling, costume contests, a haunted house and of course…treats! Pets Welcome.
850-227-1223





November 2013

SaltAir Farmers' Market, November 2nd & 16th 11/02/2013 - 11/16/2013 9:00am-1:00pm ET
City Commons Park, Port St. Joe

The Port St. Joe SaltAir Farmers’ Market sells fresh, seasonal produce from local farmers. Regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads are all ready for your table. Handmade arts, crafts, jewelry, pottery and gifts highlight the market’s offerings with live music and fresh air. The SaltAir Farmers’ Market is open the 1st and 3rd Saturday from April through November.



Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Silent Auction & Golf Tournament 11/08/2013 - 11/09/2013
St. Joseph Bay Golf Club, Port St. Joe

St. Joseph Bay Golf Club hosts this silent auction and 18-hole golf tournament that benefits the Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum and salutes our veterans with an catered ceremony.
850-227-1757





December 2013

Christmas on the Coast 12/07/2013 - 12/07/2013
Port St. Joe
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Kick off the season with a special holiday SaltAir Farmers' Market, a lighted Christmas Parade, tree lighting, Santa and plenty of festive entertainment downtown.
850-227-1223




Day of Declaration 12/07/2013 - 12/07/2013

Join others of faith as they gather together to re-affirm their spiritual foundation is in the faith in the Lord God.   For more information visit their website at www.dayofdeclaration.org




SJBGC Christmas Bazaar & Golf Tournament 12/13/2013 - 12/14/2013
Port St. Joe
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This two-day Christmas Bazaar has many unique gifts for the holidays and a golf tournament. This family fun fundraiser benefits local families and children.
850-227-1757



Celebrate Twice 12/31/2013 - 12/31/2013
Gulf County, Mexico Beach
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Tired of waiting another 12 months to ring in the New Year? Head to Gulf County and celebrate in the Eastern Time Zone in Port St. Joe and St. Joe Beach, then travel west just five minutes to Mexico Beach and celebrate all over again an hour later in the Central Time Zone. Shuttle buses run continuously from Port St. Joe to Mexico Beach and everywhere in between.








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201 Long Avenue, Port St. Joe, FL 32456



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Forgotten Coast area websites

Sally Childs, Realtor
Sandy Shoes Vacation Rentals
Save the Cape San Blas Lighthouse
SaveOurShellfish.org
Scallop Cove, GGG
Scipio Creek Marina
Sea Oats Art Gallery
Seahorse Water Safaris
Shallow Reed
Smiley Apiaries
Southeastern Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Southern Vacation Rentals
Spirit of Caregiving, LLC
St Joe News Network, Inc.
St. George Island Real Estate
St. George Island Realty
St. James Episcopal Church
St. Joe Natural Gas Company
St. Joe Rent-All, Nursery & Supply
St. Joseph Bay Country Club
St. Vincent Island Shuttle Service
Star Publishing Company
Steve Harris, Broker Associate
StGeorgeIslandFlorida.info
StJoeBay.info
Sugar Beach Rentals, Inc.
Suncoast Realty and Property Management
SunQuest Vacation Rentals, Inc
Sunrise Construction and Company, Inc.
Sunset Coastal Grill
SurfMexicoBeach.com
Tall Tales Fishing Charters
Tarpon Fishing
The Appliance Solution
The Port Fine Wine & Spirits
The Riverside Group, LLC
The Wharf Boat & Yacht Show
The Wharf Marina
Tight Lines & Good Times, Inc.
Tiki Palms Inn
Tom Cat Charters of Mexico Beach
Turtle Beach Inn
Ulrich Construction
United Way of Northwest FL, Inc.
Watson Brothers Construction, Inc.
Whispering Pines of Cape San Blas
Windward Sailing Charters
WisconsinLakeHomeForSale.com
Zach Ferrell
Vacation Rentals
Real Estate
98 Real Estate Group
About Fun Charters
Allen's Dockside Marine, Inc.
America's Mini-storage and Office Complex
Apalachicola Maritime Museum
Apalachicola River Catfish Tournament Trail
Apalachicola.biz
ApalachicolaFlorida.info
ApalachicolaHomes.net
Ausley & McMullen, P.A.
Bailey's Crab House and Seafood Market
Bay Photography
Bay Point Marina
BayNavigator.com
Bayside Florist & Gifts
Beach Carts
Beach Hill Beach Vacation Home
Beach Realty of Cape San Blas, Inc.
Beach Wedding Musicians
Beacon By The Sea
Best Western Apalach Inn
Betty and Tom Adams, REALTORS
Betty Ray Weston, Realtor
Big Fish Construction
Big Time Charters
Blackfin Construction LLC
Bluemanta Technology Group
Bluewater iNet Group, LLC
Bluewater Outriggers
Bluewater Realty
Boardwalk Realty of Northwest Florida, Inc.
Bonita Thompson, REALTOR
Boss Oyster
Bottoms Up Fishing Tournament
Bow Wow Beach Shop
Burke & Co. Real Estate Group, LLC
Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce
Cape Escape Vacation Rentals, LLC
Cape San Blas Blog
Cape San Blas Inn
Cape San Blas Realty
Cape San Blas Vacation Homes
Cape San Blas Vacation Rentals
CapeSanBlas.com
CapeSanBlas.info
Capt. Alan's Sea Escape
Carpet Country
Century 21/Collins Realty, Inc.
Charisma Charters
Chipola Turf Farms
City of Port St. Joe
Coastal Design & Landscaping
Coastal Gun and Reel L.L.C.
Coastal Marina Management
Coastal Realty Group
Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc.
Consulate
Coombs House Inn
Crab Shack Beach House
Crest Enterprises and Land Development, Inc.
Daffin Merchantile Co., Inc.
Daly's Dock & Dive Center
Dance Life Fitness
Dead Lakes Realty
Debbie Hooper Photography
Dog Island Beach House
Durens Piggly Wiggly
El Governor Motel
Eli Duarte, REALTOR
Emerald Coast Property Management
F&B Builders, Inc.
Family Life Church
Fickling Vacation Rentals
First Baptist Church of Mexico Beach
First Baptist Church of Port St Joe
First Prebyterian Church of Port St. Joe
Florida Catfish Classic Tournaments
Florida Rural Broadband Alliance, LLC
Florida Scallop & Music Festival
FloridaGulfCoastMarinas.com
Floridaze Adventures
Forgotten Coast Adventures
Forgotten Coast Builders Association
Forgotten Coast Property Management & Rentals, LLC
Forgotten Coast Realty LLC
ForgottenCoast.biz
g3 Realty Group
Gaddis & Associates
Gibson Inn
Grady Market
Gulf Alliance for Local Arts
Gulf Coast Real Estate Group
Gulf Coast Real Estate Group - Mexico Beach
Gulf Coast Triple Crown Championship
Gulf Coast Vacation Rentals
Gulf County EDC
Gulf County Supervisor of Elections Office
Gulf County TDC
Gulf Sands Motel
GulfCountyBusiness.com
Harmon Realty Vacation Rentals
Haughty Heron
Hear No Fish, See Fish
HenryG.NET
High Cotton Affairs
Hodge Podge Village
Indian Pass Marine, Inc.
J. Cobb Realty, LLC
Jerry Thompson, Realtor
JobsInPanamaCity.biz
Joe Mama's Wood Fired Pizza
Johnene Marcum, CPA
Journeys of St. George Island
Joyce Estes, Artist
L.L. Lanier & Sons
Lady J Charters
Lighthouse Utilities
Long Avenue Baptist Church
Long Dream Gallery/Kristinworks
Marquardt Realty, Inc.
Mary Blackburn, REALTOR
Mentor Gadsden
Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association
Mexico Beach Charters
Mexico Beach Harmon Realty, Inc.
Mexico Beach Marina
Mexico Beach Offshore Classic Fishing Tournament
Mexico Beach Sundance Realty
MexicoBeach.info
MexicoBeachFL.com
MexicoBeachSales.com
Miss Mary
NAPA - St. Joe Auto Parts
Natalie Shoaf, REALTOR
Natural Element, Inc.
No Worries Vacation Rentals
North Light Challenge Fishing Tournament
North Light Yacht Club
Ocheesee Creamery
Off Course Gear
Old Saltworks Cabins
Opportunity Florida
Orange Beach Billfish Classic
Panache Tent + Event Rentals
Panama City Beach Sportfish Classic
Panhandle 360
Paradise Coast Vacation Rentals
Pirate's Cove Marina
Port St. Joe Marina
Port St. Joe Port Authority
PortStJoe.info
Preble-Rish, Inc.
Premier Sportfishing Adventures
Pristine Properties Vacation Rentals, LLC
Pristine Properties, LLC
ProphetRooms.com
PSJHS Shark Football
Raffield Fisheries, Inc.
Reeves Furniture & Refinishing Shoppe
Relentless Ministries
RentalsCapeSanBlas.com
RentMexicoBeach.com
RGL Associates, Inc.
River to Gulf Adventures
Roberson and Associates, PA
Robinson Brothers Guide Service
Robinson Real Estate Company
Romar Marina


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