NEWS RELEASE Gulf County scallop season postponed due to naturally occurring algae bloom | 7/26/2017 As a precautionary measure due to a naturally occurring algae bloom in St. Joseph Bay that affects shellfish, the bay scallop harvest originally scheduled to begin on July 25th in Gulf County waters will be temporarily postponed. This postponement includes all Read More
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Leave No Trace
Let’s work together to protect Gulf County and our natural resources. Time to tidy up for the turtles! Each summer from May 1st to October 31st, seas turtles crawl ashore Gulf County beaches during the night, to lay their eggs. After laying a hundred or more ping-pong sized eggs, these 200-to 300-pound giants cover their Read More
Salinas Park to be Expanded
Salinas Park is about to grow. The park, located on State 30E adjacent to the South Gulf County Volunteer Fire Department station, will soon expand to include another seven acres bayside and pickleball courts on the gulf side. Yes, pickleball in Gulf County is about to have regulation courts built solely for the growing sport. Read More
New Hangout on the Cape
The Scallop RePUBlic is now open. They feature Florida Craft Beer (and others), Premium Wine on Tap, and Live Music 7 days a week. View more info at www.scalloprepublic.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/ScallopRePUBlic.
2016 Market
In 2016, 64 single family homes sold in the Cape San Blas/South Gulf area compared to 68 in 2015, a decrease of 6%. Total dollar sales volume was up 3% with a single home sales total of $35,581,775. Average home sale went from $508,846 to $555,965 for an increase of 9%.
New FEMA Flood Zone Maps
New FEMA Maps have been released. To check your properties status, please access the following link: http://portal.nwfwmdfloodmaps.com