Keep GOing ‘Getting Outdoors’ at Troy Deal Tract By Sandra Chafin Special to the Star So, if you are not careful – you might miss it – the Troy Deal Tract, that is, on Cape San Blas Road. There’s a new sign, which replaced a really small sign, but it’s still easy to drive right Read More
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The Magic of Cape San Blas
Christopher Kuhl is a visual artist and writer whose home base might be Atlanta. The Magic of Cape San Blas Where the road trip to get away took him right to the place he needed to be Author: Christopher Kuhl ’77 Published: Autumn 2020 Pushing down U.S. 98 to Route 30A, cutting a wedge through Read More
County Sees Best Chance to Overturn CBRA
Tim Croft Posted Jun 25, 2020 at 12:01 AM When a Cabinet officer comes to town, well, that is significant news. And if that visit results in overturning the Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) designation on roughly 900 acres along Cape San Blas and St. Joseph Peninsula, well, that would end a 20-year slog for the county. U.S. Secretary Read More
Sea turtles nesting throughout Panhandle beaches
NEWS 13 THIS MORNING Posted: Jun 23, 2020 / 09:23 AM CDT / Updated: Jun 23, 2020 / 09:24 AM CDT CAPE SAN BLAS, Fla. (WMBB) — Panhandle residents are accustomed to sharing their beaches with visitors from around the world, but every summer, they must also make way for unique visitors from the Gulf: nesting sea turtles. Sea Read More
State Park named No. 1 Best hiking trail in Florida
Best Hikes In Florida SARA BROERS JUN.19.2020 Florida is home to a diverse ecological setting, which makes for stunning hiking experiences. Wildlife viewing and lush canopies of green await hikers of all ages and skills. If you are like me, you often head to Florida for the beaches and theme parks. Through the years, I Read More
Struggling Florida Panhandle towns face tough reopening decisions
By Carly Berlin, June 3, 2020 Mexico Beach in 2013. Photo from Wikimedia Commons Vince Bishop wears many hats in his community of Cape San Blas, Florida, part of a narrow peninsula that reaches into the Gulf of Mexico. He co-owns Scallop Republic, a bar that supports local musicians; he operates eight vacation rentals; and he’s the Read More
Things to do in and around Port St. Joe
9 Things To Do Near Beautiful Port St. Joe, Florida SARA BROERS MAY.22.2020 Port St. Joe, Florida, is one of those towns that everyone needs to experience during their lifetime. This coastal town is located in Gulf County, Florida. Port St. Joe is located approximately 35 miles southeast of Panama City along U.S. Highway 98. Read More
The 5 best pet-friendly beaches within driving distance of Chattanooga
May 1st, 2020 | by Emily Crisman Imagine it: Digging in the sand, playing an oceanside game of Frisbee, jumping over waves and splashing in tidal pools. Beaches are the things of dreams — both for humans and canines. To give you both something to look forward to, here are a few of the best Read More
Port St. Joe Rated Second in Best Place in Florida to Buy Vacation Home!
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FWC approves future Gulf County bay scalloping seasons
Scallopers rejoice! Here is all you need to know about upcoming scallop seasons. Wednesday, February 19th 2020, 9:46 AM EST by Erin O’Brien Updated: Wednesday, February 19th 2020, 10:37 AM EST TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission met for a February meeting to discuss the future of the scallop season. Beginning in 2021, Read More