YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FROM WALKABLE STREETS TO SCENIC VIEWS TO TASTY RESTAURANTS. By KARON WARREN JANUARY 4, 2023 Small towns make great travel destinations for everyone thanks to their charming main streets, historic districts, and plenty of local eats. But they are particularly appeasing for travelers over 60 who want to a comfortable and Read More
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Small-town allure endures in Port St. Joe
TRAVEL By Blake Guthrie Jan 2, 2023 Florida Panhandle town evolves and recovers but retains low-key charm. I first visited Port St. Joe in the Florida Panhandle after my grandparents retired to Panama City Beach in the mid-’70s. We took a day trip to check out what was then a mill town on St. Joseph Bay. Read More
Cape San Blas Polar Plunge
Plungers give cold shoulder to 2022 Margaret Seitz, right, and Lucy Hurak, friends from Cincinnati, Ohio, said they loved to feel the cold waves crashing against them. [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE STAR ] PreviousNext Posted Monday, January 2, 2023 12:48 pm David Adlerstein dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com Rachel Crisp did the seventh annual Polar Plunge on the Cape Sunday morning, Read More
7 Charming Small Towns in Florida, including Port St. Joe
Posted in Florida October 21, 2022 by Marisa Roman Florida Just Wouldn’t Be The Same Without These 7 Charming Small Towns When discussing history within The Sunshine State, we often reference bigger cities or places like St. Augustine. But much of the recognition should be given to the smaller towns, too. There are plenty of charming small towns in Read More
Vacasa Posts: 2022: Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home – Port St. Joe is No. 24!
While some vacation rental home buyers have their sights set on a single destination, others may be open to multiple locations that check certain, distinct boxes. Either way, potential rental revenue typically is (and should be) a consideration when deciding the best places to invest in real estate. So, for people still on the hunt for their Read More
Southern Living Says Cape San Blas Is the Best-Kept Secret on Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Time to pack your bags! By Tara Massouleh McCayMay 28, 2022 CREDIT: PARADISE MEDIA FOR VISIT FLORIDA For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve. With 200 miles of coastline encompassing five islands, 99 historic sites, and some of the most charming beachside communities you’ll find anywhere, there are dozens Read More
7 Most Relaxing Beaches On Florida’s Panhandle
The Emerald Coast has a history almost as sprawling as the ivory beaches over its endless shores. Since 1811, almost a dozen attempts to annex the strip into Alabama were made, but citizens of Florida knew a treasure when they saw one- and held fast! Time has been kind to that investment, in the form of serene escapes from Read More
PORT ST. JOE, FLORIDA
By Mike Miller Updated August 12, 2022 Port St. Joe, Florida Port St. Joe is on Florida’s “Forgotten Coast” at the intersection of US-98 and State Road 71 about 23 miles west of Apalachicola in Gulf County. Its population is about 3,400. T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park The Forgotten Coast is the stretch along the Gulf Coast in the Read More
Airbnb Reveals 6 Of The Top 10 Most In-Demand Travel Destinations This Summer Are In Florida
By: Robert Lovi | June 15, 2022 | Culture Home & Real Estate Community In the coming months, members of the Airbnb community will once again come together to share their passion for new travel adventures. According to a recent poll, more than nine out of ten active Airbnb guests plan to take a vacation this summer. However, most people will Read More