Apalachicola
Apalachicola Real Estate Listings
Apalachicola, Florida is Old Florida as it was meant to be. This small coastal north Florida city is at the center of Florida's rich history.
Apalachicola was established in 1831. Shipping cotton was Apalachicola's big industry and it soon became the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico. By the 1850s, the waterfront was lined with brick warehouses and broad streets to handle the loading and unloading of cotton. Steamboats laden with cotton came down the River and were unloaded. Then small shallow draft schooners (lighters) shuttled the cargo to ships moored offshore.
As the railroads expanded throughout the United States, a new industry took shape in the city. Home to large cypress forests, Franklin County developed several big lumber mills in the late 1800s. Lumber magnates built many of the magnificent historic homes that line our streets.
By the end of the 19th century, oysters and seafood became an important industry. Today Franklin County harvests more than 90% of Florida's oysters and 10% of the oysters consumed in the nation. Shrimp, blue crab and finfish are also very important commercially, bringing in over $11 million worth of seafood to Franklin County docks annually.
Cape San Blas
Cape San Blas Real Estate Listings
Cape San Blas, located at the southernmost tip of Florida's Great Northwest, is home to the #1 beach in the continental United States!
What's so special about Cape San Blas?
- No amusement parks or hi-rise condos
- No cell phones, pagers, or alarm clocks
- Almost no cars......very few people
It's what you don't have (or want) that makes this place special. Cape San Blas is a get-away...away from the noise...away from the crowds...away from the busy schedules, the telephones, the responsibilities. After a week of enjoying the simplest of pleasures, it's hard to go home.
And it's always nice to come back again.
Families make memories here that will last for lifetimes.
- children get to hold a fiddler crab in their tiny hands
- families share a campfire on the beach - and fall asleep under a blanket of stars
- couples walk...and talk...like they've always meant to do
- teenagers play volleyball on the beach with good friends they just met
- grandparents sit in the porch swing to watch the sunset
- children and grandchildren join them...and listen...and learn to appreciate age
- photographers capture the magic of a morning thunderstorm
- fishermen feel the anticipated tug on a baited line
- surfers ride the foamy crests of warm southern swells
- kayakers glide over miles of white sand below emerald green water
- everyone stops...and listens...and enjoys the experience
- and time stands still
Carrabelle
Carrabelle Real Estate Listings
Quiet and unpretentious, Carrabelle is surrounded by a unique pristine natural environment, and local activities include sailing, diving, canoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking and unlimited opportunities for fishing, both fresh and salt water.
Traffic and crowds are virtually non-existent in Carrabelle...a quiet coastal community where the past meets the present....truly one of the last unspoiled destinations in Florida. Here you will find beautiful beaches where sand dunes and tall sea grass adorn the shorelines. Lush forests and incredible river marshes also abound, yielding great wildlife and bird viewing opportunities.
Carrabelle is home to "The World's Smallest Police Station" (a phone booth!), The Crooked River Lighthouse (a must see) and Camp Gordon Johnston (a World War II Museum).
Eastpoint
Eastpoint Real Estate Listings
Located on Apalachicola Bay just across the bridge and east of city of Apalachicola is the town of Eastpoint, home of a number of the area's oyster houses. Rich in local color, Eastpoint is Old Florida at its best.
Indian Pass
Indian Pass Real Estate Listings
Indian Pass is perhaps one of the most beautifully rugged coastal areas in Gulf County. It's the kind of place that most folks envision when they hear the phrase "Old Florida", and is indeed a rare find today.
This small peninsula reaches out into the Gulf of Mexico in southeastern Gulf County, almost touching St. Vincent Island, an uninhabited barrier island just across the pass.
Between the mainland and the peninsula is Indian Lagoon, home to some of the richest, most productive oyster beds in all of Florida.
Many of the original "Old Florida" homes still sit atop stately dunes, surrounded by dense live oak hammocks and towering palms. It's the sort of place where you can step back in time and enjoy the way Florida used to be.
Rickety boat sheds with rusty metal roofs and barnacle encrusted pilings still stand along the lagoon's salt marsh coastline. Eagles, herons, alligators and dolphin all seem like a normal part of the landscape, and shrimp boats dot the horizon, capturing the abundant treasure the Gulf affords.
Mexico Beach
Mexico Beach Real Estate Listings
If you're frantically looking for the ideal location to take your next family vacation, then take a deep breath and relax...you've come to the right place. Mexico Beach, Florida is just what you're looking for.
Water sports are king at Mexico Beach! This family vacation destination offers the best that a Florida vacation can offer, without the crowds that have become all too commonplace at other Florida destinations. We like to call this area "The Quiet Alternative". But although the pace is slower, and the crowds smaller, there's still lots to do!
Port St. Joe
Port St. Joe Real Estate Listings
Since the closing of the St. Joe Paper mill, the city of Port St. Joe has weathered a whirlwind of change. Many cherished friends found it necessary to move away seeking employment. Many new friends have arrived, working side by side with those still here to build what will become the Port St. Joe of the new century. Some businesses were forced to closed, while new ones have opened, gradually shaping what was once a north Florida mill town into a popular coastal vacation and weekend get-away destination.
What has NOT changed about Port St. Joe are the values that make it such a great place to live...values shared by a community of friends that care about each other, look out for each other, and take care of each other. Those values are reflected in part by the large number of area churches. The Port St. Joe area is home to more than thirty local religious fellowships.
One of the most visible changes is the new Port St. Joe Marina. Located at the western end of Marina Drive (formerly 1st Street), the facility offers recreational opportunites previously unavailable in Port St. Joe. Charter boats offer offshore fishing charters, and local captains offer guide services for flats fishing in St. Joe Bay. Boat rentals are also available, as well as a restaurant and ship's store.
Local festivities include a number of annual events. One of the most popular is the Scallop Festival, held in late summer each year. Christmas On The Coast and the Independence On The Coast (July 4th) are also popular events for tourists and locals alike. Other weekend activities include fishing tournaments, music in the park events, sporting events, and parades. There's always something to do in this quiet coastal community.
Port St. Joe's most valuable asset is its people. A sense of community exists here that is unusually strong. It's what makes Port St. Joe, Florida such a great place to live, work, and play.
St. George Island
St. George Island Real Estate Listings
St. George Island, Florida has been called "The Uncommon Florida" for lots of good reasons. Much of Florida has become crowded with tourists, packed into multi-story condominiums, unable to enjoy all the natural beauty that Florida has to offer. St. George Island is different, uncommon, perhaps even unique among Florida's numerous vacation destinations, for not just what it has to offer but for what it doesn't have.
First, St. George Island doesn't have crowds. Miles and miles of beaches provide peaceful surfside strolls that can ease even the most hurried, troubled spirit. Wildlife abounds, from nesting sea turtles to waterbirds darting between the waves, or pelicans soaring high overhead...great company for a quiet morning walk.
Families have lots to enjoy at St. George Island. A bicycle trail winds among the dunes from the State Park on the island's eastern end to The Plantation on the western end. The gulf side offers visitors lots of beach to enjoy...and occassionally some surf in which to play.
St. George Island State Park occupies a large part of St. George Island. Recreational opportunites abound...including kayaking, hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, boating, picnicing, birdwatching and sightseeing.
Wewahitchka
Wewahitchka Real Estate Listings
Rich in history, resources and recreation and referred to locally as "Wewa", this small community is a true delight for visitors seeking a unique outdoor experience. Located in the Apalachicola River Valley of northern Gulf County at the intersection of State Highways 71 and 22, Wewahitchka offers some of Florida's best hunting and fishing opportunities.
The Apalachicola National Forest, Gaskin Wildlife management Area, G.U. Parker Game Reserve, Ed Ball Wildlife Management Area, and other state and privately owned woodlands offer thousands of acres in which the hunting enthusiast can enjoy his/her sport. The Dead Lakes, Chipola and Apalachicola River systems offer freshwater fishing at it's best!
City parks offer a great setting for outdoor festivals and events, like the famous Tupelo Honey Festival held here each spring. There is also a modern lighted four-field softball complex, which hosts numerous tournaments and is a popular facility for teams throughout north Florida.
Located just north and east of the city of Wewahitchka in northern Gulf County is one of the southeast's best freshwater fishing locations. Fishermen from across the country have over the years made the Dead Lakes a regular visit on their fishing schedule. This beautifully unique body of water is a result of the Dead Lakes dam, located just east of Wewahitchka.
Stately cypress trees fill the lake with their scenic beauty, and add greatly to the experience. Whether you plan to enjoy a day of fishing or just a leisurely canoe or kayak paddle among the trees, the Dead Lakes offers a get-a-way you won't soon forget.
