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131 Franklin Boulevard, St. George Island, FL 32328 elcome to the Forgotten Coast, a place where you can truly relax and reconnect Wwith family and friends. You will find miles of pristine secluded beaches, endless protected shallow bays and marshes, and a vast expanse of barrier islands and forest lands to explore. Discover our rich Furry family members are maritime culture and history and enjoy our incredible welcome at our beach fresh locally caught seafood. Shop our one of a kind home rentals, hotels, locally owned and operated shops and galleries. and shops. Look for the throughout the guide. Getting Here There are also dog-friendly The Forgotten Coast is located on the Gulf of Mexico in trails and public beaches. North Florida’s panhandle along the Big Bend Scenic Byway; 80 miles southwest of Tallahassee and 60 miles Contents east of Panama City. The area features more than 700 hundred miles of relatively undeveloped coastal Apalachicola . . . . 5 shoreline including the four barrier islands of St. Eastpoint . . . . . 8 George, Dog, Cape St. George and St. Vincent. The coastal communities of Apalachicola, St. George Island, St . George Island . . .11 Eastpoint, Carrabelle and Alligator Point are accessible Things To Do . . . . 16 via US Highway 98. By air, the Forgotten Coast can be reached through commercial airports in Tallahassee Events ...... 23 http://www.talgov.com/airport/airporthome.aspx and Surrounding Areas 26 Panama City www.iflybeaches.comand by private airports in Apalachicola (850) 653-1366 and on St. Fishing & boating . 28 George Island (850) 927-2312. By boat, on Gulf Where to Stay . . . 33 Intracoastal Waterway from Florida’s West Coast enter at St. George Sound through East Pass, between Dog Where to Eat . . . . 42 Island and St. George Island, or through Bob Sikes Cut. From the west, take the ICW through East Bay from Shopping . . . . . 46 Panama City on past White City Special Occasions . 54 and continue east through Lake Wimico to the Jackson Personal Services .58 River, which will lead to the Apalachicola River.

The Forgotten Coast Visitor’s Guide is published annually by the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, 122 Commerce St., Apalachicola, FL 32320, (850) 653-9419, www.apalachicolabay. org. All rights reserved.

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www.weemsmemorial.com Apalachicola Apalachicola’s rich history and maritime culture is complimented by the area’s bountiful natural resources. palachicola or “Apalach“, as it Apalachicola is also noted for having is known by locals, is far from a some of the finest oysters in the coun- Atypical tourist town. Established in try. They have a pure, mild, briny flavor 1831, it was once the third largest port on that has been recognized by top chefs the Gulf of Mexico. Wide, tree-lined streets throughout the country. Smaller open bay are proudly graced by picturesque homes boats moored or trailered each day, tong that give visitors a glimpse of the wealth for oysters in the many shallow areas of and craftsmanship that existed here in the Apalachicola Bay. Larger fishing vessels 18th and 19th centuries. line the waterfront and regularly net fresh Apalachicola’s vibrant history and rich local shrimp and fish. Eat at one of our maritime culture can also be seen on its acclaimed restau- working waterfront. Buildings that once rants that feature served as 19th century ship’s chandleries, fresh, local seafood net factories and a sponge warehouse now harvested daily. house a mix of eclectic and trendy shops, The Apalachicola restaurants, galleries and meticulously Bay Chamber of restored hotels and B & B’s. These locally Commerce start- owned and operated businesses create a ed around 1842 quaint and friendly atmosphere for visitors making it one of the as well as local residents. A grand theater oldest Chamber of lies in the center of town. Restored in 1997, Commerce’s in the the Dixie Theatre hosts professional theater United States still in and musical events January through March. operation. apalachicolabay .org 5 Apalachicola has more than 900 historic homes, buildings and sites listed in its extensive National Register District, and the city was selected one of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2008 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The National Trust for Historic Preservation chose Apalachicola as one of its 2008 Dozen Distinctive Destinations based on its unique character, exceptional charm and dedication to historic preservation. Awarded to only a handful of communities throughout the nation, this designation confirms Apalachicola’s commitment to preserving its working seafood industry, maritime culture and history.

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he port of Apalachicola was estab- shape in the City. Home to large cypress lished in 1831. Shipping cotton was forests, Franklin County developed several Apalachicola’s big industry and it big lumber mills in the late 1800s. Lumber T magnates built many of the magnificent soon became the third largest port on the Gulf of Mexico. By the 1850s, the water- historic homes that line our streets. front was lined with brick warehouses and By the end of the 19th century, har- broad streets to handle the loading and vesting oysters and seafood became an unloading of cotton. Steamboats laden important industry. Today Franklin County with cotton came down the River and were harvests more than 90 % of Florida’s oys- unloaded. Then small shallow-draft schoo- ters and 10 % of the oysters consumed in ners (lighters) shuttled the cargo to ships the nation. Shrimp, blue crab and finfish moored offshore. are also very important commercially, As the railroads expanded throughout bringing in over $14 million worth of sea- the United States, a new industry took food to Franklin County docks annually.

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RICHARDBickelPHOTOJOURNALIST Fine Art Books • Fine Art Prints • Fine Art Posters visit the gallery in historic downtown apalachicola 81 market Street, Apalachicola • 850.653.3900 www.richardbickelphotography.com apalachicolabay .org 7 Eastpoint There are endless pristine shallow bays and marshes, plus miles of forest to explore. ateway to Tate’s Hell State Forest, Eastpoint is also home also to the new St. George Island and the Apala- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Gchicola National Forest, Eastpoint Reserve Center, a 5,000 square foot re- is the central point of the Forgotten Coast. search and nature center near the foot of There are thousands of acres in Tate’s Hell the bridge to St George Island. The center, and the Apalachicola National Forest for open to the public Tuesday through Satur- hiking, birding, hunting and fishing. Wild day, houses many exhibits representative of flower savannahs and marshes attract out- the coastal ecosystem, popular educational door enthusiasts nationwide. It is a place exhibits of the plant and animal life found one can truly feel untouched by today’s in this region, live fish tanks, oyster boat, world. natural resource and history information.

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The waters of the Apalachicola Bay are make up almost one-third the value of among the cleanest and most productive commercial marine landings but shrimp, in the nation, yielding seafood landings in blue crab and finfish are also important excess of $14 million annually in Frank- - bringing in millions of dollars worth of lin County. Apalachicola Bay oysters are seafood to the docks. Oystermen harvest among the most delectable and nutritious oysters in the Apalachicola area from more seafood in the world and are a very import- than 7,000 acres of public oyster “bars” ant part of the Franklin County economic and 600 acres of private leased bars in picture. More than 1,000 people in Franklin Apalachicola Bay. Public bars are divided County are employed by this industry and into “winter” bars, which are harvested approximately $6.5 million (2.6 million from October through June and “summer” pounds of oyster meat) are shucked here. bars which are harvested from July through Historically, Franklin County harvests September. There are more than 1,000 more than 90% of Florida’s oysters and people employed by the oyster industry in Franklin County. 10% of the nationwide supply. Oysters Continued on page 10

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Open Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30 pm, Sat 8-5 pm 58 Avenue E, Apalachicola, FL 850/653-2900 (office) 268 Hwy 98, PO Box 605, Eastpoint 850/653-2999 (fax) 850-670-8529 Fax: 670-8561 850/566-2078 (mobile) License# cRc1328499/RB29003418 http://www.taylorsdoitbest.com apalachicolabay .org 9 Eastpoint Eastpoint, from page 9 Tongers, traditionally called “oystermen”, harvest the oysters today in the same manner they have for a century. From small wooden boats 20-23 feet long, using tongs that look somewhat like two rakes attached in scissor-style, the oystermen bring the oysters to the surface. The oysters are brought on board and sorted on a culling board where they are separated by size. On shore, the seafood houses sort the oysters and package them for sale either in The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research bags or boxes, or send them to be shucked, Reserve (ANERR) encompasses 246,000 acres washed and sold in pints or gallons. The making it the second largest of 28 existing in Bay is carefully monitored to ensure the the National Estuarine Research Reserve system. health and productivity of the oyster beds. As early as 1949, the state was involved in he Reserve is intended as a protec- restocking oyster shell into the bay to cre- tive blanket for the fragile wetlands, ate new oyster bars. It is estimated that 750 Tbays and coastal uplands. In 2011, acres of bars have been constructed since ANERR opened its new 5,000 square foot then. research and nature center in Eastpoint near the foot of the bridge to St George Island. Noted for their pure, mellow, briny flavor, The center, open to the public Tuesday Apalachicola Bay oysters have been recog- through Saturday, houses many exhibits nized by chefs throughout the country as representative of the coastal ecosystem, one of the best tasting oysters and have popular educational exhibits of the plant been recently been highlighted in New York and animal life found in this region, and Times and Garden & Gun magazines. Listen live fish tanks, an oyster boat, natural re- to oral histories gather by the Southern source and local history information. Foodways Alliance at The Reserve boundaries include a large section of the Apalachicola River and adjoin- http://www.southernfoodways.org/ ing floodplains, all or portions of three barrier oral-history/ islands, Apalachicola Bay and associated floridas-forgotten-coast-life-on- sounds. Apalachicola Bay, the primary water the-apalachicola-bay/ body, is one of the most productive bays in the country. The bay supports major fisheries for oysters, shrimp, crabs and finfish. Much of the local economy is connected to the bay. The Reserve is also one of the most important bird habitats in the southeastern Butler Agency U.S. with more than 315 species. There Insurance Made Simple are also more than 360 species of marine mollusks found in the Reserve and in its Denise Butler near-shore waters, many of these are also Agent endangered. Fifty seven species of mam- Coastal Insurance Specialist mals are also found in the drainage basin including the Florida black bear, the West 850.670.1200 Indian manatee, the Indiana bat and the [email protected] gray bat. Contact the reserve office at (850) www.thebutleragency.com 670-7700 for a schedule of workshops, 135 US Hwy. 98 lectures and special events. Eastpoint, Florida 32328 10 apalachicolabay .org St. George Island This 22-mile barrier island proudly boasts some of the most beautiful and serene beaches in Florida. f you are a beach lover who doesn’t beach home on our unspoiled pristine care for the crowds but loves beautiful shoreline through one of our local realty Ishorelines, St. George Island provides the companies or stay at one of the Island perfect utopia. This 22-mile barrier island hotels. The Island is also very pet friendly. proudly boasts some of the most beautiful Well-behaved dogs are welcome on the and serene beaches in Florida. No high beaches and cats and dogs are allowed in rises, low-density beach environment and many of the rental homes. a laid-back attitude, equals miles of un- St. George Island State Park occupies the crowded beaches - great for sunning and far eastern end of the island where you will shelling, clear Gulf waters for swimming find nine miles of undeveloped shoreline, and excellent fishing, and pristine marshes majestic dunes, bay forest, sandy coves for wildlife viewing. Rent your own private Continued on page 13

apalachicolabay .org 11 St. George Island Cape St. George Lighthouse; An Historic Maritime Beacon

Cape St. George Lighthouse: An Historic Maritime Beacon he Cape St. George Light, located at the center of St. George Island, is the Tfourth construction of the historic lighthouse. The first was built in 1833, with reconstructions in 1848, 1852, and 2008. The lighthouse was originally built on the western tip of St. George Island, but was rebuilt in 1848 on Cape St. George. The third lighthouse was built after the hurricane of 1851, and withstood storms, wars, and beach erosion for 153 years. It collapsed into the Gulf of Mexico on October 21, 2005. A succession of Lighthouse Keepers tended the light for more than 100 years, carrying heavy buckets of fuel up the spiral staircase each day, trimming the wicks, and polishing the lenses. During the Civil War the light was extin- guished so as not to offer guidance to Federal war ships, and the lens was removed from the tower for safe keeping. In a dramatic team effort involving private contractors and local volunteers, the pieces of the Light were salvaged and reconstruction began in the fall of 2007. The original bricks cleaned by volunteers are used on the inte- rior walls, and pieces of the original granite sills and lintels are used in the doorway and windows. The fourth Cape St. George Light was com- pleted in December of 2008, and stands as a tribute to the commitment of a community to the preservation of its maritime heritage. The Lighthouse, the Keeper’s House Muse- um and Gift Shop, and the St. George Island Visitor Center are located in St. George Light- house Park at the center of the island. 12 apalachicolabay .org St. George Island St. George Island, from page 11 and salt marshes. The park has a series A 79-foot St. George Island Lighthouse of hiking trails, boardwalks and observa- now stands proudly in the center of island. tion platforms. Bird watching is a popular Climb the 92 wooden stairs plus an eight- activity here. You might encounter one rung ladder to the lantern room where you of the many migratory birds that use the will see spectacular views of Apalachicola island as a stop-over on their way south or Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. north. We have even had rare appearances by a flamingo and a snowy owl! St. George Island State Park was voted #3 Beach in America by Dr. Beach in 2015

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www.DixieTheatre.com apalachicolabay .org 15 Things To Do Miles of pristine beaches, endless shallow bays and marshes, fresh water rivers provide great outdoor opportunities for fishing, boating, kayaking, birding or hiking. ou could stay outside all day every historic district. Browse the many shops and day in Franklin County. Spend the day galleries that feature locally made, one-of-a- Yfishing, boating, kayaking, birding or kind works. hiking. Take a guided tour on the Apalachicola Apalachicola Historic District Over 900 River, see the historic waterfront and learn homes, buildings and sites are listed in the about the role the river has played in our National Register District some dating from history and economy, then head up Apalachic- the 1830s. A scenic walking tour of the town ola River to view the many wild and isolated acquaints visitors with sites such as cotton marshes or take a trip across Apalachicola Bay to one of the barrier islands - St. Vincent Island National Wildlife Refuge, Cape St. George State Preserve and Dog Island. Or rent a boat or kayak and explore the remote bays and inlets where you’ll likely catch a glimpse of a bald eagle overhead or a dolphin swimming in the surf. Land based adventures include trips into the expansive Apalachicola National Forest or Tate’s Hell State Forest. Here visitors can enjoy hiking, birding, hunting and fishing on thousands of acres of primitive forests. Whether you are staying on the beach or touring the historic district in Apalachicola, bicycling is a great way to get around. Bike rentals are available on the beach and in the 16 apalachicolabay .org Things To Do

warehouses, which housed the City’s once Apalachicola National Estuarine Research prosperous cotton export during the 1800s, Reserve Encompassing over 246,000 acres in a sponge exchange and Victorian homes Apalachicola Bay, it is the 2nd largest Estuarine nestled amid magnolias. Map available at the Research Reserve system in the nation. Exhibits Apalachicola Bay Chamber office and Visitors on the flora and fauna of the area and giant live Center located at 122 Commerce Street or can fish tanks, video and a ½ scale model oyster be downloaded at www.apalachicola.org boat. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:00 am-4:30 pm Apalachicola Maritime Museum Have fun 108 Island Drive (850) 670-7700 while learning about maritime heritage, river Apalachicola National Forest 564,000 acres and bay ecology or learn new skills of sailing, for birding, camping, boating, wildflower paddle sports or traditional wooden boat viewing, hunting, and fishing (850) 643-2282 building. Come see the 86’ paddlewheel boat, Battery Park and the City Marina Boat a fleet of wooden sailboats, steam powered launch, park with picnic tables and great launches at our main museum. Enjoy educa- playground and two long piers. Bay Avenue tional exhibits, lectures, excursions, and much 4th-6th Streets (850) 653-9319 more. Located at 103 Water Street. (850) 653- 2500 www.AMMFL.org Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum . A large Amphibious Warfare Training camp from Apalachicola Municipal Library Books, au- 1942-1946, it is estimated that over 250,000 dio books, local history and genealogy section, men and women passed though the camp wireless internet access. 74 6th Street (850) during its operation. The Museum features ex- 653-8436 tensive histories, displays, weapons, videos and Apalachicola Museum of Art The Greek Re- photographs of the area and life, as it existed vival style Fry-Conter House, built in 1845 by at the camp. Located at 1001 Gray Avenue (at Daniel Fry an illustrious riverboat captain, has the city complex), Carrabelle (850) 697-8575 been meticulously restored and now serves as Open 6 days weekly from Monday-Thursday: the Apalachicola Museum of Art where period- 1:00–4:00 pm, 12:00–4:00 pm Friday and 10-2 ic temporary visual art exhibits can be viewed. on Saturdays. www.campgordonjohnston.com 5th Street and Avenue F (850) 653-2090 Continued on page 18

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reconstructed keeper’s house features history and science exhibits and a gift shop. Picnic and playground area, open dawn to dusk. Museum hours: Thursday thru Sunday, noon- 5 pm. Climbing on Saturdays and Sundays. Lantern Fest last Saturday in October, artistic lanterns, live music, theater and dance. Located 2 miles west of the Carrabelle Bridge. (850) 697-2732 www.crookedriverlighthouse.org Chestnut Street Cemetery One of the most significant cemeteries on the Florida Gulf Coast. Established in 1831, the headstones Cape St . George Lighthouse After collaps- tell the history of Apalachicola. Funerary art ing on Cape St. George in 2005, this historic reflects the ethnic diversity of the community. lighthouse has since been painstakingly re- Located on US Highway 98 between 6th and constructed in the center of St. George Island. 8th Streets. Original materials were salvaged and used in Dixie Theatre Originally built in 1912, the the reconstruction. Now you can climb the Dixie Theatre became the entertainment center 92 wooden stairs and an eight-rung ladder of Franklin County. Rebuilt and opened once to the lantern room which offers spectacular again in 1998. The Dixie now produces the views. Also visit the Keepers House Museum best in Live Professional Theatre, and musical next door to see exhibits on the history of events as well providing an acoustically perfect the lighthouse and artifacts. March-October rental space for other community functions. For open Monday-Saturday 10:00 am-5:00 pm, information call 21 Avenue E (850) 653-3200 Sunday 12:00-5:00 pm. Closed Thursday. www.dixietheatre.com November through February noon-5:00 p.m. Dog Park Corner of Avenue L and 17th Street 2 East Gulf Beach Drive (850) 927-7745 www. in Apalachicola. Fenced play areas for small stgeorgelight.org and large dogs. Cape St . George State Reserve This 9 mile Florida State University Coastal & Marine long reserve is one of three barrier islands Laboratory This biologically rich area is consid- that separate Apalachicola Bay from the Gulf ered one of six biodiversity hotspots in the US. of Mexico. The Reserve’s remoteness and Relatively untouched the area includes habitats wilderness qualities provide an opportunity to ranging from oyster reefs to seagrass meadows, explore and enjoy a remnant of Florida’s original from freshwater bogs to salt marshes. FSUCML natural landscape. Shell collecting is very good; conducts research focused on the coastal and accessible only by boat. marine ecosystems of the northeastern Gulf of Center for History, Culture and the Arts Pe- Mexico. Tours of the lab most Fridays call (850) riodic exhibits and arts education programs. 697-4120 first. 3618 Highway 98, St. Teresa. 50 foot circa 1840s hand hewn trader’s canoe www.marinelab.fsu.edu recovered from the Apalachicola River. 86 Water Fort Gadsden Historic Site This Street (850) 653-9319. site played an important role in ear- Crooked River Lighthouse and Keeper’s ly US history. Earthen embank- House Museum Listed on the National ments and interpretive kiosk remain today. Historic Registry, this 103 foot iron and steel Located on the east bank of the Apalachicola structure was built in 1895, to guide ships River, approximately 45 minutes north of through East Pass between Dog Island and Eastpoint, accessed by Highway 65. The site St. George Island. Decommissioned in 1995, interprets the role of Native and African Amer- the restored lighthouse operates nightly. The icans during the early 1800s (850) 643-2282

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Franklin County Public Library Best sellers 9:00 am-5:00 pm 6th Street and Avenue D and popular, classic, and current materials, (850) 653-9347 books on tape, children’s library, extensive Lafayette Park Fishing Pier, interpretive LP record collection, family learning resource signage, a gazebo, picnic tables and play- center, computers Carrabelle branch 311 St. ground Avenue B between 13th and 15th (850) James Ave (850) 697-2366. Eastpoint branch 653-9319 160 Hickory Dip Road (850) 670-8151 Orman House Built in 1838 by Thomas Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory 50,000 Orman, the wood for this two-story home gallon aquarium with touch tanks displaying was cut to measure near Syracuse, New York starfish, sea urchins, whelks, crabs, sponges, and shipped to Apalachicola by sailing vessel sea squirts. Large non-touch tanks with sea around the Florida Keys, then assembled on turtles, sharks, stingrays, large fish, and more. the bluff overlooking the broad estuary and Educational displays and graphics 222 Clark bay of the Apalachicola River. Today the house Drive, Panacea (850) 984-5297 www.gulf- still resonates with a genteel aura and warmth specimen.org of the past. Open Thursday-Monday 9:00 am- John Gorrie State Museum Contains a replica 5:00 pm North Market Street (850) 653-1209 of the first ice machine (predecessor to A/C) Raney House Museum Built in 1836 for created by Dr. John Gorrie in an attempt to cotton commission merchant David Green- cool his yellow fever patients. His invention way Raney. Historic house museum located later became the basis for the ice industry on Market Street at the corner of Avenue and air conditioning. Open Thursday-Monday Continued on page 20

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Monthly Full Moon Climbs at the Cape St. Lantern Fest Oct 24th at the Crooked River George Lighthouse. View the sunset and moon- Lighthouse (850) 697-2732 rise from the top of the Lighthouse (850) 927- 7745 www.stgeorgelight.org November Downtown Oyster Roast Nov 6th, 6:00 to October 9:00 pm Featuring roasted oysters, oysters Blues in the Lot Oct 10th, great blues acts on the half shell, creamy artichoke, oyster starting at noon until 8:00 pm. (850) 653-5564 Continued on page 24 Second Annual Apalach Oktoberfest Oct 11th www.apalachoktoberfest.com Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival Oct 10th Professional independent films from around the country http://www.apalachriv- erfilm.com Bowery Gallery Fall Art Show Oct 23 6-9 pm. Fourth annual show “Falling Up and Beyond” 149 Commerce Street, Apalachicola Ghost Walk Oct 24th, 7:00- 9:00 pm Haunt- ings abound at the Chestnut Street Cemetery when local history enthusiasts take on the persona of the cemetery’s notable inhabitants. apalachicolabay .org 23 EVENTS

and thyme soup, fresh local shrimp, blue arrive by oyster boat, there will be caroling and crabs, salad greens, fantastic desserts and Santa will listen to children’s wishes. live music. Dine under the stars next to the Apalachicola River (850) 653-9419 info@ apalachicolabay.org 2016 January Tallahassee Swing Band Jan 9th Big band 52nd Florida Seafood Festival Nov 6-7 ensemble (850) 653-3200 www.dixietheatre. marks the 52nd year of this two-day cele- com bration of delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, musical entertainment oyster eating Pas de Vie Ballet Jan 16th (850) 653-3200 and oyster shucking contest, blue crab races, a www.dixietheatre.com parade, 5k run and the Blessing of the Fleet www. Oyster Cook-Off Jan 16th, Enter your favorite floridaseafoodfestival.com recipe! Live entertainment, oysters, seafood Auto’s & Oysters Car Show Nov. 13th & 14th and more www.oystercookoff.com Riverfront Park 29th Annual Dr . Martin Luther King Jr . Apalachicola Christmas Celebration Nov Birthday Celebration January 18th 27-28. The day after Thanksgiving the streets Bob Milne Ragtime Piano Jan 23rd www. of Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries dixietheatre.com and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be Tribute to Patsy Cline Jan 30 (850) 653-3200 open late and the sounds of carolers will echo www.dixietheatre.com through the streets. Santa arrives on a shrimp boat at 4pm at the City Dock on Water Street. Saturday, Santa has a special day devoted to February hearing wishes from pets. Pet costume contest. Spencer Bohen Feb 6th (850) 653-3200 www. Shop Small Saturday Nov 28 11-6 pm Shop dixietheatre.com independently owned small businesses. From Mardi Gras Celebration Feb 7th art to jewelry, food or antiques, you’ll find the Feb 8th Pet & golf cart parade Friday. Saturday perfect gift for everyone on your list. mardi gras themed ball with entertainment, dinner, dancing. Habitat For Humnaity annual December fundraiser [email protected] Holiday Fresh Market Saturday, Dec 5th. St . George Island Tour of Homes Feb 13th Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? (850) 927-7745 www.sgitourofhomes.com Come for the day or the weekend and find one- Groovy Kind of Love : 34 West Theater Feb. of-a-kind unusual presents. Shop in a relaxed, 13th (850) 653-3200 www.dixietheatre.com hassle-free environment. Buy hand crafted Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler Feb 14th, 6:00 Apalachicola specialties such as fresh seasonal pm Chefs from all over the Forgotten Coast will wreaths, baked goods, artwork, wood carving, prepare their most creative. Sample an array pottery, hand knitted goods. Your gift shopping from our area restaurants (850) 653-9419 or has never been easier! (850) 653-9419 email us at [email protected]. Lighting Of The Lights Dec 5th Join in the an- H’COLA African American History Festival nual lighting of the holiday lights on St. George Feb 19th-21st Island at Lighthouse Park. Santa will arrive on a fire engine for the kids. The lighting will Oystertown USA Feb 20th-24th-27th (850) take place at dark. Lighthouse tours available 653-3200 www.dixietheatre.com (850) 927-7744 Eastpoint Christmas Parade & Celebration March Dec 11th 4:00 pm Bring your golf cart, con- Artie Rodriguez & The Classic Country vertible, pick-up truck or boat. We’ll end at Gold Band, March 5th (850) 653-3200 www. the Pavilion on Patton Drive where Santa will dixietheatre.com 24 apalachicolabay .org Events

St George Island Chill Cook-off March 5th Regional Chili Cook off 5K, Auction, Miss Chili Pepper and Miss Hot Sauce contest. Proceeds benefit the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders (850) 927- 2753. Slingo Line Irish Music & Dance March 12th (850) 653-3200 www.dixietheatre.com Eastpoint Rib Cook off March 19th Join the Volunteer Fire Dept for BBQ ribs and chicken cook off, a car show, Lairs Contest, live music, events for the kids and more. (850) 670-9000 GhostWalk May 7th, 7:00pm Hauntings will www.eastpointvfd.com/18th Annual Forgotten abound at the Chestnut Street Cemetery from Coast Chef’s Sampler as local history buffs don the garb and take on Earl David Reed The Secert to my Unsuc- the persona of several of the cemetery’s more cess Comedy Tour: March 19th (850) 653- notable inhabitants. 3200 www.dixietheatre.com Plein Air May 1-11. More than 20 nationally Jim Croce Tribute: Reno & Gambino March acclaimed artists will gather on Florida’s For- 26th (850) 653-3200 www.dixietheatre.com gotten Coast to participate in the 9th annual Florida’s Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational, April America’s Great Paint-Out www.pleinairfl.com Apalachicola Art & Wine Walk April 2nd Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Art in all forms will be woven in and around Fishing Tournament May 27th-29th apala- picturesque downtown Apalachicola where chicolabay.org (850) 653-9419 artists and musicians will be showing, selling, and demonstrating their talents from 11:00-6:00 June pm. The festivities continue into the evening Fisherman’s Choice Kid’s Fishing Tourna- with a wine tasting at 3:00 pm. Afterwards area ment June 4th (850) 670-8808. chefs will prepare dishes at their restaurants pared with special wines (850) 653-9419 www. St George Island Mullet Toss June 11th. apalachicola.org Sponsored by the Blue Parrot on St. George Island Sarah Mac Band April 2nd (850) 653-3200 www.dixietheatre.com 18th Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat July and Car Show April 16th All types of antique Independent Day Celebration July 3rd Pa- boats, classic examples of traditional vessels, rade at 6:00 pm and firework to follow (850) work boats, fiberglass classics, antique out- 653-9319 board motors and antique cars. Boat building July 4th Freedom Festival Fun parade at demonstrations and a special dinner and lecture noon on St George Island, fireworks at dark at 6:00 p.m. (850) 653-9419 www.antique- on the beach. boatshow.org

August May Annual St . George Island Sizzler 5K Race & 23rd Annual Historic Apalachicola Home One Mile Fun Run Aug 8th www.stgeorgeis- & Garden Tour May 7th, Tour some of Apala- landsizzler.com Phone: 850-509-2191 chicola’s incredible homes. www.apalachico- For up to date calendar info www.apala- lahistorichometour.org chicolabay.org apalachicolabay .org 25

Surrounding Areas There are many interesting areas to explore within an hour's drive. TO THE EAST Alligator Point Located at the eastern end known as Camp Gordon Johnston, a military of Franklin County, Alligator Point can be installation that trained over a quarter million accessed from US Highway 98 and Route 370. men for amphibious assaults from 1942 until The 14,366 acre, Alligator Harbor Aquatic 1946. Be sure to visit the Camp Gordon John- Preserve, acts as a nursery for ston Museum in Carrabelle, the Gulf Coast, serving as a 1001 Gray Avenue in the city breeding ground for grouper, hall complex. shrimp, blue crabs, flounder, Carrabelle Located twenty trout, mullet, snapper, cobia, minutes east of Apalachico- tarpon, redfish and many more la, the town of Carrabelle is species. Wildlife watching, a paradise for boaters, with recreational opportunities, and plenty of deep water boat sight fishing in these waters slips and several marinas can be rewarding and challeng- that offer fuel, provisions, ing. Located 45 minutes east of bait and tackle. Don’t miss Apalachicola. the Camp Gordon Johnston Lanark Village Located eight WWII Museum located at miles east of Carrabelle, the the city complex or the village of Lanark was once Carrabelle History Museum home to a fashionable resort on Avenue B in downtown in the late 1800s as it was Carrabelle. Stop by the Car- the terminus of the Georgia, rabelle Chamber Visitors Florida and Alabama Railroad. Center for more information During WWII, the area was (850) 697-2585 26 apalachicolabay .org Surrounding Areas

TO THE WEST Indian Pass West of Apalachi- Cape San Blas Cape San Blas peninsula cola, take US Highway 98 for about seven miles reaches out in an arch to form St Joseph Bay, to a fork in the road where 98 meets C-30: the a shallow clear saltwater bay full of sea life. next ten miles offer a scenic route with great There are several shops and restaurants on the bay views. Ten miles further down the road Cape, plus an inn and plenty of beach homes to you’ll stumble upon the Indian Pass Raw Bar, rent. Located 30 minutes west of Apalachicola. an iconic oyster bar where you get your own Port St . Joe Founded in 1835, St. Joseph, later beer or coke from the fridge and belly up to the known as Port St. Joe, was a cotton shipping bar for a dozen of Apalachicola’s finest oysters. port. In 1844, the town suffered a hit by a As you leave the raw bar explore Indian Pass. hurricane and tidal wave. Two years later, in Serving as the gateway to St. Vincent Wildlife 1846, the town virtually disappeared when a Refuge, this small peninsula divides Indian yellow fever epidemic killed over 6,000 resi- Lagoon from the Gulf of Mexico and remains dents. Today Port St. Joe is being reborn again. one of Florida’s best kept secrets. Reed Avenue serves as the town’s Main Street with shops and restaurants. Located 20 miles west of Apalachicola (850) 227-1223.

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Beach Home Rentals Aqua Essence Beach House Located on a Collins Vacation Rentals Welcoming fami- lovely part of St. Joseph’s Peninsula, each lies to St. George Island since 1973, they hope of the 3 units has 2 bedrooms and 2 baths to make your visit a memorable experience and is fully furnished with all of the modern and look forward to seeing your footprints amenities. 239 Haven Road, Cape San Blas in the sand! 60 East Gulf Beach Drive, St. (850) 527-8362 www.aquaessence.com George Island (800) 657-4183 www.collins- Breathe Easy- Beach front living, via your vacationrentals.com own private boardwalk: Breathe Easy is the Fickling Vacation Rentals Fickling Vacation family-friendly home that will make your Rentals offers affordable vacation homes on vacation holiday special. Upscale furnish- St. George Island. 112 Franklin Boulevard, ings and flat-screen tvs with DVD players St. George Island (877) 927-2218 www.fick- are found in the two separate living areas; lingvacationrentals.com over 3000 sf means lots of room for extended g3 Rental Group Positive, progressive, and families. (918)688-1800 [email protected] professional service with a dab of southern The Cape Escape Enjoy personal service hospitality! We cover every detail, from the and fully loaded rentals from beach chairs freshest linens to locating that perfect dining to laundry detergent and spices, so your va- experience. Modern accommodations, with cation and relaxing begin with the packing. “Old Florida” style- we’re just on the beach! Barrier Dunes Drive, Cape San Blas (770) (850) 227-3333 www.g3rentalgroup.com 569-9215 www.thecapeescape.com Continued on page 34 apalachicolabay .org 33 Where To Stay

Where to Stay, from page 33 Harbor Point Vacation Rentals Surrounded Points To View - Single story, owner man- by miles of undeveloped state park land, this aged, beach side vacation rental. Family rural coastal community offers an escape oriented and pet friendly with fenced in back like no other with the best beach front rates. yard. Fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, 127 Harbor Point Circle, Alligator Point (877) linens, DVR, 200 channels on Direct TV 774-8671 www.harborpointrentals.com and charcoal grill. 954-604-4275 sydney@ Last Straw Only 2.5 short blocks from the pointstoview.com beach. This 4 bedroom 1624 square feet home Resort Vacation Properties The largest sleeps 10, and has 2 bathrooms, central open selection of vacation rental homes on St. living/dining room and kitchen and lots of decks George Island - beachfront, bay front and and covered screened porches. Ample off street in-between. 140 West First Street, St. George parking for four or more vehicles, plus storage Island (866) 976-0113 www.resortvacation- area under the house with about an 11 foot clear- properties.com ance 225 West 10th Street, St George Island, (850) Robinson Real Estate Company - We in- 670-8327 www.homeaway.com/vacation- troduced you to the thrill of fishing Florida’s rental/p404275vb Forgotten Coast, Now we can help you make Paradise Coast Beach Rentals Beach rentals this coast your home. Tommy Robinson, li- on the #1 Beach in the world named by “Dr. censed real estate broker and his wife Kathy, Beach” in 2002. 433 Cape San Blas Road, realtor. Cell: 850-653-7196. robinson@rob- Cape San Blas (850) 227-2000 www.para- insonrealestatecompany.com dise-coast.com or www.capesanblas.com

This Victorian Inn is listed on the National Historic Registry and is located in historic Apalachicola. The Inn is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, the river and bay. Thirty private guest bedrooms with cable and free internet access. White rocking chairs line the wrap-around porch. Pub menu plus restaurant and full bar with extensive wine and beer list. Special events listed on our monthly calendar. 51 Avenue C, Apalachicola, FL 32320 850.653.2191 www.gibsoninn.com 34 apalachicolabay .org Where To Stay

Serendipity & Blue Marlin Two beautiful Suncoast Vacation Rentals Whether you’re three bedroom vacation homes on St George searching for a beachfront home for a family Island. Both locations are beachfront, have gathering or the perfect romantic getaway multiple decks, fully equipped kitchens, a hot cottage for two, call to make your dream tub, a game room, pool table , foos ball, WiFi, vacation a reality. 224 Franklin Boulevard, Playstation, free movies and beach chairs and St. George Island (800) 341-0483 www.un- umbrellas, bicycles. 32 and 656 East Gorrie commonflorida.com Drive (786) 229-4649 gulfbeachview.com Sunset Reflections Vacation Rentals We St . George Island Christian Retreat A offer a great selection of homes, many with beautiful Christian camp on the bay side of on pools and /or hot tubs, and all are pet-friend- St. George Island. This non-denominational ly. Experience the difference in a Sunset center is surrounded by13-acre for uninter- Reflections Vacation home. You’ll appreciate rupted Bible study, and peaceful prayer times our attention to details. 1147 Cape San Blas (850) 927-3818 www.sgichristianretreat.org Road, Cape San Blas (877) 265-4252 www. St George Island Vacation Properties sunsetreflections.com Setting a new vacation rental standard by Willow Beach Vacation Rentals Recently offering some of the finest vacation homes renovated 5 spacious bedrooms, with new on St. George Island. 235 West Gulf Beach ‘heavenly beds”. Perfect for large groupgath- Drive, Suite E, St. George Island (866) 927- erings. New furnishings, fireplace, media 4750 www.stgeorgeislandvacationproperties. center, large dining area, cool bar, and fully com Continued on page 36

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equipped kitchen. Kid-friendly too. 2230 Apalachicola Ah La Carte Studio Com- Sailfish Drive, St. George Island (501) 258- fortable clean studio apartment w/fully 4868 www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/ equipped kitchen in the heart of downtown p913897 Apalachicola, behind the Gibson Inn. 4th Hotels, B & B’s, Guest Street, Apalachicola (850) 524-0505 www. apalachicolaahlacarte.com Cottages 49 Palmetto A stylish two bedroom flat fully Apalachicola River Inn Relax in nature’s equipped for a weekend getaway or an ex- setting along the banks of the Apalachicola tended stay. Located downtown within walking River. Located downtown where it meets distance of shops, museums and restaurants. Apalachicola Bay meets the river. Upscale 49 Avenue G, Apalachicola (850) 323-1600 lodging with a great restaurant, roof top www.49palmetto.com lounge and oyster bar. 123 Water Street, Apalachicola (850) 653-8139 www.apala- - Charming 3 bedroom Apalach Guest House chicolariverinn.com guest house in the historic district of downtown Apalachicola. Walking distance to shops Bay Queen Loft The perfect getaway in the restaurants and marinas. Plenty of parking heart of historic downtown Apalachicola and nice yard for outdoor activities in quiet located above the High Cotton Marketplace. neighborhood. (606) 216 2083 Peytonmorton@ Enjoy views from your veranda. Two bedrooms, yahoo.com two baths, kitchen, wifi, beach gear, bikes. 232-2B Water Street, Apalachicola (850) 653- 9749 www.thebayqueenloft.com

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Bay City Lodge - Bay City Lodge is a full ies and tea, weekend wine receptions, beach service fishing lodge on the banks of the chairs, bicycles, wifi, cable TV. Within blocks Apalachicola River. Fully furnished cabins from shopping, restaurants. Children and pets and motel units, a restaurant, a bait, tackle & welcome. 80 6th Street, Apalachicola (850) clothing store, dry boat storage, fish cleaning 653-9199 (888) 244-8320 www.combshou- services, boat motor sales, repair services. seinn.com 850-653-9294 [email protected] Cypress House Nestled a few miles upriver Best Western Apalach Inn Newly renovated from downtown this 1,600 sq ft house is rooms. AARP, AAA & Corporate discounts, built out of “pecky” cypress recovered from free continental breakfast, pool, non-smok- the river. Comforts include a 1500 sq. ft. ing and handicapped accessible rooms at full wrap-around porch and a full masonry the only franchise hotel in the area. 249 US fireplace. Sleeps 4 adults comfortably, plus a Highway 98 West, Apalachicola (800) 528- double bed on a landing for two kids or one 1234 www.bwapalachinn.com adult. 207 Bay City Road, Apalachicola (512) Blue Moon Inn Lovely bungalow located in 703-0334 http://personplaces.com the heart of historic Apalachicola one block Gibson Inn Restored turn-of-the-century from shops, restaurants, bars, the waterfront, Victorian inn, with all the charm of the era. and fishing piers. Rent half or the whole Built in 1907, this 3-story beautiful hotel house, sleeps 2-10 people. Bikes and golf has been fully restored. Each room has a full carts available, minimum two night stay. bath, phone, free internet access, cable, TV 19 Avenue C (Leslie Street), Apalachicola, Continued on page 38 (404) 550-5110 www.vrbo.com/409918 Blue- [email protected] Bryant House Bed & Breakfast Outstand- ing hospitality, quiet, luxurious rooms in a romantic, turn of the century setting and full German breakfast (Frühstück) to start your day off right. 101 6th Street, Apalachicola (850) 653-3270 (888) 554-4376 www.bryanthouse.com Buccaneer Inn Beachside hotel in the center of St. George Island with beachfront rooms overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico, fully equipped efficiency units, a pool and conference room. 160 West Gorrie Drive, St George Island (800) 847-2091 www.buccinn.com Consulate Suites Former location of the French Consulate in the early 1800’s with four 1-2 bedroom, luxury vacation suites with fully equipped gourmet kitchens, large, beautifully decorated living areas with bal- conies overlooking the Apalachicola River. 76 Water Street, Apalachicola (850) 653-1515 (877) 239-1159 www.consulatesuites.com Coombs House Inn Luxury romantic 23 guest suites with private baths, many with individual verandas and porches overlooking lush gardens. Amenities include breakfasts, afternoon cook- apalachicolabay .org 37 Where To Stay Where to Stay, from page 37 and the hotel has a full-service restaurant MainStay Suites 68 room hotel that offers and beautiful Victorian era bar. 51 Avenue amenities designed for extended-stay travel- C, Apalachicola (850) 653-2191 www.gib- ers. Daily, weekly, monthly rates, pool, fitness soninn.com center, high speed internet, full kitchens, work space, sleeper sofa and guest laundry Houseboats at River Watch - Houseboats facility. 3951 East US Highway 98, Port St at River Watch offers two options for your Joe (850) 229-MAIN (6246) www.MainStay- stay aboard these floating homes. “Southern suitespsj.com Comfort” and “Reelaxation” When staying aboard, you will be able to enjoy both the Old Saltworks Cabins Located at Cape San screen porch as well as the outside fishing Blas on the site of a Civil War battle and rec- area or just watch all of the water activity ommended as one of the nine hidden getaway float by. It is truly a relaxing adventure. 908- places in Florida by Florida Trend magazine. 432-4040 [email protected] 1085 Cape San Blas Road, Cape San Blas (850) 229-6097 www.oldsaltworks.com House of Tartts Restored guest house in historic downtown. All rooms have private The Port Inn Recently restored hotel over- baths and TV. Whole house rental is avail- looking beautiful St Joseph Bay located in able, plus The Carriage House, is a self-con- downtown Port St. Joe. Beautiful rooms tained accommodation with 2 bedrooms, 2 with all the amenities, plus the Thirsty Goat baths and kitchen overlooking the garden. Lounge www.thethirstygoat.com. Two bed- 50 Avenue F, Apalachicola (850) 653-4687 room cottages also available. 501 Monument www.houseoftartts.com Avenue, Port St. Joe (866) 825- PORT (7175) www.portinnfl.com BestBest WesternWestern ApalachApalach Inn Free High Speed Internet

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The Rancho Inn 32 rooms with coffee pots, St . George Inn Located in the heart of St. refrigerators and microwaves, including 2 George Island, one block from the beach. suites, 1 jacuzzi room, and a pool. Located at Spacious rooms dog friendly, each room has the edge of Apalachicola’s residential historic refrigerator, coffee maker, cable TV, free wire- district. 240 US Highway 98, Apalachicola less internet, microwave, private bath, view (850) 653-9435 of the water from wrap-around porches and Raney Guest Cottage Experience historic new mattresses! 135 Franklin Boulevard, St charm in downtown Apalachicola. Circa George Island (850) 927-2903 www.stgeor- 1835, the two bedroom/two bath Raney geinn.com Guest Cottage has been tastefully renovated St . George Island State Park - There’s a to include all the comforts of home plus a touch of fall in the air and it’s time to GO fully-equipped kitchen. 46 Avenue F, Apala- CAMPING! What better way to spend a chicola (850) 653-9749 www.apalachico- weekend than relaxing at the beach. Whether la-vacation.com you like to fish, go kayaking, bird watch, or Rivercrest Vacation Home Lovely archi- look for shells, St. George Island State Park tecture in a secluded wooded setting near the has something for everyone. 850-927-2111 Apalachicola River. Four bedrooms, 3 baths [email protected] with full kitchen that opens to family room St . James Bay Villas Luxurious condomini- with dining area. Front and back porch with ums with breathtaking views of the sur- fire pit. Boat ramp, dockage off Scipio Creek. rounding golf course, covered parking, tennis 501 Bay City Road, Apalachicola (850) 370- Continued on page 40 0075 www.apalachicolabay.org/index.cfm/ pageid/213/ Riverfront Vacation Home Located in a quiet area of the Apalachicola River near a full service marina, this is a furnished home with all the amenities to make your stay as comfortable as possible. 125 Melanie Lane, Apalachicola (205) 926-4816 www.apalachfishing.com Riverwood Suites - Historic Baltimore House built in 1908. While leaving the original rustic look on the outside, the inside is a mixture of rustic and romantic chic. Each room has a unique headboards made from reclaimed wood, old metal ceiling tiles, corrugated metal and old reclaimed barn door. All rooms have California King Beds and sleeper sofa, separate kitchenette area. (850) 653-3848 [email protected] Sportsman’s Lodge Quiet, shaded, bay front motel and marina on secluded East Bay. Large family units with fully equipped kitchenettes. Just 5 minutes from Historic Apalachicola and beautiful St. George Island. 99 North Bayshore Drive, Eastpoint (850) 670-8423 http://sportsmanslodgeonthebay.blogspot. com apalachicolabay .org 39 where to Stay The Rancho Inn 32 rooms with coffee pots, refrig- Where To Stay erators and microwaves, including 2 suites, 1 jacuzzi room, and a pool. Located at the edge of Apalachi- Where to Stay, from page 39 cola’s residential historic district. 240 US Highway 98, Apalachicola (850) 653-9435 courts, swimming pools, golf pro shop, picnic where they can feel comfortable and relax af- pavilions, on-site restaurant and of course all ter traveling. Providing spacious sites, state- Raney Guest Cottage Experience historic charm the golf activities you love! 151 Laughing Gull of-the-art facilities, and good old-fashioned in downtown Apalachicola. Circa 1835, the two Lane, Carrabelle (850) 697-9606 http://www. Southern hospitality. Pool, game room, full bedroom/two bath Raney Guest Cottage has been stjamesbay.com kitchen & bathrooms, fitness center, commu- tastefully renovated to include all the comforts of Turtle Beach Inn Charming bed & breakfast nity fire pit, fishing pier and much more! 957 home plus a fully-equipped kitchen. 46 Avenue F, nestled between long-needled pines and US Highway, Eastpoint (850) 799-1016 www. Apalachicola (850) 653-9749 www.apalachicola- cabbage palms on an often-deserted Gulf coastlinervresort.com vacation.com coast beach. Guest rooms overlook the Gulf of Indian Pass Campground- Indian Pass Mexico and include private baths. 140 Painted WhereCampground To Stay, from is page at 41the far western end of Rivercrest Vacation Home Lovely architecture in Pony Road, Indian Pass (850) 229-9366 www. Apalachicola Bay, where it flows into the Gulf a secluded wooded setting near the Apalachicola turtlebeachinn.com MofainStay Mexico. Suites In the An midst affordable of a beautiful, hotel that deeply offers River. Four bedrooms, 3 baths with full kitchen that amenities designed for extended-stay travelers. Dai- opens to family room with dining area. Front and Water Street Hotel Apalachicola’s Newest Ho- fertile area, full of unspoiled beaches and rich ly, weekly, monthly rates, high speed internet, pool, back porch with fire pit. Boat ramp and dockage off tel & Marina 1-2 bedrooms with living-dining estuaries, there are no high rises here in Indi- full kitchens. 3951 East US Highway 98, Port St of Scipio Creek. 501 Bay City Road, Apalachicola area fully equipped kitchen, washer-dryer, an Pass - just wonderful beaches, succulent Joe (850) 229-6246 www.mainstaysuitespsj.com (850) 370-0075 www.apalachicolabay.org/index. private screened veranda overlooking the oysters, world class fishing and spectacular cfm/pageid/213/ river, outdoor pool and daily maid service. sunsets. 850-227-7203 Old Saltworks Cabins Located at Cape San Blas on Meeting rooms for up to 60 people and boat St . George Island State Park - There’s a the site of a Civil War battle and recommended as Riverfront Vacation Home Located in a quiet area slips for up to 55’ vessels. 329 Water Street, touch of fall in the air and it’s time to GO one of the nine hidden getaway places in Florida by of the Apalachicola River near a full service mari- Apalachicola (850) 653-3700 www.water- CAMPING! What better way to spend a Florida Trend magazine. 1085 Cape San Blas Road, na, this is a furnished home with all the amenities streethotel.com Capeweekend San thanBlas (850)relaxing 229-6097 at the www.oldsaltworks.beach. Whether to make your stay as comfortable as possible. 125 Water Street Loft Located right on the water, comyou like to fish, go kayaking, bird watch, or Melanie Lane, Apalachicola (205) 926-4816 www. the Loft is within easy walking distance of look for shells, St. George Island State Park apalachfishing.com the area’s best shops and restaurants with 3 Thehas somethingPort Inn Newly for everyone.restored 20-room 850-927-2111 hotel lo- bedrooms (sleeps 9) and over 1,400 square [email protected] in downtown Port St. Joe near pristine St. Sportsman's Lodge Quiet, shaded, bay front mo- feet. Features include a spacious living room, Joe Bay. Beautifully appointed, relaxing accom- tel and marina on secluded East Bay. Large family large kitchen and boat ramp. 317 Water modations with all the modern amenities, plus the units with fully equipped kitchenettes. Just 5 min- Street, Apalachicola (850) 653-6279 www. Thirsty Goat Lounge www.thethirstygoat.com. The utes from Historic Apalachicola and beautiful St. waterstreetloft.com inn is a State of Florida Certified Green Lodge. 501 George Island. 99 North Bayshore Drive, Eastpoint Yule Tide A unique loft experience tucked Monument Avenue, Port St. Joe (866) 825-7175 (850) 670-8423 sportsmanslodge.tripod.com/index. away in the heart of downtown Apalachicola. www.portinnfl.com html Beautifully decorated one bedroom, one bath with full kitchen 44 Avenue E, Apalachicola (617) 413-1968 www.vrbo.com/392307 Cape San Blas, Indian Pass Campgrounds The Historic Carrabelle Beach RV Resort - RV sites and Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach cabins across from Carrabelle Beach, store Come to a place where laid back is with RV supplies, bait, tackle and groceries, Raney Guest Cottage more than a word, it’s a lifestyle. recreation hall, a bath house, a pool, laundry facilities, and picnic tables. 1843 US Highway A place where white sand beaches, 98, Carrabelle (850) 697-2638 www.rvcout- emerald green waters and gorgeous doors.com Best Beachfront Rates sunsets await you. Coastline RV Resort - Find a luxury experi- Secluded Coastline ence in a rural setting, an Old Florida feel with Pet Friendly Beaches Pets Welcome. Full Service Marina modern amenities. Each site is positioned to 850-653-9749 • 46 Avenue F • Apalachicola 1-888-227-2110 Close to Tallahassee allow easy access and a bay view. Our goal www.apalachicola-vacation.com www.paradise-coast.com is to provide our guests with a private oasis 42 www.apalachicolabay.org 40 apalachicolabay .org

2011 Visitors guide.indd 42 10/11/11 7:39 PM Apalachicola Seafood Grill BRAND Home of The World’s

Largest Fish Sandwich 233 Water Street, Apalachicola 850.653.8790

Open 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Monday - Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday Seafood, Burgers & Steak Done The Way It’s Always Been Done Here - Before Fast Food Fresh, Locally 850.653.9510 Caught Seafood Oysters, Shrimp, Crab, Fish Downtown Apalachicola 227 Water St., Apalachicola corner of Hwy 98 and Market St. Open Mon-Sat 11-6 850.653.1399

850-653-BUZZ (2899) Liquor, Wine, Beer, Fine Cigars, Mixers, Gourmet Snacks, Gift Baskets, Wine Accessories, Specialty Beer 252 Water Street [email protected] www.honeyholeliquors.com apalachicolabay .org 41 Where to Eat Whether you are looking for a delicious gourmet meal or more simple fare, we have excellent restaurants in breathtaking locations. Our restaurants feature fresh, locally harvested seafood that is brought to the docks daily.

Apalachicola Apalachicola Riverwalk Café In the heart of 13 Mile Seafood Market - Come by 13 Mile Apalachicola, full breakfast, homemade pizza Seafood Market, located on Water Street cooked in a stone brick oven, awesome Greek downtown Apalachicola. Voted best on the salads, wonderful pimento cheese burger, Forgotten Coast two years in a row. We spe- Seafood, homemade desserts, Pea Pickin’ cialize in local shrimp, oysters, blue crab, fish cake is a specialty. Also, gluten-free pizza and much more. We pack for travel and we and desserts. Next to the Dixie Theatre. Open will steam your seafood. Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-6:00 pm, Friday AJ’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Soul Food . –Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm. Closed Sunday. Seafood. Good Food! Full service restaurant 17 Avenue E (850) 653-1237 & bar, hot lunch buffet, home-style cooking, Apalachicola Seafood Grill The world’s larg- homemade desserts, dine in or carryout, open est fried fish sandwich. The best seafood and late, private meeting space and catering avail- prices on Florida’s Forgotten Coast since 1903. able. Feed a crowd. Open daily at 11:00am, Open Monday-Saturday 11:00am-9:00pm. closed Mondays. 120 Martin Luther King Jr. Located in historic downtown Apalachicola Avenue (850) 653-2571 www.ajsapa.com on the corner of US 98 & Market Street (850) Apalachicola Chocolate Company Delicious 653-9510 handmade chocolate, fudge, caramels, candies Antonio’s On The Bay Ristorante Italiano and gelato. Treats including truffles, fresh divinity, -Authentic Italian Cuisine served overlooking and hand-dipped fruit. Fresh roasted coffee, pie, the Apalachicola Bay 518 Highway 98 Apala- cookies, cakes and more. Open Monday-Sunday chicola (850) 653-1468 10:30-6 pm 75 Market Street (850) 370-6937 42 apalachicolabay .org Where To Eat

Bay City Lodge is a full service fishing lodge old world dining room offers an elegance on the banks of the Apalachicola River. Owned that’s hard to match. Chef Gormley’s diverse and operated by Jimmy Mosconis for almost menu of classic French and modern cuisine, 40 years 850-653-9294 decadent homemade desserts and Fayah’s Boss Oyster Charm, character & a waterfront expansive wine menu paired with authentic setting. Apalachicola Bay oysters served 17 southern charm make for an unforgettable different ways and all kinds of seafood. Lunch dining experience.- (850)653-1040 & dinner, 7 days a week. 123 Water Street Old Time Soda Fountain Serving ice cream, (850) 653-9364 www.apalachicolariverinn. malts, sodas, floats in an original 1950s inte- com rior. Located in downtown Apalachicola on 93 Bowery Station - An eclectic beer and wine Market Street (850) 653-2606 bar located in Apalachicola Historic Bowery Oyster City Brewing Co .- Oyster City Brew- District. Stop by for a good beer, a fine glass of ing Company was founded in 2014 by Cassie wine and to enjoy our warm atmosphere and Gary, Susan Gary, Rex Humphries and Bo outside courtyard. Live music and fun games. Walker. Cassie, Susan and Rex, owners of 850-653-2211 [email protected] Apalachicola’s Owl Cafe & Tap Room, have Cafe con Leche Apalachicola’s home long shared a passion for fine wine and craft arepas! A fusion of the best organical- beer. 850-653-2739 ly grown dark roasted coffee, handmade arepas, fresh pastries made daily, scones, Continued on page 44 luscious cakes desserts, even gluton- free dishes and treats, all in a setting of a unique boutique of local artists. Monday-Wednesday Elegant Weddings 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Thursday-Saturday 8:00 am- 7:30 pm, Sunday 10:00am-3:00 pm. (may Dinner & Cocktail Parties change during off season) 234 Water Street (850) 653-Café (2233) Licensed Full Bar Service Caroline’s River Dining Serenity & seafood. Enjoy a fine dining experience with a view of the Apalachicola River. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner, 7 Days a week. 123 Water Street (850) 653-8139 www.apalachicolariverinn.com Catering Capers Delores’ Sweet Shoppe - Open for breakfast and lunch. Daily lunch specials. Homemade cakes, pies & cookies. 133 Hwy 98 Apalachic- ola 850-653-9081 Hole In The Wall Casual dining in a charming Justin Chiricos, historic atmosphere. We serve fresh, local sea- Executive Chef food, oysters, shrimp, crab, seafood gumbo, oyster stew, homemade casseroles and daily Johnson & Wales, CAA specials. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:30am - 9:00pm. 23 Avenue D (850) 653-3222 Hong Kong Bistro- Fine dining Chinese Amer- Tallahassee, FL ican restaurant and delivery. 850-653-8888 850-510-2010 Gormley’s at the Gibson- Gormley’s at the Gibson is set in the Historic Gibson Inn in CateringCapers.com downtown Apalachicola, Florida. The unique apalachicolabay .org 43 Where To Eat Where To Eat, from page 43

The Owl Café Relaxed dining featuring Tap Room The Owl Café’s causal gastro pub thoughtfully prepared local seafood, steak & with over 16 American craft brews on tap, a full pastas, accompanied by an excellent selection bar, award winning wine list, plus creative and of fine wines. Lunch & dinner Monday-Satur- delicious fare from the Owl kitchen. 75 Com- day, Sunday brunch is served from 10:30am- merce Street (850) 653-1910 https://www. 3:00pm, closed Sunday evenings. Located on facebook.com/pages/The-Owl-Cafe-Tap- Avenue D & Commerce Street (850) 653-9888 Room/164384706996987?ref=ts&fref=ts www.owlcafeflorida.com Tamara’s Café Delicious Caribbean/South Papa Joe’s Oyster Bar & Grill Waterfront dining American dishes served in a charming and with a full oyster bar, fresh local seafood, salads romantic old-town setting. Seafood, steaks, and steaks. Open 11:30am-10:00pm Monday- salads, and pasta. Serving lunch and dinner Saturday, closed Sundays. Located at 301-B Tuesday-Sunday 11:00am-10:00 pm, every Market Street at Scipio Creek Marina. (850) day except Monday. Breakfast served Sunday 653-1189 www.papajoesoysterbar.com 8:00-11:00 am. 71 Market Street (850) 653-4111 Roseate Spoonbill Lounge Casual atmo- www.tamarascafe.com sphere, live entertainment and a deck over- Up The Creek Raw Bar A funky waterfront looking the Apalachicola River where it meets raw bar & restaurant at the mouth of the Scipio the Bay. 123 Water Street, Apalachicola (850) Creek on the Apalachicola River. Oysters on 653-8139 www.apalachicolariverinn.com the half shell, plus a wide variety of seafood Tamara’s Tapas Bar Small plates, draft beer, and non seafood dishes offered daily, plus fine wine plus a full bar with house specialty unique vegetarian specials. Great selection drinks like kiwi margaritas. Also bar menu or of draft beers and full liquor bar, dog friendly you can order traditional favorites from Ta- dining. Open 12 noon-9:00 pm every day. mara’s next door. Entertainment nightly -Trivia 313 Water Street (850) 653-2525 www.up- Tuesdays, Wild Wing Wednesday, and live thecreekrawbar.com music on the weekends. Mondays closed.73 Up The Stairs- Up The Stairs is an upscale Market Street (850) 653-8272 https://www. dining location for the 21 & over crowd. Up TamarasTapas.com

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The Stairs has signature cocktails, an extensive a large variety of seafood not found anywhere martini list and an evolving wine list. They also else in the area, top grade USDA steaks and have a nice selection of bottled craft beers. home-made pastas to burgers and chicken (850) 653-4888 strips for the kids, Black Marlins Bar & Grill Wake & Bake Bread Co -. Fresh Arti- has something for everyone! (850) 927-4555 sian bread baked daily, also a selection Blue Parrot Oceanside Café The only beach- of daily soups made fresh. 215-275-6137 front restaurant with a large deck & tiki bar right on the beach. Fresh seafood, salads, Eastpoint burgers & steaks. Largest Po-Boy anywhere. 98 Liquors & Lounge- Full line package store Serving lunch & dinner. Check out our beach and Lounge Beer, Liquor and Wine. Happy cam. 68 West Gorrie Drive (850) 927-2987 Hour 4-7 pm mon.- thurs. www.blueparrotcafe.net Bayside Burgers We offer burgers, salads, Eddy Teach’s Raw Bar Meet the locals, enjoy seafood, steaks, pizza, hotdogs, daily specials, the best and cheapest oysters, coldest beer, beer, wine and of course oysters on the 1/2 as well as imported draft beer and a burger shell. Home of the famous Tate’s Hell Burger. you wouldn’t believe. Music on weekends, Open 7 days a week, closed at 4:00 pm on fun every day. Located 37 East Pine Avenue Sundays. 260 Highway 98 (850) 670-1025 on St. George Island (850) 927-5050 www. Family Coastal Restaurant on the Bay- We eddyteachs.com are a family owned and operated business. Specializing in seafood, however, offering Carrabelle several options for non seafood lovers. Check Crooked River Grill Steak, seafood, salads us out on fb Family Coastal Restaurant (850) and more delicious food, and a Full Bar. Dining 670-1919 room or patio dining. Full banquet facilities and Lynn’s Quality Oyster’s Local seafood caught gazebo for special occasions. Open for break- daily. We are open 7 days a week. Monday - fast Friday - Sunday, lunch Tuesday- Sunday, Saturday 10 AM – 9 PM Sunday 9 AM – 8 PM Sunday brunch, Dinner *Thursday- Saturday. The freshest seafood in town. The raw bar at (*Thursday dinner is seasonal) St James Bay Lynn’s features raw, steamed or topped oys- 151 Laughing Gull Lane (850) 697-5050 www. ters, steamed shrimp, shrimp salad, seafood stjamesbay.com gumbo, beer and wine. Dine inside or outside on the deck. 850-670-8796 ContactUs@ LynnsQualityOysters.com Port St Joe Indian Pass Raw Bar- The Original McNeill’s Red Pirate Family Bar & Grill- Wings, Sea- Indian Pass Raw Bar since 1929. Enjoy local food, Steaks, Oysters on the 1/2 shell, Adult fresh seafood and oysters baked, steamed or beverages, Live Music, NFL Ticket, Big Screen raw Indian Pass style in a casual atmosphere. TV’s and Putt Putt Golf. (850) 670-1090 Flip flops welcome. Come on in, grab a cold beer or wine out of the cooler, mark your own St. George Island honor system tab, sit back and listen to live Beach Pit BBQ Seafood, Texas style BBQ, music on the porch. When you are ready, hand salads, sandwiches, soups, steaks, desserts, your waitress your food order. It just doesn’t burgers and daily specials. Serving break- get any better than that. That is why the locals fast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week love it. (850) 227-1670 breakfast, lunch and dinner 7:00 am - 9:00 Thirsty Goat Located inside the historic Port pm. 49 W. Pine Avenue (850) 799-1020 www. Inn in downtown Port St. Joe. At “The Goat” thebeachpit.com you will find great service, incredible sunsets, Black Marlin’s Bar & Grill- St. George Is- live music weekly and Buzz trivia nightly. land’s only Bayfront restaurant & full bar! 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Jewelry by Mar- kites, antiques, rugs, home décor and other gene. 84 Market Street (850) 653-4800 treasures for your journey. 31 Avenue E, Mon- day - Saturday 10 am - 6 pm. 850-653-4455 Allen’s Bait & Tackle -Offers crickets, worms, frozen shrimp and offshore bait. Also fresh Apalachicola Chocolate Company Deli- shrimp when available. Tackle for any anglers cious handmade chocolates, caramels, fudge, needs also a Seafood market with fresh and turtles, truffles, clusters and decadent treats. frozen selections. Also has boat access. 462 Homemade gelato 21 flavors daily, plus re- West Hwy 98 Apalachicola (850) 653-9882 freshing granita. Market Street (850) 370-6937 [email protected] 46 apalachicolabay.org Shopping

Apalachicola Sponge Company North Gulf Wallace-Coon-sculpture and mixed media, Ann Water Sponges, handmade olive oil and goat’s Seaton hand quilted wall hangings, and knits, milk soap, natural sponges, antiques, jewel- Elaine Kozlowsky’s crochet wearable works, ry, wrought iron, rugs, décor, clothing, local Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10:00 am - 5:30 honey and candles. Open Monday-Saturday, pm. Sundays and Mondays by appointment. 10am-5pm. 31 Avenue E (850) 653-3550 www. 149 Commerce Street (850) 653-2425 www. apalachspongecompany.com boweryartgallery.com Artemis Gallery Original artwork by local and Buy-Rite Full service pharmacy and drug regional artists specializing in Florida plein store. 117 Avenue E (850) 653-8825 apalach@ air landscapes and folk art, great jewelry and buy-ritedrugs.com women’s clothing, plus crafts, gifts, cards, and Café con Leche & Tamara’s Boutique books. 127 Commerce Street (850) 653-2030 Jewelry, ceramics, artwork, hats, locally www.artemisgalleryonline.com made aprons, hand dyed t-shirts, hand Backstreet Trading Company Outdoor cloth- knitted items, jams, chutney, art, music, ing, and accessories for men, women and plus great coffee. 234 Water Street (850) children. Full line of Columbia sportswear. 653-2233 www.facebook.com/groups/ Plus, the Backstreet Botanical with recovered 219974654790100/ cypress pieces, plants, unique pots and garden Charming Comforts Furniture, fine linens, goodies. 94 Market Street (850) 653-9595 gifts, handpicked accessories and tabletop Bowery Art Gallery Fine arts and fine crafts by décor. Art, fabrics, lighting and conversation local and regional artists. Primary artists Leslie Continued on page 48

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The Tin Shed The most comprehensive line of Interstate Batteries. 318 US Hwy 98 maritime collection east of the Mississippi . 850-670-4593 Specializing in Nautical Antiques, Collectibles Sign De-Sign Specializes in Logo Design, Print- and Gifts. 170 Water Street (850) 653-3635 ing and Sandblasting offers a wide array of all The Stuffed Owl Kitchen and tableware, types of signs. 20 Jefferson St. 850-670-5757 stemware, fine gifts and foods. 15 Ave D (850) Segree’s Bait & Tackle - Bait, tackle, Bay and 653-8960 www.owlcafeflorida.com Gulf Guide services, guided hog hunts, bow Two Gulls Gifts, clothing, resort wear-Jams fishing, flounder trips, kayak rentals, smoked World, Ican Too, Brighton, and more, home mullet and mullet dip. 379 US Hwy 98 Eastpoint accessories 54-A Market Street (850) 653- (850) 670-3031 2727 [email protected] Taylor’s Building Supply Home supplies, Up The Street Outdoor clothing, fishing tackle, beach gear, garden shop, full service hard- and gifts. 29 Ave E , (850) 653-2525 ware store and lumber yard. Monday –Friday Wombat Sound Music Store Musical instru- 7:30am- 5:30pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:00 pm ments, books and accessories. Professional 268 US Highway 98 (850) 670-8529 taylors- music lessons available. Open most weekdays [email protected] from 10-5pm, sometimes on Saturday. 53 Ave- Tiffin’s Furniture Tiffin’s sells new and used nue C (850) 653-3871 [email protected] furniture and accessories, antiques, collect- White’s Auto, LLC- Clean, pre-owned vehi- ables, handcrafted cypress tables and more. cles 10-6 Tuesday - Friday 10-2 Saturday 453 Also art gallery featuring art from the Tiffin US Hwy 98, Apalachicola 850-370-1159 Family. 117 US Highway 98 (850) 670-8811 [email protected] Eastpoint St George Island Action Auto Glass-Auto glass sales service and installation onsite or in shop. Windshields Chip Sanders Gallery - See some of the most installed at no cost to you with glass coverage. unique photos taken on the forgotten coast We also now rent U-haul. (850) 733-7327 139 East Gulf Beach Drive St. George Island 850-323-0151 Badcock Home Furnishings Offering complete home furnishings, accessories, applianc- Island Adventures Beach supplies, T-shirts, es and electronics. 197 US Highway 98 (850) sunglasses, fishing gear, boogie boards, men’s 670-4334 www.badcock.com and women’s clothing, sandals, hats and bike rentals. 105 East Gulf Beach Drive (850) 927- Certified Electrical & Plumbing Supply 3655 www.sgislandadventures.com Wholesale and retail plumbing and electrical sales. Commercial and residential lighting. 143 Island Emporium Unique beach wear, souve- US Hwy. 98 (850) 670-4817 done@certified- nirs and collectables. Toys and beach wear for supply.com children. 160 East Pine Avenue (850) 927-2622 www.islandemporium.com Eastbay Oyster Company- At East Bay, we shuck and pack our own Apalachicola Bay Island Outfitters Pro tackle shop, resort ap- oysters. We also sell fish, crab, shrimp 327 US parel, beach accessories, outdoor wear, kayak Hwy 98 Eastpoint, (850) 799-1045 sales and rentals, jewelry, footwear, sunglasses 235 East Gulf Beach Drive (850) 927-2604 Fisherman’s Choice A full line of bait, tackle, www.sgioutfitters.com and seafood. Including live bait for fresh and saltwater fishing. In addition, hunting and fish- Sadies Seahorse - Coastal Chic Boutique on ing license, live stock feed, and fishing charter St. George Island. Gifts, cards, flowers unique bookings. 850-670-8808 to the area. We are also an Oakley distributor. St. George Island (850) 251-8655 Gulf Coast Auto Parts & Service - We offer a full auto parts store including small engine Sea Oats Gallery A must-see destination, parts. Full service center and also carry a full offering the largest collection of local art by Continued on page 52 apalachicolabay .org 51 Shopping

the widest variety of local artists along the 510 US Highway 98 East, Eastpoint (850) entire Forgotten Coast. 128 East Pine Avenue 670-8830 (850) 927-2303 www.forgottencoastart.com East Bay Oyster Company At East Bay, we Survivors Island Bait & Tackle Live bait, shuck and pack our own Apalachicola Bay fresh and frozen bait, Hook and Tackle cloth- oysters harvested from the beautiful, clean ing, Sperry Top Siders, apparel, beach and waters of Apalachicola Bay. 327 US Highway marine supplies, rod and reel rentals. 28 West 98, Eastpoint (850) 799-1045 www.facebook. Pine Avenue (850) 927-3113 www.sgislandfl. com/eastbayoystercompany com/survivors Frank’s Distributors Distributor of Tupelo, crystallize honey and Mayhaw Jelly.Eastpoint Cape San Blas/Simmons (850) 670-4489. Bayou/Carrabelle Lynn’s Quality Oysters, Inc . Fresh local Bayou RV Supplies & Storage Complete line Seafood caught daily. Open 7 days a week of RV supplies. Propane, sanitation supplies, from 9:00am-6:00pm. 402 Highway 98, appliance parts, blubs, fuses, adapters, plus Apalachicola (850) 670-8796 www.lynnsqual- storage. 2880 State Road 30A near Port St Joe ityoysters.com on Simmons Bayou (850) 229-8397 www. bayoustorageandrvsupplies.com Hair & Nail Salons Scallop Cove One-stop convenience store Unique Nails & More and Hair Styles by offering food, beachwear, bait & tackle, gifts, Stacy- Open Monday-Friday 10:00am-until. souvenirs boat rentals and scalloping equip- Saturdays by appointment. 347 US Highway ment 4310 Cape San Blas Road (850) 227-1573 98, Eastpoint (850)-670-4000 Nails & (850) Lanark Market - Gas & non- Ethanol Gas 670-1772 Hair for boat fuel, fishing tackle, bait, ice and The Cut -Precision cuts, custom color, foil, snacks. Also have outdoor seating and out- smoothing anti-frizz treatment, up-do’s, door showers. 2348 Highway 98 E Carrabelle waxing, manicures, pedicures, gel, shellac, full (850) 697-2211 line of Pureology haircare products.140 West 1st Street St. George Island (850) 927-3500 Grocery Stores The Clipper Shoppe- Full service beauty Big Top Supermarket Open seven days a salon offering cuts, styles, perms, color and week Monday- Saturday 7:00 am -9:00 pm facial waxing. Also a nail salon that includes and Sunday 8:00am - 9:00 Closed on Christ- manicures, pedicures, acrylic nails and gel mas. 357 US Hwy 98 Eastpoint (850) 670-8626 polish. Monday - Saturday 8:30-6:00130 Ave F Apalachicola (850) 653-2255 Gulfside IGA Full service grocery store and deli. Your Hometown Proud Supermarket. #1 Southern Belles Hair Salon - We offer hair with locals and tourists. 425 US Highway 98, color, waxing, haircuts, perms. Specialize in Apalachicola (850) 653-9526 bridal and formal hairstyling/makeup. Hours are Monday -Friday 9:00am-5:30pm and Sat- Piggly Wiggly Full service grocery, largest se- urday by Appointment only. 29 Island Drive lection of wines, deli, and glueton free products Eastpoint (850) 653-5844, (850)323-1873 130 US Hwy 98, Apalachicola (850) 653-8768

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Seger DC 171 US Highway 98 Eastpoint (850) 670-3100 Pet Care Coastal Foot & Ankle Clinic Dr Tamara Marsh DPM 221 Avenue E Apalachicola (850) Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic Boarding, 653-3338 grooming, small animal veterinary care with caring staff 187 Highway 98, Eastpoint (850) Clinicare Home Medical Medical equipment 670-8306 171 US Highway 98 Suite 4 (850) 670-5555 www.clinicarehomemedical.com/ Penelope’s Pet Stop Quality grooming, bath- ing, pet day care, skin treatments, de-shedding Eastpoint Medical Center Family general 25 South Franklin Street, Eastpoint (850) care, appointments or walk-ins. 158 Highway 670-2257 98 Eastpoint (850) 670-8585 www.NFMC.org Pro Groom Styles By Selina Grooming, Forgotten Coast Fitness & Wellness Center hand scissoring, baths, de-shedding, skin - Hours: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday-Friday treatments (850) 653-2025 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday-Sunday Rates: $10 Day / $20 Week or $35 Month 192 14th OYSTERBONES Unique gifts, apparel and ac- StreetApalachicola (850) 443-2670 cessories for pets and their people. 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Full-service florist, complete wedding quets and arrangement for all occasions, as and event planning services. (850) 653- 1828 well as a wide variety of custom made Silk www.stgoergeislandweddings.com Flower arrangements, Balloon Bouquets, Circle Enjoy Apalachicola Wedding Officiant We E Candles, locally crafted handmade jewelry enjoy event planning, supply notary services made especially for Blinging Up Daisies. No and Wedding Officiants. Plan your beach matter the occasion, Birthday, Anniversaries, wedding on beautiful St. George island or Retirement Parties, Weddings, Funerals, New in historic Apalachicola. 850-370-0463 en- Born Babies, Thinking of that Special Some- [email protected] one, Proms, Graduations, or just wanting to decorate your home or office, we have the Panache Tents & Events An upscale wed- ideal selection at very affordable prices. Hours: ding & special event rental company. Offering Mon - Fri: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Sat: 10:00 AM wedding and party planning services and - 4:00 PM Sun: Closed **After hours appoint- specializing in High Peak and Frame tents, ments available upon request (850) 899-1588 white wooden and Chivari chairs, fine linens [email protected] and lighting, world-class stemware and china. Crystal chandeliers, live palms and topiaries (850) 227-9574 www.panachetents.com 54 apalachicolabay.org Special Occasions Caterers Catering Capers Catering Capers makes Musical Entertainment entertaining easy. We ensure every event is a Martha Gherardi Refined and enchanting total success by closely and completely caring variety of favorite melodies especially chosen about our guests. Our personal approach is for your occasion. (850) 927-2619 www. to make your event flawless and memorable duoandtrio.com by relying on us to offer exquisite food and Joe Hutchinson Smackwater Retrievers professional services. We draw on years of Piano instrumental or blues related, Duo, culinary and event management experience Trio or 4 piece band. (850) 653-3175 www. as well as a network of preferred suppliers to joehutchinson.com achieve your goals within your budget. We DJ & MC Services Music and emcee for all take care to prepare meals and menus that are occasions, parties, weddings, special events always delectable and beautifully presented. indoor or outdoors. (850) 323-0088 or (850) Our entire staff looks forward to making your 323-0099 [email protected] event spectacular! 850-385-5953 cateringc- [email protected] Wombat Sound Music Store Solo guitar- ist-classical, jazz, variety, violin and larger Loco Catering Specialize on-site cooking for ensembles. (850) 653-3871 wombat@fair- your event where the food is prepared and point.net immediately served. Popular meals are low country shrimp boil, barbeque and steaks and more. We cater to big parties and weddings. (850) 927-2538 or (850) 323-1312 www. lococatering.com Sweet Confessions Specializing in event cakes, such as weddings, showers and birth- days. 850-653-7230 Also see Restaurants AJ’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill Café con Leche Gormley’s at the Gibson Inn Owl Café Tamara’s Café Black Marlin’s Grill Rentals Panache Tent & Event Party planning services and specializing in high quality rentals- high peak and frame tents, white wooden and chia- vari chairs, fine linens and lighting, world-class stemware and china. From crystal chandeliers to live palms and topiaries, we have all the accessories for the most lavish of events! (850) 227-9574 www.panachetents.com Party Rental Company Rent tables, chairs, tents, dinnerware, glass, silverware, all types of serving ware, and wedding decor for parties and special occasions. (850) 670-8686 www. partyrentalco.com

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Photographers & Crooked River Grill Large dining room and patio. Full banquet facilities and gazebo for Videographers special occasions. St James Bay Golf Course Debbie Hooper Photography & Joe Bay 151 Laughing Gull Lane (850) 697-5050 www. Aerials (850) 229-1215 www.joebay.com stjamesbay.com Lane Autrey Photography (850) 653-9770 Crooked River Lighthouse Small weddings www.laneautrey.com possible in the tower. Larger wedding parties Royce Rolstad Photography (850) 653-5586 in park below (850) 697-2732 www.crookriv- www.roycerolstadphotography.com erlighthouse.org. Joe A . Witt Photography (850) 653-2608 Dixie Theatre Be dramatic! Get married www.joeawitt.com in a theatre. Originally built in 1913, this St . George Island Wedding Videos (850) wonderful space can host approximately 653-9661 www.stgeorgeislandweddingsvid- 150 people. (850) 653-3200 www.dixie eos.com theatre.com. Fort Coombs Armory Located on 4th Street and Avenue D, the historic Amory building Wedding & Reception was built in the early 1900s. This large historic Locations hall is available for rent and can accommodate Apalachicola Community Center Located in large receptions (850) 653-8277. Battery Park this modern structure can host up Gibson Inn Victorian atmosphere with a large to 200 guests. (850) 653-9319 dining room plus separate private reception ar- Apalachicola Maritime Museum Get mar- eas. Accommodates small groups or up to 300 ried on the Heritage, an elegant 58’ wooden people (850) 653-2193 www.gibsoninn.com ketch. The museum facility and dock on the Holy Family Center Built in the 1920s, this river are also available for ceremonies and historic site was the former private school and receptions (850) 653-2500 www.AMMFL.org church for Apalachicola’s African American Apalachicola Riverfront Park - Beautiful community. It is now a multi-functional se- park in Downtown Apalachicola . Set right on nior center and auditorium. 203 Dr Frederick the Apalachicola River. (850) 653-9319 Humphries Street (850) 653-9319 Apalachicola River Inn Both inside and Lafayette Park offers a beautiful view of the outside spaces available on the beautiful Apalachicola Bay and has a large open gazebo Apalachicola River. (850) 653-8139 www. used for weddings and outdoor concerts. The apalachicolariverinn.com park is lighted and has been used for many night weddings. To reserve call City Hall at Bryant House Features ntimate setting for (850) 653-9319. small groups in a turn of the century inn 888- 554-4376 www.bryanthouse.com. Robert Lindsley Studio & Gallery Mag- nificent turn of the century space nestled in Bucanneer Inn Large window-lined reception downtown Apalachicola, 15 Avenue E is a room that can host 75+ guests. Glass doors charming building which features restored open out onto the courtyard and pool area. authentic wood work, hard wood flooring, high 800-847-2091 www.buccinn.com ceilings, exposed brick walls and picturesque Camellia Hall Next to the beautiful turn-of- views of the Apalachicola River. Call to reserve the-century Coombs House Inn in the historic (719) 660-7166 [email protected] district. Complementary all inclusive wedding Rivercrest Lodge Lovely new, secluded lo- planning services. The hall can accommo- cation on Scipio Creek. Large, open reception date up to 100 guests. Gardens and gazebo surrounded by wide verandas, large French accommodates 50-60 additional guests (850) doors, outdoor fireplace, and prep kitchen. 653-9199 www.coombshouseinn.com. Open floor plan with 1,000 square inside plus

56 apalachicolabay .org 2,000 square feet of covered porches. 501 Bay St . George Island United Methodist Church City Road, Apalachicola (850) 370-0075 www. 201 East Gulf Beach Drive (850) 927-2088 apalachicolabay.org/index.cfm/pageid/213/ First Baptist Church of St . George Island Water Street Hotel & Marina Corporate Magnificent bay side location on St George Is- meeting and special occasions, weddings and land. 501 East Bay Shore Drive (850) 927-2257 retreats. Two large meeting rooms with a view of the beautiful Apalachicola River. Wireless internet, audio visual assistance and catered food and beverage available (850) 653-3700 www.waterstreethotel.com.

Churches First United Methodist Church of Apala- chicola is located on Highway 98 and 5th Street. Built in 1901, the church’s great steeple and beautiful entry way is a stopping point for many visitors. The church is available for ceremonies and has a reception hall next door (850) 653-9530. St . Patrick’s Catholic Church is located on 6th Street between Avenue C & B. The Roman- esque style building was built in 1929 and has great wooden pews and beautiful stained glass windows. St. Patrick’s also offers a fellowship hall that accommodates 250 people. (850) 653-9453 Trinity Episcopal Church is believed to be the sixth oldest church in the state of Florida, the second oldest church still holding services. It was built in 1836. Trinity‘s fellowship hall can be rented. (850) 653-9550 First Baptist Church was first organized in the mid-1800s. The present building was erected in 1902. The church is noted for its beautiful stained glass windows (850) 653-9540. apalachicolabay .org 57 Personal Services Massage Therapy, Nails, Hair business conference. We offer customized professional corporate concierge services. The Cut The Cut Salon on St George Island (850) 370-0463 www.enjoyapalachicola.com has been in business since 1995, providing precision haircuts, custom color, foil, up Kayd At Your Service Need an extra hand? dos, and waxing. They also offer manicures, Call Kayd, she can help with your personal pedicures and gel nails. Paula is the massage or business needs like personal errands, pet therapist. She offers relaxation and deep tissue care, pet sitting, and house sitting, help with massage.140 West First Street (850) 927-3500. parties and events, shopping and help with property management. (850) 370-6041 www. The Clipper Shoppe Full service beauty salon kaydatyourservice.com offering cuts, styles, perms, color and facial waxing. Also a nail salon that includes mani- Southern Belles Hair Salon We offer hair cures, pedicures, acrylic nails and gel polish. color, waxing, haircuts, perms and specialize Monday - Saturday 8:30-6:00 (850) 653-2255 in bridal and formal hairstyling as well as airbrush makeup. Hours are Monday -Friday Daybreak Massage Shelley Mclean is a 9:00am-5:30pm and Saturday by Appointment licensed therapist offering Swedish and hot only. (850) 653-5844 + (850)323-1873 stone massage for relaxation and neuromus- cular, deep tissue and stretch for pain and tight Unique Nails & More Conveniently located muscle relief. 347 US Highway 98, Eastpoint on US Highway 98 in Eastpoint, Debbie is (850) 766-1087 [email protected] proud to offer the newest from CND Vinylux weekly nail polish. Acrylic nails, gel nails, Edge Salon An Aveda concept Salon also gelish gel polishes and a complete line of OPI offers massage and facials. 131 Market Street polishes. Ear piercing, onsite professional (850) 653-3332 hair stylist and licensed massaeuse. Open Enjoy Apalachicola Event planning, notary Monday-Friday 10:00am-until. Saturdays by services and wedding officiants. Let us assist appointment. 347 US Highway 98, Eastpoint you in planning your vacation activities or (850) 670-4000 [email protected] 58 apalachicolabay.org