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Photo Credit: Carrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce Front Cover: Royce Rolstad Photography: www.roycerolstadphotography.com John B. Spohrer, Jr.: www.forgottencoastoutdoors.com P.O. Drawer DD • Carrabelle, FL 32322 Debbie Hooper Aerial Photography: www.joebay.com (850) 697-2585 Rod T. Gasche,Stephanie Parker, Mark Myrick, Ron Dickey, Sheila Hauser Concept & Design: Contact Kathy Ford-Boyd Brothers Printing at 850.510.6665 www.carrabellechamber.org Ad Sales: Sheila Hauser [email protected] Officers President: Sheila Hauser Secretary: Carol Zurawka Treasurer: Paul Marxsen Executive Director: Suzanne Zimmerman Directors: Paula Caruthers, Ann Wilson, David Butler, Cheree Wood, Cheryl Ann Griffin, Barney Crutchfield Sharon Thoman, Skip Frink, Carol Zurawka, Paul Marxsen, Ron Gempel and Dan Cox. C-Bro pages 1-10:Layout 1 10/11/08 11:23 AM Page 6

Carrabelle, Florida Gateway to the Gulf

salt water, r I've seen. Fresh water, “This area is like no othe arsh, forest, beach..... ers, lakes, ocean, bay, m kyard”. riv om you, if not in your bac ll literally just minutesfr they're a last vestige Carrabelle is the t of Tallahassee, dle just southwes utdoors but ed in the Panhan love the coastal o Locat ting people who n for discrimina connect with ld Florida, a have t Carrabelle and of O rivers converge a s. Three pristine water fishing away from crowd d salt and fresh shy ess to unstresse o, providing acc sample of the e Gulf of Mexic ut, Cobia; just a th er, Snapper, Tro , Redfish, Group grounds. Tarpon bit our waters. species that inha with rking waterfront enticity of a wo mbines the auth ailable. e’s waterfront co ing is readily av Carrabell ng. Charter fish ishing and boati birding, of recreational f hunting, hiking, the fun public forest for 50,000 acres of sprey and lle connects to 7 r, blue heron, o Carrabe ge of eagles, dee joying the passa nd beckon iding- or just en h and Dog Isla trail-r Carrabelle Beac and beaches at provides for k bear. White s service airport blac rkelers. A full– immers and sno eachcombers, sw a. b access to the are g as well as easy recreational flyin rise hotels and here are no high Old Florida”. T ou experience “ affic congestion, In Carrabelle y , no four lane tr ocking your view ondominiums bl ess wildlife and c marshes, boundl aches, rich river just beautiful be ing spirit. a genuine welcom .... Carrabelle invites you .. the fun! Relax, kick back and join

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dle ulf of Mexico in Florida's Panhan Carrabelle is located along the G g 0 miles East of Panama City. velin Tallahassee and 8 Tra s southwest of and 55 mile s which features more than 200 mile rabelle is part of Franklin County Car barrier islands elle ped shoreline including the four Carrab of relatively undevelo to d. St. George and St. Vincent Islan of St. George, Dog Island, Cape Carrabelle can be essible via US Highway 98. By air, Carrabelle is acc ty rts in Tallahassee and Panama Ci reached through commercial airpo elle at 850.697.2727. and the private airport in Carrab CITIES: MILEAGE FROM SELECTED emphis, TN 574 Atlanta, GA 351 M iami, FL 561 Birmingham, AL 334 M ontgomery, AL 244 Chicago, IL 933 M ashville, TN 525 Columbia, SC 532 N ew Orleans, LA 388 Dallas, TX 884 N rlando, FL 334 Detroit, MI 1055 O ensacola, FL 162 Houston, TX 712 P t. Louis, MO 831 Indianapolis, IN 811 S allahassee, FL 80 Jackson, MS 436 T ampa, FL 298 Little Rock, AR 707 T

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Panama City-Bay County International Airport (PFN) 850/763-6751 Approximately one hour and 40 minutes, by car, from Franklin County; Weather: served by ASA Delta Connection, Chautauqua Airlines, ComAir, Freedom Airlines and Northwest Airlink. Car rental agencies include: Carrabelle weath er is generally tempera Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. sum te, even on the hottest mer days you can gene rally catch a cooling s The winters ar ea breeze. Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH) e wonderful – brisk nigh ts and sunny cool days. 850/891-78007800850-891-7802 Approximately one hour and thirty minutes by car to Franklin Month Air Temp Water Tem County; served by Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest January p 54 64 Airlink and US Airways Express. Car rental agencies include: February 56 64 Alamo, Avis, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz and National. March 61 72 Classic Limo and Sedan Service: (850/421-1933) April 68 73 May Apalachicola Municipal Airport (AAF) 74 79 June 850/653-8861 80 82 Located two miles northwest of downtown Apalachicola; offers three July 81 83 concrete runways in excess of 5,000 feet long and 150 feet wide. August 81 83 FBO services include jet fuel; aircraft cleaning, rental, sales and service; September hangar storage; maintenance; pilot lounge; secure ramp; tiedown 79 83 October and weather radar. 71 81 November 61 73 Carrabelle-Thompson Airport December 56 70 850.697.2727 Located .03 miles West of Carrabelle on Airport Road and is owned by the City of Carrabelle The concrete runway is 4,000 feet long. FBO services include jet fuel. 6 C-Bro pages 1-10:Layout 1 10/11/08 11:23 AM Page 8

History of Carrabelle

Carrabelle is located on St. James Island, although you may never realize it unless you look closely at a map of the area. The “Isle of St. James” is surrounded by bays, rivers, and an offshore barrier island known as Dog Island. The history of Dog Island and Carrabelle includes a wonderful mix of Indians, shipping, bootlegging, logging and war. Rio Carrabella was the name of the town recognized by the first post office in this area and was said to mean “beautiful river”. Early settlers in the area, both Indians and early Europeans, hunted the bountiful game for food and furs, which were then shipped out of St. Marks.

Carrabelle’s boom time came after the Civil War when lumber and naval stores were the most important commodities. In 1875 the first lumber mill was established - cutting pine and cypress from up river and in the swamps, and shipping it to the north. Ships, mainly schooners, would come through the pass and drop anchor behind Dog Island in Ballast Cove, so named because the ships would drop their ballast be - fore sailing into Carrabelle to pick up their cargo. You may to this day, find ballast rock in the cove. By 1893 there were many lumber and saw mills along the Carrabelle River and the downtown area was es - tablished around Coombs Mill, close to the mouth of the river.

The town was incorporated in May, 1893 and during this time, the area flourished - docks were stacked high with lumber and turpentine. There was a railroad station from which trains carried salted down mullet and other goods to points north, as well as bringing in needed supplies for the residents. The railroad also brought tourists from Tallahassee to stay at the Lanark Springs Hotel, a luxurious resort hotel. A disastrous hurricane hit the town head on at the turn of the century and it was at this time that the downtown area was moved to its present location.

The town was rebuilt, and many of today’s larger buildings were built during the early part of the 1900’s. This was a boom time for Carrabelle. Lumber and turpentine were king. During a short period, Greek sailors came and began a flourishing sponge industry. Between World War I and World War II, Carrabelle went into a severe economic slump. Fishing became the principal industry and along with the entire country, Carrabelle slipped into the depression. During the Prohibition much business was done by barter and there was a brief period in which smugglers from the Caribbean unloaded their contraband near Alligator Point and hid in the nearby woods.

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In 1942, with the entry of the United States into WW II, Camp Gordon Johnston was built and thousands of men were trained at the camp. For many it was the last stopover for those going to the Pacific or European theaters. Carrabelle was also an important port for shipping oil. The oil was shipped from Texas, through the Intercoastal Waterway to Carrabelle and then on to Jacksonville through a pipeline, where it was loaded on ships for delivery to Europe. The pipeline began at what is now known as Three Rivers.

For more information on the history of the Carrabelle area contact the Carrabelle Historical Society at 850.697.2141 or attend their monthly meeting at the Carrabelle Library on the second Tuesday of the month.

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. affic Lights e know can boast No Tr er seacoast area w Something no oth t. ternational airpor will have a new in lose 2 hours, and soon ig City Too C r. Panama City is No B s airport is an hou Tallahassee and it idated ly plant, a consol n housing assemb mers: an all-gree ommunity, and eavy Industry ading-edge newco GA-caliber golf c No H sses, and some le ursing home, a P Only small busine / rehab center / n the Gulf, a health chool campus on county s t Care Center. Carrabelle Urgen coming soon: the d a local ting, hiking, atten aces To Stay k, go birding, boa gs To Do, Pl ess points), kaya beach house, Key imits on Thin lenty of water acc r. Stay over in a No L a tournament – p ed nature semina ell phones Fish (alone or in niversity-sponsor t” – turn off the c forest, attend a u asures are the bes a alk the beach or “Life’s simple ple k or paddle, visit festival, w motel or marina. castle, take a wal erfront mansion, ren. Build a sand est-style inn, riv th spouse or child sunset. W e to reconnect wi a line, watch the berrys - come her thouse park, drop and Black a net, see the ligh cultural site, cast nearby historic or 0 miles of the state. The 20 0 acres belongs to tine land. 202,18 mall communities: OGRAPHICS ,000 acres of pris ade up of several s DEM encompasses 348 f. The county is m Franklin County e sand and the sur ola. ttract people to th t, and Apalachic coastal shoreline a e Island, Eastpoin beautiful Village, St. Georg tor Point, Lanark Carrabelle, Alliga 990 002 • 8,967 in 1 51 • 10,161 in 2 he County – 10,6 nd nature. Population in t the environment a ove and respect of t. grow but keep its l e stories in heigh rea is expected to o build up to thre ion growth The a on or developer t Projected populat only allow a pers t restrictions that nty imposes heigh The cou – 850 rn • Area Code Time zone - Easte lle – the perfect Information: ome see Carrabe le- 850.697.2727 C City of Carrabel est and lle.com lay, work, inv www.mycarrabe place to live, p lle d house in Carrabe l-undiscovere County Court retire, in a stil 7-3618 (850) 69 Gulf coast community. arrabelle Branch small Public Library C Franklin County (850) 697-2366 .fl.us www.franklin.lib hool nklin County Sc Consolidated Fra 850.670.2800 10 C-Bro pages 11-20:Layout 1 10/11/08 11:35 AM Page 2

Discover Carrabelle Beach C arrabelle Beach: Is located 1.5 mi les west of town. Beautiful uncrow wh ded ite-sand beach, t hat is perfect for sunbathing, sno rkeling, shelling, swim ming, volleybal l and surf fishing ! Great place for the family to get togeth er for a picnic, wa lking, bird watchi ng or just relax-ge taway from it all. Carra belle Beach is the ideal place to bui ld sand castles wi th your children, catch blue crabs , pick up sea she lls, watch a beau tiful sunrise and r econnect with yo ur family. If you ’re looking for a n out-of-way spot to escap e the crowds, fas t-food chains, ou tlet malls and am usement parks: Discover Carrabelle Beach

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Parks in the Carrabelle Area

rea, Amenities include children’s play a Tillie Miller Park is located at 102 Northwest Ave F. t Place to have birthday cnic pavilion, and restrooms. Grea tennis courts, basketball courts, pi ark with your kids. parties or just a day of fun in the p rabelle on Highway 67. Amenities John David Patton Wildlife Park is located north of Car ms. This park offers bird ignage, picnic facilities and restroo include nature trails, educational s erfect place to relax. watchers and nature enthusiast a p e center of Carrabelle. Carrabelle Veterans’ Park is located on Highway 98 in th Veterans of Carrabelle. Come and pay your respects to the t Carrabelle Beach. Amenities oked River Lighthouse Park is located west of Carrabelle a Cro Pirate Ship, ren’s Playground featuring 70 foot storical Working Lighthouse, Child include Hi nstruction process. Great useum and restrooms are in the co picnic facilities. Lighthouse m / http://crookedriverlighthouse.org park for the entire family. ility located East of Carrabelle Will Kendrick Sports Complex State of the art sports fac t. ail, playground and basketball cour off Hwy 98. Ball fields, walking tr

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The Crooked River Lighthouse

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The Crooked River Lighthouse saw many mariners safely home for the 100 years it was lit. It was built in 1895 to replace one on Dog Island that was destroyed in a hurricane in 1873 . Authorities decided it would be better to have a lighthouse on the secure mainland rather than the exposed Dog Island. Electricity came to the lighthouse in 1933, and it became automated in1952.

The original lens was built in 1894 by Henri LaPaute in Paris, France. This lens was removed in 1976 and is now located in the U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Offices in New Orleans. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1995 and is no longer an active light. The lighthouse sat forlorn and isolated for a few years. In 1999, a group of local residents decided that Carrabelle’s hidden jewel should be restored and open to the public. Thus, the Carrabelle Lighthouse Association (CLA) was born. The Association receives encouragement and assistance from the Florida Lighthouse Association as well as from many individuals.

The goal of the CLA is to preserve, restore and open the lighthouse to the public. In February 2002 the CLA reached an agreement with the city to manage the lighthouse. Lighthouse restoration began in September, 2007, and ended in December, 2007, with the lighting of the beacon which had been turned off in August, 1995. A custom-built replica of the original lighthouse bi-valve Fresnel lens was installed as part of the restoration.

Additional grants were received to build a replica of the keeper’s house and to plan a recreational park. The centerpiece of the park is a 62’ long pirate ship that was built in 2007 to provide a maritime theme. A replica of the Keeper’s House will be built in 2008-2009 to house historical artifacts, a gift shop and space for educational programs. The CLA meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Carrabelle Public Library at 5:30 pm.

Carrabelle Lighthouse Association, P O Box 373, Carrabelle, Fl 32322 www.crookedriverlighthouse.org. Email: [email protected]. Web:

The lighthouse is located at 1975 Hwy 98 West, approximately 2 miles west of downtown Carrabelle.

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In the early 1960s, Carrabelle’s police phone was located in a call box that was bolted to a building at the corner of Hwy. 98 and Tallahassee Street. During this time, the city had problems with tourists making unauthorized long distance calls on its police phone. Johnnie Mirabella, the only St. Joe Telephone Co. employee in Carrabelle World’s Smallest at the time, moved the phone to another location, but the illegal calls continued. So, when the phone n company made the decision to replace an old phone Police Statio booth with a new one, Mirabella decided to put the policephone in the old booth.

On March 10, 1963 Mirabella, with the help of Curly Messer, deputy sheriff at the time, moved the phone booth to its current location on Hwy 98. There were a couple of reasons for doing so - to protect police officers from the elements, as well as curtail the illegal calls. Unfortunately, the illegal phone calls continued to be a problem and eventually the dial was removed from the phone. Many hardships have been endured by the retired St. Joe Company phone booth. Vandals have ripped phones from the booth, shot holes through its glass, it has been knocked over by a pickup truck and knocked over and damaged by Hurricane Kate. Adding insult to injury, a tourist once asked a gas station attendant to help him load it into his vehicle so he could take it back to Tennessee with him.

It has been featured on the television shows “Real People ”, “ Ripley’s Believe It or Not ’, and the " Today Show ”. It was also featured in the movie “Tate’s Hell ” produced at Florida State University.

y and We invite you to stop b ont of the take your picture in fr Station World’s Smallest Police

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klin County's to love about Fran ot to do and a lot siasts will find a l f winding and nature enthu even more miles o Outdoors lovers f hiking trails, or e with ether it is miles o nd line. For thos ll State Forest-wh ng with a hook a Tate's He or just drifting alo r off-highway eing or kayaking, f trails set aside fo aterways for cano eral dozen miles o w as established sev speed, the state h a need for dden. ere they may be ri icles (OHVs) wh scattered veh of the many sites p a camp at one g the , visitors can set u are scattered alon many attractions ecreational areas der to enjoy these electricity) and r offering shaded In or camping sites (no untrified names, e forest. Primitive owning quaint co with throughout th of Carrabelle, all n river, and most oked River north n of the cool gree curves of the Cro y view of a sectio eserved in gentle r cooking, a lovel ps, and must be r its or barbecues fo ignated hunt cam mere seclusion, fire p the camps are des daily basis for a unches. Most of le year-round on a n boat or canoe la camps are availab their ow other, mixed use g season, but the advance of huntin er day. cape a hot $5 fee p or just a way to es icnic, canoe trip, or extended family p and fry them up f nation to plan an out of the water the perfect desti few pan-size bream They are rbank and dull a ol shade on a rive day - lay in the co forest. fect lunch in the ngtrail.com/ a per www.floridabirdi rail visit: Florida Birding T rest is part of the nal ate’s Hell State Fo New a Circumnavigatio T of the Florid ion B, Segment 5 dling Trails in Reg on the Florida Pad Tate's Hell is listed gtrails.com ww.floridapaddlin r Paddling Trail w Saltwate rving campsites, formation on rese psites and more in le. owing all the cam rt Road, Carrabel s of Tate's Hell sh ffice at 290 Airpo tes_hell.html For map estry Carrabelle o /state_forests/ta ll Division of For t www.fl-dof.com visit the Tate's He website a 850.697.3734 or visit their Telephone:

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Cape St. George Light uilt 3 at West Pass, and reb se was first built in 183 he St. George Lighthou g a hurricane T nd lighthouse fell durin eorge in 1848. The seco on Cape St. G n 1852. The Light was thouse was completed i 1851 and the third ligh oric Places in ational Register of Hist 949 and listed on the n automated in 1 1994. Beach erosion deactivated the light in 974. The Coast Guard e until it in 1 threatened the structur lighthouse continually at the site of the oric structure were . Remnants of the hist ed on October 21, 2005 t to collaps ssociation led the effor t. George Lighthouse A salvaged and the S rtar off more than unteers cleaned old mo uct the lighthouse. Vol room. reconstr struction of the lantern s and assisted with recon 22,000 original brick te funding, rt and public and priva nsive community suppo e With exte lly rebuilt in 2008 at th ghthouse was successfu the Cape St. George Li and. center of St. George Isl house Park, next to ated in St. George Light e St. George Light is loc ark The Cap house Museum. The p Visitor Center & Light the St. George Island walk to the restrooms, and a board cnic pavilions, showers, includes pi ion and a small exhibit ter offers area informat beach. The Visitor Cen of lighthouse artifacts. nd h Drive St. George Isla t Info: 2 East Gulf Beac Contac .com www.seestgeorgeisland geisland.com Email: info@seestgeor ee 888.927.7744 850.927.7744 Toll Fr

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The area in and around Carrabelle has much to offer residents and visitors alike. For more information, click the links below. Parks and Beaches Things to Do Alligator Point : Secluded peninsula. Fifteen minute drive east of Carrabelle. Beautiful uncrowded beaches. Carrabelle Ft. Gadsen State Park: round Is a historic battle site located A approximately 20 miles north of East Point on SR65. The fort was a British base in the War of 1812, and overlooks the Apalachicola River. Exhibits and replicas of the fort are on display, public facilities available. St. George Island State Park : Is a 20 minute drive west of Carrabelle. State Park, sugar sand beaches and dunes. This park includes a series of trail boardwalks and observation platforms, allows the visitor to "see it all". Also bike trails available. Ochlockonee State Park: A 392 acre park with public facilities, picnic areas, fishing and boat ramp. Canoe rental available. Approximately 15 minutes east of Carrabelle. Museums Camp Gordon Johnston Museum: Operated by the Camp Gordon Johnston Association and located at 302 Marine Street across from City Hall. The museum houses memorabilia, photographs, records and related historical information on the WW II training facility. Information from the 4th, 28th and 38th Infantry Divisions, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Amphibious Brigades as well as all the related specialized units who trained at the camp is available for all to see. The museum is open on Saturdays from 1000 hours till 1400 hours (10 am till 2 pm). The museum is dedicated to preserving the historical accuracy of the local area's part in this crucial period of World history, as well as honoring its veterans. Admission is free to the public. Donations are accepted. www.campgordonjohnston.com 850-697-8575 Other Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve: The ANERR is located in the Florida panhandle approximately equidistant from Tallahassee and Panama City. Counties: Franklin, Gulf, Calhoun and Liberty. Nearby towns or cities: Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Port St. Joe, and Wewahitchaka Adjacent roads: U.S. Hwy. 98, SR 65 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/apalachicola/info.htm FSU Coastal Marine Laboratory: Located on St. James Island in northwest Florida, the laboratory offers unique o pportunities for research, education, and outreach on the Gulf of Mexico in a biologically diverse, pristine environment. Habitats range from inshore oyster reefs to offshore patch reefs, from freshwater bogs to sea grass and salt marshes. http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/ Crooked River Lighthouse: Located west of town just past the Carrabelle Beach. The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association will be leasing it from the City and plan to open it up to the public as soon as possible. You can drive back and look at it . http://crookedriverlighthouse.org/ Dog Island: A small remote island only accessible by boat or plane. Spend a day with nature marshes and pine forests or on sugar sand beaches. Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory: Features unique variety of Florida Marine Life, see the "See & Touch" tanks. The organization is dedicated to scientific research, education and protection of our natural resources. 20 minutes east of Carrabelle on US Hwy 98. www.gulfspecimen.org 850-984-5297 Wakulla Springs: Has jungle boat tours, glass bottom boats, nature trails, swimming and picnic area. This is a 40 minute drive east of Carrabelle. www.wakullasprings.com 850-926-0600

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Nourishing the Spirit

If you are one that finds peace and serenity in a daybreak or sunset, we invite you to experience the joy found in walking on our unspoiled white-sand beaches or sitting on the banks of one of our beautiful river marshes. However, if you prefer a more conventional worship center, several are listed below and within their walls you will find the warmth and friendliness that is characteristic of our community.

Area Churches

Church of God Sacred Heart Church 1478 Hwy 67 (Catholic) Carrabelle, FL. 32322 2653 Hwy 98 Phone: 850-697-2790 Lanark Village Carrabelle, FL. 32322 Carrabelle Christian Center 136 River Rd. Fellowship Baptist Carrabelle, FL 32322 706 Ryan Dr. Phone: 850-697-3232 Carrabelle, FL 32322

Carrabelle United Methodist First Baptist Church 102 NE Ave B 206 SE Ave A Carrabelle, Fl. 32322 Carrabelle, FL 32322 Phone: 850-697-3672 Phone: 850-697-3819

Church of the Ascension First Assembly of God (Episcopal) 307 W 3rd St. 110 NE 1st St. Carrabelle, Fl. 32322 Carrabelle, FL 32322 Phone: 850-697-3595 Phone: 850-697-4555

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St. George Island ts en Charity Chili Cookoff Ev 1st Saturday in March SGI Fire Department 850.927.2753

Camp Gordon Johnston Days 2nd Weekend in March CGJ Museum 850.697.6575 www.campgordonjohnston.com

Eastpoint Rib Cookoff 3rd Weekend in March Eastpoint Fire Department 850.670.9000

Carrabelle Riverfront Festival 4th Weekend in April Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce 850.697.2585 www.carrabelle.org

Apalachicola Antique Boat Show 4th Saturday in April Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce 850.653.9419

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Big Bend Saltwater Classic Father’s Day Weekend in June www.saltwaterclassic.com

Kingfish Shoot Out Fishing Tournament 3rd Weekend in September C-Quarters Marina 850.697.8400 www.cquartersmarina.com

Oyster Spat Festival 2nd Weekend in October St. George Island Merchants Association www.oysterspat.com otten Coast Florida Seafood Festival Forg 1st Weekend in November Black Beer Festival Florida Seafood Festival Associatoin Third Saturday in October 850.653.8011 850.697.2585 www.floridaseafoodfestival.com www.carrabelle.org

Boat Parade of Lights and Holiday on the Harbor 2nd Saturday in December Carrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce 850.697.2585 www.carrabelle.org

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Boating and Fishing

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Fishing Tournaments Carra belle is home to several fishing to urnaments throughout the year: Big Ben d Saltwater Classic Tournament is h eld Father’s Day weekend in June. T and benefits OAR (Org his tournament attracts 700 anglers anization for Artificial Reefs). The Visi headquarters is The Carrabelle B t www.saltwaterclassic.com for mor oat Club. e information or call 850.216.2272 C-Quarters Marin a Kingfish Shootout Tournament is held the fou to the Leukem rth weekend in September. All pr ia Foundation. Visit www.cquarter ofits go smarina.com or call 850.697.8400. Youth Fishing Tournament is held the thir d Saturday in July at the C-Quarter For more information co s Marina for youth 15 and under. ntact the marina at 850.697.8400. Fishing License Info Fishing Licenses are so ld in the County Tax Collector’s O Li ffice and many bait and tackle sh censes can also be obtained over th ops. e phone bydialing 1-888-347-4356. Non-Resid ent Florida Resident Saltwater 3 - day $ 17.00 Saltwater 1 - year $17.00 Freshwater 3 - day $ 17.00 Freshwater 1 - year $17.00 Saltwater 7 - day $30.00 Freshwater 7 - day $30.00 Saltwater 1 - year $47.00 Freshwater 1 - year $47.00

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Dog Island e Gulf waters, ects Carrabelle from the fury of th e jewel-like barrier island that prot Dog Island, th ling, crabbing and shore tine white sand beaches, good shel is best known to visitors for its pris nic and recreational boating base. fishing, and as a superior beach-pic s, there are h most of them are vacation home t 100 homes on the island, althoug There are abou tive vegetation for hom practice xeriscaping(use of na 30-33 full-time residents, most of w esidences. landscaping) for their sand-swept r nd though there are no typical island beauty by boat or airplane, a Visitors can enjoy the barrier ranged in limited rooming (which must be ar es: no food, public restrooms, and tourist ameniti beach-lover. ere is plenty for the out-doors and advance through a local agency) th stal hiking, and tunities are endless, beach and coa ing (especially shore species) oppor Birdwatch nd sketch artists opportunities. ive endless hours of photography a wildlife and natural habitats g ist resides -round, and at least one famous art st sunsets anywhere visit there year Some of the be tter. e natural beauty for his subject ma there and takes full advantage of th n, with all manner of native vegetatio une habitat strews the sandy "hills' Perfect Florida d no walking over the dunes, g the list. (No picking the sea oats; the golden waves of sea oats toppin no dogs allowed) d, the west end (at the pass) als favor the far points of either en For picnicking or camping, loc sand banks eason). The east end (with shifting s, shore fishing, and crabbing (in s best for day trip ng, and beach-bumming. boat at your peril!) camping, shelli under the blue waters, approach by emcompassing 1,842 acres. miles long and up to ¾ mile wide, Dog Island is approximately 6 1/2

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Birding

CARRABELLE about an hour southwest of Tallahassee, is in an area that is a little-known stopover for migrant birds crossing the Gulf of Mexico on their way north. Carrabelle is a quaint fishing town that overlooks an estuary with American oystercatchers and brown pelicans - and you may, driving just a short distance either east or west, find parks, reserves and birds, birds, and more birds.

DOG ISLAND is a barrier island accessible only by water-taxi, boat or plane. On this island you may encounter herons, egrets, terns, shorebirds, loons, grebes, ducks, kingfishers, wrens, sparrows and warblers. It is truly worth a boat trip!

TATES HELL STATE FOREST is one continuous tract of land comprising over 202,000 acres. Many species of wildlife make their home in the forest. Those with confirmed sightings on Tate's Hell State Forest that are currently listed as threatened, endangered or species of special concern are: bald eagle and red-cockaded woodpecker. Tates Hell State’s Forest is on the Great Florida Birding Trail.

BALD POINT Tidal marshes along northwestern Bald Point offer unobstructed views over a flat terrain of needle rush and saw grass, and provide rich feeding grounds for land and seabirds such as bald eagles, osprey and migrating falcon and is a draw for gallinules, tricolor herons, limpkins, anhinga, nesting yellow-crowned night herons, pied-billed grebes, and great egrets

ST. GEORGE ISLAND just 25 miles west of Carrabelle is a narrow barrier island containing a beautiful state park. Here you may find American oystercatchers, pine, Cape May and prothonotary warblers, green and great blue herons, orchard orioles, blue grosbeaks, and red-eyed and white-eyed vireos. Osprey, great crested flycatchers, Sandwich and Forsterís terns are also a possibility. This island is famous for the oystercatchers nesting on the causeway leading to the island.

ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is 47 miles east of Carrabelle and is the largest coastal refuge. Here you will find white ibis, eastern kingbirds, wood ducks, night herons, bluebirds, pine warblers, swallow-tailed kite, wood storks (an endangered species), migrating hawks, red-cockaded woodpeckers, Bachman’s sparrows, blue winged teals, woodstocks, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks and red-shouldered hawks in season. Wintering marbled godwits, snow geese, white pelicans and red headed ducks also stop over. Purple gallinules, terns, cormorants, brown pelicans and gulls loaf here year-round.

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OCHLOCKONEE RIVER STATE PARK is a beautiful and peaceful park situated at theconfluence of the Ochlocknee and Dead Rivers and Big Tide Creek, just 10 miles from the coast and a short distance from Carrabelle. It provides productive birding with easy walking trails - where you may see the endangered red cockaded woodpecker cavity trees, marked by white bands.

APALACHICOLA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESERVE During spring and fall migrations the wetland communities provide good birding spots. In certain areas, you may well observe a bald eagle or osprey over the water, as well as, wood duck, wading birds, red-shouldered hawk, barred owl, swallow tailed and Mississippi kites, hairy and pileated woodpeckers and Acadian flycatchers. In the pine flatwoods, look for brown-headed nuthatch, pinewarbler, red-bellied woodpecker, southeastern American Kestrel, and Bachman’s sparrows. Unrushed, uncrowded, with many parks and refuges, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is home to many species and we invite you to come and experience the wonders of nature offered by our area.

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Alligat or Point

“Alligator Point” – the name inspires curiosity, and the landscape merits further exploration. This pristine coastal community is located just an hour from Tallahassee, but is countless worlds away. The usual trappings of strip malls, movie theaters, nightclubs and your overscheduled life are beautifully absent here, and once you step anywhere on our 8-mile stretch of unspoiled, white-powder sand beaches, we guarantee you’ll gain a new perspective.

Alligator Point is surrounded by 5,000 acres of the Bald Point State Park. This well-protected land offers an unrivaled encounter with Florida's natural habitat. Sea oat-covered sand dunes, marsh and pond habitats and pine forest make this area perfect for bird watching and wildlife observation. Spring and fall migrations bring birds and butterflies alike. Buntings, tanagers, grosbeaks, bald eagles, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and swallow-tailed kites are but a few of the feathered visitors to our area. Owls, osprey, pileated woodpeckers and many others are residents here. The varied landscape also offers sanctuary for animals such as the black bear, bobcats, white-tailed deer, coyote, otters, manatees, a host of smaller animals and of course, alligators.

The absence of noise and glaring lights make prime relaxation and exquisite stargazing main attractions, but if you’d rather take a more active role in your entertainment, kayaking, boating and fishing are terrific alternatives. Fly fish for tarpon, chase red fish and trout, or fish offshore for grouper, mackerel, amberjack, cobia and snapper. Alligator Point offers both protected boating in the Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve and deep water fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Alligator Point Yacht Basin is a full-service marina conveniently located on Alligator Point.

After a day of doing as little or as much as you like, be sure to take full advantage of our proximity to superior seafood. Whether you choose fresh fish, shrimp, oysters or crabs from our nearby seafood markets to prepare yourself or you enjoy the convenience of skillfully prepared dishes from the unlimited array of local restaurants, you’ll agree that you’ve never had fresher.

Many of our visitors marvel at how such an untainted place could exist in Florida and why more people don’t know about it. Haven’t they answered their own question and wouldn’t it be great to be one of the few who wonders the same thing? Now that you know we’re here, discover for yourself what makes this place so special.

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Bald Point State Park

While visiting Alligator Point be sure to visit Bald Point State Park. The park offers a multitude of land and water activities. Coastal marshes, pine flatwoods, and oak thickets foster a diversity of biological communities that make the park a popular destination for birding and wildlife viewing. Every fall, bald eagles, other migrating raptors, and monarch butterflies are commonly sighted as they head south for the winter. Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beaches for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Other activities include canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, and hiking. Facilities include a fishing dock and picnic pavilions.

For more information: 850.349.9146 www. floridastateparks.org/baldpoint/default.cfm

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Camp J Gordon ohnston Museum

On June 6, 1944, just hours before the start of the D-Day invasions of Europe, General Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke to the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force. He started his address to these brave young men by saying, "You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months.” But where did this Crusade begin for these young men? What brought a mid-western farmer, West Virginia coal miner and young steel mill worker from Pennsylvania to these European and later Pacific beaches?

Where did these young men train for this "Great Crusade?” For many, this crusade started on Florida's Forgotten Coast. For four years, (acres) of beaches and woods along the shores of North Florida were converted to a base with the sole purpose of training amphibious soldiers and their support groups. Originally named Camp Carrabelle after the community it took over, and later named Camp Gordon Johnston, this facility trained over a quarter million men for amphibious assaults during World War II

Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 and closed in June of 1946. The Camp Gordon Johnston Museum is located in downtown Carrabelle. The museum promotes not only the history of World War II, but also portrays the gigantic effort that our nation poured into this conflict. The Camp Gordon Johnston Museum has compiled an extensive history of the various units that trained here, as well as photographic displays of the area and life as it existed at the camp. Furthermore, The Camp Gordon Johnston veterans have contributed the artifacts brought back from battles overseas, along with uniforms, mess kits, and all sorts of souvenirs. It is a must see for anyone visiting this area. It is located on 302 Marine Street in downtown Carrabelle along the riverfront.

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For more information, please contact the Camp Gordon Johnston Association, P.O. Box 1334, Carrabelle, Florida

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St. George Island

On St. George Island, a tide chart is more important than an alarm clock. Who would have thought that a four-mile drive over a bridge could take you so far way?

While here, camp at the State Park, rent a hotel room, or reserve a villa or spacious home on the bay, beach, or in-between. Bring your pet. St. George Island is one of the few beaches that allows pets, and many vacation homes are pet-friendly.

You’re on island time on St. George. There are 20 miles of beach on the gulfside, and miles of marsh, inlets and oyster bars on the bayside. Swim in the clear gulf waters. Get a tan. Walk for hours on the beach. Kayak in bayside marshes or go for an exciting ride in the beach breakers. Rent a boat, a bike, or a scooter, or bring your own. Walk, jog or ride along quiet streets or on cleared wooded trails. Build sandcastles. See dolphins perform spontaneous aerial shows barely offshore. In October, watch clouds of migrating Monarch butterflies as they drift across the island. Enjoy glorious sunrises and sunsets. At night, gaze at more stars then you ever imagined possible. Or just sprawl out in your beach chair and relax.

When you want to get out and about, shop at interesting and distinctive island stores where you can purchase beachwear or beachfare, baked goods, garden plants, spices, groceries, vegetables, jewelry, libations, and art. Have your picture taken or your hair styled. Attend a local church. Join in a holiday parade! Be sure to stop by the visitor center and see the reconstructed Cape St. George lighthouse.

The fishing is great. The off-shore catch may include grouper, snapper, amberjack and cobia, to name a few favorites. From the shore, reel in redfish, sea trout, flounder and more. And don’t miss the pompano run in the spring! Whether with a guide or by yourself, hang on tight! Arrange for your charter captain to clean your catch or do it yourself.

Sometimes though, you want it easy. If you’d rather that someone else caught your dinner, just-off-the-boat fish is available at the grocery and roadside stands. If you prefer to eat out, the raw bar and local restaurants specialize in serving the local catch in every style. Make sure you try some Apalachicola Bay oysters, the best in the world! And there’s always fresh wild shrimp. Subs and pizza are also available. After dinner, stop for an ice cream or visit a local nightspot for conversation and entertainment.

St. George Island State Park is a gem in the Florida park system. It includes nine miles of beaches; the eastern-most five are accessible only by foot. You can camp, picnic at the pavilions, hike, fish, look for sea shells, or just relax. And bring your binoculars! In spring and fall, scarlet tanagers, indigo buntings, Baltimore orioles, cedar waxwings and dozens of other migratory species stop by. Bald eagles, owls, and osprey live here year-round, along with cardinals, towhees and many other colorful and busy species. Along the beach, there are scolding sea gulls, diving brown pelicans and scooting shore birds.

From May to November, take a morning walk on the beach and look for the tracks of sea turtles that struggled ashore during the night to lay eggs. Later in the season, see the much smaller tracks of hatchlings struggling just as hard to get back to the sea. Enjoy, but keep your distance. It’s important that people and dogs stay away from the turtles, their nests, and the babies.

Special events include the regional Chili Cookoff the first week of March and the Oyster Spat Festival during the long Columbus Day weekend. Lots of tasting for charity for charity at the first and fam - ily fun at the second.

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L AW O F F I C E S O F Charles A. Curran, P.A. •Wills a nd Estates •Construction Insurance •Real Estate •Civil Litigation/Personal Injury

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St. James Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center

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