Unforgettable - The Blog
Make plans to attend Apalachicola’s 58th Florida Seafood Festival on November 5th and 6th! Always held the first weekend in November, the Florida Seafood Festival is the Forgotten Coast’s most fantastic event of the year. Battery Park Marina is transformed into a carnival of epic proportions! Ride the rides, enjoy…
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It’s time to do Porch Fest Apalach again! If you missed the inaugural Porch Fest Apalach last year, there is still time to make plans to attend this year on Saturday, October 2. Apalachicola’s downtown and historic district comes alive with music for this one-day local music and community celebration….
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Anglers love the Forgotten Coast in the fall. In addition to the cooler temps and quiet surroundings, the shorter days and cooler nights encourage several fresh and saltwater favorites to come out for a bite. While the technical start of fall is September 22, fish consider it fall when water…
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We are proud to announce that the Franklin County TDC received “The Henry” award from Visit Florida for the Forgotten Coast Mobile App. The mobile App was the brainchild of Commissioner Ricky Jones, and John Solomon, TDC Director, was tasked with designing the mobile App. The App pushes critical emergency information…
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Are you looking for a good slice of pizza? With so many unique and fun things to do here, a slice at the end of the day is just icing on the cake! Lucky for you, a good pie is not hard to find on the Forgotten Coast. BJ’s BJ’s…
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Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you. ~ Nathaniel Hawthorne The Forgotten Coast is the perfect place for a fall vacation – the weather, the uncrowded beaches, and, of course, the butterflies….
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Carrabelle is located on the coast of the Florida panhandle. This charming, tiny town just southwest of Tallahassee is known for its incredible fishing and water access. Not only can you slip right out into the Gulf of Mexico from Carrabelle, but you can also enjoy and fish the Carrabelle River and…
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For many, October is the best month on the Forgotten Coast. The weather is beautiful and cooling off yet still warm enough for fishing, beaching, and whatever outdoor activities you like. The kids are back in school, and the Forgotten Coast takes on a mellow and fun atmosphere. Here are…
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Turtle Season on the Forgotten Coast runs from May 1st through October 31st, and, if you walk more than 100 feet on the beach, you will likely run into a roped-off sea turtle nest. They are everywhere. Sea turtles are one of the most fascinating, natural wonders of our area. …
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Just as soon as the rain starts, it stops. That’s Florida weather for you. It reminds us of this old joke: Why don’t Floridians carry an umbrella? Because it will stop raining in five minutes. It is the truth. However, sometimes, rain starts and stops frequently. Sometimes, lounging in the…
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