Unforgettable - The Blog
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: Because it will stop raining in five minutes. It is the truth. However, sometimes, rain starts and stops frequently. Sometimes, lounging in the sun on the beach isn’t an…
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Are you visiting the Forgotten Coast and looking for pickleball courts in Franklin County, FL? We are excited to announce that St. George Island has joined the Pickleball craze! Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines tennis, ping pong, and badminton and is the fastest growing sport in America. Pickleball…
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Effective July 1, 2021, the tourist development tax rate on transient rental transactions occurring within Franklin County increases from 2% to 3%. The combined tax rate for Franklin County transient rentals will be 10%, composed of the 6% state sales tax, the 3% tourist development tax, and the 1% small…
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If you are on the Forgotten Coast this Independence Day weekend, you are in for loads of fun and celebration! Last year’s festivities were canceled, and this year the Forgotten Coast will be making up for the lost time. We’ve put together a list of need-to-know information to assist you…
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Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park has been named #4 of Dr. Beach’s Top 10 Beaches in the U.S. Dr. Beach, Dr. Stephen Leatherman, is one of the world’s foremost beach experts. He uses a specific strategy and checklist to rate America’s beaches. “This long barrier island,…
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Whether you booked a successful charter trip or had a bountiful day of shore fishing, you caught fish! Now what? The last thing you want to do is to trash this vacation rental by experimenting in the kitchen. Let’s face it, this isn’t your kitchen, and you don’t have all…
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Are you making plans to visit the Forgotten Coast? Don’t forget your camera or phone. You’ll want to capture every moment from the hypnotic ocean waves to the sunsets that leave you in awe. Fill your cameral roll with magical memories, tag us at #forgottencoast when you post, and follow…
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Vacationing on the Forgotten Coast is choosing slow-paced family time, natural beauty, bountiful waters over box stores, high rise hotels, and, dare I say, Starbucks. You are stepping back in time to an old-Florida lifestyle that can be hard to come by these days. But, one still needs coffee. Lucky…
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Are you looking for a beach vacation with wheelchair access? No need to reinvent the wheel, Franklin County Florida strives to be a fun-filled destination for every visitor, including wheelchair users. Lighthouse Park St. George Island Florida is a gorgeous 22-mile barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico. St. George…
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