Unforgettable - The Blog
December is almost here, and we’re getting ready to deck the halls across Franklin County. After all, it’s the most wonderful time of the year on Florida’s Forgotten Coast! From late November through December, our coastal communities host a bounty of festive, family-friendly holiday events. From tree lightings and parades…
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With Turkey Day just around the corner, you may be itching to get a head-start on your holiday shopping. Look no further than Florida’s Forgotten Coast! Franklin County is home to an array of charming boutiques, antique stores and art galleries brimming with rare treasures, handmade goodies and one-of-a-kind gifts….
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and we’re counting down the days! It’s that special time of year when we gather with family and friends, feast on delicious dishes until we collapse into a food coma and then settle down to watch football. But most importantly, it’s the perfect opportunity…
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“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis Here in Franklin County, we salute our nation’s heroes every single day of the year. However, during Veterans Day weekend, our coastal communities go the extra mile…
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Ghosts, goblins and witches, oh my! It’s almost Halloween, and we’re gearing up for tons of fun here in Franklin County. This spooktacular season is all about scary surprises—but there’s one thing we find even more chilling than haunted houses and ghostly figures: Bad vacations. YIKES! Unless you’re among the…
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Fall is finally here! Tis the season for perfectly pleasant weather on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. It’s still plenty warm here in Franklin County, but not nearly as hot as the summer months. As humidity levels drop, the air feels crisper, the temps are just right and (most days) the sun…
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Breast cancer sucks! Help us fight this terrible disease and hook a cure at the 7th Annual PINK OUT. This super-fun fundraising event will be held on Friday, October 11 from 6 to 10 pm at Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island, Florida. 100 percent of all proceeds go…
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Happy fall, y’all! It’s that enchanting time of year when the weather finally starts to cool down, the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air and festive jack-o’-lanterns appear on every front porch. It also happens to be the best time of year to visit Florida’s Forgotten Coast! Nestled in…
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VISIT FLORIDA President and CEO Dana Young met with local business owners and tourism professionals in Franklin county on Thursday, September 12. It was the finale to a 12-stop Town Hall series of meetings that the state tourism agency sponsored to discuss the positive impacts of Florida’s number one industry…
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Fall is finally here, and y’all know what that means: The world-famous Florida Seafood Festival is right around the corner! The 56th annual festival will be held on November 1-2, 2019 in Apalachicola’s beautiful waterfront Battery Park. Featuring fresh local seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, live entertainment and tons of…
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