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Take a Video Tour of Our Magnificent Museums
Want a closer look inside the Forgotten Coast’s treasured museums and historical sites? Check out our Museum Video Series hosted by Trinity Hardy. These enlightening videos will take you on a brief tour of each Franklin County museum, including The Raney House Museum, The Orman House Museum, John Gorrie Museum State Park, Carrabelle History Museum and Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum, as well as our two historic lighthouses: Cape St. George Light and Crooked River Lighthouse. Discover the rich historical significance of each site and get a glimpse of the unique artifacts, memorabilia and exhibits showcased inside these fascinating museums.
Forgotten Coast Like A Local: Episode 1 - Museums
Forgotten Coast Like A Local - Trailer
Raney House Museum
Carrabelle History Museum
Orman House Museum
Carrabelle Lighthouse Museum
John Gorrie Museum
Estuarine Research Reserve
St. George Lighthouse Museum
Camp Gordon Johnston
RELAX & STAY AWHILE
From a quaint beach cottage to a luxurious beachfront villa, Florida's Forgotten Coast offers a variety of places to stay.
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Blue Water Beach Properties LLC
Blue Water Beach Properties, LLC is a boutique vacation rental management company specializing in exceptional beachfront accommodations on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Founded on the belief that every guest deserves a personalized, five-star experience, we combine professional property management with the attentive care of an owner-operated business. Unlike large property management companies that oversee hundreds of homes, Blue Water Beach Properties…
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Blue Moon Inn of Apalachicola
This charming house on Avenue C in the downtown of Apalachicola was the original home of the George family from the turn of the century (Circa 1900 – 2010). Straight from Greece to Ellis Island to Apalachicola, the George Family made their mark in Apalachicola, FL. The George’s were such a devoted Greek family that when it came time to…
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Sandcastles Vacation Rentals
Sandcastles Vacation Rentals (SVR), is a locally owned and operated property management company. Owners Hope Savage, Jamie Martina, and Shannon Dykes have decades of real world experience in vacation rental management giving them a high level of expertise and experience. For questions about a property, or the area, or joining our program as a homeowner, please reach out to us…
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Discover the Forgotten Coast's authentic, Old Florida charm at more than 100 annual events and festivals, that highlight our natural resources, culture and history. Click here to see all events
Pink Out! St. George Island
The annual Pink Out! returns to Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island on Friday, Feb. 12, bringing the community together for a fun evening in support of an important local cause. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and will include live music, food, raffles, a silent auction, Pink Out merchandise,…
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Holiday Fresh Market Apalachicola
Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce presents the Holiday Fresh Market on Saturday, December 5 from 10am until 3 pm. Come enjoy historic downtown Apalachicola for the day or the weekend and find one-of-a-kind unusual presents. Shop in a relaxed, hassle-free environment in an outdoor setting. The fun annual event features…
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Carrabelle Riverfront Festival Carrabelle
The Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce invites all to a fun-filled time along the historic Carrabelle waterfront. The Carrabelle Riverfront Festival is a day of family-friendly activities, live music, a car show, unique entertainment, colorful arts & craft, and delicious food on Saturday, April 24 from 10 am – 6 pm…
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
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Witness the Fall Butterfly Migration on Florida’s Forgotten Coast
Every fall, one of nature’s most remarkable journeys passes through Florida’s Forgotten Coast. As cooler temperatures arrive, hundreds of butterfly species travel through Franklin County,…
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2026 Fall Fishing Report
Anglers love fall fishing on the Forgotten Coast for a good reason. The cooler temperatures, peaceful surroundings, and shorter days create the perfect environment for…
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