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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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Gulf Coast Vacation Properties of SGI
Gulf Coast Vacation Properties of SGI, LLC handles all things related to ensuring a quality vacation home for our guests and owners. From cleaning and maintenance to revenue management and concierge services, we do it all. We pride ourselves in hospitality and strive to create memorable vacation experiences on St. George Island. Living locally, we are available 24/7 for all…
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49 Palmetto – The Flat
49 Palmetto is located within the designated historic district in beautiful Apalachicola, Florida. It is situated just 2 blocks from the Apalachicola River and the town center and is within easy walking distance to all this quaint, hip town has to offer. Located at the confluence of the Apalachicola River and the bountiful Apalachicola Bay, the small seaside city of…
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Coastline RV Resort
Coastline RV Resort is located on Highway 98, the main motor artery into Eastpoint and the gateway to the Forgotten Coast. They are uniquely positioned right on the beautiful Apalachicola Bay offering guests an unobstructed view of Dog Island, St. George Island, and Sound, featuring spectacular sunrises and sunsets for which Franklin County is known. Coastline is centrally located, providing…
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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
Blue Parrot’s Annual Mullet Toss St. George Island
The Mullet Toss is sponsored by The Blue Parrot for the benefit of the Apalachicola Bay Charter School. For a $30.00 entry fee, you get a unique Mullet Toss T-Shirt and 2 mullet to throw. Visitors and Locals compete for prizes and bragging rights. There are prizes for the longest throws…
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Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum Commemorates D-Day Carrabelle
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit Commemorating D-Day. This exhibit opens Tuesday, June 3 and will be on display until Saturday, July 12. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. Camp…
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Carrabelle Fireworks Carrabelle
Carrabelle will host its annual fireworks extravaganza on Saturday, July 5, along the Carrabelle Waterfront at dark-thirty.
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That's the word most used to describe Florida's Forgotten Coast.
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2025 Red Snapper Season
Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper.…
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Shelling on Florida’s Forgotten Coast: Where to Find the Best Seashells
St. George Island Beaches: A Shell Collector’s Dream Stretching 22 miles along the Gulf of Mexico, St. George Island is one of Florida’s top-rated beaches…
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