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|  The Forgotten Coast
The ‘Forgotten Coast’ area of Florida is a not so forgotten part of the Northern Panhandle. It is a beautiful area that has luckily escaped the mass development seen in most coastal regions of Florida. Well known for its pristine white sandy beaches and fresh seafood, this area is a haven for vacationers wanting a more relaxing location and a prime investment spot for savvy buyers.
 Port St. Joe
Port St. Joe is the largest city in the ‘Forgotten Coast’; this small coastal deep-water port community is rich in both history and resources. Known as "The Constitution City", Port St. Joe lives in history books because it was here in 1838 that delegates from all counties in Territorial Florida assembled to draft Florida’s first State Constitution.
The city of Port St. Joe is in a transitional stage from primarily industrial to a more tourist-friendly community focusing on its natural resources. In Port St. Joe you will hear the soft drawl of southern accents but don’t let the region’s slow charm fool you, the area features snow white beaches, sapphire blue waters, unique area parks, fishing (freshwater and salt), camping, hiking and hunting.
 Wewahitchka
Wewahitchka is a sleepy little community that the locals refer to as "Wewa". It is home of the world famous Dead Lakes and tupelo honey. Wewa is rich in natural resources, which include expanded farmlands, timberlands, and some of the most famous fishing lakes around. Wewa is probably best known for the nearby Dead Lakes, an 80 square mile area that provides some of the best freshwater fishing in the nation. The lake was formed years ago, when the waters of the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers converged on a cypress swamp, flooding the low-lying area and forming a lake. Later, a flood of salt water temporarily replaced the fresh water, killing the cypress trees and leaving only stumps, thus the name Dead Lakes.
 The Beaches
The Beaches include Port St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach;
once again locals simply refer to ‘The Beaches’. The
sugar white sand beaches face west for the most striking sunsets,
and offer crystal clear waters that are protected by St. Joe Bay
Peninsula, which creates a barrier island. The emphasis here is
family. The fishermen find ideal angling, the children are safe
on the calm beaches and everyone goes home with a famous Florida
tan. Among the many local opportunities: surf-fishing, crabbing,
strolling along the water’s edge, picking up shells while
enjoying the clear blue water and the seagulls’ cries while
the sandpipers weave in and out along the shore. There are no
crowds here, no hordes of tourist, and no throngs of people jostling
for a place on the beach. In addition to the rolling waves, visitors
may quietly observe a sea turtle laying its eggs at moonlight
or hatchlings erupting from the sand to begin life’s journey.
Surf, sand and sun all combine to lead you into one of the most
beautiful beaches along the Florida coast. While you are there
be sure to visit the famous ‘HalfShells’ shrimp and
oyster bar, their Cajun shrimp is a delicacy you won’t soon
forget!
 Cape San Blas
Cape San Blas was recently ranked the #1 Beach in the Continental United States by Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, more commonly known as ‘Dr. Beach’; Cape San Blas is truly a vacationer’s paradise. Refresh your senses with the majesty of glorious sunsets while you share a stroll listening to the rustling of the surf as it laps onto the coastline. The ‘Cape’ as it is commonly known is truly what ‘Discover Old Florida’ is all about. A rare, beautiful peninsula nestled in a curve of the Florida’s big bend where sugar white sands await you. Over 17 miles of white sandy beaches border the peninsula; Cape San Blas has remained virtually untouched.
Wildlife abounds in this scenic haven offering a view of the majestic bald eagle, the loggerhead turtle laying its eggs, an osprey that has a fish in its talons or to see a dozen bottle nosed dolphins frolicking in the bay. These magnificent sights that were taken for granted not too long ago, are truly a rare event in today’s world.
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