VISITOR'SGUIDE
CARRABELLE • LANARK BEACH • ALL IGATOR PO INT • DOG IS LAND • ST . GEORGE I S LAND
G A T E W A Y T O T H E G U L F
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Carrabelle, Florida Gateway to the Gulf 5
Traveling to Carrabelle6
History Of Carrabelle7
Carrabelle-GreatPlace to Play,
Live and Work!9
Discover Carrabelle Beach
11
Parks in the Carrabelle Area12
The Crooked River Lighthouse17
St. James Bay Golf Resort19
The World’s Smallest Police Station 21
Tate’s Hell State Forest23
Cape St. George Lighthouse25
Things To Do Around Carrabelle31
Nourishing the Spirit32
Events33
Boating and Fishing35
Dog Island37
Birding39
Aligator Point41
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum43
St. George Island45
Membership Directory47
Contents
Carrabelle offers white sand beaches unlimited opportunities
for fishing, great places to shop and excellent restaurants. But there
is a difference - here you will find virtually no traffic or crowds, a quiet
coastal community - truly one of the last unspoiled destinations in Florida.
Carrabelle Area Chamber of CommerceP.O. Drawer DD • Carrabelle, FL 32322(850) [email protected]
Officers President: Sheila Hauser Secretary: Carol Zurawka Treasurer: Paul MarxsenExecutive Director: Suzanne Zimmerman Directors: Paula Caruthers, Ann Wilson, David Butler, Cheree Wood, Cheryl Ann Griffin, Barney CrutchfieldSharon Thoman, Skip Frink, Carol Zurawka, Paul Marxsen, Ron Gempel and Dan Cox.
Carrabelle Visitor’s Guide The Offici
al Publication
of The CarrabelleArea Chamber of C
ommerce.
Photo Credit:Front Cover: Royce Rolstad Photography: www.roycerolstadphotography.comJohn B. Spohrer, Jr.: www.forgottencoastoutdoors.comDebbie Hooper Aerial Photography: www.joebay.comRod T. Gasche,Stephanie Parker, Mark Myrick, Ron Dickey, Sheila HauserConcept & Design: Contact Kathy Ford-Boyd Brothers Printing at 850.510.6665Ad Sales: Sheila Hauser
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Located in the Panhandle just southwes
t of Tallahassee, Carrabelle is the last v
estige
of Old Florida, a haven for discriminat
ing people who lovethe coastal outdoor
s but
shy away from crowds. Three pristine r
ivers converge at Carrabelle and connec
t with
the Gulf of Mexico, providing acces
s to unstressed salt and freshwater
fishing
grounds. Tarpon, Redfish, Grouper, S
napper, Trout, Cobia; just a sample
of the
species that inhabit our waters.
Carrabelle’s waterfront combines th
e authenticity of aworking waterfron
t with
the fun of recreational fishing and b
oating. Charter fishing is readily ava
ilable.
Carrabelle connects to 750,000 acres
of public forest forhunting, hiking, bi
rding,
trail-riding- or justenjoying the passage of eagl
es, deer, blue heron, osprey and
black bear. Whitesand beaches at C
arrabelle Beach and Dog Island be
ckon
beachcombers, swimmers and snork
elers. A full–ser vice airport provides for
recreational f lyingas well as easy acce
ss to the area.
In Carrabelle youexperience “Old F
lorida”. There areno high rise hotel
s and
condominiums blocking your view, n
o four lane traffic congestion,
just beautiful beaches, rich river marsh
es, boundless wildlife and
a genuine welcoming spirit.
Carrabelle, FloridaGateway to the Gulf
“This area is like no other I've seen. Fresh water, salt water,
rivers, lakes, ocean, bay, marsh, forest, beach.....
they're all literally just minutesfrom you, if not in your backyard”.
Carrabelle invites you . . . . . .Relax, kick back and join the fun!
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Travelingto Carrabelle
Panama City-Bay CountyInternational Airport (PFN)850/763-6751Approximately one hour and 40 minutes, by car, from Franklin County;served by ASA Delta Connection, Chautauqua Airlines, ComAir,Freedom Airlines and Northwest Airlink. Car rental agencies include:Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National.
Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH)850/891-78007800850-891-7802Approximately one hour and thirty minutes by car to FranklinCounty; served by Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, NorthwestAirlink and US Airways Express. Car rental agencies include:Alamo, Avis, Dollar Rent A Car, Enterprise, Hertz and National.Classic Limo and Sedan Service: (850/421-1933)
Apalachicola Municipal Airport (AAF)850/653-8861Located two miles northwest of downtown Apalachicola; offers threeconcrete runways in excess of 5,000 feet long and 150 feet wide.FBO services include jet fuel; aircraft cleaning, rental, sales and service;hangar storage; maintenance; pilot lounge; secure ramp; tiedownand weather radar.
Carrabelle-Thompson Airport850.697.2727Located .03 miles West of Carrabelle on Airport Road andis owned by the City of Carrabelle The concrete runway is4,000 feet long. FBO services include jet fuel.
Getting Here:
Carrabelle weather is generally temperate, even on the hottestsummer days you can generally catch a cooling sea breeze.The winters are wonderful – brisk nights and sunny cool days.Month Air Temp Water TempJanuary 54 64February 56 64March 61 72April 68 73May 74 79June 80 82July 81 83August 81 83September 79 83October 71 81November 61 73December 56 70
MILEAGE FROM SELECTED CITIES:
Atlanta, GA 351 Memphis, TN 574
Birmingham, AL 334 Miami, FL 561
Chicago, IL 933 Montgomery, AL 244
Columbia, SC 532 Nashville, TN 525
Dallas, TX 884 New Orleans, LA 388
Detroit, MI 1055 Orlando, FL 334
Houston, TX 712 Pensacola, FL 162
Indianapolis, IN 811 St. Louis, MO 831
Jackson, MS 436 Tallahassee, FL 80
Little Rock, AR 707 Tampa, FL 298
Carrabelle is located along the Gulf of Mexico in Florida's Panhandle
and 55 miles southwest of Tallahassee and 80 miles East of Panama City.
Carrabelle is part of Franklin County which features more than 200 miles
of relatively undeveloped shoreline including the four barrier islands
of St. George, Dog Island, Cape St. George and St. Vincent Island.
Carrabelle is accessible via US Highway98. By air, Carrabelle can be
reached through commercial airports in Tallahassee and Panama City
and the private airport in Carrabelleat 850.697.2727.
Weather:
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Carrabelle is located on St. James Island, although you may never realize it unless you look closely ata map of the area. The “Isle of St. James” is surrounded by bays, rivers, and an offshore barrier islandknown as Dog Island. The history of Dog Island and Carrabelle includes a wonderful mix of Indians,shipping, bootlegging, logging and war. Rio Carrabella was the name of the town recognized by the firstpost office in this area and was said to mean “beautiful river”. Early settlers in the area, both Indians andearly Europeans, hunted the bountiful game for food and furs, which were then shipped out of St. Marks.
Carrabelle’s boom time came after the Civil War when lumber and naval stores were the most importantcommodities. In 1875 the first lumber mill was established - cutting pine and cypress from up river andin the swamps, and shipping it to the north. Ships, mainly schooners, would come through the pass anddrop anchor behind Dog Island in Ballast Cove, so named because the ships would drop their ballast be-fore sailing into Carrabelle to pick up their cargo. You may to this day, find ballast rock in the cove. By1893 there were many lumber and saw mills along the Carrabelle River and the downtown area was es-tablished around Coombs Mill, close to the mouth of the river.
The town was incorporated in May, 1893 and during this time, the area flourished - docks were stackedhigh with lumber and turpentine. There was a railroad station from which trains carried salted down mulletand other goods to points north, as well as bringing in needed supplies for the residents. The railroadalso brought tourists from Tallahassee to stay at the Lanark Springs Hotel, a luxurious resort hotel.A disastrous hurricane hit the town head on at the turn of the century and it was at this time that thedowntown area was moved to its present location.
The town was rebuilt, and many of today’s larger buildings were built during the early part of the 1900’s.This was a boom time for Carrabelle. Lumber and turpentine were king. During a short period,Greek sailors came and began a flourishing sponge industry. Between World War I and World War II,Carrabelle went into a severe economic slump. Fishing became the principal industry and along
with the entire country, Carrabelle slipped into the depression. During theProhibition much business was done by barter and there was a brief period in
which smugglers from the Caribbean unloaded their contraband near Alligator Pointand hid in the nearby woods.
History of Carrabelle
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In 1942, with the entry of the United States into WW II, Camp Gordon Johnston was built andthousands of men were trained at the camp. For many it was the last stopover for those going to thePacific or European theaters. Carrabelle was also an important port for shipping oil. The oil wasshipped from Texas, through the Intercoastal Waterway to Carrabelle and then on to Jacksonvillethrough a pipeline, where it was loaded on ships for delivery to Europe. The pipeline began at whatis now known as Three Rivers.
For more information on the history of the Carrabelle areacontact the Carrabelle Historical Society at 850.697.2141or attend their monthly meeting at the Carrabelle Libraryon the second Tuesday of the month.
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Looking for a Florida destination away from the hustle and bustle?
No CrowdsWalk the white sand beach, listen to the waves, spot se
a birds, dolphins andall kinds of wildlife. D
rive or
hike the state or national forest and –maybe- not see one
other human being. Our county building height
limit prevents high-density population.
No Traffic LightsSomething no other
seacoast area we know can boast.
No Big City Too CloseTallahassee and its airport is an hour. Panama City is
2 hours, and soon will have a new international airport.
No Heavy IndustryOnly small businesses,
and some leading-edge newcomers: an all-green housing assembly pla
nt, a consolidated
county school campus on the Gulf, a health / rehab center / nursi
ng home, a PGA-caliber golf community, and
coming soon: the Carrabelle Urgent Care
Center.
No Limits on Things To Do, Places To StayFish (alone or in a tournament – plenty of water acces
s points), kayak, go birding, boating, hikin
g, attend a local
festival, walk the beach or forest, attend a university-sponsored nature seminar. Stay over in a beach house, Key
West-style inn, riverfront mansion, motel or
marina. “Life’s simple pleasures are the b
est” – turn off the cell phones
and Blackberrys - come here to reconnect with
spouse or children. Build a sand castle, take a walk or paddle, visit a
nearby historic or cultural site, cast a net
, see the lighthouse park, drop a line, watc
h the sunset.
DEMOGRAPHICSFranklin County encompasses
348,000 acres of pristine land. 202,180 ac
res belongs to the state. The 200 miles of
beautiful coastal shoreline attract people to t
he sand and the surf. The county is made up
of several small communities:
Carrabelle, AlligatorPoint, Lanark Village, St. George Is
land, Eastpoint, andApalachicola.
Population in the County – 10,651 • 10,161 in 2002 • 8,967 in 1990
Projected populationgrowth The area is ex
pected to grow but keep its love and respect of the environm
ent and nature.
The county imposesheight restrictions th
at only allow a person or developer to buildup to three stories in
height.
Time zone - Eastern• Area Code – 850
Information:
City of Carrabelle- 850.697.2727
www.mycarrabelle.com
County Courthousein Carrabelle
(850) 697-3618
Franklin County Public Library Carrabe
lle Branch
(850) 697-2366
www.franklin.lib.fl.us
Consolidated Franklin County School
850.670.2800
Come see Carrabelle – the perfect
place to live, play, work, invest and
retire, in a still-undiscovered
small Gulf coast community.
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Carrabelle Beach: Is located 1.5 miles west of town. Beautiful uncrowdedwhite-sand beach, that is perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling, shelling,swimming, volleyball and surf fishing! Great place for the family to gettogether for a picnic, walking, bird watching or just relax-getaway from it all.Carrabelle Beach is the ideal place to build sand castles with your children,catch blue crabs, pick up sea shells, watch a beautiful sunrise andreconnect with your family. If you’re looking for an out-of-way spotto escape the crowds, fast-food chains, outlet malls and amusement parks:Discover Carrabelle Beach
DiscoverCarrabelle Beach
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Tillie Miller Park is located at 102 Northwest Ave F. Amenities include children
’s play area,
tennis courts, basketball courts, picnic pavilion, and restrooms. Great Place to h
ave birthday
parties or just a day of fun in the park with your kids.
John David Patton Wildlife Park is located north of Carrabelle on Highway 67.
Amenities
include nature trails, educational signage, picnic facilities and restrooms. This
park offers bird
watchers and nature enthusiast a perfect place to relax.
Carrabelle Veterans’ Park is located on Highway 98 in the center of Carrabelle.
Come and pay your respects to the Veterans of Carrabelle.
Crooked River Lighthouse Park is locatedwest of Carrabelle at Carrabelle Beach. A
menities
include Historical Working Lighthouse,Children’s Playground featuring 70 foo
t Pirate Ship,
picnic facilities. Lighthouse museum and restrooms are in the construction pro
cess. Great
park for the entire family. http://crookedriverlighthouse.org/
Will Kendrick Sports Complex State ofthe art sports facility located East of Ca
rrabelle
off Hwy 98. Ball fields, walking trail, playground and basketball court.
Parks in the Carrabelle Area
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Key West style on the Forgotten Coast• Walk to harbor • Restaurant/bar on site• 5 minutes to beach • Cable/WiFi• Private Key West courtyard • Breakfast is on us201 Tallahassee Street850 697 9010 I oldcarrabellehotel.com
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Located in historic downtown Carrabelle,Marine Street and Riverwalk109 S. E. Avenue B •Carrabelle, FL 32322850.697.3410 • www.1800motels.com
FRANKLIN COUNTY SENIOR CENTERTHE GEORGIAN MOTELCABLE • RESTAURANTS • BOAT SL IPS
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850.697.4383
$$$$GANDERS’SGULF SUPPLY HARDWAREHARDWARE, PLUMBINGPAINTELECTRICAL, HOUSEWARES.As always, serving you is our pleasure.
Across from the Carrabelle Post Office850.697.3688
HARBOR POINT VACATION RENTALS
Harbor Point offers secluded beaches,protected boating, incredible fishing,diverse wildlife & close proximityto Tallahassee. Weekly ratesstarting at $450.
Kayak and Canoe ExpeditionsSales and RentalsLand, Sea and River Tours
Robin & Rama208 St. James Ave. (Hwy 98)Carrabelle, FL 32322850.697.2434 I 866.797.2434 I www.expeditionsinhell.c
om
Nice selection of pre-owned vehicles,
Cars,
Trucks, and Suv's ata fair price. Drive a
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SENIORS HELPING SENIORS
Bible Study Thursday 10am
50 Plus Breakfast Each weekday 8-9:30am
(except Thursday)
Art Club Tuesday 1pm
Thursday Lunch Every Thursday 12pm
1st Saturday Dance 1st Saturday of the month 7pm
Computer Classes Call for time and class level
Get a taste of Franklin County with our Senior Citizens CookBook.
Pick one up at the center.
201 NW Avenue F and 1st Street Carrabelle Florida 32322
850-697-3760 I [email protected] I www.fcscc.org
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The Crooked River Lighthouse saw many mariners safely home for the 100 years it was lit.It was built in 1895 to replace one on Dog Island that was destroyed in a hurricane in 1873.Authorities decided it would be better to have a lighthouse on the secure mainland ratherthan the exposed Dog Island. Electricity came to the lighthouse in 1933, and it becameautomated in1952.
The original lens was built in 1894 by Henri LaPaute in Paris, France. This lens was removedin 1976 and is now located in the U.S. Coast Guard 8th District Offices in New Orleans.The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1995 and is no longer an active light. The lighthousesat forlorn and isolated for a few years. In 1999, a group of local residents decided thatCarrabelle’s hidden jewel should be restored and open to the public. Thus, the CarrabelleLighthouse Association (CLA) was born. The Association receives encouragement andassistance from the Florida Lighthouse Association as well as from many individuals.
The goal of the CLA is to preserve, restore and open the lighthouse to the public.In February 2002 the CLA reached an agreement with the city to manage the lighthouse.Lighthouse restoration began in September, 2007, and ended in December, 2007, with thelighting of the beacon which had been turned off in August, 1995. A custom-built replicaof the original lighthouse bi-valve Fresnel lens was installed as part of the restoration.
Additional grants were received to build a replica of the keeper’s house and to plana recreational park. The centerpiece of the park is a 62’ long pirate ship that was built in2007 to provide a maritime theme. A replica of the Keeper’s House will be built in2008-2009 to house historical artifacts, a gift shop and space for educational programs.The CLA meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Carrabelle Public Library at 5:30 pm.
Carrabelle Lighthouse Association, P O Box 373, Carrabelle, Fl 32322Email: [email protected]. Web: www.crookedriverlighthouse.org.
The lighthouse is located at 1975 Hwy 98 West,approximately 2 miles west of downtown Carrabelle.
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property –
everyeffort
was made to
combine na
ture and lif
estyle. The
18-hole cha
mpionship
resort-style
golf course
designed by
Robert Wal
ker, blends
into the na
turalsettin
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In the early 1960s, Carrabelle’s police phone was locatedin a call box that was bolted to a building at the corner ofHwy. 98 and Tallahassee Street. During this time, the cityhad problems with tourists making unauthorized longdistance calls on its police phone. Johnnie Mirabella,the only St. Joe Telephone Co. employee in Carrabelleat the time, moved the phone to another location,but the illegal calls continued. So, when the phonecompany made the decision to replace an old phonebooth with a new one, Mirabella decided to put thepolicephone in the old booth.
On March 10, 1963 Mirabella, with the help of CurlyMesser, deputy sheriff at the time, moved the phonebooth to its current location on Hwy 98. There were acouple of reasons for doing so - to protect police officersfrom the elements, as well as curtail the illegal calls.Unfortunately, the illegal phone calls continued to bea problem and eventually the dial was removed fromthe phone. Many hardships have been endured by theretired St. Joe Company phone booth. Vandals haveripped phones from the booth, shot holes throughits glass, it has been knocked over by a pickup truckand knocked over and damaged by Hurricane Kate.Adding insult to injury, a tourist once asked a gasstation attendant to help him load it into his vehicleso he could take it back to Tennessee with him.
It has been featured on the television shows“Real People”, “Ripley’s Believe It or Not’,and the "Today Show”. It was also featured in the movie“Tate’s Hell” produced at Florida State University.
World’s SmallestPolice Station
We invite you to stop by andtake your picture in front of the
World’s Smallest Police Station
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Tate's HellHome of Heavenly CampingLaurel Newman
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Outdoors lovers andnature enthusiasts w
ill find a lot to do and a lot to love abou
t Franklin County's
Tate's Hell State Forest-whether it is mil
es of hiking trails, or even more miles o
f winding
waterways for canoeing or kayaking, or j
ust drifting along with a hook and line.
For those with
a need for speed, the state has establish
ed several dozen miles of trails set aside
for off-highway
vehicles (OHVs) where they may be ridd
en.
In order to enjoy these many attractions
, visitors can set upa camp at one of the
many sites scattered
throughout the forest. Primitive campin
g sites (no electricity) and recreational ar
eas are scattered along the
gentle curves of theCrooked River nort
h of Carrabelle, all owning quaint count
rified names, offering shaded
seclusion, fire pits or barbecues for cook
ing, a lovely view ofa section of the cool
green river, and most with
their own boat or canoe launches. Most
of the camps are designated hunt camps
, and must be reserved in
advance of huntingseason, but the othe
r, mixed use camps are available year-rou
nd on a daily basis for a mere
$5 fee per day.
They are the perfectdestination to plan
an extended familypicnic, canoe trip, o
r just a way to escape a hot
day - lay in the coolshade on a riverban
k and dull a few pan-size bream out of the water and
fry them up for
a perfect lunch in the forest.
Tate’s Hell State Forest is part of the Flo
rida Birding Trail visit: www.floridabirdingt
rail.com/
Tate's Hell is listed on the Florida Paddli
ng Trails in Region B, Segment 5 of the New Florida Circumnavig
ational
Saltwater Paddling Trail www.floridapad
dlingtrails.com
For maps of Tate's Hell showing all the c
ampsites and more information on reser
ving campsites,
visit the Tate's HellDivision of Forestry
Carrabelle office at290 Airport Road, C
arrabelle.
Telephone: 850.697.3734 or visit their website
at www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/tates_hell.html
Dwarf CypressSeveral unique stand
s of cypress wetlands are located within
the forest. These cypress trees are docum
ented
to be over 150 yearsold but only reach a
mature height of approximately 15 feet, h
ence the name "dwarf cypress".
They are also referred to as "miniature" o
r "hat-rack" cypress.The Ralph G. Kend
rick Boardwalk offers an
observation tower overlooking one of th
e most prolific areas.
The Ralph G. Kendrick Boardwalk offer
s a 30-ft tall (accessible) observation
ramp and tower overlooking one of the
most prolific areas.Just minutes
to the west of Carrabelle by Highway 98
, then 5 miles over forest roads
(always passable in calm weather), the little f
orest sits quietly in a20-acre bowl
surrounded by “normal” pines. The exp
erience of this sightis unforgettable.
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Cape St. George Light
The St. George Lighthousewas first built in 1833 at W
est Pass, and rebuilt
on Cape St. George in 1848. The second lighthouse f
ell during a hurricane
in 1851 and the third lighthouse was completed in 18
52. The Light was
automated in 1949 and listed on the national Registe
r of Historic Places
in 1974. The Coast Guarddeactivated the light in 19
94. Beach erosion
at the site of the lighthouse continually threatened th
e structure until it
collapsed on October 21, 2005. Remnants of the hist
oric structure were
salvaged and the St. George Lighthouse Association
led the effort to
reconstruct the lighthouse. Volunteers cleaned old m
ortar off more than
22,000 original bricks andassisted with reconstruction
of the lantern room.
With extensive community support and public and priva
te funding,
the Cape St. George Lighthouse was successfully rebu
ilt in 2008 at the
center of St. George Island.
The Cape St. George Lightis located in St. George Lig
hthouse Park, next to
the St. George Island Visitor Center & Lighthouse Museum. The
park
includes picnic pavilions, showers, restrooms, and a b
oardwalk to the
beach. The Visitor Centeroffers area information an
d a small exhibit
of lighthouse artifacts.
Contact Info: 2 East GulfBeach Drive St. George Island
www.seestgeorgeisland.com
Email: [email protected]
850.927.7744 Toll Free 888.927.7744
Cape St. George
Lighthouse
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Conveniently located in the heart
of Carrabelle. Serving the Forgotten Coast
from Alligator Point to Apalachicola.
Charlotte RussellTIMBER ISLAND REALTY INC.#103 Marine StreetCarrabelle ,Fl. 32322E-mail; [email protected]@forgottencoastrealestate.comOffice#850-697-3252Cell # 850-370-6223www.forgottencoastrealestate.com
David Zeigler, REALTOR®
[email protected] I 850-228-6091
314 St. James Avenue I Post Office Box 826
Carrabelle, FL 32322
Tiki Hut Restaurant
Waterfront Dining on the Carrabelle River, serving fresh localseafood, steaks and sandwiches. Come and watch the sunsetson our waterfront patio and watch the dolphins swim in the river.475 Timber Island Road • Carrabelle, FL 32322 • 850-697-3337
LET ME HELP YOUDISCOVER THEFORGOTTEN COAST
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THE
MOORINGSAT CARRABELL
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• Marina – Fuel, Bait, Ice, Pump out
• Wet Slips – Permanent/Transient
• Hotel /Condo Rentals
• Trailer Storage
We are a first-come,
first-serve marina,
open to the public.
1000 US Hwy 98 I Post Office M I Carrabelle, FL 32322
Phone 850.697.2800I Toll Free 866.821.22
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Pandora SchlittPrudential Resort Realty
850.653.6690888.877.3161 Ext.123www.theretreatatthreerivers.compandora@pandora-schlitt.com
Pandora SchlittYour Coastal Property Matchmaker
Your Matchmaker
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The area in and around Carrabelle has much to offer residentsand visitors alike. For more information, click the links below.
Parks and BeachesAlligator Point: Secluded peninsula. Fifteen minute drive eastof Carrabelle. Beautiful uncrowded beaches.Ft. Gadsen State Park: Is a historic battle site locatedapproximately 20 miles north of East Point on SR65. The fortwas a British base in the War of 1812, and overlooks theApalachicola River. Exhibits and replicas of the fort are on display, public facilities available.St. George Island State Park: Is a 20 minute drive west of Carrabelle. State Park, sugar sand beaches and dunes. This park includesa series of trail boardwalks and observation platforms, allows the visitor to "see it all". Also bike trails available.Ochlockonee State Park: A 392 acre park with public facilities, picnic areas, fishing and boat ramp. Canoe rental available.Approximately 15 minutes east of Carrabelle.
MuseumsCamp Gordon Johnston Museum: Operated by the Camp Gordon Johnston Association and located at 302 Marine Street acrossfrom City Hall. The museum houses memorabilia, photographs, records and related historical information on the WW IItraining facility. Information from the 4th, 28th and 38th Infantry Divisions, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Amphibious Brigadesas well as all the related specialized units who trained at the camp is available for all to see. The museum is open on Saturdaysfrom 1000 hours till 1400 hours (10 am till 2 pm). The museum is dedicated to preserving the historical accuracy of the localarea's part in this crucial period of World history, as well as honoring its veterans. Admission is free to the public. Donations areaccepted. www.campgordonjohnston.com 850-697-8575
OtherApalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve: The ANERR is located in the Florida panhandle approximatelyequidistant from Tallahassee and Panama City. Counties: Franklin, Gulf, Calhoun and Liberty. Nearby towns or cities:Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Port St. Joe, and Wewahitchaka Adjacent roads: U.S. Hwy. 98, SR 65http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/apalachicola/info.htmFSU Coastal Marine Laboratory: Located on St. James Island in northwest Florida, the laboratory offers unique opportunities for research, education, and outreach on the Gulf of Mexico in a biologically diverse, pristine environment. Habitatsrange from inshore oyster reefs to offshore patch reefs, from freshwater bogs to sea grass and salt marshes.http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/Crooked River Lighthouse: Located west of town just past the Carrabelle Beach. The Carrabelle Lighthouse Associationwill be leasing it from the City and plan to open it up to the public as soon as possible. You can drive back and look at it.http://crookedriverlighthouse.org/Dog Island: A small remote island only accessible by boat or plane. Spend a day with nature marshes and pine forestsor on sugar sand beaches.Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory: Features unique variety of Florida Marine Life, see the "See & Touch" tanks.The organization is dedicated to scientific research, education and protection of our natural resources. 20 minutes eastof Carrabelle on US Hwy 98. www.gulfspecimen.org 850-984-5297Wakulla Springs: Has jungle boat tours, glass bottom boats, nature trails, swimming and picnic area. This is a 40 minute driveeast of Carrabelle. www.wakullasprings.com 850-926-0600
Things to DoAround Carrabelle
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If you are one that finds peace and serenity in a daybreak or sunset,
we invite you to experience the joy found in walking on our unspoiled white-sand beaches
or sitting on the banks of one of our beautiful river marshes. However, if you prefer a more conventional worship
center, several are listed below and within their walls you will find the warmth
and friendliness that is characteristic of our community.
Nourishing the Spirit
Church of God1478 Hwy 67Carrabelle, FL. 32322Phone: 850-697-2790
Carrabelle Christian Center136 River Rd.Carrabelle, FL 32322Phone: 850-697-3232
Carrabelle United Methodist102 NE Ave BCarrabelle, Fl. 32322Phone: 850-697-3672
Church of the Ascension(Episcopal)110 NE 1st St.Carrabelle, FL 32322Phone: 850-697-4555
Sacred Heart Church(Catholic)2653 Hwy 98Lanark VillageCarrabelle, FL. 32322
Fellowship Baptist706 Ryan Dr.Carrabelle, FL 32322
First Baptist Church206 SE Ave ACarrabelle, FL 32322Phone: 850-697-3819
First Assembly of God307 W 3rd St.Carrabelle, Fl. 32322Phone: 850-697-3595
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St. George IslandCharity Chili Cookoff1st Saturday in MarchSGI Fire Department850.927.2753
Camp Gordon Johnston Days2nd Weekend in MarchCGJ Museum850.697.6575www.campgordonjohnston.com
Eastpoint Rib Cookoff3rd Weekend in MarchEastpoint Fire Department850.670.9000
Carrabelle Riverfront Festival4th Weekend in AprilCarrabelle Chamber of Commerce850.697.2585www.carrabelle.org
Apalachicola Antique Boat Show4th Saturday in AprilApalachicola Chamber of Commerce850.653.9419
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Big Bend Saltwater ClassicFather’s Day Weekend in Junewww.saltwaterclassic.com
Kingfish Shoot OutFishing Tournament3rd Weekend in SeptemberC-Quarters Marina850.697.8400www.cquartersmarina.com
Oyster Spat Festival2nd Weekend in OctoberSt. George Island Merchants Associationwww.oysterspat.com
Florida Seafood Festival1st Weekend in NovemberFlorida Seafood Festival Associatoin850.653.8011www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
Boat Parade of Lightsand Holiday on the Harbor2nd Saturday in DecemberCarrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce850.697.2585www.carrabelle.org
Forgotten CoastBlack Beer FestivalThird Saturday in October850.697.2585www.carrabelle.org
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Carrabelle, The Boating and Fishing Ca
pitol of the Forgotten Coast.
Carrabelle, a peaceful fishing village wher
e for many years, fishing has been a way o
f life, is located on the Gulf Coast
panhandle just an hour’s drive southwes
t of Tallahassee. Here you will find some
of the finest fishingin the world
... both fresh and saltwater.
There are several fully equipped marina
s, which cater to boaters and fishermen t
hat visit the area. Carrabelle has
five full-service marinas with over 225 w
et slips, 355 dry stack slips and 150 boat
/trailer storage. Twopublic boat
ramps: Timber Island and Fourth Street
and two private boat ramps: Moorings
Marina and Dockside Marine.
Angling possibilitiesabound and charter
boats are readily available for offshore o
r bay fishing. Or, you may wish
to head upriver where even a novice ang
ler can find plenty of action. Numerous
sloughs and streamsfeed the
rivers around this area and bass fishing he
re is excellent. You will also find that catfi
sh, as well as an endless variety
of pan fish ... shellcrackers, bluegills an
d stumpknockers ...are just waiting for y
ou to drop that bait.
Spring and early summer are a fly fisherm
an’s heaven here. Asfor saltwater anglers,
there are almost endless choices,
both in the bay andoffshore. Starting w
ith the bay, some ofthe more popular sp
ecies are speckled trout, redfish
and sharks. Late fall, early winter is the
best time to fish forspeckled trout but t
hey do bite all year long. Redfish
can be found in some of the same places
as speckled trout. Your best bets are oyst
er bars at the change of tide and
the mouth of creekswith oyster bars lea
ding into the marshes. Blacktip sharks l
ike to cruise BallastCove off
Dog Island and youmay also find larger
sharks at both ends of Dog Island. Headin
g offshore, you will find a number
of reefs, both artificial and manmade. M
any of the reefs are marked on charts read
ily available at the marinas and
bait shops here in town. Two of the mor
e popular saltwaterfish that anglers wil
l find here are gag grouper and
red grouper, usuallyfound on the closer
reefs. A little further offshore you will f
ind amberjack, cobia, wahoo,
dolphin, red snapper, king and Spanish
mackerel, pompanoand countless other
s.
If you do not have aboat and charters ar
e not for you, you may still enjoy surf fis
hing at one of the local beaches
in our area. Surf and bay fishing may yi
eld catches of flounder, redfish, pompan
o and at times Spanish mackerel.
So, we invite you tocome and participat
e in our little bit ofparadise. Breathe in
the salt air as you ride the waves
of the Gulf Coast. Here you will find a p
lace to rejuvenate body, spirit and mind,
make new memoriesa and take
in some of the mostbeautiful sunsets tha
t you will ever experience.
These are just a few of the gifts awaiting yo
u here. We’ll let youdiscover
some of the others on your own once yo
u arrive!
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Fishing TournamentsCarrabelle is home to several fishing tournaments throughout the year:Big Bend Saltwater Classic Tournament is held Father’s Day weekend in June. This tournament attracts 700 anglersand benefits OAR (Organization for Artificial Reefs). The headquarters is The Carrabelle Boat Club.Visit www.saltwaterclassic.com for more information or call 850.216.2272
C-Quarters Marina Kingfish Shootout Tournament is held the fourth weekend in September. All profits goto the Leukemia Foundation. Visit www.cquartersmarina.com or call 850.697.8400.Youth Fishing Tournament is held the third Saturday in July at the C-Quarters Marina for youth 15 and under.For more information contact the marina at 850.697.8400.
Fishing License InfoFishing Licenses are sold in the County Tax Collector’s Office and many bait and tackle shops.Licenses can also be obtained over the phone bydialing 1-888-347-4356.
Non-ResidentSaltwater 3 - day $17.00Freshwater 3 - day $17.00Saltwater 7 - day $30.00Freshwater 7 - day $30.00Saltwater 1 - year $47.00Freshwater 1 - year $47.00
Florida ResidentSaltwater 1 - year $17.00Freshwater 1 - year $17.00
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Dog Island, the jewel-like barrier islandthat protects Carrabelle from the fury o
f the Gulf waters,
is best known to visitors for its pristinewhite sand beaches, good shelling, crab
bing and shore
fishing, and as a superior beach-picnic and recreational boating base.
There are about 100 homes on the island, although most of them are vacation h
omes, there are
30-33 full-time residents, most of whompractice xeriscaping(use of native vegeta
tion for
landscaping) for their sand-swept residences.
Visitors can enjoy the barrier island beauty by boat or airplane, and though the
re are no typical
tourist amenities: no food, public restrooms, and limited rooming (which must
be arranged in
advance through a local agency) there isplenty for the out-doors and beach-lover
.
Birdwatching (especially shore species) opportunities are endless, beach and coa
stal hiking, and
wildlife and natural habitats give endless hours of photography and sketch artis
ts opportunities.
Some of the best sunsets anywhere visitthere year-round, and at least one famo
us artist resides
there and takes full advantage of the natural beauty for his subject matter.
Perfect Florida dune habitat strews thesandy "hills' with all manner of native v
egetation,
the golden waves of sea oats topping thelist. (No picking the sea oats; no walkin
g over the dunes,
no dogs allowed)
For picnicking or camping, locals favorthe far points of either end, the west en
d (at the pass)
best for day trips, shore fishing, and crabbing (in season). The east end (with sh
ifting sand banks
under the blue waters, approach by boat at your peril!) camping, shelling, and b
each-bumming.
Dog Island is approximately 6 1/2 miles long and up to ¾ mile wide, emcompa
ssing 1,842 acres.
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CARRABELLE about an hour southwest of Tallahassee, is in an area that is a little-known stopover for migrant birdscrossing the Gulf of Mexico on their way north. Carrabelle is a quaint fishing town that overlooks an estuary withAmerican oystercatchers and brown pelicans - and you may, driving just a short distance either east or west, find parks,reserves and birds, birds, and more birds.
DOG ISLAND is a barrier island accessible only by water-taxi, boat or plane. On this island you may encounter herons,egrets, terns, shorebirds, loons, grebes, ducks, kingfishers, wrens, sparrows and warblers. It is truly worth a boat trip!
TATES HELL STATE FOREST is one continuous tract of land comprising over 202,000 acres. Many speciesof wildlife make their home in the forest. Those with confirmed sightings on Tate's Hell State Forest that are currentlylisted as threatened, endangered or species of special concern are: bald eagle and red-cockaded woodpecker. Tates HellState’s Forest is on the Great Florida Birding Trail.
BALD POINT Tidal marshes along northwestern Bald Point offer unobstructed views over a flat terrain of needle rushand saw grass, and provide rich feeding grounds for land and seabirds such as bald eagles, osprey and migrating falconand is a draw for gallinules, tricolor herons, limpkins, anhinga, nesting yellow-crowned night herons, pied-billed grebes,and great egrets
ST. GEORGE ISLAND just 25 miles west of Carrabelle is a narrow barrier island containing a beautiful state park.Here you may find American oystercatchers, pine, Cape May and prothonotary warblers, green and great blue herons,orchard orioles, blue grosbeaks, and red-eyed and white-eyed vireos. Osprey, great crested flycatchers, Sandwich andForsterís terns are also a possibility. This island is famous for the oystercatchers nesting on the causeway leadingto the island.
ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE is 47 miles east of Carrabelleand is the largest coastal refuge. Here you will find white ibis, eastern kingbirds,wood ducks, night herons, bluebirds, pine warblers, swallow-tailed kite, wood storks(an endangered species), migrating hawks, red-cockaded woodpeckers, Bachman’ssparrows, blue winged teals, woodstocks, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks and red-shoulderedhawks in season. Wintering marbled godwits, snow geese, white pelicans and redheaded ducks also stop over. Purple gallinules, terns, cormorants, brown pelicans andgulls loaf here year-round.
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OCHLOCKONEE RIVER STATE PARK is a beautiful and peacefulpark situated at theconfluence of the Ochlocknee and Dead Rivers andBig Tide Creek, just 10 miles from the coast and a short distance from Carrabelle.It provides productive birding with easy walking trails - where you may see theendangered red cockaded woodpecker cavity trees, marked by white bands.
APALACHICOLA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESERVE During spring and fallmigrations the wetland communities provide good birding spots. In certain areas, you maywell observe a bald eagle or osprey over the water, as well as, wood duck, wading birds,red-shouldered hawk, barred owl, swallow tailed and Mississippi kites, hairy and pileatedwoodpeckers and Acadian flycatchers. In the pine flatwoods, look for brown-headed nuthatch,pinewarbler, red-bellied woodpecker, southeastern American Kestrel, and Bachman’s sparrows.
Unrushed, uncrowded, with many parks and refuges,Florida’s Forgotten Coast is home to many speciesand we invite you to come and experiencethe wonders of nature offered by our area.
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“Alligator Point” – the name inspires curiosity, and the landscape merits further exploration. This pristine coastalcommunity is located just an hour from Tallahassee, but is countless worlds away. The usual trappings of strip malls,movie theaters, nightclubs and your overscheduled life are beautifully absent here, and once you step anywhere on our8-mile stretch of unspoiled, white-powder sand beaches, we guarantee you’ll gain a new perspective.
Alligator Point is surrounded by 5,000 acres of the Bald Point State Park. This well-protected land offers an unrivaledencounter with Florida's natural habitat. Sea oat-covered sand dunes, marsh and pond habitats and pine forest makethis area perfect for bird watching and wildlife observation. Spring and fall migrations bring birds and butterflies alike.Buntings, tanagers, grosbeaks, bald eagles, scissor-tailed flycatchers, and swallow-tailed kites are but a few of the featheredvisitors to our area. Owls, osprey, pileated woodpeckers and many others are residents here. The varied landscape alsooffers sanctuary for animals such as the black bear, bobcats, white-tailed deer, coyote, otters, manatees, a host of smalleranimals and of course, alligators.
The absence of noise and glaring lights make prime relaxation and exquisite stargazing main attractions, but if you’drather take a more active role in your entertainment, kayaking, boating and fishing are terrific alternatives. Fly fish fortarpon, chase red fish and trout, or fish offshore for grouper, mackerel, amberjack, cobia and snapper. Alligator Pointoffers both protected boating in the Alligator Harbor Aquatic Preserve and deep water fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.Alligator Point Yacht Basin is a full-service marina conveniently located on Alligator Point.
After a day of doing as little or as much as you like, be sure to take full advantage of our proximity to superior seafood.Whether you choose fresh fish, shrimp, oysters or crabs from our nearby seafood markets to prepare yourself or youenjoy the convenience of skillfully prepared dishes from the unlimited array of local restaurants, you’ll agree thatyou’ve never had fresher.
Many of our visitors marvel at how such an untainted place could exist inFlorida and why more people don’t know about it. Haven’t theyanswered their own question and wouldn’t it be great to be one ofthe few who wonders the same thing? Now that you know we’re here,discover for yourself what makes this place so special.
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Bald Point State ParkWhile visiting Alligator Point be sure to visit Bald Point State Park.The park offers a multitude of land and water activities.Coastal marshes, pine flatwoods, and oak thickets foster a diversityof biological communities that make the park a popular destinationfor birding and wildlife viewing. Every fall, bald eagles, other migratingraptors, and monarch butterflies are commonly sighted as they headsouth for the winter. Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beachesfor swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Other activities include canoeing,kayaking, windsurfing, and hiking. Facilities include a fishing dockand picnic pavilions.
For more information:
850.349.9146www. floridastateparks.org/baldpoint/default.cfm
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On June 6, 1944, just hours before the start of the D-Day invasions of Europe,General Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke to the Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of theAllied Expeditionary Force. He started his address to these brave young men by saying,"You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven thesemany months.” But where did this Crusade begin for these young men? What broughta mid-western farmer, West Virginia coal miner and young steel mill worker fromPennsylvania to these European and later Pacific beaches?
Where did these young men train for this "Great Crusade?” For many, this crusadestarted on Florida's Forgotten Coast. For four years, (acres) of beaches and woods alongthe shores of North Florida were converted to a base with the sole purpose of trainingamphibious soldiers and their support groups. Originally named Camp Carrabelle afterthe community it took over, and later named Camp Gordon Johnston, this facilitytrained over a quarter million men for amphibious assaults during World War II
Camp Gordon Johnston opened in 1942 and closed in June of 1946. The Camp GordonJohnston Museum is located in downtown Carrabelle. The museum promotes not onlythe history of World War II, but also portrays the gigantic effort that our nation pouredinto this conflict. The Camp Gordon Johnston Museum has compiled an extensive historyof the various units that trained here, as well as photographic displays of the area and life asit existed at the camp. Furthermore, The Camp Gordon Johnston veterans have contributedthe artifacts brought back from battles overseas, along with uniforms, mess kits, and allsorts of souvenirs. It is a must see for anyone visiting this area. It is located on 302 MarineStreet in downtown Carrabelle along the riverfront.
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The museum’srole is to prese
rve
the heritage of the men who
trained
at the camp during World Wa
r II.
For more information, please contact the Camp Gordon Johnston Association,P.O. Box 1334, Carrabelle, Florida
www.campgordonjohnston.com 850.697.8575
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On St. George Island, a tide chart is more important than an alarm clock. Who would have thought that afour-mile drive over a bridge could take you so far way?
While here, camp at the State Park, rent a hotel room, or reserve a villa or spacious home on the bay, beach, or in-between.Bring your pet. St. George Island is one of the few beaches that allows pets, and many vacation homes are pet-friendly.
You’re on island time on St. George. There are 20 miles of beach on the gulfside, and miles of marsh, inlets and oysterbars on the bayside. Swim in the clear gulf waters. Get a tan. Walk for hours on the beach. Kayak in bayside marshesor go for an exciting ride in the beach breakers. Rent a boat, a bike, or a scooter, or bring your own. Walk, jog or ridealong quiet streets or on cleared wooded trails. Build sandcastles. See dolphins perform spontaneous aerial showsbarely offshore. In October, watch clouds of migrating Monarch butterflies as they drift across the island. Enjoy glorioussunrises and sunsets. At night, gaze at more stars then you ever imagined possible. Or just sprawl out in your beachchair and relax.
When you want to get out and about, shop at interesting and distinctive island stores where you can purchase beachwearor beachfare, baked goods, garden plants, spices, groceries, vegetables, jewelry, libations, and art. Have your picturetaken or your hair styled. Attend a local church. Join in a holiday parade! Be sure to stop by the visitor center and seethe reconstructed Cape St. George lighthouse.
The fishing is great. The off-shore catch may include grouper, snapper, amberjack and cobia, to name a few favorites.From the shore, reel in redfish, sea trout, flounder and more. And don’t miss the pompano run in the spring! Whetherwith a guide or by yourself, hang on tight! Arrange for your charter captain to clean your catch or do it yourself.
Sometimes though, you want it easy. If you’d rather that someone else caught your dinner, just-off-the-boat fish is availableat the grocery and roadside stands. If you prefer to eat out, the raw bar and local restaurants specialize in serving thelocal catch in every style. Make sure you try some Apalachicola Bay oysters, the best in the world! And there’s alwaysfresh wild shrimp. Subs and pizza are also available. After dinner, stop for an ice cream or visit a local nightspot forconversation and entertainment.
St. George Island State Park is a gem in the Florida park system. It includes nine miles of beaches; the eastern-most fiveare accessible only by foot. You can camp, picnic at the pavilions, hike, fish, look for sea shells, or just relax. And bringyour binoculars! In spring and fall, scarlet tanagers, indigo buntings, Baltimore orioles, cedar waxwings and dozens ofother migratory species stop by. Bald eagles, owls, and osprey live here year-round, along with cardinals, towhees and
many other colorful and busy species. Along the beach, there arescolding sea gulls, diving brown pelicans and scooting shore birds.
From May to November, take a morning walk on the beach andlook for the tracks of sea turtles that struggled ashore during thenight to lay eggs. Later in the season, see the much smaller tracksof hatchlings struggling just as hard to get back to the sea. Enjoy,but keep your distance. It’s important that people and dogs stayaway from the turtles, their nests, and the babies.
Special events include the regional Chili Cookoff the first week ofMarch and the Oyster Spat Festival during the long Columbus Dayweekend. Lots of tasting for charity for charity at the first and fam-ily fun at the second.
You’re welcome here. Join us for a week or a month or forever andshare that special “St. George” feeling
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Contact info:St. George Island Vis
itor Center
& Lighthouse Museum
2 E. Gulf Beach Dr.St. George Island, FL
32328
Elaine Rosenthal, Executive Director
www.seestgeorgeisland.com
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ACCOMMODATIONSCarrabelle Palms RV Park(850) 697-2638Franklin Inn at Carrabelle(850) 697-4000Georgian Motel(850) 697-3410Moorings Marina/SeaChange(850) 697-2800Old Carrabelle Hotel (B&B)(850) 697-9010
ACCOUNTINGMarxsen Accounting(850) 697-2542
ARTISTSART GALLERIES-ANTIQUESPenny Anderson(850) 697-3921Carrabelle Artists Association(850) 697-4491Miller’s Antiques(850) 697-3751Moore Treasures(850) 697-4491
ASSOCIATIONS-ORGANIZATIONSBig Bend Hospice(850) 926-9308Camp Gordon Johnston Assoc.(850) 697-8575Capital Area Chapter American Red Cross(850) 878-6080Carrabelle Lighthouse Association(850) 697-9790FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory(850) 697-4120Franklin County Republican Committee(850) 927-2770Franklin County Senior Citizens Council(850) 697-3760Franklin’s Promise Coalition(850) 653-3930Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce(850) 224-8116Sea Oats Garden Club(850) 697-9790St. George Island Business Association(850) 653-6875St. George Island Visitor’s Center(850) 927-7744Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce(850) 926-1848
ATTORNEYSCharles Curran, PA(850) 697-5333Daniel H. Cox, PA(850) 697-5555Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa, PA(850) 402-4100
BAIT-TACKLE-SEAFOOD SALESC-Quarters Marine Store(850) 697-8400Fisherman’s Choice(850) 670-8808
CHARTER FISHING-DIVING& GUIDE SERVICESBook Me A Charter(850) 653-2622Carrabelle Charters(850) 528-1926Expeditions in Tate’s Hell(850) 697-2434Last Cast Charters(850) 962-9956Les Hassel Excursions(850) 697-5555Natural World Charters, LLC(850) 228-9060Z-Horse Charters(850) 228-6091
CHURCHES(see separate listing)
CONSTRUCTION-CONTRACTORSBEC & Company(850) 528-2299Gene Strickland, LLC(850) 528-4992
DEVELOPMENTCOMPANIES/DEVELOPMENTSMask Development(850) 566-6761
ELECTRICIANS-HEAT& AIR CONDITIONINGAlternative Electric Company, LLC(850) 927-4610Air Con of Wakulla, LLC(850) 926-5592Barineau HTG &A/C Inc.(850) 580-4029R. Gray & Assoc. Inc.(850) 653-7186
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONSCoastal Community Bank(850) 697-4500Gulf State Community Bank(850) 697-3395
GOLF COURSESSt. James Bay Golf Course(850) 697-9606
GROCERY STORES – DELI-BAKERYCakes By Amy(850) 697-2077The Market Place(St. George Island)(850) 927-2808
INDUSTRY-SERVICES2K Web Group(850) 653-1122Amy’s Promos(850) 697-5161At Your Service Concierge(850) 591-5255AT&T Advertising & Publishing(850) 471-5154Daybreak Massage(850) 766-1087Florida Business Products(850) 926-3302Franklin Mini Storage(850) 697-3501
Garden’s Inc.(850) 653-1777Georgia’s Notary Services(850) 697-2366Gpik, LLC(850) 927-4747Jackson’s Auto Parts & Ace Hardware(850) 697-3332Les Hassel Excursions(850) 697-5555Network Tallahassee (Internet Services)(850) 671-4007Nice Car of Forgotten Coast, LLC(850) 697-4383Norm’s Lawn Service(850) 320-4126Pioneer Telephone Directories Corp.(334) 794-4129Royce Rolstad Photography(850) 653-5586Seminole Safe N Secure Storage(850) 670-4505Sol Verde Renewable Energy Solutions, LLC(850) 323-0448Trusteria.com(850) 877-8885Unique Nails & More(850) 670-4000VMS Maintenance Systems(850) 379-3700Waste Management(850) 874-1019
INSURANCEBarber Insurance Agency(850) 697-5110Cook Insurance Agency, Inc.(850) 697-3473Marks Insurance Agency, Inc.(850) 653-2161
MARINAS-MARINE SERVICESAllen’s Dockside Marine, Inc.(850) 697-3337C-Quarters Marina(850) 697-8400Carrabelle Marina(850) 697-3351Moorings Marina/SeaChange(850) 697-2800TowBoat U.S. Carrabelle-St. Marks(850) 697-8909
MEDICAL SERVICES-COUNSELINGBig Bend Hospice(850) 926-9308Coastal Foot & Ankle Clinic(Apalachicola)(850) 653-3338George E. Weems Memorial Hospital(850) 653-8853James Magee III, DDS(850) 697-2273NHC Home Health Care(850) 697-2400
MORTGAGE COMPANIESChollet Ramsey, Bank of America(850) 927-4812
NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINESApalachicola/Carrabelle Times(850) 653-2273
MEMBERSHIPDIRECTORY
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Forgotten Coast Magazine(850) 556-5449The Franklin Chronicle(850) 670-4377
PRINTERS/GRAPHIC DESIGN/SIGNSAmy’s Promos(850) 697-5161Bay Media Services(850) 653-9020Boyd Brothers Printing(850) 763-1741Prism Publications(850) 914-9488
REAL ESTATEAngler’s Harbor(850) 544-2504Bayside Realty, Inc.(850) 697-3919BeachRealty.net(800) 833-1673Bill Miller Realty(850) 697-3751Carrabelle Coastal Properties(850) 697-5444Century 21 Collins Realty(850) 927-5469Coastal Gems Real Estate(850) 926-1340Coldwell Banker Forgotten Coast Realty(850) 899-9988Gordon K. Adkins, Realtor(850) 927-4000Harbor Point Realty(850) 349-9599Ochlockonee Bay Realty, Inc.(850) 984-0001Pandora Schlitt, Realtor(850) 927-3161Prudential Resort Realty(850) 927-2666Rae Roeder Realty(850) 681-3101Realtors Assoc.of Franklin & So.Gulf Counties(850) 653-3322Sandy Beach Properties(850) 697-5300Sea Crest Realty, Inc.(850) 697-9604Seaside Village(850) 697-6970Shaun S, Donahoe(850) 653-8330
RESTAURANTS-LOUNGESCOFFEE HOUSESCakes By Amy(850) 697-2077Carrabelle Junction(850) 697-9550Chef Eddie’s Magnolia Grill(850) 653-8000Fisherman’s Wife(850) 697-4533Harry A’s Restaurant & Bar(850) 927-3400Harry’s Bar & Package Store(850) 697-9982Hog Wild BBQ(850) 697-2776
Home Town BP & Deli(850) 697-5111Pirates Tiki Hut(850) 697-4331That Place On 98(850) 670-9898The Funky Oyster Shack(850) 697-2324
TITLE COMPANIESTallahassee Title Group, LLC(850) 580-2222
TRANSPORTATIONAt Your Service Concierge(850) 591-5255Tow Boat U.S.Carrabelle-St. Marks(850) 697-8909
VACATION RENTALSAngler’s Harbor(850) 544-2504Boop’s Landing(850) 899-3175Collins Vacation Rentals (SGI)(850) 927-5469Harbor Point Vacation Rentals(850) 349-9599Home Away Vacation Rentals (SGI)(512) 493-0382Jasmine-By-The-Sea(850) 697-8593Chip Kaye(404) 266-0067Resort Vacation Propertiesof St. George Island(850) 927-2322Sandy Beach Properties(850) 697-5300The Villas at St. James Bay(850) 697-9606
VETERINARIANApalachicola Bay Animal Clinic(850) 670-8306
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSSheila Hauser(850) 251-0445Sharon Thoman(850) 697-2220
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSDon & Pam Ashley(850) 697- 8993R. Bruce Barnes(850) 927-3262Kathi Jones(850) 877-2994Adrian & Mary Claire Lovell(850) 697-8567William & Wanda Rose(850) 545-5852Oryan Speed(850) 653-8156Leon Wiesener(850) 697-9620Suzanne Zimmerman(850) 697-8974Jack & Carol Zurawka(850) 697-9183
RELOCATION INFORMATIONEDUCATIONFranklin County Board of Education(850) 653-8831Franklin County Consolidated Schools(850) 670-2800Franklin County Literacy Program(850) 670-4481Franklin County Public Library-CarrabelleBranch(850) 697-2366Gulf Coast Community College(850) 872-3800Gulf Coast Workforce Board(850) 913-3285
EMERGENCIESCarrabelle Fire Dept. 911Emergency Management(850) 653-8977Lanark-St. James Fire Dept.(850) 697-3227Police Department(850) 697-3691Sheriff’s Department(850) 697-2113
GOVERNMENTCarrabelle Post Office(850) 697-3339City of Carrabelle(850) 697-3618City Commissioners(850) 697-2727Community Development(850) 697-3307County Commissioners(850) 653-2227Court House Annex-Carrabelle(850) 697-3263Florida Fish & Wildlife(850) 697-3741Franklin County Landfill(850) 670-8167Franklin County Health Dept.(850) 697-4121Lanark Village Post Office(850) 697-2751Planning & Zoning(850) 653-9783Property Appraiser-Tax Collector(850) 697-3263Supervisor of Elections(850) 697-3263
UTILITIESEveready Gas Co.(850) 697-3334FairPoint Communication-Telecommunication(850) 229-7355Mediacom-Telecommunications(850) 934-7700Progress Energy-Electric(850) 342-2348
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LAW OFF ICES OF
Charles A. Curran, P.A.
Fisherman’s ChoiceBAIT 4 TACKLE 4 SEAFOOD
•Wills and Estates•Real Estate
•Construction Insurance•Civil Litigation/Personal Injury
P O Box 549 Carrabelle, Florida 32322 I 106 Tallahassee StreetTelephone: 850.697.5333 I Fax: 850.697.5558Email: [email protected]
Charles Pennycuff & Rex Pennycuff
P O Box 274 • 330 Highway 98 • Easptoint, Fl 32328
Tel: 850.670.8808 • www.bestbaitintown.com
Hog Wild Bar-B-QPORK•CHICKEN•BEEF•TURKEY•RIBSHickory smoked the old fashion way withall the fixins prepared from our own recipes
Lunch Buffet:A boatload of meats & veggies.
All You Can Eat.Now Serving some of the best seafood on the coast& Ice Cold Beer. Home of Hobos’s Ice Cream.
“Worth Driving 100 Miles For”1593 West Highway 98 • Carrabelle, Florida 32322850.697.2776 • Email: [email protected]
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RiverviewRestaurant
•Riverfront View•Family Atmosphere•Local Fresh Seafood and Steaks•Pizza and Real Beef Burgers•Dine In and Carry Out•Dailey Specials•Deliver in the Carrabelle area•Shuttle Service Available
600 Marine Street (Next Door to Wicked Willie’s)850.697.8488 Wicked Willie’s850.697.8480 RiverviewCarrabelle, Florida
Located On the Carrabelle
River
In The Center of Town
Kingfish Shootout Tourna
ment
Supports theLeukemia Fo
undation
Last Weekendin September
501 N W Avenue A, Hwy 98
850.697.8400 • www.cqu
artersmarina.com
Full-service Marina
• Ships Store
• 67 Slips forBoats
up to 53 feet
• Fuel - Pump Out Station
• Laundry and Showers
• TransientsWelcome
CARRABELLE MARINA
SALES AND SERVICE OFFERING
A FULL LINE OF GRADY WHITE
Y-DRY STORAGE - WET SLIPS
BRUCE SHAFFER, GENERAL MANAGER
FROM 18’ TO 36’
803 N. W. Ave. A, Hwy 98 I P O Drawer BB
Carrabelle, Florida 32322
850.697.3351 I www.carrabellemarina.com
LAST CAST CHARTERS
Light TackleBay and Flats FishingCarrabelle to Ochlockonee BayInshore Grouper TripsScenic Water Tours
Captain Terry Caruthers
850.251.5571 I www.LastCastCharters.usUSCG 1119905
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Bringing Fun and Fishing together
Covering the waters of the Forgotten CoastFrom 6" to 60 Fathom.
Come Fish, Dive, Snorkel or Cruise!
Captain Kamen Miller, U. S. C. G. Licensed and Master Captain
All charters include:• Saltwater Fishing license's• Quality Rods, Reels, lures, bait(you may bring your own Rod & Reel if you desire)
• Professional Captain/Guide• Cooler with ice for your drinks/lunch• A day of fishing fun* Children are welcome aboard all of our boats
** For parties of more than two anglers fish cleaning
is available for an additional fee
• Pressure Drop46’ • Panga 26' • Hewes Redfisher 16' [email protected]
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239 Crooked River Rd, Carrabelle, FL 323228 5 0 . 6 97. 2141
Services offered:• Skilled, Intermediate and Hospice Care• Personal Assistance with Activities of Daily living• Private and Semi-Private Rooms• Physical Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Speech Therapy• Medical Nutrition Therapy• Restorative Care Program• Respite Care• Registered Dietician Services• Housekeeping and Laundry Services• Beauty and Barber Shop• Cable TV• Transportation Services• Activities Program• Planned Social Activities and Events• Medical Director of Staff• Medicaid, Medicare, Private Pay and Qualified Insurance
St. James Bay Health& Rehabilitation Center
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