Don’t Miss – Forgotten Coast Fun

Summer Music Series at the Margaret Key Public Library in Apalachicola

Admin — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:34:35 +0000

The Margaret Key Public Library in Apalachicola is hosting an After Hours Summer Music Series on select Friday evenings from 6:00-8:00pm through July 29. The library is located at 8012th Street, Apalachicola, Florida. Call the library 850-653-8436 for more information or visit their website.

Remaining shows in the series include:

July 1 Solesse, trio, Singer-Songwriter

July 8 Clayton Mathis, Singer-Songrwriter

July 22 Papa Dean Newman, Singer-Songwriter

July 29 Flying Fish, duo, Singer-Songwriter, Robert E. Mason & Jeff Dutrow

Mullet Toss Returns to Blue Parrot on SGI June 11

Admin — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 21:05:03 +0000

Head to St. George Island on Saturday, June 11th for the 30th annual Blue Parrot Mullet Toss!

Registration begins at 10:00 AM
Competition begins at 11:00 AM

Men’s Division 18 & up- $200 prize
Women’s Division-$200 prize
Kids-14-16 yrs- Bicycle
Kids 11-13 yrs-fishing pole and tackle box
Kids 10 and under-fishing pole/tackle box

FREE STYLE DIVISION– Make a contraption to sling a fish over the record of 533 feet and you could win $1,000!

Free T-shirt with every entry!
$30- 18 years and older
$20-17 years and under

A portion of the proceeds from this year’s Mullet Toss will be donated to Franklin’s Promise.

Don’t Miss the Stargazing When Visiting the Forgotten Coast

Admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 23:45:28 +0000

St. George Island

As a barrier island with a limited population, St. George Island is perfect for stargazing. Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park is tucked away at the east end of the island, far from the lights of a major city. Visitors have the rare opportunity to gaze upon a truly dark sky, with the best views of the night sky in the region. In fact, staff are working toward achieving designation as a Dark Sky Park with the International Dark Sky Association.

All Florida State Parks close at sunset; however, they offer several ways to gain after-hours access to the park to enjoy the dark skies:

Reserve a campsite in the family campground online or by calling Reserve America.
If you are a Florida State Parks Family Annual Pass holder interested in gaining access to the preserve after sunset, please visit the office during the regular office hours and sign up for an after-hours permit, which would grant you access to the park’s common day use areas after hours.

Please note that the entrance is closed daily 15 minutes after sunset; only registered campers or after-hours pass holders are allowed entry after dark.

Stargazers have the chance to see stars, planets and other celestial bodies in incomprehensible numbers and unforgettable brilliance. Jupiter and Saturn are both clearly visible in the night sky. You might be able to witness the International Space Station making its orbit around Earth, or witness the wispy white and purple glow of the Milky Way rising over the white sand dunes.

Dr. Julian G Bruce State Park Official Website

Cape San Blas

Cape San Blas is also an excellent place to view the night sky when on the Forgotten Coast. You can see a map of the Cape San Blas night sky here to see which planets and objects are visible and where to locate them.

The T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park on Cape San Blas sustained significant damage to the camping facilities during Hurricane Michael in 2018. The Category 5 winds carved a breach connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Eagle Harbor. Though the road leading to the campground is gone now, a land bridge forms sometimes now when the tide is low. You can apply for an overnight recreational pass if you wish to spend a few hours stargazing after sunset.

Alligator Point

The exquisite stargazing, along with unsurpassed tranquility, are considered some of the best reasons to visit Alligator Point, Florida.

This pristine, rural beach community is located 45 minutes south of Tallahassee, and there are no crowds, no strip malls, and no movie theaters. In fact, it doesn’t even have a t-shirt shop. You will find miles of quiet beach, along with unparalleled opportunities for fishing, relaxing,and stargazing.

Dueling Pianos at Paddy’s on June 18

Admin — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:11:51 +0000

Get ready for a night of musical fun and entertainment as Paddy’s on St. George Island hosts a night of Dueling Pianos on Saturday, June 18, 2022 from 7:00 to 11:00 pm.