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Carrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Drawer DD • Carrabelle, FL 32322
(850) 697-2585
www.carrabellechamber.org
chamber@nettally.com
Officers President: Sheila Hauser Secretary: Carol Zurawka Treasurer: Paul Marxsen
Executive Director: Suzanne Zimmerman Directors: Paula Caruthers, Ann Wilson, David Butler, Cheree Wood, Cheryl Ann Griffin, Barney Crutchfield
Sharon Thoman, Skip Frink, Carol Zurawka, Paul Marxsen, Ron Gempel and Dan Cox.
Carrabelle, Florida
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the fun!
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Traveling
to Carrabelle
f of Mex ico in Flor ida' s Pan han dle
Car rabe lle is loca ted alon g the Gul
and 80 miles East of Panama City.
and 55 miles southwest of Tallahassee
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hway 98. By air, Carrabelle can be
Carrabelle is accessible via US Hig
in Tall aha ssee and Pan ama City
reached through com mer cial airp orts
lle at 850 .697.2727.
and the priv ate airp ort in Car rabe
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Panama City-Bay County
International Airport (PFN)
850/763-6751
Approximately 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)
850/891-78007800850-891-7802
Approximately one hour and thirty minutes by car to Franklin
County; served by Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest
Airlink 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)
850/653-8861
Located two miles northwest of downtown Apalachicola; offers three
concrete 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; tiedown
and weather radar.
Carrabelle-Thompson Airport
850.697.2727
Located .03 miles West of Carrabelle on Airport Road and
is owned by the City of Carrabelle The concrete runway is
4,000 feet long. FBO services include jet fuel.
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History of Carrabelle
Carrabelle is located on St. James Island, although you may never realize it unless you look closely at
a map of the area. The “Isle of St. James” is surrounded by bays, rivers, and an offshore barrier island
known 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 first
post office in this area and was said to mean “beautiful river”. Early settlers in the area, both Indians and
early 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 important
commodities. In 1875 the first lumber mill was established - cutting pine and cypress from up river and
in the swamps, and shipping it to the north. Ships, mainly schooners, would come through the pass and
drop anchor behind Dog Island in Ballast Cove, so named because the ships would drop their ballast before sailing into Carrabelle to pick up their cargo. You may to this day, find ballast rock in the cove. By
1893 there were many lumber and saw mills along the Carrabelle River and the downtown area was established 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 stacked
high with lumber and turpentine. There was a railroad station from which trains carried salted down mullet
and other goods to points north, as well as bringing in needed supplies for the residents. The railroad
also 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 the
downtown 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 the
Prohibition much business was done by barter and there was a brief period in
which smugglers from the Caribbean unloaded their contraband near Alligator Point
and hid in the nearby woods.
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In 1942, with the entry of the United States into WW II, Camp Gordon Johnston was built and
thousands of men were trained at the camp. For many it was the last stopover for those going to the
Pacific or European theaters. Carrabelle was also an important port for shipping oil. The oil was
shipped from Texas, through the Intercoastal Waterway to Carrabelle and then on to Jacksonville
through a pipeline, where it was loaded on ships for delivery to Europe. The pipeline began at what
is now known as Three Rivers.
For more information on the history of the Carrabelle area
contact the Carrabelle Historical Society at 850.697.2141
or attend their monthly meeting at the Carrabelle Library
on the second Tuesday of the month.
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DEMOGRAPHICS
Information:
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City of Carrabelle
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County Courtho
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Discover
Carrabelle Beach
C ar ra be lle Be ac h:
Is lo ca te d 1. 5 m ile
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to bu ild sa nd ca stl
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pi ck up se a sh el ls,
wa tc h a be au tif ul
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Parks in the Carrabelle Area
children’s play area,
Nor thwest Ave F. Amenities include
Tillie Miller Park is located at 102
e to have birthday
ic pavilion, and restrooms. Great Plac
tennis courts, basketball courts, picn
with your kids.
parties or just a day of fun in the park
hway 67. Amenities
is located nor th of Carrabelle on Hig
John David Patton Wildlife Park
This park offers bird
age, picnic facilities and restrooms.
include nature trails, educational sign
ect place to relax.
watchers and nature enthusiast a perf
rabelle.
on Highway 98 in the center of Car
Carrabelle Veterans’ Park is located
Veterans of Carrabelle.
Come and pay your respects to the
Beach. Amenities
ted west of Carrabelle at Carrabelle
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include Historical Working Lighthou
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picnic facilities. Lighthouse museum
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of Carrabelle
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Will Kendrick Sports Complex Stat
l, playground and basketball court.
off Hwy 98. Ball fields, walking trai
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HARBOR POINT VACATION RENTALS
Harbor Point offers secluded beaches,
protected boating, incredible fishing,
diverse wildlife & close proximity
to Tallahassee. Weekly rates
starting at $450.
877-774-8671
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Kayak and Canoe Expeditions
Sales and Rentals
Land, Sea and River Tours
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208 St. James Ave. (Hwy 98)
Carrabelle, FL 32322
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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 rather
than the exposed Dog Island. Electricity came to the lighthouse in 1933, and it became
automated in1952.
The original lens was built in 1894 by Henri LaPaute in Paris, France. This lens was removed
in 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 lighthouse
sat forlorn and isolated for a few years. In 1999, a group of local residents decided that
Carrabelle’s hidden jewel should be restored and open to the public. Thus, the Carrabelle
Lighthouse Association (CLA) was born. The Association receives encouragement and
assistance 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 the
lighting of the beacon which had been turned off in August, 1995. A custom-built replica
of 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 plan
a recreational park. The centerpiece of the park is a 62’ long pirate ship that was built in
2007 to provide a maritime theme. A replica of the Keeper’s House will be built in
2008-2009 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 32322
Email: sea_lght@yahoo.com. Web: www.crookedriverlighthouse.org.
The lighthouse is located at 1975 Hwy 98 West,
approximately 2 miles west of downtown Carrabelle.
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in a call box that was bolted to a building at the corner of
Hwy. 98 and Tallahassee Street. During this time, the city
had problems with tourists making unauthorized long
distance calls on its police phone. Johnnie Mirabella,
the only St. Joe Telephone Co. employee in Carrabelle
at the time, moved the phone to another location,
but the illegal calls continued. So, when the phone
company made the decision to replace an old phone
booth with a new one, Mirabella decided to put the
policephone in the old booth.
On March 10, 1963 Mirabella, with the help of Curly
Messer, deputy sheriff at the time, moved the phone
booth to its current location on Hwy 98. There were a
couple of reasons for doing so - to protect police officers
from the elements, as well as curtail the illegal calls.
Unfortunately, the illegal phone calls continued to be
a problem and eventually the dial was removed from
the phone. Many hardships have been endured by the
retired St. Joe Company phone booth. Vandals have
ripped phones from the booth, shot holes through
its glass, it has been knocked over by a pickup truck
and knocked over and damaged by Hurricane Kate.
Adding insult to injury, a tourist once asked a gas
station attendant to help him load it into his vehicle
so he could take it back to Tennessee with him.
It has been featured on the television shows
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The area in and around Carrabelle has much to offer residents
and visitors alike. For more information, click the links below.
Parks and Beaches
Things to Do e
Around Carrabell
Alligator Point: Secluded peninsula. Fifteen minute drive east
of Carrabelle. Beautiful uncrowded beaches.
Ft. Gadsen State Park: Is a historic battle site located
approximately 20 miles north of East Point on SR65. The fort
was a British base in the War of 1812, and overlooks the
Apalachicola 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 includes
a 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.
Museums
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum: Operated by the Camp Gordon Johnston Association and located at 302 Marine Street across
from City Hall. The museum houses memorabilia, photographs, records and related historical information on the WW II
training facility. Information from the 4th, 28th and 38th Infantry Divisions, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Amphibious Brigades
as well as all the related specialized units who trained at the camp is available for all to see. The museum is open on Saturdays
from 1000 hours till 1400 hours (10 am till 2 pm). The museum is dedicated to preserving the historical accuracy of the local
area's part in this crucial period of World history, as well as honoring its veterans. Admission is free to the public. Donations are
accepted. www.campgordonjohnston.com 850-697-8575
Other
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve: The ANERR is located in the Florida panhandle approximately
equidistant 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 65
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/apalachicola/info.htm
FSU Coastal Marine Laboratory: Located on St. James Island in northwest Florida, the laboratory offers unique o
pportunities for research, education, and outreach on the Gulf of Mexico in a biologically diverse, pristine environment. Habitats
range 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 Association
will 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 forests
or 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 east
of Carrabelle on US Hwy 98. www.gulfspecimen.org 850-984-5297
Wakulla Springs: Has jungle boat tours, glass bottom boats, nature trails, swimming and picnic area. This is a 40 minute drive
east of Carrabelle. www.wakullasprings.com 850-926-0600
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Nourishing the Spirit
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.
Area Churches
Church of God
1478 Hwy 67
Carrabelle, FL. 32322
Phone: 850-697-2790
Sacred Heart Church
(Catholic)
2653 Hwy 98
Lanark Village
Carrabelle, FL. 32322
Carrabelle Christian Center
136 River Rd.
Carrabelle, FL 32322
Phone: 850-697-3232
Fellowship Baptist
706 Ryan Dr.
Carrabelle, FL 32322
Carrabelle United Methodist
102 NE Ave B
Carrabelle, Fl. 32322
Phone: 850-697-3672
First Baptist Church
206 SE Ave A
Carrabelle, FL 32322
Phone: 850-697-3819
Church of the Ascension
(Episcopal)
110 NE 1st St.
Carrabelle, FL 32322
Phone: 850-697-4555
First Assembly of God
307 W 3rd St.
Carrabelle, Fl. 32322
Phone: 850-697-3595
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Charity Chili Cookoff
1st Saturday in March
SGI Fire Department
850.927.2753
Camp Gordon Johnston Days
2nd Weekend in March
CGJ Museum
850.697.6575
www.campgordonjohnston.com
Eastpoint Rib Cookoff
3rd Weekend in March
Eastpoint Fire Department
850.670.9000
Carrabelle Riverfront Festival
4th Weekend in April
Carrabelle Chamber of Commerce
850.697.2585
www.carrabelle.org
Apalachicola Antique Boat Show
4th Saturday in April
Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce
850.653.9419
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Big Bend Saltwater Classic
Father’s Day Weekend in June
www.saltwaterclassic.com
Kingfish Shoot Out
Fishing Tournament
3rd Weekend in September
C-Quarters Marina
850.697.8400
www.cquartersmarina.com
Oyster Spat Festival
2nd Weekend in October
St. George Island Merchants Association
www.oysterspat.com
Florida Seafood Festival
1st Weekend in November
Florida Seafood Festival Associatoin
850.653.8011
www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
Forgotten Coast
Black Beer Festival
Third Saturday in October
850.697.2585
www.carrabelle.org
Boat Parade of Lights
and Holiday on the Harbor
2nd Saturday in December
Carrabelle Area Chamber of Commerce
850.697.2585
www.carrabelle.org
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Fishing Tournaments
Carrabelle is home to several fish
ing tournaments throughout the
year:
Big Bend Saltwater Classic Tournam
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June. This tournament attracts 700
and benefits OAR (Organization for
anglers
Artificial Reefs). The headquarters
is The Carrabelle Boat Club.
Visit www.saltwaterclassic.com for
more information or call 850.216.227
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Saltwater 3 - day $17.00
Freshwater 3 - day $17.00
Saltwater 7 - day $30.00
Freshwater 7 - day $30.00
Saltwater 1 - year $47.00
Freshwater 1 - year $47.00
Florida Resident
Saltwater 1 - year $17.00
Freshwater 1 - year $17.00
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Dog Island
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Birding
CARRABELLE about an hour southwest of Tallahassee, is in an area that is a little-known stopover for migrant birds
crossing the Gulf of Mexico on their way north. Carrabelle is a quaint fishing town that overlooks an estuary with
American 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 species
of wildlife make their home in the forest. Those with confirmed sightings on Tate's Hell State Forest that are currently
listed as threatened, endangered or species of special concern are: bald eagle and red-cockaded woodpecker. Tates Hell
State’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 rush
and saw grass, and provide rich feeding grounds for land and seabirds such as bald eagles, osprey and migrating falcon
and 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 and
Forsterís terns are also a possibility. This island is famous for the oystercatchers nesting on the causeway leading
to the island.
ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
is 47 miles east of Carrabelle
and 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’s
sparrows, blue winged teals, woodstocks, bald eagles, red-tailed hawks and red-shouldered
hawks in season. Wintering marbled godwits, snow geese, white pelicans and red
headed ducks also stop over. Purple gallinules, terns, cormorants, brown pelicans and
gulls loaf here year-round.
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OCHLOCKONEE RIVER STATE PARK is a beautiful and peaceful
park situated at theconfluence of the Ochlocknee and Dead Rivers and
Big 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 the
endangered red cockaded woodpecker cavity trees, marked by white bands.
APALACHICOLA NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESERVE During spring and fall
migrations the wetland communities provide good birding spots. In certain areas, you may
well 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 pileated
woodpeckers 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 species
and we invite you to come and experience
the wonders of nature offered by our area.
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Alligato
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“Alligator Point” – the name inspires curiosity, and the landscape merits further exploration. This pristine coastal
community 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 our
8-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 unrivaled
encounter with Florida's natural habitat. Sea oat-covered sand dunes, marsh and pond habitats and pine forest make
this 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 feathered
visitors to our area. Owls, osprey, pileated woodpeckers and many others are residents here. The varied landscape also
offers sanctuary for animals such as the black bear, bobcats, white-tailed deer, coyote, otters, manatees, a host of smaller
animals and of course, alligators.
The absence of noise and glaring lights make prime relaxation and exquisite stargazing main attractions, but if you’d
rather take a more active role in your entertainment, kayaking, boating and fishing are terrific alternatives. Fly fish for
tarpon, chase red fish and trout, or fish offshore for grouper, mackerel, amberjack, cobia and snapper. Alligator Point
offers 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 you
enjoy the convenience of skillfully prepared dishes from the unlimited array of local restaurants, you’ll agree that
you’ve never had fresher.
Many of our visitors marvel at how such an untainted place could exist in
Florida and why more people don’t know about it. Haven’t they
answered their own question and wouldn’t it be great to be one of
the 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 Park
While 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 diversity
of biological communities that make the park a popular destination
for birding and wildlife viewing. Every fall, bald eagles, other migrating
raptors, and monarch butterflies are commonly sighted as they head
south for the winter. Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beaches
for swimming, sunbathing, and fishing. Other activities include canoeing,
kayaking, windsurfing, and hiking. Facilities include a fishing dock
and picnic pavilions.
For more information:
850.349.9146
www. floridastateparks.org/baldpoint/default.cfm
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Camp Go
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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 the
Allied 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 these
many months.” But where did this Crusade begin for these young men? What brought
a mid-western farmer, West Virginia coal miner and young steel mill worker from
Pennsylvania to these European and later Pacific beaches?
Where did these young men train for this "Great Crusade?” For many, this crusade
started on Florida's Forgotten Coast. For four years, (acres) of beaches and woods along
the shores of North Florida were converted to a base with the sole purpose of training
amphibious soldiers and their support groups. Originally named Camp Carrabelle after
the community it took over, and later named Camp Gordon Johnston, this facility
trained 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 Gordon
Johnston Museum is located in downtown Carrabelle. The museum promotes not only
the history of World War II, but also portrays the gigantic effort that our nation poured
into this conflict. The Camp Gordon Johnston Museum has compiled an extensive history
of the various units that trained here, as well as photographic displays of the area and life as
it existed at the camp. Furthermore, The Camp Gordon Johnston veterans have contributed
the artifacts brought back from battles overseas, along with uniforms, mess kits, and all
sorts of souvenirs. It is a must see for anyone visiting this area. It is located on 302 Marine
Street in downtown Carrabelle along the riverfront.
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For more information, please contact the Camp Gordon Johnston Association,
P.O. Box 1334, Carrabelle, Florida
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St. George Island
On St. George Island, a tide chart is more important than an alarm clock. Who would have thought that a
four-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 oyster
bars on the bayside. Swim in the clear gulf waters. Get a tan. Walk for hours on the beach. Kayak in bayside marshes
or go for an exciting ride in the beach breakers. Rent a boat, a bike, or a scooter, or bring your own. Walk, jog or ride
along quiet streets or on cleared wooded trails. Build sandcastles. See dolphins perform spontaneous aerial shows
barely offshore. In October, watch clouds of migrating Monarch butterflies as they drift across the island. Enjoy glorious
sunrises and sunsets. At night, gaze at more stars then you ever imagined possible. Or just sprawl out in your beach
chair and relax.
When you want to get out and about, shop at interesting and distinctive island stores where you can purchase beachwear
or beachfare, baked goods, garden plants, spices, groceries, vegetables, jewelry, libations, and art. Have your picture
taken or your hair styled. Attend a local church. Join in a holiday parade! Be sure to stop by the visitor center and see
the 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! Whether
with 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 available
at the grocery and roadside stands. If you prefer to eat out, the raw bar and local restaurants specialize in serving the
local catch in every style. Make sure you try some Apalachicola Bay oysters, the best in the world! And there’s always
fresh wild shrimp. Subs and pizza are also available. After dinner, stop for an ice cream or visit a local nightspot for
conversation and entertainment.
St. George Island State Park is a gem in the Florida park system. It includes nine miles of beaches; the eastern-most five
are accessible only by foot. You can camp, picnic at the pavilions, hike, fish, look for sea shells, or just relax. And bring
your binoculars! In spring and fall, scarlet tanagers, indigo buntings, Baltimore orioles, cedar waxwings and dozens of
other 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 are
scolding sea gulls, diving brown pelicans and scooting shore birds.
From May to November, take a morning walk on the beach and
look for the tracks of sea turtles that struggled ashore during the
night to lay eggs. Later in the season, see the much smaller tracks
of hatchlings struggling just as hard to get back to the sea. Enjoy,
but keep your distance. It’s important that people and dogs stay
away from the turtles, their nests, and the babies.
Special events include the regional Chili Cookoff the first week of
March and the Oyster Spat Festival during the long Columbus Day
weekend. Lots of tasting for charity for charity at the first and family fun at the second.
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MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
ACCOMMODATIONS
Carrabelle Palms RV Park
(850) 697-2638
Franklin Inn at Carrabelle
(850) 697-4000
Georgian Motel
(850) 697-3410
Moorings Marina/SeaChange
(850) 697-2800
Old Carrabelle Hotel (B&B)
(850) 697-9010
ACCOUNTING
Marxsen Accounting
(850) 697-2542
ARTISTS
ART GALLERIES-ANTIQUES
Penny Anderson
(850) 697-3921
Carrabelle Artists Association
(850) 697-4491
Miller’s Antiques
(850) 697-3751
Moore Treasures
(850) 697-4491
ASSOCIATIONS-ORGANIZATIONS
Big Bend Hospice
(850) 926-9308
Camp Gordon Johnston Assoc.
(850) 697-8575
Capital Area Chapter American Red Cross
(850) 878-6080
Carrabelle Lighthouse Association
(850) 697-9790
FSU Coastal & Marine Laboratory
(850) 697-4120
Franklin County Republican Committee
(850) 927-2770
Franklin County Senior Citizens Council
(850) 697-3760
Franklin’s Promise Coalition
(850) 653-3930
Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce
(850) 224-8116
Sea Oats Garden Club
(850) 697-9790
St. George Island Business Association
(850) 653-6875
St. George Island Visitor’s Center
(850) 927-7744
Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce
(850) 926-1848
ATTORNEYS
Charles Curran, PA
(850) 697-5333
Daniel H. Cox, PA
(850) 697-5555
Smith, Thompson, Shaw & Manausa, PA
(850) 402-4100
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BAIT-TACKLE-SEAFOOD SALES
C-Quarters Marine Store
(850) 697-8400
Fisherman’s Choice
(850) 670-8808
CHARTER FISHING-DIVING
& GUIDE SERVICES
Book Me A Charter
(850) 653-2622
Carrabelle Charters
(850) 528-1926
Expeditions in Tate’s Hell
(850) 697-2434
Last Cast Charters
(850) 962-9956
Les Hassel Excursions
(850) 697-5555
Natural World Charters, LLC
(850) 228-9060
Z-Horse Charters
(850) 228-6091
CHURCHES
(see separate listing)
CONSTRUCTION-CONTRACTORS
BEC & Company
(850) 528-2299
Gene Strickland, LLC
(850) 528-4992
DEVELOPMENT
COMPANIES/DEVELOPMENTS
Mask Development
(850) 566-6761
ELECTRICIANS-HEAT
& AIR CONDITIONING
Alternative Electric Company, LLC
(850) 927-4610
Air Con of Wakulla, LLC
(850) 926-5592
Barineau HTG &A/C Inc.
(850) 580-4029
R. Gray & Assoc. Inc.
(850) 653-7186
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Coastal Community Bank
(850) 697-4500
Gulf State Community Bank
(850) 697-3395
GOLF COURSES
St. James Bay Golf Course
(850) 697-9606
GROCERY STORES – DELI-BAKERY
Cakes By Amy
(850) 697-2077
The Market Place
(St. George Island)
(850) 927-2808
INDUSTRY-SERVICES
2K Web Group
(850) 653-1122
Amy’s Promos
(850) 697-5161
At Your Service Concierge
(850) 591-5255
AT&T Advertising & Publishing
(850) 471-5154
Daybreak Massage
(850) 766-1087
Florida Business Products
(850) 926-3302
Franklin Mini Storage
(850) 697-3501
Garden’s Inc.
(850) 653-1777
Georgia’s Notary Services
(850) 697-2366
Gpik, LLC
(850) 927-4747
Jackson’s Auto Parts & Ace Hardware
(850) 697-3332
Les Hassel Excursions
(850) 697-5555
Network Tallahassee (Internet Services)
(850) 671-4007
Nice Car of Forgotten Coast, LLC
(850) 697-4383
Norm’s Lawn Service
(850) 320-4126
Pioneer Telephone Directories Corp.
(334) 794-4129
Royce Rolstad Photography
(850) 653-5586
Seminole Safe N Secure Storage
(850) 670-4505
Sol Verde Renewable Energy Solutions, LLC
(850) 323-0448
Trusteria.com
(850) 877-8885
Unique Nails & More
(850) 670-4000
VMS Maintenance Systems
(850) 379-3700
Waste Management
(850) 874-1019
INSURANCE
Barber Insurance Agency
(850) 697-5110
Cook Insurance Agency, Inc.
(850) 697-3473
Marks Insurance Agency, Inc.
(850) 653-2161
MARINAS-MARINE SERVICES
Allen’s Dockside Marine, Inc.
(850) 697-3337
C-Quarters Marina
(850) 697-8400
Carrabelle Marina
(850) 697-3351
Moorings Marina/SeaChange
(850) 697-2800
TowBoat U.S. Carrabelle-St. Marks
(850) 697-8909
MEDICAL SERVICES-COUNSELING
Big Bend Hospice
(850) 926-9308
Coastal Foot & Ankle Clinic
(Apalachicola)
(850) 653-3338
George E. Weems Memorial Hospital
(850) 653-8853
James Magee III, DDS
(850) 697-2273
NHC Home Health Care
(850) 697-2400
MORTGAGE COMPANIES
Chollet Ramsey, Bank of America
(850) 927-4812
NEWSPAPERS/MAGAZINES
Apalachicola/Carrabelle Times
(850) 653-2273
Forgotten Coast Magazine
(850) 556-5449
The Franklin Chronicle
(850) 670-4377
PRINTERS/GRAPHIC DESIGN/SIGNS
Amy’s Promos
(850) 697-5161
Bay Media Services
(850) 653-9020
Boyd Brothers Printing
(850) 763-1741
Prism Publications
(850) 914-9488
REAL ESTATE
Angler’s Harbor
(850) 544-2504
Bayside Realty, Inc.
(850) 697-3919
BeachRealty.net
(800) 833-1673
Bill Miller Realty
(850) 697-3751
Carrabelle Coastal Properties
(850) 697-5444
Century 21 Collins Realty
(850) 927-5469
Coastal Gems Real Estate
(850) 926-1340
Coldwell Banker Forgotten Coast Realty
(850) 899-9988
Gordon K. Adkins, Realtor
(850) 927-4000
Harbor Point Realty
(850) 349-9599
Ochlockonee Bay Realty, Inc.
(850) 984-0001
Pandora Schlitt, Realtor
(850) 927-3161
Prudential Resort Realty
(850) 927-2666
Rae Roeder Realty
(850) 681-3101
Realtors Assoc.of Franklin & So.
Gulf Counties
(850) 653-3322
Sandy Beach Properties
(850) 697-5300
Sea Crest Realty, Inc.
(850) 697-9604
Seaside Village
(850) 697-6970
Shaun S, Donahoe
(850) 653-8330
RESTAURANTS-LOUNGES
COFFEE HOUSES
Cakes By Amy
(850) 697-2077
Carrabelle Junction
(850) 697-9550
Chef Eddie’s Magnolia Grill
(850) 653-8000
Fisherman’s Wife
(850) 697-4533
Harry A’s Restaurant & Bar
(850) 927-3400
Harry’s Bar & Package Store
(850) 697-9982
Hog Wild BBQ
(850) 697-2776
Home Town BP & Deli
(850) 697-5111
Pirates Tiki Hut
(850) 697-4331
That Place On 98
(850) 670-9898
The Funky Oyster Shack
(850) 697-2324
TITLE COMPANIES
Tallahassee Title Group, LLC
(850) 580-2222
TRANSPORTATION
At Your Service Concierge
(850) 591-5255
Tow Boat U.S.
Carrabelle-St. Marks
(850) 697-8909
VACATION RENTALS
Angler’s Harbor
(850) 544-2504
Boop’s Landing
(850) 899-3175
Collins Vacation Rentals (SGI)
(850) 927-5469
Harbor Point Vacation Rentals
(850) 349-9599
Home Away Vacation Rentals (SGI)
(512) 493-0382
Jasmine-By-The-Sea
(850) 697-8593
Chip Kaye
(404) 266-0067
Resort Vacation Properties
of St. George Island
(850) 927-2322
Sandy Beach Properties
(850) 697-5300
The Villas at St. James Bay
(850) 697-9606
VETERINARIAN
Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic
(850) 670-8306
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
Sheila Hauser
(850) 251-0445
Sharon Thoman
(850) 697-2220
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
Don & Pam Ashley
(850) 697- 8993
R. Bruce Barnes
(850) 927-3262
Kathi Jones
(850) 877-2994
Adrian & Mary Claire Lovell
(850) 697-8567
William & Wanda Rose
(850) 545-5852
Oryan Speed
(850) 653-8156
Leon Wiesener
(850) 697-9620
Suzanne Zimmerman
(850) 697-8974
Jack & Carol Zurawka
(850) 697-9183
RELOCATION INFORMATION
EDUCATION
Franklin County Board of Education
(850) 653-8831
Franklin County Consolidated Schools
(850) 670-2800
Franklin County Literacy Program
(850) 670-4481
Franklin County Public Library-Carrabelle
Branch
(850) 697-2366
Gulf Coast Community College
(850) 872-3800
Gulf Coast Workforce Board
(850) 913-3285
EMERGENCIES
Carrabelle Fire Dept. 911
Emergency Management
(850) 653-8977
Lanark-St. James Fire Dept.
(850) 697-3227
Police Department
(850) 697-3691
Sheriff’s Department
(850) 697-2113
GOVERNMENT
Carrabelle Post Office
(850) 697-3339
City of Carrabelle
(850) 697-3618
City Commissioners
(850) 697-2727
Community Development
(850) 697-3307
County Commissioners
(850) 653-2227
Court House Annex-Carrabelle
(850) 697-3263
Florida Fish & Wildlife
(850) 697-3741
Franklin County Landfill
(850) 670-8167
Franklin County Health Dept.
(850) 697-4121
Lanark Village Post Office
(850) 697-2751
Planning & Zoning
(850) 653-9783
Property Appraiser-Tax Collector
(850) 697-3263
Supervisor of Elections
(850) 697-3263
UTILITIES
Eveready Gas Co.
(850) 697-3334
FairPoint Communication-Telecommunication
(850) 229-7355
Mediacom-Telecommunications
(850) 934-7700
Progress Energy-Electric
(850) 342-2348
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P O Box 549 Carrabelle, Florida 3232
2 I 106 Tallahassee Street
Telephone: 850.697.5333 I Fax: 850.
697.5558
Email: charlescurran@att.net
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• Personal Assistance with Activities of Dail
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• 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
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