WELCOME GUESTS!
We are delighted that you have selected a vacation home managed by Sunshine Vacation Rentals of the Forgotten Coast for your vacation retreat! Whether you are looking to relax or have a fun filled time fishing, kayaking or sight seeing, we hope you’ll enjoy every minute you are here!
For your convenience, we have prepared this information binder to help make this your home away from home. We sincerely hope you have an enjoyable vacation and if there is anything we can do to make this vacation and future vacations better, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Feel free to send us a text, email or call with any suggestions, questions or concerns you may have.
For housekeeping or maintenance problems, please call or send a text to (850) 899-5666. For future reservations, please visit our website: www.sunshinevacarentals.com Thank you again for staying with us and have a great vacation!!
BAIT SHOP & SUPPLIES
Blue Water Outriggers - Port St. Joe (850) 229-1100
Scallop Cove Bait & Tackle - Cape San Blas (850) 227-1573
St. Joe Shrimp Company - Simmons Bayou (850) 229-6224
MARINAS & BOAT RAMPS
Presnell’s Bayside Marina and Boat Ramp - SR 30-A (850) 229-2710
Captain’s Cove Marina - Highland View (850) 227-3357
Frank Pate Park City Boat Ramp - Port St. Joe (850) 229-8261
St. Joseph State Park Boat Ramp - Cape San Blas (850) 227-1327
Mexico Beach Public Boat Ramp - Mexico Beach
Indian Pass Boat Ramp - Indian Pass
Highland View Public Boat Ramp - Highland View
White City Public Boat Ramp - White City
GROCERY, CONVENIENCE & FRESH SEAFOOD
Piggly Wiggly - Port St. Joe (850) 229-8398
Dollar General Market - Port St. Joe (850) 641-2728
CVS Pharmacy - Port St. Joe (850) 229-8771
Dollar General - St. Joe Beach (850) 257-7591
Cape Trading Post - Cape San Blas (850) 229-8775
St. Joe Shrimp Company - Cape San Blas (850) 229-6224
Scallop Cove General Store - Cape San Blas (850) 227-1573
The Shell Shack - Mexico Beach (850) 648-8256
13 Mile Seafood - Apalachicola (850) 653-1399
CHARTERS
Shallow Seas Charters, Capt. Lee Thompson - Port St. Joe (706) 580-2021 - https://shallowseascharters.net/
Saltwater Obsessions, Capt. Jordan Todd - Port St. Joe (850) 227-6550 - www.saltwaterobsessions.com
Southern Tide Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 227-4542 - www.southerntidecharters.com
Dog House Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 227-7281 - www.doghousecharterspsj.com
Seahorse Water Safaris – Boat Rental/Charter - Port St. Joe (850) 227-1099 - www.seahorsewatersafaris.com/boat-rentals
Liquid Additions Fishing Charter - Port St. Joe (850) 227-1249 - www.liquidaddictioncharters.com
Breakaway Charters, Capt. Wade Guilford - Port St. Joe (850) 227-4159
Bounty of the Bay Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 628-4528
Bali Hai Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 227-5802 - https://balihaicharters.com/Captain Clint Fishing - Port St. Joe - Charters (850) 247-3828
Johnson Boys Fishing Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 643-7312 - www.facebook.com.captshanejohnsonfishingcharters
St. Joe Charters, Capt. Gary Meyer - Port St. Joe (850) 851-6557 - email: gofish850@gmail.com
Captain Alan’s Sea Escapes - Mexico Beach (850) 340-0643 - www.captainalansseaescape.com
Lady J Charters, Capt. Danny Tankersley - Port St. Joe (850 )227-1200 - www.ladyjcharterspsj.com
Captain JB Charters, Capt John Laune - Apalachicola (850) 323-0566 - hwww.captjb.com
Cape Surfaris - Port St. Joe (304) 582-4853 - www.capesurfaris.com
Hooked on Fishing - Port St. Joe (850) 370-6001
Apalachicola River Cruises - Apalachicola (850) 370-6001 - Email: shiverskip@yahoo.com
About Fun Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 340-1035 - https://aboutfuncharters.com/
KC Sport Fishing - Mexico Beach (850) 933-8804 - www.kcsportfishing.com
GOLF
St. Joseph Bay Country Club Port St. Joe (850) 227-1757 www.stjoecc.com 18 hole course
SPAS & SALONS
A Day Away Spa - (850) 229-6642 - 304 Williams Ave, Port St. Joe - www.adayawayspaservices.com
Kelly Renee’s Hair Studio & Nail Salon - (850) 323-2834 - 302 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe
Salt Air Beauty & Hair - (850) 229-4246 - 319 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe - www.facebook.com/Salt.Air.Beauty
Polished Nail Boutique - (850) 2297009 - 230 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe, FL
Allure Hair Artistry - (850) 705-1589 - 407 Red Ave., Port St. Joe - www.facebook.com/AllureHairArtistryFL
Spyglass Beauty - (850) 340-1230 - 407 Red Ave., Port St. Joe - https://spyglassbeauty.com/
BEACH RENTALS
Happy Ours Kayak & Canoe Rentals - Cape San Blas (850) 229-1991 - www.happyourskayak.com
Scallop Cove Rentals - Cape San Blas (850) 227-7557 - www.scallopcove.com
Golf Cart Rentals – St. Joe Rent All - Port St. Joe (850) 227-2112 - www.sjrans.com/golfcarts.cfm
Crazy Wave Runners - Mexico Beach (850) 527-9893
Barefoot Kayak & Paddle Board Rentals - Mexico Beach (850) 899-0359 - www.barefootkayaking.com
San Flea Rentals - Cape San Blas (850) 381-3953 - www.sanflearentals.com
Bayou Boat Rentals - Simons Bayou (850) 441-9343 - email: rosa.powell@yahoo.com
Cape Paddlin’ Cape San Blas (850) 890-0231 www.facebook.com/capepaddlincsb
MISCELLANEOUS
Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserve - Port St. Joe (850) 229-1787 - www.stjosephbaypreserves.org
Windward Sailing Charters - Port St. Joe (850) 596-2158 - http://windwardsailingcharters.com/
Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 1001 10th Street, Port St. Joe - http://floridacc.org/
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - Cape San Blas (850) 227-1327 - www.floridastateparks.org/park/St-JosephRockin M Ranch (horseback riding) - Cape San Blas (850) 227-6117 - www.Therockinmranch.com/beach_rides.html
St. Vincent Island Shuttle Service - Indian Pass (850) 229-1065 - www.stvincentisland.com
Fishing Licenses: Sold at all bait & tackle shops or can be purchased over the phone at 888-347-4356 or go to floridafishinglicenses.org
LOCAL DINING (business hours may vary by season)
Port St. Joe
KrazyFish Grille (850) 229-7878 - 113 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, FL - www.krazyfishgrille.com
Great Wall (delivery available) (850) 227-9999 - 412 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe, FL - www.greatwallportsaintjoe.com
Hungry Howie’s Pizza (850) 229-9222 418 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe, FL - www.hungryhowies.com/store/hungry-howies-26...
Joe Mama’s Pizza (850) 229-6262 - 406 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe - www.joemamaspizza.com/index.cfm
No Name Café (850) 229-9277 - 306 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe - www.facebook.com/nonamecafepsj
Paul Gant’s BBQ (850) 227-9311 - 470 W Hwy 98, Port St. Joe - www.paulgantbbq.com
Pepper’s Mexican Grill (850) 229-8540 - 224 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe, - www.peppersmexicangrillandcantina.com
Provisions Restaurant (850) 229-9200 - 222 Reid Ave, Port St. Joe - www.provisionsfl.com
Ronnie B’s Steak and Seafood (850) 227-1386 - 114 Sailors Cove Dr., Port St. Joe - http://ronniebs.com/
Dagwood's Delicatessen & Catering (850) 899-9060 - 112 Reid Ave Port St. Joe
The Brick Wall Sports Bar & Grille (850) 899-9455 - 414 Reid Avenue Port St. Joe - www.thebrickwallportstjoe.com
Indian Pass Raw Bar Uptown (850) 899-9001 - 411 Reid Avenue, Port St Joe - www.indianpassrawbaruptown.com
Sand Dollar Café (850) 227-4865 - 301 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe - Menu changes daily...check Facebook to get daily menu Facebook: www.facebook.com/aan1970
Quadro Locos Tacos and Cantina (850) 899-9014 - 301 Monument Ave., Port St. Joe - www.facebook.com/QuatroLocosPSJ
The View on Old 98 (850) 247-0317 - 51 Good Morning Street, Port St. Joe - https://theviewonold98.com
Cool Breeze Chicken & More (850) 227-1266 - 405 Baltzell Ave, Port St. Joe - www.facebook.com/coolbreezechicken
Peter’s Pizzeria (850) 227-7000 - 101 Monument Ave, Port St. Joe - www.peters.com
This is Garden Food (850) 899-9045 - 210 Williams Ave, Port St. Joe - http://thisisgardenfood.com/
Bayside Bakery (850) 508-3508 - www.baysidebakeryPSJ.com
Shoobies Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Truck (850) 340-1128 - 143 Acklins Island Drive Port St Joe - Phone: 850-705-1555
St. Joe Beach
Shipwreck Raw Bar (850) 647-5050 - 7008 W Hwy 98, St. Joe Beach - www.shipwreckrawbar.com
Shoobies Ice Cream (Food Truck) (850) 229-1999 St. Joe Beach, FL
Gulf Glazed Donuts (Food Truck) St. Joe Beach, FL
Mexico Beach
Mango Marley’s (850) 648-5000 - 3102 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach - http://mangomarleys.com/
Caribbean Coffee LLC (850) 705-1366 - 2802 Highway 98 Mexico Beach - www.caribbean-coffee.com
Crazy Beach Pizza (850) 648-4600 2902 W Highway 98 Mexico Beach, FL Mon-Sun 11am-9pm
Rustic Sands Grill (850) 648-6696 Located in the Rustic Sands Campground 800 North 15th Street, Mexico Beach, FL
Killer Seafood (Food Truck) 820 Highway 98 Mexico Beach, FL
Cape San Blas
Cape Trading Post (850) 229-8775 - 5975 Cape San Blas Rd., Cape San Blas - www.capetradingpost.com/index.html
Cone Heads (850) 229-5252 - 8020 Cape San Blas Rd., Cape San Blas - http://coneheadseightytwenty.com/
Indian Pass Raw Bar (850) 227-1670 - 8391 CR-30A, Indian Pass - http://indianpassrawbar.com/
Skully’s Low Country Boil (850) 228-7011 - 5544 Cape San Blas Road, Cape San Blas
Peachy’s Beach Bites - 145 Acklins Island Dr, Cape San Blas:
Weber’s Little Donut Shop (850) 340-3552 - 4975 Cape San Blas Road, Cape San Blas, FL
Cat 5 Raw Bar and Grill 1937 SR 30A, Simons Bayou www.facebook.com/Cat5RawBar
LongBills on Cape San Blas (950) 250-4310 7650 Cape San Blas Road, Cape San Blas, FL www.longbills.com
Apalachicola
The Owl Café (850) 653-9888 - 15 Avenue D, Apalachicola - www.owlcafeflorida.com/index.html
Up The Creek Raw Bar (850) 653-2525 - 313 Water St, Apalachicola - www.upthecreekrawbar.com/
Up to No Good Tavern (850) 653-4888 - 76 Market St. Suite F, Apalachicola - www.facebook.com/uptonogoodtavernn
Gormley’s at the Gibson (850) 653-2191 - 51 Avenue C, Apalachicola - www.gibsoninn.com/meetthechef.php
Apalachicola Seafood Grill (850) 653-9510 - 100 Market St, Apalachicola
The Station Raw Bar (850) 653-8237 - 53 Market St, Apalachicola
Tamera’s Cafe (850) 653-4111 - 71 Market St, Apalachicola - www.tamarascafe.com
Hole in the Wall Seafood (850) 653-3222 - 23 Avenue D, Apalachicola
Half Shell Dockside (850) 653-1211 - 301 Market St, Apalachicola - www.halfshelldockside.com
The Chowder House (850) 653-1205 - 149 Commerce Street, Apalachicola
Caroline’s Diner on the River (850) 653-8139 - 123 Water Street, Apalachicola
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant (850) 670-5900 - 250 US Hwy 98, Apalachicola
Bars and Package Stores
Haughty Heron - 111 Sailors Cove Dr, Port St Joe - Phone: (850) 229-3463
Mon - Thurs: 10am - 10pm
Fri - Sat: 10am - 12am
Sun - 10am - 8am
Website: http://www.haughtyheron.com/
St. Joe Bar & Package - 305 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe - Phone: (850) 229-9912
Sun - Thurs: 12pm - 12am
Fri - Sat: 11pm - 2am
The Port Fine Wine & Spirits - 411 Monument Ave, Port St Joe - Phone (850) 229-2977
Mon - Sun: 10am - 9pm
Website: https://theportfinewine.com/
Port City Axe House - 306 Reid Avenue, Port St. Joe - Phone: (850)705-1929
Lookout Lounge & Discount Package - 8066 US-98, St. Joe Beach -Phone: (850) 647-8310
Mon-Sun 11:00am-2:00am
Website: https://lookoutlounge.com/
Scallop Republic - 411 Cape San Blas Rd, Cape San Blas - Phone: (850) 227-9009
Tues - Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Website: www.scalloprepublic.com
Mexico Beach Wine & Spirits - 900 Hwy 98, Mexico Beach, FL - Phone: (404) 293-7730
Bowery Station - 131 Commerce Street, Apalachicola - Phone: (850) 653-2211
Live Music - Weds - Sun: 2pm - 9pm
Website: www.bowerystation.us
The Tap Room of Owl Cafe - 71 Commerce Street, Apalachicola - Phone: (850) 653-1910
Mon - Fri: 4pm - 11pm; Sat: 12pm - 12am
Sun: 4pm - 10pm
Oyster City Brewing Company - 17 Ave D, Apalachicola - Phone: (850) 653-2739
Sun - Thurs: 12pm - 7pm
Fri - Sat: 12pm -
Welcometo Port St. Joe & surrounding area
Port St. Joe:
Port St. Joe truly is a "small town with a big heart," the nickname that its residents have adopted. Founded on a spot of profound natural beauty along northwest Florida's upper Gulf Coast and on one of the state's most historic sites, Port St. Joe and its 3,500 residents greet visitors with a wide variety of activities and graceful, welcoming smiles. This place is a chorus of "Good morning" and "Good evening," of homecoming parades and Friday night lights, of "Yes, ma'am" and "Y'all come back real soon." Formerly a bustling port along North Florida’s Emerald Coast, Port St. Joe now welcomes visitors looking for a restful respite. Port St. Joe's postcard-perfect surroundings invite lounging on a soft, white-sand dune beach, snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, fishing, and dining at a rustic fish shack. Also available in Port St. Joe: an educational, even inspirational, glimpse of some of the state’s earliest history. A compact, easily walkable downtown of gift and antique shops, bistros, vest-pocket parks, and wide greenways. And don't forget some of the nation's most luscious seafood.
Cape San Blas:
Now, it's time to leave Port St. Joe proper, at least for the day, and head to what the locals call Cape San Blas park, more formally known as the T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, fishing, bird watching and explorations of 1,900 acres of wilderness. It's all here, as are miles upon miles of northwest Florida's famed sugar-white sand. You will not find crowded beaches here; take as much space with as much buffer as you like. You will see some of the highest sand dunes in the continental United States, and you can hike along two nature trails, or relax under the trees at shady picnic areas. Overall, this is one of Florida's premier state parks, only 16 miles and less than a half hour from downtown Port St. Joe, and is not to be missed. Enjoy the peace, the tranquility. It goes part and parcel with the entire experience in and around Port St. Joe.
Mexico Beach:
These days, it's hard to find a place where you can truly get away from it all. Well, there is a place where things move at a slower pace, where there are no traffic lights, the sand on the beach is white as snow and the gulf waters are warm and clean. That place is Mexico Beach on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast. Mexico Beach offers a small-town atmosphere filled with the charm of the Florida Panhandle. Here, the preserved natural beauty of the land and the sea combine to create a spellbinding destination. Shelling, watching the dolphins play at sunset, and dipping into the Gulf of Mexico for a refreshing swim are favorite pastimes for Mexico Beach visitors and locals. Mexico Beach residents are relaxed and cordial, and the local restaurants, with their fabulous menus, provide the perfect setting to meet with family and friends.
Apalachicola:
A charming fishing town, Apalachicola offers terrific seafood, lovely waterfront parks, enchanting inns, and the opportunity to glimpse the Florida Panhandle's oyster, timber and fishing history from ground level. Within the easy range of Apalachicola, you will find miles of pristine beaches on St. George Island and elsewhere, an endless supply of protected shallow bays, excellent fishing, and acres of national and state forests to explore. Combine all this with some of the finest seafood in the country and some of the nicest people anywhere, and your stay in Apalachicola is sure to be memorable. Apalachicola harvests over 90% of the oysters sold in Florida and 10% of the nationwide supply. Smaller open bay boats, moored or trailered each day, tong for oysters in the many shallow areas of Apalachicola Bay. Fishing vessels displaying proud patinas of years of service line the waterfront and regularly net fresh local shrimp and fish. A diverse selection of acclaimed restaurants feature fresh, local, daily harvested seafood.
Panama City Beach:
Panama City Beach boasts 27 miles of sugar-white sand bordering the clear, turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrews Bay. Family attractions, championship golf courses, sporting events, award-winning dining, predictably sunny weather and a vast number of recreational activities draw visitors to this seaside destination annually. For more information, call 850-233-5070 or visit their website www.VisitPanamaCityBeach.com.
Wewahitchka:
Wewahitchka, or “Wewa”, is the home of the Dead Lakes Park and Recreational area of Florida, which ironically hosts some of the best freshwater fishing in the nation and some of the best hunting in the state. Wewa is one of those quaint cities that help visitors appreciate and discover “Old Florida”. Rich in natural resources, the Dead Lakes were formed years ago, when the waters of the Apalachicola and Chipola Rivers converged on a cypress swamp, flooding the low-lying area. Later, a flood of salt water temporarily replaced the fresh water, killed the cypress trees and left only stumps. These are the basis of the moniker, Dead Lakes. Wewa is also the land of tupelo honey, which was immortalized in a Hollywood film starring Peter Fonda. Today the 80-square mile area is surrounded by farms, timber and exceptional fishing. The uniqueness of the honey from this region is unquestioned – microscopic pollen analysis is possible to determine the source. Tupelo honey is prized for features including its distinct flavor and lack of granulation.
To find local events in the area, please visit: www.olfl.org
We love animals in Gulf County and are proud to say we are truly a pet-friendly destination!
On all Gulf County beaches, except for St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, pets on leashes are more than welcome to take their owners for a walk. Despite the leash law, dogs can still have fun! Be sure to bring a long lead leash so both you and your pets can be active.
To help keep our beautiful beaches clean, there are over 20 pet waste disposal stations with bags and receptacles along the public beach access points.
Within Port St. Joe, pets and their owners can take advantage of the Port City Trail a nearly 4-mile stroll that wanders through our quaint city.
BayWalk Trail meanders from the Port St. Joe Marina to Frank Pate Park boasting beautiful views of St. Joseph Bay. Many vacation rental properties offer pet-friendly accommodations and encourage visitors to bring their pets.
Many of the local shops and even restaurants welcome well-behaved pets on leashes and their owners. The Bow Wow Beach Shop has everything you need to make it a great pet-friendly vacation including accessories and tasty treats. The St. Joseph Bay Humane Society is truly committed to fostering healthy and well-behaved pets. Their commitment to rehabilitating and training lost or abandoned dogs allows for many happy adoptions.
Even the Gulf County Welcome Center is pet-friendly! We invite you (and your pets) to stop on in and say hello!
Helpful Hints:
● Always keep your dog on a leash. You never know what you might run into... and it’s the law.
● Respect children and adults around you who may not be familiar with your pet.
● Never leave your dog in the car. Even with the windows rolled down it’s dangerous and your pet can easily overheat.
● Always keep doggy bags with you. You never know when you will need one.
● Please don’t bury your pet waste... children love to dig in the sand as much as pets.
● Good behavior is always appreciated so please don’t let your dog behave badly.
● When staying in a hotel with your pets, be courteous of other guests. Good manners keep pets welcome.
● When enjoying a walk on one of our trails, keep your dog close and give others the right of way.
Leave No Trace Ordinance - Protect our Shore
Home to more than 28 percent of the Loggerhead Sea Turtle nests, we love and protect these massive, beautiful creatures and we ask that our visitors do as well. Play your part in turtle conservancy by keeping our beaches clean, flat and dark and follow the Leave No Trace Ordinance. At the end of your beach day, please do your part by leaving only your footprints, and remove all trash and beach equipment.
The following information is a highlight of the rules implemented by the Leave No Trace ordinance
● All unattended personal items (chairs, tents, toys, kayaks, etc.) must be removed daily from the beach no later than 1 hour after the published time of sunset and can be placed back on the beach after sunrise the following day.
● All holes created must be filled in prior to leaving the beach each day.
● Overnight camping must not be within 400 feet of any waterfront residence.
● Glass bottles, containers, etc. are prohibited on Gulf County beaches.
● Bonfires are permissible, but must not be within 100 feet of any structure, and all remnants must be extinguished and removed from the beach that same day. All items other than natural wood are prohibited from burning (i.e.-pallets, wood with screws or nails, pressure-treated wood, etc.).
● All trash must be removed from the beach.
● Soliciting and canvassing on the beach is prohibited other than County Administration and Law Enforcement officials.
● It is unlawful to remove sand from Gulf County beaches.
● Per Gulf County Ordinance 2008-20, pets must be on leashes at all times.
● Beach Driving is no longer addressed under Leave No Trace. Click here for more information check our Riding the Beach.
Driving on the Beach
You must purchase a Beach Driving Permit to be able to drive on Gulf beaches. They can be purchased from the Tax Collector's Office and cost $30 per year for Gulf County residents or property owners and $300 per year for non-residents or non-property owners. Night driving on the beach is prohibited. Beach driving is not allowed on all beaches.
When driving on the beach, keep to a slow speed and watch for children and pets. A complete list of the rules and regulations will be given to you when you purchase your permit.
Gulf County Tax Collector Address: 1000 Cecil G Costin Sr #100, Port St Joe, FL 32456 Phone: (850) 229-6116
Time Zones
Port St Joe is in the Eastern Time zone. All of Bay County (Mexico Beach & Panama City) is in the Central Time Zone. The time zone line is County Road 386 between Mexico Beach & St Joe Beach through Wewahitchka to the Apalachicola River. Indian Pass, Cape San Blas, St Joe Beach & St Joe Peninsula are also in the Eastern Time Zone. That’s one crazy time zone line.
Beach Guidelines
Sea oats and sea grasses are protected. It is illegal to remove them from any beach and you should avoid walking on them. In many areas of the Cape, it is also illegal to walk across the dunes. Please use dune walkovers and public beach accesses.
Please remember to take your trash with you when you leave the beach. Do not leave any glass containers, soiled diapers, beer cans or food wrappings. Do not take any live shells from the beach. Also, do not take live sand dollars, starfish or sea horses. If you pick up a sand dollar or starfish and you see the tiny hairs (tentacles) moving, put it back. Jellyfish and Portuguese men-of-war wash up on the beach and can still leave a nasty sting. Do not pick them up or let your children or pets get too close to them.
Beach Fires, Beach Lights:
Fires are allowed on the beaches providing there is no ban in effect at the time. However, fires are not allowed inside the State Park. Make sure the fire is completely extinguished before you leave for the night and cover the site with sand. Do not light a beach fire close to a marked sea turtle nest as young turtles will hatch and wander towards the light coming from the fire. From May 1 through October 31 is Turtle Season on the Cape beaches. You will need to switch off any outdoor lights facing the beach as they will attract nesting and hatching turtles.
Turtle Nests: Please do not use loungers, chairs or picnic tables or allow pets and children close to a marked nest. Dogs can hear hatchlings and will dig them up. Turtle nests are strictly off-limits. Marked nests will have corner stakes and yellow tape around them and will be covered with a piece of heavy wire. They are protected by Federal law and anyone interfering with the nest, the adults or the hatchlings will be prosecuted.
Important Numbers
Ambulance, Fire or Police Emergency 911
Affordable Taxi Service (850) 588-2383
Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic (850) 670-8306
Bay Medical Center (850) 769-1511
Buy Rite Drugs (850) 227-7099
CVS Pharmacy (850) 229-8771
Dixson & Sons Taxi & Limo Service (850) 227-1303
Florida Game & Freshwater Fish Commission (800) 342-1676
Florida Highway Patrol (800) 459-6861
Florida Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222
Gulf County Chamber of Commerce (850) 227-1223
Gulf County Emergency Management (850) 227-1115
Gulf County Health Department (850) 227-1276
Gulf County Marriage License (850) 229-6112
Gulf County Public Library (850) 229-8879
Gulf County Tax Collector (850) 229-6116
Gulf County Sheriff’s Dept (non-emergency) (850) 227-1115
Gulf County Tourist Development Council (850) 229-7800
Gulf County Welcome Center (850) 482-4853
Port St. Joe City Hall (850) 229-8263
Sacred Heart Hospital – Port St. Joe (850) 229-5600
Sea Tow (850) 227-4049
U.S. Coast Guard (850) 234-2475