Forgotten Coast (Florida) - Wink Travel Guide


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The Forgotten Coast is a coastal stretch of the Florida Panhandle. This region is comprised of Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Port St. Joe (Florida) - Wink Travel Guide


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Port St. Joe is a city on the Forgotten Coast of Florida. Among the sites of interest: Seahorse Water Safaris, Shore Thang Charters, Port St. Joe Marina. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Florida Panhandle - Wink Travel Guide


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The Florida Panhandle is a region of Florida, in the north west of the state. It has long been popular for its beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. It includes the inland city of Tallahassee. The Florida Panhandle has hung onto its Southern culture better than probably any other region in Florida, so expect traditional Southern hospitality and more conservative values. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Treasure Coast (Florida) - Wink Travel Guide


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Treasure Coast is a region on the east coast of Florida. It has beautiful beaches and many opportunities to see nature, and have fun. It is comprised of Indian River County, St. Lucie County, and Martin County. The Treasure Coast is a booming coastal area that grew from a swamp of nothingness to a resort oasis of 600,000 for many hotels, the PGA, the St. Lucie Mets, and many beautiful natural habitats and preserves. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Emerald Coast (Florida) - Wink Travel Guide


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The Emerald Coast, also called the Miracle Strip, is in the Florida Panhandle and consists of the coastal regions of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay counties. The region is informally known as the "Redneck Riviera". Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Ormond Beach (Florida) - Wink Travel Guide


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Ormond Beach is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. Ormond Beach is adjacent to the north of Daytona Beach. Today, Ormond Beach is known as the "Birthplace of Speed" and celebrates its racing heritage with annual events that reenact the early days of racing on the beach. Visitors to the area can enjoy a tour through the Casements, the former winter home of John D. Rockefeller, canoeing, fishing and viewing a vast array of wildlife at the Tomoka State Park. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Pinellas County (Florida) - Wink Travel Guide


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Pinellas County is in Florida. Among the sites of interest: Anclote Key Preserve State Park, Caladesi Island State Park, Caladesi Island State Park. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Remembering Florida's Forgotten Coast


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This book is about a vanishing way of life in Old Florida in an area called the "Forgotten Coast." Extending from the St. Marks lighthouse to Mexico Beach, this part of Florida is an undiscovered paradise of white sand beaches, tasty seafood, and friendly people. Read true stories about those who live in the small towns and make their living from the waters. Explore places named by the early Spanish explorers and Indian's. Visit the cool waters of Wakulla Springs and the lighthouses at St. Marks, Carrabelle, and Cape San Blas. Learn how the towns got their names and some Florida history. Laugh at womanless beauty pageants and an ex-wife's revenge. Read about the beauty of places like the St. Marks Refuge and Cape San Blas, all a part of Florida's beautiful Forgotten Coast. If you are visiting the area this book will serve as useful information and a guide. If you own a beach home this is a must have book for your family and guests to read while sunning at the beach.




Florida


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A guide to visiting the odd and less known tourist attractions in the state of Florida.




Don't Know Much About the Forgotten Coast


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If you are new to the Forgotten Coast or have lived here all your life, this book will provide you with its rich history. Starting with the first coastal resorts built around the mineral springs of Panacea, Lanark and Newport you will learn about their development and how they overcame early transportation issues. As the area began to become noticed, a few men of vision developed the places we frequent today. Be it Alligator Point, Bald Point, St. Teresa, Summer Camp, Dog Island, St. George Island, St. Vincent Island, Indian Pass, Cape San Blas or Mexico Beach. This book is a must have for those who love the Forgotten Coast or are lucky enough to own or rent a home there.