Coastal recovery resources, local government news, weekend gatherings, Apalachicola oysters, and Sharon’s Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs.
Recovery resources, Gulf County public comment, and upcoming local meetings across our coast.
Apalachicola Bay's limited wild-oyster harvest has begun; check shellfish status and storm-related restrictions before heading out.
Sharon Rigsby's Halloween Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs is a festive October dessert worth saving for a calmer day.
FloridaCommerce has announced emergency bridge financing for eligible businesses affected by Hurricane Isaias, including qualifying agricultural and aquaculture operations. These are repayable loans, not grants; applications are scheduled through November 25 or until funds run out.
Program details and eligibility →Residents and businesses are assessing conditions after the storm. Check official local notices and road conditions rather than relying on outdated storm forecasts.
Florida 511 road information →The county's revised Amendment No. 6 is open for public comment through November 17. Residents can review the county's public notices and share feedback.
Gulf County official website →Songwriters and local venues come together for a weekend of music. Check the organizer for any post-storm schedule changes before attending.
Festival information →
The Panhandle Players have scheduled performances Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern.
Area event listings →The Florida Wild Mammal Association's Sopchoppy fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday evening. Confirm event arrangements after the storm.
Wildlife association →Sharon Rigsby brings a playful Halloween twist to classic Southern deviled eggs, dressed with little black-olive spiders. Find the complete ingredients and instructions in her original recipe.
Limited wild-oyster harvesting began October 1 on designated restored reefs, with specific harvest rules and allocations. Check FWC regulations, daily shellfish harvesting-area status and any weather-related restrictions before heading out.
FWC oyster information
Gulf greater amberjack recreational season closed after October 13. The Gulf County bay scallop harvest remains closed for 2026. Check FWC regulations, marine forecasts and post-storm access conditions before departure.
FWC saltwater fishing rulesTurtle Talk Tuesday is scheduled for October 20, 2–3 p.m. Eastern, at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint. The free program explores sea turtle biology and conservation. Confirm the event before visiting.
Coastal recovery resources, Gulf County RESTORE Act public input, Apalachicola oysters, weekend events, and Sharon’s Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs.
Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens, warnings are issued along the northern Gulf Coast, weekend plans shift, and Sharon shares a Halloween trifle.
Gulf County wants your input, Saturday markets return, fishing seasons change, and Sharon brings the BLT dip.