Apalachicola continues long-range planning discussions
City leaders continue looking at infrastructure, downtown character, and the practical needs of a historic waterfront community.
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Current issue · June 25, 2026
Summer Along the Coast
Coastal planning notes, scallop season, Fourth of July preparations, local history, and an easy summer dessert.
Community & place
Along the Coast
Leadership changes, summer events, and the stories shaping coastal communities.
Water & livelihood
Working Coast
Scallop season, oyster recovery, and the people and waters that sustain the coast.
Food & gathering
From the Coastal Kitchen
A festive red, white, and blue no-bake dessert made for the Fourth of July table.
Top of the Tide
The stories leading this week
Franklin County keeps a full summer government calendar
Commission, planning, airport, and hospital board discussions remain active through the season.
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Public hearings, advisory board notices, recreation information, and community announcements continue in one central place.
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Plan ahead for the holiday coast
Fourth of July
Independence Day on the Coast
Celebrations are taking shape in Apalachicola, St. George Island, and Carrabelle.
Summer programs
Franklin County Summer Reading
Libraries and community partners are keeping younger readers engaged throughout the summer.
Easy summer stop
History in Carrabelle
Two local museums keep the people, industries, and military history of the coast close at hand.
Working Coast
Scallop season is almost here
The Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County zone opens July 1. Check your zone, license, daily limits, and current FWC rules before launching.
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Thursday, June 25, 2026
Summer Along the Coast
Coastal planning notes, scallop season, Fourth of July preparations, local history, and an easy summer dessert.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Coast Moves Into Summer
Local decisions, community events, working-water updates, and a few good reasons to get out along the coast this week.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
A Week Along the Forgotten Coast
Coastal notes, community happenings, working-water updates, and a fresh taste from the Gulf.