A land-use decision is moving through Gulf County
A small Highway 71 parcel raises a larger question about growth and residential character in Wewahitchka.
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Current issue · 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.
Community & place
Along the Coast
Local voices, business notes, events, and the stories shaping coastal communities.
Water & livelihood
Working Coast
Fishing seasons, scallops, boats, oysters, and the people who work the water.
Food & gathering
From the Coastal Kitchen
Fresh Gulf flavors, trusted recipes, and the food that brings the coast together.
Top of the Tide
The stories leading this week
Apalachicola is mapping out its next chapter
Planning sessions and local meetings put infrastructure, downtown character, and long-term priorities in focus.
Read the brief →Storm resilience starts below the street
A proposed vacuum-station project shows how quiet infrastructure helps historic coastal towns weather storms.
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Worth getting out for
June 19–21
Port St. Joe Juneteenth Celebration
A block party, Freedom Day Parade, family celebration, live music, gospel gathering, and community dinner.
Saturday, June 20
Salt Air Farmers’ Market
Local produce, plants, crafts, and artisan goods in downtown Port St. Joe.
Through July 18
D-Day Exhibit in Carrabelle
Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum’s commemorative exhibit continues with free admission.
One More Thing
Forgotten Coast history, one bottle at a time
The Carrabelle History Museum’s “Stories in Glass” exhibit uses vintage bottles to explore Franklin County’s industries, businesses, and everyday life.
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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.
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Welcome to Salt & Spring
The first weekly coastal brief for Wakulla, Franklin, and Gulf counties.