We know our visitors are concerned about any local impact from the Deepwater Horizon event.  Be assured that Gulf County beaches and St. Joseph Bay have not been affected.  Visit THE COAST IS CLEAR for live beach cam and vacation discounts.  

 WFSU-TV will be featuring the work of two Florida State University biologists studying the ecosystems of the Gulf Coast region of Northwest Florida in a forthcoming documentary. Happy Ours has supplied some kayaks for the crew and is excited to share this important research in St. Joseph Bay with our web visitors.  For more information, go to the www.wfsu.org website and click on the "in the Grass" banner to get to their blog and videos.

Seafood lovers who are confused about the availability of Florida seafood can call a new toll-free hotline at 1-800-357-4273 for current information about the status of Florida's open and closed fishing harvest areas.  "Because of the extensive news media coverage of the Gulf situation, many consumers are confused about whether Florida seafood is being harvested and if it is available in stores and restaurants," Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson said.  "We want consumers to know that Florida's commercial fishermen continue to harvest wholesome seafood products from the waters that are unaffected by the oil spill.  Florida seafood is safe and plentiful."

Forgotten Coast Area Events

You can check out these great sites for a calendar of events:

Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce

Cape San Blas Visitor Info

Gulf County Chamber of Commerce

Gulf County Tourist Development

Mexico Beach Community