St. George Island: The Quiet Panhandle Beach Time Forgot
No high-rises, no traffic lights, just miles of white sand, a historic lighthouse, and some of the emptiest beaches in Florida. Meet St. George Island.
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Ulee’s Gold: The Quiet Panhandle Beekeeping Film That Earned Peter Fonda an Oscar Nomination
Peter Fonda plays a Panhandle beekeeper harvesting tupelo honey along the Apalachicola River in this 1997 film that earned him an Oscar nomination and put real Florida on screen.
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Tupelo Honey: Florida’s Liquid Gold From a Three-Week Harvest
Every spring, beekeepers float their hives into the Apalachicola River swamps for tupelo honey, the rare honey that stays pourable for years. It has been Florida’s liquid gold since 1898.
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Dr. John Gorrie: The Apalachicola Doctor Who Invented Cold
In the 1840s, a doctor in Apalachicola became convinced cold air could save yellow fever patients. When the ice ran out, Dr. John Gorrie decided to make his own.
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Beyond the Oysters: Apalachicola’s Unexpected Wonders
Everyone knows Apalachicola for the oysters, but this historic Gulf Coast town holds a whole world beyond the half shell, from a vibrant arts scene to deep-rooted history.
