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The St. Joseph Peninsula is just one of the many exciting places to visit in Gulf County, you can either access the peninsula by car or take your boat across the St. Joseph Bay, to enjoy a day at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Other parks located on the St. Joseph Peninsula include William J. Rish Park, Cape Palms Park, and the St. Joseph Bay Buffer State Reserve. If you are out spending a day on the boat make a pit stop at Blacks Island, a small residential oasis that contains no commercials business, is only accessible by boat, and is the perfect spot for snorkeling. On the mainland of Gulf County, take the day to visit historic parks such as George Core Park Lighthouse Park, the St. Joseph Point Lighthouse, and more. Afterwards, choose out of an array of gorgeous white sandy beaches to catch the sunset. Located in the Florida panhandle Gulf County is situated between Panama City and the Apalachicola National Forest. Hidden amongst the trees and along the coast you can find luxury beach homes, comfortable bungalows, and a few apartment complexes. Over the years, Gulf County’s soft sandy shores have begun to gain more attention from visitors and Florida residents, leading to a continuously thriving business and tourism district.
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Along the Apalachicola Bay and the St. George Sound you can find St. George Island, Dog Island, and St. Vincent Island. The island of St. George features everything from luxury accommodations to quaint bed and breakfasts. It is the perfect place to go fishing, take a hike, spend the day on the beach or check out historic sites such as the Cape St. George Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Other historic sites within Gulf County include the Orman House Historic State Park and the Apalachicola Maritime Museum. In addition to the abundance of beach access and boat ramps available on Gulf County’s shores, the Apalachicola River is another popular spot for watersports. At the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area, you can drift off in your kayak, enjoy fishing and hunting, or hike along the Florida Bird and Wildlife Trail.
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EMPLOYS THE LARGEST % OF THE WORKFORCE IN THIS AREA
14,967
TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
65
POPULATION DENSITY PER SQUARE MILE
18 yrs
AVERAGE LENGTH OF HOUSEHOLD OCCUPANCY
14,311
AVERAGE YEAR BUILT
7%
ADULTS WITH A BACHELOR'S DEGREE
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| School Name | Address | Type | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf County School Board | 150 Middle School Rd, Port St Joe, FL 32456, United States | N/A | |
| Port St. Joe Elementary School | 2201 Long Ave, Port St Joe, FL 32456, United States | Elementary School | |
| Port St. Joe High School | 100 Shark Dr, Port St Joe, FL 32456, United States | High School | |
| Wewahitchka Elementary School | 514 E River Rd, Wewahitchka, FL 32465, United States | Elementary School | |
| Gulf County School District | Gulf County School District, FL, USA | District | |
| Wewahitchka High School | 1 Gator Cir, Wewahitchka, FL 32465, United States | High School | |
| Gulf County Adult School | Port St Joe, FL 32456, United States | N/A | |
| Gulf County Second Chance School | 2855 Long Ave, Port St Joe, FL 32456, United States | N/A |
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