table of CONTENTS
11 From The Publisher
Love , Travel , and The Pursuit of Happiness
14 From Beach Home
to Vacation Rental What it Takes to Make it Happen
24 Welcome to Port St . Joe A Small Town with a Big Heart
32 Dolphins From the Northern Gulf of Mexico The Life of Our Favorite Sea Mammal
40 Community Maps Emerald Coast + Forgotten Coast
48 Vacation Guide
Where to Shop + Dine on the Emerald + Forgotten Coast
60
A Nature Lover ’ s Delight , An Angler ’ s Dream The River Reveals its Jewels
68 Building Sandcastles With the Sandcastle Coach
76 The Pilings
The Secret History of Eastern Choctawhatchee Bay
82 Dining With A Water View Best Views from 30A to Destin
104 Bartending in Seaside for 23 Years Great Drinks , Better Memories
92 All About Alligators
8 Seemingly Unknown Facts about Florida ’ s Largest Reptiles
112 Sandcastle Kids Healing Hearts One Vacation at a Time
110 Block The Sun , Not The Fun
360 Blue Partners with Helms Hope for Sun Safety
Beach L i fe 9