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The official Facebook of 30E™ (Cape San Blas & St. Joseph Peninsula). St. Joseph Peninsula was ranked the #1 beach in the world & having the #1 State Park (USA)

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Welcome home Toucan's. 😁

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Welcome back, Toucan’s! 🌴💙

Eight years after Hurricane Michael, this iconic gathering place has opened its doors again—a meaningful milestone in Mexico Beach’s continued recovery.

We celebrate the dedication behind this homecoming and the neighbors, businesses, and visitors who continue to help the town thrive. Here’s to new memories along our beautiful shore.

#MexicoBeach #Toucans #WelcomeBack #WelcomeHome #FloridaPanhandle

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Red Tide Status Update for October 23, 2026

Please visit the @myfwc’s Red Tide Current Status webpage here: https://t.co/4B7GqecVkw

We also created a Digital Directory: Red Tide Information for the area here: https://t.co/3R81zLP8iV

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Local Business Update: Toucan's on the Beach is hosting its Grand Opening on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. CDT.

#MexicoBeachFL #GrandOpening #ForgottenCoast

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What a difference a few days can make. 😎

https://t.co/LPGJ6SuAek

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8th Anniversary of Hurricane Michael — October 10, 2018: A Day the Forgotten Coast Will Never Forget

Eight years ago today, Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida, as a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph. Here are some remarkable facts about one of the most devastating storms in American history:

Hurricane Michael was one of only four hurricanes in recorded history to strike the contiguous United States at Category 5 strength.

At T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park on @30ECSB Cape San Blas, Michael’s powerful storm surge and waves carved a massive breach through the peninsula—approximately 1,000 feet wide and 7 feet deep—connecting the Gulf directly to St. Joseph Bay. The breach effectively cut the state park in half, temporarily transforming the northern wilderness area into an isolated island.

Michael holds the record as the most intense hurricane to make landfall in the United States during the month of October.

In Mexico Beach, the destruction was catastrophic. Of the town’s 1,692 buildings, 1,584 were damaged, including 809 reported destroyed. That’s approximately 94% of the town’s buildings damaged or destroyed.

The storm also produced extraordinary coastal flooding. In Port St. Joe, the U.S. Geological Survey documented a high-water mark exceeding 20 feet above a standardized elevation reference known as NAVD88, illustrating the extreme water levels associated with the storm.

With a minimum central pressure of 919 millibars, Michael was the third-most intense hurricane to strike the contiguous United States by barometric pressure, trailing only the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane and Hurricane Camille in 1969.

Despite weakening after landfall, Michael remained an exceptionally powerful hurricane as it moved into southwestern Georgia, bringing devastating winds and widespread destruction. The National Weather Service described Michael as Georgia's first major hurricane impact since 1898.

In recognition of the catastrophic loss of life and approximately $25.5 billion in damage caused by the storm, the World Meteorological Organization officially retired the name Michael from the rotating list of Atlantic hurricane names.

Michael’s powerful winds snapped, uprooted, or otherwise damaged trees across nearly 3 million acres of forestland in Florida alone.

Eight years later, Hurricane Michael’s scars remain etched into the landscape and the memories of those who experienced it. Its devastation serves as a lasting reminder of nature’s extraordinary power and the resilience of the communities that endured it.

#HurricaneMichael #FLWX #ForgottenCoast #CapeSanBlas #MexicoBeachFL #FloridaPanhandle

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Post Hurricane Isaias—Current view over @30ECSB Cape San Blas, FL from the Rock Revetment (near the Stump Hole) to roughly the beginning of T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.

The water is still very churned up but the sky was beautiful.

#HurricaneIsaias #30ECSB #30E #CapeSanBlas #StJosephPeninsula #ForgottenCoast #ThirtyE #GulfCountyFL #SevereWeather #ConeHeads8020

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Update: Cape San Blas Rd is Open.

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11am Isaias Update: Tropical Storm/Hurricane Watches now in effect for many coastal locations across the northern Gulf. Storm surge watch in effect as well. #FLwx #ALwx #GAwx

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Closed: Though not listed on the website as of this posting, William J. "Billy Joe" Rish Recreation Area is also Closed.

@FLStateParks

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Effective Oct. 7, 2026: To help ensure the safety of visitors and staff, the following parks are closed due to Tropical Storm Isaias.

Closed: T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Closed: Constitution Convention Museum State Park

https://t.co/ZKxhQZm26a

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It’s National Coffee Day—What’s Your Favorite Coffee Drink?

#NationalCoffeeDay #Coffee #CoffeeLovers #CoffeeBreak #CoffeeTime

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Hours can change, so always check before you go by visiting the lighthouse’s website https://t.co/Kkgm9QRwyR or Facebook page.

#CapeSanBlasLighthouse #PortStJoe #CapeSanBlas #FloridaLighthouses #FloridaHistory #Lighthouse #ForgottenCoast

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Come climb the Cape San Blas Lighthouse with us! 🏮 Have you made it up all 131 steps?

From the top, you can look out over Port St. Joe and St. Joseph Bay.

📍 Address: 200 Miss Zola’s Dr., Port St. Joe, FL 32456

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🕚 Climbing Times: Wednesday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. EDT; last climb at 4:45 p.m.

🎟️ Climb: $5 adults | $3 children under 13

Climbers must be at least 44 inches tall and wear shoes with backs—no flip-flops.

Animals are not allowed inside the lighthouse.

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The visitor was all scratched up, & a police report was filed.

Please be considerate of others sharing the beach. Keeping dogs leashed helps people enjoy it safely.

@GulfCountySO

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A reminder to everyone enjoying the beach: please keep your dogs on a leash & under control at all times—it’s the law.

We received a private message yesterday evening. A visitor and the visitor’s dog were approached & attacked by four dogs during the evening around sunset.

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Their menu can be viewed here: https://t.co/nvTb19q1N9

Please Note: The Tex Kitchen Taco Truck is no longer at this location in Port St. Joe.

#PortStJoe #Hibachi #ForgottenCoast #ForgottenCoastHibachi #GulfCountyFL #CapeSanBlas

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Local Mobile Food Establishment Update: Any Hibachi fans out there? 🍣🥢🍱 🍚

Starting today, Wednesday, September 16, Tex Kitchen will be serving Hibachi at their location next to Tap Root PSJ in Port St. Joe.

Visit Tex Kitchen’s Facebook page for hours of operation.

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😱 What would you do if you seen this swimming toward you?! 🐍

Posted today on the @30ECSB Cape San Blas, FL Facebook Group: https://t.co/39g2Bb6y8U

#CapeSanBlas #Snakes #30E #FLStateParks #ConeHeads8020

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Off-Season Reminder:

The off-season is officially here. To stay up-to-date with the current hours of operation for local restaurants and other businesses, please make sure to visit their social media accounts or websites.

#CapeSanBlas #PortStJoe #MexicoBeachFL #30E #30ECSB