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Florida voters approved Amendment 3 with about 62% of the vote. The bigger homestead exemption doesn't apply to rentals, but the new 5% assessment cap on non-homestead property may. Here's what Panhandle vacation rental and second-home owners should watch.

The days after a hurricane shape how smoothly your insurance claim goes. Here's how Cape San Blas and Port St. Joe rental owners can document damage, prevent further loss, understand hurricane deductibles, and keep claim timelines in view, plus a post-storm checklist.

A wind mitigation inspection documents the storm-resistant features of your Cape San Blas or Port St. Joe rental on the form insurers use for wind credits. Here's what the inspector checks, how it differs from a 4-point, and how to schedule it around guest bookings, plus a prep checklist.

Two Port St. Joe seafood stops belong on your Forgotten Coast itinerary. Uptown Raw Bar & Grill serves oysters, crab legs, and Low Country Boil in the heart of downtown, while Ralphie's Fish Camp brings casual waterfront dining to the marina on St. Joseph Bay. Here's what to know before you go.

Renting your Cape San Blas home to guests changes what your insurance needs to do. Here's what Gulf County owners should know about liability, lost rental income, wind, and flood coverage, plus a checklist to bring to your agent.

Looking for something to do in Port St. Joe beyond the beach? Bird & Goose Boutique, now at 232 Reid Avenue, offers women's clothing, accessories, jewelry, and locally themed apparel in the heart of downtown. Pair it with lunch, a walk down Reid Avenue, and an afternoon back on Cape San Blas for the perfect Forgotten Coast day.

Before you set up your beach chairs on Florida's Forgotten Coast, there are a few things worth knowing. From sea turtle nesting season and Leave No Trace rules to beach raking schedules and overnight equipment policies, this guide covers everything you need to enjoy Gulf County's beaches responsibly — and make the most of your Cape San Blas or St. Joe Beach vacation.

Most Southeast families assume a Florida beach vacation means a long drive to Destin or Panama City Beach. But Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas are closer than you think — just two hours from Tallahassee, five from Atlanta, and within a single day's drive from Nashville, Birmingham, Mobile, and much of Kentucky. Here's exactly how close the Forgotten Coast really is.

Cottage on Spoonbill is one of Cape San Blas's most flexible vacation rentals — a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom beach house sleeping up to 13 guests with two complete living spaces, two kitchens, dedicated beach boardwalk access and pet-friendly accommodations. Whether you're planning a multigenerational family trip, a two-family getaway or a large group retreat on Florida's Forgotten Coast, this is the home base you've been looking for.

Summer gets the attention, but October and November might be Florida's Gulf Coast best-kept secret. Warm Gulf water, quieter beaches, cooler days and some of the most spectacular sunsets of the year make Cape San Blas, Port St. Joe, and Mexico Beach genuinely special during fall. Here's everything you need to plan your Forgotten Coast fall getaway.