The Patriot Tour Comes to Port St. Joe: Supporting Veterans and Their Families

The Forgotten Coast has always been a place where community, patriotism, and support for those who serve run deep. This July, residents and visitors will have a meaningful opportunity to come together as The Patriot Tour™, hosted by Nation of Patriots™ – Florida, travels through the Port St. Joe area on July 8–9, 2026.

This powerful nationwide event carries one American flag through communities across the country, uniting people behind a shared mission: supporting veterans and their families. More than a ride, The Patriot Tour is a moving symbol of gratitude, remembrance, and action.

About Nation of Patriots™

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St. George Island and St. Joe Beach Carry a High-Dollar Week as Summer Inventory Keeps Building

Mid-June on the Forgotten Coast has its own flow. The lots at Salinas Park fill up before nine, the tarpon start rolling off the Cape, and the heat settles in for the long haul. This week's market moved the same way the fishing did. Not crowded, but the ones that hit were big.

Nine homes closed across the coast, and the dollar figures behind them ran high. A pair of $1.25 million sales on St. George Island and a five-home run at St. Joe Beach and Mexico Beach set the tone. Meanwhile inventory kept stacking up the way it does each summer, which keeps buyers in a comfortable seat.

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing this week?

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How Much Does It Cost to Sell a Home on Florida's Forgotten Coast?

Selling a home on Florida's Forgotten Coast typically costs between 7% and 9% of the sale price in total closing expenses, not counting what you still owe on your mortgage. On a $900,000 sale, that's roughly $63,000 to $81,000 in costs before you net a dollar. The largest line items are real estate commission, Florida documentary stamp taxes paid by the seller at $0.70 per $100 of the sale price, owner's title insurance, and title company fees. Running a seller net sheet before you list is the only way to know what you'll actually walk away with.


By Billy Joe Smiley | June 10, 2026

The first question almost every seller asks me isn't "what should we list at?" It's "how…

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Summer Opens With a Quiet Week Across the Forgotten Coast

June arrived the way it usually does on the Forgotten Coast, with heat you can feel coming off the pavement and water so clear it almost doesn't look real. The crowds are building, the vacation rentals are turning over, and the real estate market is doing what it's been doing for several months now: moving at its own deliberate pace. Eight homes closed last week. The buyers who pulled the trigger found everything from a $292,000 entry-level in Port St. Joe to a $1.285 million estate on St. George Island. The spread tells the story.

Inventory held steady at 604 active residential listings coast-wide, and with only 8 homes closed during the week, supply remains elevated at 17.4 months. That…

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1.05 Acre RV-Acceptable Land with Utilities for Sale in Wewahitchka, FL

If you have been searching for land for sale in Wewahitchka, Florida, 246 McGlon Dr offers a practical opportunity in the heart of Gulf County. This 1.05-acre property is located near downtown Wewahitchka and features water, sewer, and electric available, making it an appealing option for buyers looking for utility-ready land, RV-friendly use, or a future homesite in North Florida.

Utility-Ready Land in Wewahitchka

One of the biggest advantages of this property is that essential utilities are already available. For many land buyers, access to water, sewer, and electric can be a major factor when comparing properties. Having utilities available may help simplify planning…

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Is Cape San Blas a Good Vacation Rental Investment in 2026?

Gulf front vacation rentals on Cape San Blas are generating six figures in gross annual income, with top performing properties earning $200,000 or more per year. The 2026 market has shifted clearly toward buyers. Prices are off recent peaks, inventory is climbing, and sellers have flexibility they haven't shown in years. The $34.5 million beach nourishment and breakwater project just completed, stabilizing the peninsula's shoreline for the long term. For investors who choose the right flood zone, the insurance cost advantage alone can add $10,000 or more to the bottom line annually.

This is what the investment case looks like right now.

By Billy Joe Smiley | June 2, 2026

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St. George Island Closes Out May With the Week's Strongest Numbers

Memorial Day weekend came and went on the Forgotten Coast the way it always does with boats on the bay, kids on the beach, and that particular flavor of busy that makes the locals simultaneously proud and a little tired. By Sunday night, the causeways were clearing and the data was telling its own story. The final week of May wrapped with 16 residential closings coast-wide and 10 land transactions, a week that, on the surface, looks like a steady market humming along. The numbers underneath are a little more interesting than that.

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing this week?
For the week of May 25–31, 2026, the Forgotten Coast recorded 16 residential closings and …

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A Gulf-Front Luxury Vacation Rental Opportunity in Indian Pass

There are beach homes — and then there are properties that immediately make you imagine morning coffee with Gulf views, afternoons by the pool, and evenings spent entertaining under the coastal sky.

Welcome to 178 Red Hawk Ln in Indian Pass, Florida, a Gulf-front single-family vacation rental property in Indian Pass designed for buyers who want more than a second home. This is a luxury coastal retreat with the kind of setting, space, and lifestyle appeal that can make it especially attractive in the high-end vacation rental market.

Gulf-Front Luxury Designed for Coastal Living

Set along the natural beauty of Indian Pass, this 5-bedroom, 5.5-bath Gulf-front home offers a rare…

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Memorial Day Breaks the Market Loose on the Forgotten Coast

Memorial Day weekend has a way of breaking the market loose. People spend a long weekend down here, walk the beach at Cape San Blas, eat a few good meals, and somewhere between the sunset and the drive home the conversation shifts from "wouldn't it be nice" to "let's actually look." This week's numbers reflect exactly that kind of energy. Eighteen homes closed across the Forgotten Coast in a single seven-day stretch, and the pipeline of buyers under contract is holding strong at 22. The coast is open for the season, and the market knows it.

What is the Forgotten Coast real estate market doing this week?
For the week of May 18–24, 2026, the Forgotten Coast recorded 18 residential…

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What Do Cape San Blas Buyers Need to Know About CBRA Flood Zones and Insurance?

The majority of Cape San Blas sits within a Coastal Barrier Resources Act (CBRA) zone, which means properties there cannot be insured through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program. Private flood insurance is the only option, and costs vary significantly by flood zone: Zone VE (Gulf-front, wave action) typically runs $5,000 to $20,000 or more per year on a high-value coastal property, Zone AE (bayfront, lower-lying parcels) runs $2,000 to $10,000, and Zone X (low risk, elevated) runs $400 to $1,200 with no mandatory requirement. Knowing the flood zone, the CBRA status, and whether a LOMA might apply before you make an offer means the insurance picture is expected…

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