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Can a hurricane delay your home closing on Florida's Forgotten Coast?

It can, but it almost never has to. Once a tropical storm or hurricane is named and a watch or warning is issued for any part of Florida, most insurers pause binding new policies until the threat passes, usually 24 to 78 hours later. Because your lender will not fund the loan until the home is insured, an unbound policy is the one thing that can push your closing date. Line up your homeowners, wind, and flood coverage early in your due diligence period and a storm out in the Gulf rarely touches your closing.

By Billy Joe Smiley 

Summer and fall are some of my favorite times to put buyers under contract on this coast. Inventory is up, sellers are motivated, and you have…

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How Much Are Property Taxes on a Vacation Home on Florida's Forgotten Coast?

Vacation homes in Gulf County, Florida are assessed as non-homestead property, which means you pay taxes on the full assessed value every year with no homestead exemption and no Save Our Homes cap. Annual property taxes on the Forgotten Coast typically run $9 to $12 per $1,000 of assessed value depending on your taxing district, putting a $1 million vacation home at roughly $9,000 to $12,000 per year. Port St. Joe city properties carry slightly higher rates than unincorporated Gulf County areas like Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and St. Joe Beach.

By Billy Joe Smiley | June 4, 2026

Property taxes are one of the first things I walk buyers through when we're looking at…

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Fishing Along The Forgotten Coast

Some of the best fishing along the Forgotten Coast is found right here in Gulf, Franklin, and Bay Counties.  Whether you are a saltwater or freshwater fishing enthusiast, our area offers both.  Our area is comprised of many bays, creeks, lakes, and rivers as well as the Gulf of Mexico.  It’s truly a fisherman’s paradise.  Some of the most popular saltwater fish species are Flounder, Grouper, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, and Trout.  For fresh water, some of the most popular are Bream, Catfish, and Shellcracker.   The best way to experience fishing in our area is to book a private charter with one our area licensed fishing guides. 

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Captain Danny Tankersley and his son Jacob Tankersley grew up in Port…

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