What is the forgotten part of Florida?

The Forgotten Coast is a coastal stretch of the Florida Panhandle so named for being left out of Florida tourism promotions for several years in a row. This region is comprised of Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties.



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Beach Life & Cultural Feel of the Forgotten Coast The cultural feel of this area of Florida is peaceful communities with friendly people who are proud of their small town culture and leaving the big city life behind. Beach life is a peaceful one with fishing, shelling, nature, and relaxation at the forefront.

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Every community along the Forgotten Coast offers opportunities for boating and fishing. The best beaches in the area are Mexico Beach, Cape San Blas and St. George Island.

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The only debate worth having is which side of Florida has the best beaches. The Atlantic coast has plenty to offer in the way of water sports. They get the better waves and, thus, some greater action. Florida's Gulf Coast, however, is responsible for those visions of smooth, sandy beaches and crystal, clear water.

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Marco Island Let's start on the western coast of Florida along the Gulf of Mexico where Marco Island sits. The largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands, Marco Island is the safest area in Florida, according to the FBI's data.

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The Forgotten Coast (Franklin County, FL) is a large rural county, sparsely populated and tucked behind the pines of the Apalachicola National Forest along the Gulf of Mexico in the panhandle of Florida. It is about 75 miles southwest of Tallahassee and 65 miles east of Panama City.

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Nature Coast The area describes the Big Bend region of Florida, which includes Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, Dixie, Levy, Citrus, Hernando and Pasco counties. It includes dozens of state parks, springs, towering oak trees, exotic flowers and several endangered species.

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9 of the Friendliest Towns in Florida
  • Key West. Locals and visitors alike enjoy Fantasy Fest in Key West. ...
  • Sanibel. Sanibel Island Farmers Market. ...
  • St. Augustine Beach. ...
  • Nocatee. Nocatee Landing Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. ...
  • Destin. Harborwalk Village, Destin. ...
  • Fernandina Beach. ...
  • Winter Garden. ...
  • Fort Pierce.


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Miami Beach has been the poster city for sea-level rise for some time, and for good reason. By 2100, 98% of buildings in the city could be below sea level. A mild hurricane would likely flood the whole city.

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When will Florida be completely underwater? A look at the future of sea level rise. Florida will not be going the way of Atlantis any time soon, at least by human time scales. But sea levels are rising, and the state is sinking, and at some point that's going to cause problems for our 8,346 miles of shoreline.

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