Gulf County, Florida

08/31/2026

A big thank you to America’s Home Place for hosting a First Responders Appreciation Luncheon this past Saturday to show their support for Gulf County’s first responders! 🚑

It was a great afternoon of good food and fellowship, with six departments represented.

We’re so grateful for the men and women who serve and protect our communities, and we appreciate America’s Home Place for taking the time to recognize them and say thank you.

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

Help us in Congratulating Fire Chief Mike Barrett on his retirement. South Gulf Volunteer Fire Chief Mike Barrett will retire on September 8th after nearly fifty years of service. Chief Barrett served the City of Dallas Texas Fire Department before retiring and moving to Cape San Blas. Chief Barrett has been a dedicated member of South Gulf Fire Rescue for the past decade . As Fire Chief for the past five years the department has excelled in the service it provides the community. Included in his list of accomplishments was being named the Florida Fire Chief’s Association Fire Chief of the year in 2023. Gulf County appreciates Chief Barrett’s dedication, professionalism, and leadership. Job well done Chief Barrett.

08/24/2026

08/20/2026

Project Update: Construction is complete on the Cape San Blas Beach Nourishment and Breakwater Project! 🌊

All construction equipment is scheduled to be removed from the beach by the end of the month.

We appreciate everyone’s patience throughout construction and look forward to seeing the community enjoy this beautiful stretch of beach for years to come!

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the closure of the 2026 recreational bay scallop harvest season in the Gulf County Zone, including St. Joseph Bay.

The closure follows a summer survey that found very low bay scallop abundance in the area. The closure is intended to help support the recovery of the local scallop population and future harvest seasons.

Fishing, boating and swimming remain open in the area.

For more information, visit MyFWC.com/BayScallops

08/12/2026

Free Autism Screenings at the library this Thursday, August 13th. 10:00am - 4pm. Screenings for all ages. Children, Teens, Adults. This service is provided by PanCare. Please call 850-747-5272 Ext 3 if you have any questions.

08/11/2026

🚌🚸 School Bus & Roadway Safety

School is back in session, and Gulf County EMS wants to help keep our students safe on their way to and from school! 💙💛

🚨 STOP for school buses when the red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended.
🐢 Slow down in school zones and obey posted speed limits.
👀 Watch for children crossing streets and getting on or off buses.
📵 Stay focused and put the phone down while driving.
🚗 Be prepared to stop—children can be unpredictable.
💺 Buckle up every trip, every time.
🌧️ Stay extra alert in bad weather and adjust your speed accordingly.

A few extra seconds of patience can make a life-saving difference. ❤️

Let’s work together to make this a safe and successful school year for all of Gulf County’s students!

Slow down. Stay alert. Protect our kids. 🚌💙💛