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Friday, February 14, 2014

Salt Air Farmers Market: March - December

Port St. Joe offers a Farmers Market every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month March - December. 


 You will find it at City Commons Park in Port St. Joe from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.    Enjoy fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, regional vegetables, fruit, Gulf seafood, meat, cheeses and breads to enjoy during your time at Cape  San Blas.  It also boasts of handmade arts and crafts, jewelry, pottery & gifts.  
They often have live music as well...something for everyone!


Great way to start your Cape San Blas vacation or pick up some memories for your way home!




Thursday, February 13, 2014

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Rainy Day Ideas: Do Some Crafts or Explore Some Area History

While it's rare to have a full day of rain on Cape San Blas, it does occasionally rain.  Don't let that spoil your day or your fun family time!  Even if it's not raining, sometimes you need some down time from the beach.

Here are some ideas of things to do on those days!

The Artery Studio:  Downtown Port St. Joe  850-227-5741
Drop by during their "open hours" & paint a beach-theme photo frame, a basket, flower pots or decorate a photo frame with shells you collected on the beach.  You can also paint a canvas or take a silk painting class and take home a beautiful, wearable piece of art to remember your vacation.



No Name Cafe:  Downtown Port St. Joe
850-229-9277
In addition to the Cafe, it offers a wide variety of books, puzzles and even arts and crafts supplies you can enjoy back in your vacation rental.

Parent can enjoy local art, pottery, painting and jewelry.  The "Bead Lady" also offers classes in jewelry making classes.  Knitting and crocheting classes are offered  as well.

PoJo Place:  Downtown Port St. Joe.  850-705-1050
Features local arts and crafts.  Some of the work is created on-site.  Watch glass blowers from the front window or have an airbrush or screen print tee created.  Carries a large selection of beach themed furniture and gifts.

If you're looking for a little history,  Apalachicola (about 25 min. to the East of Cape San Blas) has a rich history!

Apalachicola Museum of Art:   850-653-2090
The Greek Revival style Fry-Conter house was built in 1945 and has been meticulously
restored and now serves as the museum.  Enjoy temporary visual art exhibits.



Apalachicola Maritime Museum:  103 Water Street.  850-653-2500
The Maritime Museum celebrates and preserves the maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands on learning environment with active sailing and adventure programs, boat-building and restoration.

John Gorrie State Museum:  Apalachicola. 6th Street & Avenue D.  850-683-9347
Open Thursday - Monday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Contains a replica of the 1st ice machine (predecessor to A/C) created by Dr. John Gorrie in and attempt to cool his yellow fever patients.  His invention later became the basis for the ice industry and air conditioning....we are all grateful for both!

Raney House Museum.  Apalachicola.  Corner of Avenue F.  850-653-1700.
Owned by the city of Apalachicola on the National Register of Historic homes and provides a glimpse of the life of cotton commission merchant & community leader David Greenway Raney.  the Apalachicola Area Historical Society has furnished the 1838 home. Public tours from 1 - 4 Tuesday - Friday and Saturdays from 9 - 5