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A colorful past, and a promising future.
 
Clear bay waters and a panoramic view of the curving shoreline often provides a breathtaking introduction to Port St. Joe and neighboring Highland View as travelers cross the big bridge connecting the two waterfront communities. Known for excellent fishing, kayaking, ecotourism and the succulent bay scallops that thrive here, pristine St. Joseph Bay is a rare, natural playground on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Formally a paper mill town, Port St. Joe has evolved into a recreational paradise with an expanding state-of-the-art marina and 2.5 mile waterfront boardwalk currently under construction. Economic development is underway with a deep water port and new hospital in the works, yet the tenor of the town still carries a slow southern drawl with friendly downtown shopping, quaint inns and flavorful dockside dining. Port St. Joe’s rich history includes the signing of Florida's first State Constitution, in 1838, when the town was a bustling tourism destination for affluent southerners traveling by rail to the horse track, hotels and waterfront parks. Today’s combination of small-town charm and promising future is getting noticed by retirees and those seeking relocation to a more peaceful way of life.

Highland View, located right next door, across the Gulf County Canal, has long been a thriving fishing village where the commercial fleets return daily with fresh shrimp and seafood from the gulf. The area offers a public boat ramp and a variety of affordable residential opportunities in a community that is sure to develop soon.