Article in Toronto Star --- Florida's Forgotten Coastline

[2bohemians]

Came across this article in the Toronto Star paper and thought we would share:

Florida's forgotten coastline

Panhandle, Riviera – no matter what you call it, life is a beach in this part of the Sunshine State

Oct 04, 2009 04:30 AM


WATERCOLOR, Fla.–A hallucinatory morning mist hangs over Western Lake, which is rimmed by long-stemmed sea oats set in the spongy banks and water lilies anchored just off the shore.


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[Bob]

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[DuneLaker]

Well, they tried. It is almost, kind of, sort of accurate. Always curious how writers not from here (or writing for a foreign client) interpret our current activities or portray our history. This board certainly doesn't use THE Beach as a description. Hopefully, it will soon join other poor choice names as only something bantered about by a few. Our early resorts attracted a sophisticated, well traveled crowd. Pensacola had a settlement (and is celebrating its 450th year) before St. Augustine, but it isn't the oldest European settlement. You have to qualify that with something like, within the current Florida borders. Anyway, it is an overall positive article because the South Walton Beaches are nestled in the heart of the best and most beautiful beaches. We've got some cool new resorts. Our history is significant and interesting. What else could they write?!! Thank you for posting and sharing what others are saying about us.