Five construction projects are underway at St. Andrews State Park.
Campground renovations, a restroom at the lagoon, a new playground at the lagoon, new facilities at the primitive group camp and new picnic pavilions at the jetty are in the works. Additional projects will follow in the next few years.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection welcomes the opportunity to make improvements to the facilities at St. Andrews State Park. We appreciate the patience and understanding of visitors. While this project may present a temporary inconvenience, it will provide valuable amenity improvements at St. Andrews State Park.
Campground Renovations
Hurricane Michael left its mark on the campground at St. Andrews State Park. The category five hurricane caused extensive damage from wind and storm surge. Many of the trees were snapped into the shape of an A-frame, while others were uprooted altogether, causing significant damage to plumbing and electric pedestals.
Whether it s water sports, shopping, eco excursions or nightlife you enjoy, you can find your favorite activity aplenty in Panama City Beach, Lacee Rudd, spokeswoman for Visit PCB, wrote in an email. Banish the word boredom from your vocabulary and set sail on a beach adventure.
Shell Island
For Zach Johnson, owner of Captain Zach s Adventures, Shell Island is a special place because it is one of the last places in Florida left untouched.
While there are many different ways for people to explore the island, including local boat and jet-ski rentals, Johnson said his business takes customers on two-hour excursions through the St. Andrew Bay and along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, allowing them to search for dolphins, sightsee and snorkel.
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This year marks the bicentennial of the official transfer of Florida, once a Spanish territory, to the United States in 1821. The Spanish ruled these shores off and on since Juan Ponce de Leónâs 1513 landing, but there are few signs of this legacy, save for the occasional historic site and place names like Boca Raton and Islamorada. This three-day Northern Florida road trip strings together landmarks with natural areas, all with unexpected connections to the stateâs Spanish heritage.
What to drive
To truly get in the spirit as you drive along the Gulf of Mexico or under Spanish mossâdraped canopy roads, youâll need a convertible.
PANAMA CITY BEACH For 30 years, St. Andrews State Park has relied on its friends.
A citizen support organization, the 501(c)3 nonprofit group Friends of St. Andrews State Park formed in 1991. Ed and Lisa Keppner were the original organizers; both biologists, they did a survey of plants in the park. Today, the Native Plant Nursery at the park still helps to maintain the landscaping needs.
Anne Ake became part of the organization in 1993 when she was serving on the board of the Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida (now known as the Panama City Center for the Arts). She spoke with Karen Tucker, who was then doing public relations and outreach for District 1 State Parks, about holding a joint outdoor art show in the park.