Tennis: There are 2 tennis courts in the Plantation. One is within
walking distance to the house, and the other is adjacent to the Plantation
Clubhouse. Both are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Biking: A bike path winds through the Plantation,
passes right in front of Flying
High,and gives riders beach views as well as serene moments through the lush
vegetation. In addition to this extensive bike path, there is a long bike
path on the main part of the island that parallels Gulf Beach Avenue. This
path runs from the Plantation to the business area of the island and then out to
11th Avenue East.
Golf: There are 3 good courses within an easy drive of the
island.
St. James Bay: 6730 yards, 72.9 course rating, 142 slope (40 miles east).
103 West Highway 98, Carabelle FL 32322; 850.697.9606
St. Joseph's Bay CC: 6397 yards, 70.7 course rating, 125 slope (40
miles west).
700 Country Club Road, Port St. Joe, FL 32456; 850.227.1751
www.sjbcc.com
Wildwood CC: 6148 yards, 68.7 course rating, 116 slope (60 miles
east).
3870 Coastal Highway, Crawfordville, FL 32327; 850.926.4653
Online
Tee Times
Outdoor Rentals: Several companies on the island rent bikes,
beach chairs, beach umbrellas, motor scooters, kayaks, boats and fishing
gear. We have provided the brochures for these companies in the computer
desk.
Fishing: Some of the best fishing in the area can be found at
Bob Sike's Cut at the west end of the Plantation. "The Cut" was
created by cutting the island in two to make it easier for Apalachicola fishers
to reach the Gulf. As a renter of Flying
High, you can access "the Cut" by turning left on Leisure Lane and
continuing to the end of the island. Only owners and guests of the
Plantation may access this unique fishing spot.
Fishing Charters: Charters are available through a couple of companies
mostly based out of Apalachicola - about a 15 minute drive. Information on
these companies and their offerings is also available at Flying High.
St. George Island State Park: The eastern-most 9
miles of the island are St. George Island State Park. The undeveloped
beaches and dunes are surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay.
For more information, visit the Florida
State Parks website.
Restaurants:
There are several casual restaurants on the island including The Blue Parrot,
Finni's, BJ's Pizza and Juice and Java By the Sea.
In Apalachicola...Chef Eddie's, Owl Cafe, Boss Oyster and Cafe Floridita are
some of our favorites.
We've provided a listing of these restaurants, our amateur reviews and menus as
available in a binder in
Flying High.
Beach Photography:
We've used a local Apalachicola photographer, Joe Witt, to take our engagement
and wedding pictures (yes, we were married on St. George!), and we've been very
happy with the results. We highly recommend him for keepsake family photos
out on the beach - he does great work with black and white as well - just
remember to bring khaki, white or denim for those shots. A great family
treasure could be a black and white photo among the sea oats with the family in
coordinated khaki shorts and crisp white linen or denim shirts. You can
reach Joe at: Phone (850) 653-2608 - E-mail joeawitt@gtcom.net
or view his website at www.joeawitt.com.
Churches:
On the island:
