St. George Island a Short Distance From Florida’s Coast but a World Away

Colorful beach-side houses, fresh seafood, and over 300 species of birds are part of what makes St. George Island so attractive.
St. George Island a Short Distance From Florida’s Coast but a World Away
St. George Island is fringed by the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay. At 28 miles long and just one mile wide, the small island is the perfect getaway for families wanting the peace and quiet of a beach vacation. Mary Ann Anderson/TNS
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By Mary Ann Anderson From Tribune News Service

On a crescent of paper-white beach along Florida’s gulf coast, the sun catches slivers of sand in trillions of tiny sparkles so that the powdery strand looks as if it’s frosted with sugar. The water is warm, the breezes are cool, and the vibe is bucolic, barefoot simplicity. This is St. George Island, and it is not merely a beach escape as much as it is a peaceful and quiet sanctuary for the mind and soul.