Eastpoint is the central point of the Forgotten Coast. Eastpoint's waterfront is a place one can truly feel untouched by today's world and experience a truly unique, authentic fishing town. Just across the Bay from Apalachicola and St. George Island, Eastpoint is where many of the oysterman harvest their catch and bring it to the processing houses.
Oysterman harvest oysters in Franklin County from more than 7,000 acres of public oyster "bars" and 600 acres of private leased bar in Apalachicola Bay. Public bars are divided into "winter" bars, which are harvested from October through June and "summer" bars which are harvested from July through September. There are more than 1,000 people employed by the oyster industry in Franklin County.
Tongers (traditionally called "oystermen") harvest the oysters today in the same manner they have for a century. From small wooden boats 20-23 feet long, using tongs that look somewhat like two rakes attached in scissor-style the oystermen bring the oysters to the surface. The oysters are brought on board and sorted on a culling board where they are separated by size. On shore, the seafood houses sort the oysters and package them for sale either in bags or boxes, or send them to be shucked, washed and sold in pints or gallons. The Apalachicola Bay is carefully monitored to ensure the health and productivity of the oyster beds. As early as 1949, the state was involved in restocking oyster shell into the bay to create new oyster bars. It is estimated that 750 acres of bars have been constructed since then.
Eastpoint Places to Stay
Eastpoint
Quiet wooded setting overlooking Apalachicola’s East Bay. Motel and marina located in Eastpoint, just minutes away from historic downtown Apalachicola and the beaches of St. George Island. Several ty...
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Eastpoint Places to Eat
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Specializing in fresh seafood. Appetizers, soups/bisques, oysters prepared many ways, seafood baskets/sandwiches/entrees, children's menu, beer & wine.
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A fabulous selection of freshly prepared authentic Mexican food. All meals are made fresh from scratch with portions abundant enough to feed even the hungriest patron. Breakfast, lunch, & dinner. ...
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"App-a-teazers", sides, raw or baked or "pirate's pearls" oysters, chicken & seafood baskets, sandwiches, salads, and kid's menu. Mini golf course.
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Casual family dining offering seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta. Salad bar. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Eastpoint Events
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Friday, March 16, 2012 through Saturday, March 17, 2012The 11th Annual Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department Charity Rib Cookoff. Saturday March 17th at the fire house in Eastpoint, Florida. The event is located at the corner of 6th St and CC Land Rd in...
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Alligator Point, Apalachicola, Carrabelle & Dog Island, Eastpoint, St. George Island
Thursday, May 3, 2012 through Sunday, May 13, 2012More than 20 nationally acclaimed artists will gather on Florida's Forgotten Coast in early May to participate in the 7th annual Florida's Forgotten Coast Plein Air Invitational, America's Great Pain...
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