Comments on: Wandering Around Florida’s Northern Gulf Coast http://holeinthedonut.com/2008/07/10/wandering-around-floridas-northern-gulf-coast/ Discovering the world, one culture at a time Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:23:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: AHODGES http://holeinthedonut.com/2008/07/10/wandering-around-floridas-northern-gulf-coast/comment-page-1/#comment-18443 AHODGES Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:29:00 +0000 http://holeinthedonut.com/?p=2078#comment-18443 Definitions of pristine (from the online dictionary): Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization. Of, relating to, or typical of the earliest time or condition; primitive or original. About 85% of the county's coastline is owned by the State of Florida and is completely undeveloped. This is an estuary known as the Big Bend Aquatic Preserve and is a valuable habitat for fish and other sealife. The natural beauty of "Old Florida" is what attracts people to Florida's longest unspoiled coastline. The small quaint coastal villages are for people looking for quiet, peace and total relaxation away from traffic lights and the hustle and bustle of city life. It is also one of the most popular areas in the state for scalloping during the summer months. If you are looking for shopping malls, hotels and motels, then you don't need to be looking at Florida's "pristine" coastlines. Definitions of pristine (from the online dictionary):
Remaining in a pure state; uncorrupted by civilization.
Of, relating to, or typical of the earliest time or condition; primitive or original.

About 85% of the county’s coastline is owned by the State of Florida and is completely undeveloped. This is an estuary known as the Big Bend Aquatic Preserve and is a valuable habitat for fish and other sealife.

The natural beauty of “Old Florida” is what attracts people to Florida’s longest unspoiled coastline. The small quaint coastal villages are for people looking for quiet, peace and total relaxation away from traffic lights and the hustle and bustle of city life. It is also one of the most popular areas in the state for scalloping during the summer months.

If you are looking for shopping malls, hotels and motels, then you don’t need to be looking at Florida’s “pristine” coastlines.

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