Florida’s Forgotten Coast—The Last Untouched Coastline!

This might be the last untouched coastline in Florida and no one’s talking about it—until now! This viral video is a must-see! 🌐 #News #TallahasseeFL #Florida #Travel

TALLAHASSEE, FL — Most people think of Florida as theme parks, high-rises, and packed beaches. But from Alligator Point to Mexico Beach, there’s a different story playing out — one of long porches, slow afternoons, and generations of stories etched into fishing docks. In this viral deep-dive, travel YouTuber Peter Santenello takes us into Florida’s “Forgotten Coast” and reminds us of a time before concrete condos and tourist traps. Watch the video at the bottom of this short article!

From pine forests and bear signs to old RVs and 1960s trailers, the journey kicks off with snowbirds from Iowa living their best retirement life — and unfolds into encounters with locals who’ve fished these waters and lived through the rise and fall of small-town industry. “Beats the hell outta working,” one man says, summing up the laid-back rhythm of this region. But there’s a sharp edge underneath — a town hit hard by a collapsed oyster industry and now trying to hold onto its soul amid creeping development.

In places like Carrabelle and Apalachicola, locals aren’t just friendly — they remember everything. From the glory days of oyster fishing to company towns where the boss owned your doctor and your home. And in Port St. Joe, or “Port St. Slow” as they proudly call it, heroic Vietnam vets share stories of war and work, while warning newcomers: “Please don’t try to change it.” It’s gritty, heartfelt, and completely unfiltered — exactly what you won’t find in a travel brochure.