Welcome to Historic Apalachicola, Florida

Apalachicola is a close-knit community of hard-working, friendly people who enjoy the good life that thorough historical preservation, beautiful wildlife, and easy water access allow. Each day in our fair city begins with a brilliant sunrise reflecting off the Apalachicola Bay and ends with a red-hued sunset over miles of wildlands. Small town restaurants, shops, and bars offer an array of delights for citizens and visitors alike. A fascinating history and maritime culture, bountiful natural resources, fresh local seafood, and hardy loyal citizens create an unparalleled quality of life here in the Florida panhandle.

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Water Quality and System Updates

November 21, 2025

Water Plant Daily Rounds Sheet

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Apalachicola City Commission to Hold Adaptation Plan Workshop December 2

November 20, 2025

The City of Apalachicola will host a workshop on Tuesday, December 2 at 5 pm to preview recommendations from the City’s draft Adaptation Action Plan which outlines strategies for dealing with potential vulnerabilities to the City’s critical assets during storm events.  The adaptation plan follows the 2025 Vulnerability Assessment (VA) in which the Exposure and Sensitivity Analyses identified specific focus areas and critical infrastructure most vulnerable to storm events. 

Apalachicola’s Adaptation Plan is the City’s next step toward mitigating challenges experienced from storm flooding and projected surge and sea level rise. The plan provides a framework to respond to the findings in the Vulnerability Analysis and incorporates recommended infrastructure improvements, policy revisions and public engagement programs.

The 5 pm workshop will be held at the City meeting room located at 74 6th Street, Apalachicola. Click here to view a copy of the draft plan.

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Building Department Update

November 19, 2025

The Building Department will be CLOSED from Monday, November 24, through Monday, December 1. No building permits will be issued until Tuesday, December 2. Inspections can be scheduled for the mornings of Monday, November 24, Wednesday, November 26, and Monday, December 1. Inspections can be scheduled by emailing buildingdept@cityofapalachicola.com. 

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FWC Apalachicola Bay Endorsement Application Assistance

November 11, 2025

Need help applying for your Commercial Apalachicola Bay Endorsement?

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery will reopen to commercial and recreational harvest. An Apalachicola Bay (AB) Endorsement is required for commercial oyster harvest from the bay. The Apalachicola Bay Permit (AP) will no longer be issued.

Qualifications for the AB Endorsement for the January 2026 season:

  • Individual or Crew Saltwater Products License (SPL) holder
  • Shellfish (BV) Endorsement holder
  • Florida resident
  • Legal commercial wild oyster landings from Apalachicola Bay between 2012 and 2020

All qualified applicants could receive the AB Endorsement for the January 2026 season. The AB Endorsement can be renewed. The number of AB Endorsements issued for the January 2026 season will set the cap on participation for future seasons.

Apply online for the AB Endorsement at www.MyFWC.com/CLS. Applications will be accepted between November 10, 2025, and December 16, 2025.

If you need help with the application, FWC Staff will be at the FDACS Apalachicola Shellfish Center (260 Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Street, Apalachicola, FL 32320) from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on these dates:

  • November 12–14
  • November 17–21
  • November 24–25
  • December 1–2
  • December 9–10
  • December 15–16

Requirements BEFORE Applying

  • Take the Shellfish Harvester Training Course
  • Online: https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/commercial/shellfish/
  • In person: 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday at the FDACS Apalachicola Shellfish Center (subject to change)
  • Secure your Crew or Individual Saltwater Products License (SPL) and Shellfish (BV) Endorsement

For more information, call (850) 487-0554 or email Marine@MyFWC.com.

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Your Voice Matters-Help Shape the Future of Our City!

November 4, 2025

The City of Apalachicola would like to host a City-wide listening session where the City Manager, Chuck Anderson, and other City Representatives will meet with residents to hear their thoughts, concerns, and ideas on local issues. This is an informal, dialogue-focused event designed to be a safe space for genuine conversation. The goal is for the new City Manager to gather feedback to better understand the community’s needs and challenges, which will be used to shape future policies and improve city services. Residents can provide valuable, lived-experiences information about specific city services, and help identify areas needing immediate attention. The Commissioners will be attending as well.

Why is the City hosting Listening Sessions?

We would like the residents to share their personal experiences, ideas, and give feedback in a welcoming, accessible environment. The City has new staff and we would like to find out what is working well, what needs improvement, and the key issues residents are facing.

Insights gathered will help the City leaders determine which challenges and opportunities should be prioritized, ensuring that policies and initiatives align with what residents care about.

Listening Session #1: Holy Family Community Center, Nov 12 @ 6:00.

Listening Session #2: Commissioner’s Building, Nov 17 @ 6:00.

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Report Civil Rights Violations

Equal Employment Opportunity - Lee Mathes
(850) 653-9319
lmathes@cityofapalachicola.com

504/ADA - Sheneidra Cummings
(850) 653-9319
scummings@cityofapalachicola.com

Fair Housing Coordinator - Leslie Glaze
(850) 653-9319
lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com

City of Apalachicola Fair Housing Rights Statement:
The City of Apalachicola is committed to providing a vibrant and inclusive community for everyone. As part of this commitment, we want to remind you of your rights under the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing including rentals, sales, and lending-based on: Race, Color, Religion, Sex (including Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation), National Origin, Familial Status (families with children under 18), and Disability. This means no one can legally be denied housing or face different rules because of who they are. View a Fair Housing Public Service Announcement Video

Section 3 Business and Employment Notice

The City of Apalachicola Board of Supervisors are preparing to carry out a Wells Rehabilitation Project CDBG-DR No: M0016 construction project through the use of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds. In the implementation of this project the following job types may be available: Painter, Laborer (Common or General), Laborer (Pipelayer), Operator (Backhoe/Excavator), Operator (Bulldozer), Operator (Loader), Truck Driver (Includes 4 axel, Distributor, Dump, Lowboy and Tandem Trucks), Welders.

All job openings will be posted in the Human Resources Department at the City of Apalachicola City Hall, 192 Coach Wagoner Blvd Apalachicola, Fl 32320 and at the primary construction site. To the greatest extent feasible, employment and training positions will be made available to qualified persons who permanently reside in the City of Apalachicola, Florida. Persons qualified for the jobs listed should register by contacting Leslie Glaze, Apalachicola City Planner at lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com.

Additionally, to the greatest extent feasible, construction contracts and sub-contracts may be awarded to businesses located in and owned by persons residing in Franklin County. All procurements will be made on a competitive basis. The names of businesses and job seekers who respond to this notice will be given to the prime contractor for utilization in subcontractor solicitation and job offerings.

In order to be included on procurement and employment/training lists for this CDBG-DR project, interested persons and firms should register by contacting Leslie Glaze, Apalachicola City Planner lglaze@cityofapalachicola.com.

Mayor Brenda Ash - City of Apalachicola Florida

Welcome to Apalachicola!

Our beautiful city is one of the oldest port cities in the state of Florida. Established in 1831, Apalachicola boosts a rich and unique past. Glimpses of that by-gone era can still be viewed today through our charming shops, inviting parks, historic museums and acclaimed restaurants serving fresh locally-caught seafood. Additional maritime life is evident through picturesque Scipio Creek which flows into a vast ecosystem where the vital Apalachicola River meets the Apalachicola Bay, creating a natural and pristine estuary that eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.

This special place I call home is truly a gem and I am honored to serve as its first female mayor, a position I do not take lightly. As mayor, I am tasked with serving my fellow residents, working alongside my friends, and being an ambassador for our visitors. These are roles I eagerly embrace for I am proud to be a representative of such a remarkable city.

The name “Apalachicola” is said to mean . . . “land of friendly people.” Living and working together with my fellow Apalachicolians, I can completely vouch for the accuracy of that label and as our city continues to grow and prosper, it is my desire that the same inviting charm that intrigued you to live, work, play and visit here, will seep into your spirit and keep you here.

Again, welcome to our historic city.

Humbly,

Mayor Brenda Ash