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The Hidden Coast

Dixie County, Florida

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Paddling Trails

The Friends of the Lower Suwannee have prepared several paddling guides.
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PLACES TO STAY IN DIXIE

From the rustic fishing camp or a modern motel, an RV park or campground, a beautifully furnished house or condo, you'll find it in Dixie County, where wild places prevail.

Secluded at the heart of the beautiful and wild Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge, the town of Suwannee is a unique small community overlooks the river, salt and fresh water creeks and man-made canals. Experience nature at its untouched best while enjoying our waterfront accommodation, great seafood or down-home restaurants, marinas and expert fishing guides. The river mouth opens to a scenic vista of tidal marshes dotted with small coastal islands, an area of shallow waters or “flats” and oyster bars teaming with fish. Natural salt marches and tidal flats attract thousands of shorebirds while acting as a nursery for fish, shrimp and shellfish.
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Let’s Go Boating

Boating happens wherever you turn in Dixie, after all we bordered on three sides by water! Excellent marinas are available on the Suwannee River, Suwannee at the Gulf, Horseshoe Beach and at Gulf-front Steinhatchee. Enjoy Dixie waters but please be careful, watch out for manatees, for canoeists and fellow boaters.

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Dixie County Building and Zoning Department4 days ago
DEADLINE - APRIL 11th 2025 @ 7PM
ELEVATE FLORIDA !!!!

Hello All,
I am writing to inform you that applications for Elevate Florida will no longer be accepted after April 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Draft applications that have not been sul be considered for funding. Please share the information in your county.
If a property owner is interested in participating, but has not yet submitted their application, they should take the following steps:
1. Create or log into their account on the Elevate Florida Portal at fdem-resmit.my.site.com/Elevate.
2. Begin or continue to a draft application.
a. If they have a draft application and need to access it, they can click on the Status tab at the top of their screen.
i. Click on the hyperlinked Tracking Number to access their draft application.
3. Review all sections of their application to ensure all required fields are completed.
4. Upload any necessary or supporting documents:
• Photos of the structure (all four sides including front, rear, and both sides)
• Insurance Declaration pages (if available)
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• Elevation Certificates (if applicable)
• Geotechnical Reports (Soil Studies) (if applicable)
• Structural Integrity Assessment (if applicable)
• Flooding photos/high water mark photos
• Insurance claim information
• Substantial Damage Determination letters received from local government (if applicable)
• Combined household income as reflected on the most recent federal tax return
5. Double-check their contact information and other personal details for accuracy.
6. Click on the Submit button to submit their application.
7. Once an application is submitted, they will be contacted by their assigned case manager through their preferred contact method.

As always, thanks for your support and for sharing this information in your community.
Best,
The lands which are now Dixie County have a rich history. With the Steinhatchee River on the west and the Suwannee River on the east, it was prime land for the Native Americans and early settlers. According from one source, the first white man to come to the Dixie area was in 1820, a young man named George Miller who was from North Carolina. He became friends with Suwannee and Bowlegs, Native Americans, and sons of Chief Tigertail and his wife, Suwannee, of the Seminole tribe, who settled in the region around Lake Miccosukee near what is now Tallahassee. With the blessings of the Indians, Miller settled in the area. He planted corn and peanuts and raised cattle and hogs. Ten years later he was to die from malaria and buried into what is now known as Old Town.
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Set sail for fun at Good Times Marina! 🚤 From boating to fishing, every wave brings a new adventure. Gather your crew, and let’s make some memories on the water! Who’s ready for some fun in the sun?

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Follow the scallop trail. It's a landmark in Dixie!The good life. Orange sunset over Suwannee and fishing.Bicycling in the Big Bend Wildlife Management AreaScenic view along the Dixie Mainline, cabbage palms and salt marsh creek.Cowboys on an early morning roundup.Green pastures and a sunrise.
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Travelers can also drive from anywhere in the United States and acquire lodgings in Dixie County. A holiday to the towns of Suwannee, Horseshoe Beach or Jena promises to be an exciting mix of relaxation, culture, history, wildlife and hiking.
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Bag A Red Belly

Every mile of the Suwannee River in Dixie County offers great fishing opportunities. If trophy bass aren't striking, probably a bait on bottom will fetch a gorgeous catfish or a cricket will bag a red belly. Some of the best freshwater fishing is among the tributary creeks of the Lower Suwannee. Try Monden and Shingle Creeks!

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THINGS TO DO IN DIXIE
Cowboys on an early morning roundup.

The Nature Coast State Trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience the Sunshine State’s Natural North Florida.

An equestrian trail parallels 4.5 miles of the paved trail from Old Town to Fanning Springs.
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Notices & Disclosures

This website is currently under renovation to ensure accessibility by any disabled individual. If anyone encounters an inaccessible feature on this website, please contact Angie Crowley, ADA Coordinator, Dixie County Board of County Commissioners, at (352) 498-1206 or Email Angie, to advise what inaccessible feature was encountered, and to allow the County to provide the desired information through alternative means, until such time as the website renovation is complete.​
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