The City of Wewahitchka, located in the Florida Panhandle, is a charming community known for its unique natural assets - the Dead Lakes and Tupelo Honey. With its Seminole Indian name meaning "water eyes," the city is home to two picturesque lakes that add to its relaxed charm and serve as a backdrop to the downtown Lake Alice Park. The Dead Lakes offer excellent freshwater sport fishing and a captivating opportunity for nature photographers, while the swamps of the Apalachicola River Basin have been a source of world-famous Tupelo Honey for over a century.
Surrounded by the rugged beauty of cypress skeletons, stumps, and knees, the City of Wewahitchka has gained recognition for its appearance in the 1997 movie "Ulee's Gold," showcasing the beekeepers who harvest honey from the Apalachicola River Basin. With a population of approximately 1,800 citizens, this small city in northern Gulf County is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a glimpse of Florida's natural wonders.
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