Past visitors to Mermaid’s Tale have had good things to say about the  following local stores, restaurants, and other services:
 

Stores

Food/Groceries/Gas

Mashes Sand Food Store/BP

Nautical Jewelry

David K. Vann

Clothing/Gifts

Iris Annie’s

Pottery

George’s Pottery

Restaurants

Fine Dining

Harbor House

Angelo's Seafood Restaurant

Casual/Entertainment

Sopchoppy Restaurant

Carry Out/Fast Food

Mashes Sand Food Store/BP

Other (chicken/across street)

Services

Pets/Humane Society

Franklin County Humane Society

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Stores

Mashes Sand Food Store/BP—convenience store, gas, fishing licenses

49 coastal Hwy
Panacea, Fl 32346
(Hwy 98 & Mashes Sand Rd., Ochlockonee Bay, Fl.)
Stan & Charlotte Brown, owners
888.347.4356

This is the place for instant fishing licenses. Just across the Ochlockonee Bay bridge, this convenience store carries fishing tackle and bait (live shrimp, pinfish, eels, bullminnows), beach wear and gear; a full service deli with subs, hamburgers, pizza; frozen pizzas, ice cream, beer, wine, ice, and all the other sundries you would expect. They also offer a light catering service.
 

Two Blondes—liquors & gifts

82 Coastal Hwy 98
Panacea, FL 32346
Kathy Atkins-Gunter, owner
850.984.3563
kathy@TBLandG.com

You’ll find Two Blondes just across the Ochlockonee Bay bridge in Panacea; they feature a superb selection of wines, single malt scotches, tequila, etc. as well as unique gifts for your home and friends. 
 

David K. Vann—nautical jewelry

Featuring 10- and 14-carat golf and sterling silver jewelry crafted by four local artists. Sold locally at Harbor House and Angelo’s Seafood Restaurant and online at www.thejewelryman.net.
 

Tattered Pages Bookstore—books

2807 Crawfordville Hwy.
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850.926.6055
 

Iris Anne’s—great clothing, great gifts

1616 Crawfordville Hwy., Suite B
Crawfordville, Fl 32327
850.926.6441
 

George’s Pottery—decorative and functional

Sopchoppy, Fl
 

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Restaurants

Harbor House—fine dining

Opens at 5pm Thursday–Tuesday
Rocklanding Rd.
Panacea, Florida
850.984.2758

A waterfront restaurant, one of the best in the area—you'll see the signs near the Ocklockonee Bay bridge.
 

Angelo's Seafood Restaurant—fine dining

The other best restaurant in the area.
 

Sopchoppy Restaurant—casual dining

Featuring live music on Friday nights.

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Services

Franklin County Humane Society—have a friend for life

Franklin County Humane Society
P.O. Box 417, Eastpoint, Fl 32328
Donna Glass, facility director
850.670-8417 phone
850.670.1408 fax
animals@gtcom.net

This shelter relies on local support and takes great care of their wards. We encourage you to consider making a small contribution to their efforts to care for and find deserving pets their perfect new homes.
 

Captain Doug Kirtley—boat charters for fishing & nature observation

850.349.2112

You won't be disappointed if you hire Captain Doug for your fishing expedition. He is a Southern gentleman who knows the area well and who also appreciates and shares the wealth of beauty and wildlife to be found off shore. He knows the best spots. Discuss with him what you want and he will create the perfect day for you.

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