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ABOUT THE CITY

Smith Bay is the largest city in Marine Corp County, and it is the third largest city in the state. Smith Bay is home to a major air force base, a major international airport, and a major international seaport. The city is also home to an NFL football franchise, an NHL hockey team, and spring training facilities for a major league baseball team. Many companies have their corporate headquarters in Smith Bay especially those dealing with communications, air services, food processing and shipping, retail, and banking. The Port of Smith Bay, on the Gulf of Mexico, receives more international import and export traffic than all of the other state ports combined. The state university has a state of the art medical program and serves the residents in this and the surrounding cities.

CITY HISTORY

Smith Bay is named for Omer “Gene” Smith, a past Director of Boys State. Gene originated from Maryland and relocated to Florida in 1984 after serving 23 years in the U.S. Army. He then joined the ranks of the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office and retired in 2005 after 20 years of service in law enforcement. Gene served as Department Commander in 2000 – 2001.

About the city
  • Smith Bay is the largest city in Marine Corp County, and it is the third largest city in the state, with a population of 279,000. Smith Bay is home to an air force base, international airport, and international seaport. The city is also home to a NFL football franchise, a NHL hockey team, and spring training facilities for MLB. Many companies have corporate headquarters in Smith Bay, especially communications, air services, food processing and shipping, retail, and banking companies. The Port of Smith Bay receives more international import and export traffic than all of the other state ports combined. 
  • Smith Bay is a vibrant and diverse city known for its cultural richness, economic opportunities, and scenic beauty. It is the third-largest city and serves as the county seat of Marine Corps County. Smith Bay has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1824. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, with European settlers arriving in the 19th century. Smith Bay has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. Its location makes it susceptible to hurricanes and tropical storms, necessitating robust disaster preparedness measures.  Smith Bay is a popular destination for tourists, offering attractions like Good World Gardens, historic Snyder City, and nearby Gulf Coast beaches. The proximity to Good Haven’s theme parks also boosts its appeal.
  • Attractions
    • Good World Gardens Amusement Park
    • Good World’s Smith Bay Water Park
    • Zoo de Glover
    • Snyder’s Tough Luck Casino
    • Museum of History
    • Oldest Church Museum
    • The Art of It Museum
    • Wiesen Culinary Museum
    • Omer “Gene” Smith Museum
    • Smith Bay Auto Museum
    • Haines’ Firefighter Museum
    • Satterlee’s Police Museum
    • C.Walker Railroad Museum
  • Public Spaces
    • Beaches
    • Parks
    • Sports Complexes