This weekend in Gulf and Franklin
Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead this Sunday, and don’t forget to check out some of these local events either.
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Apalachicola Farmers Market Saturday
The Apalachicola Farmers Market is this Saturday, March 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mill Pond Pavilion at the end of Market Street. For more info email farmersmarket@cityofapalachicola.com.
Pickleball for Sea Turtles
Have a ball at the Florida Coastal Conservancy’s Pickleball for Sea Turtles Tournament to be held all weekend at Frank Pate Park.
While it is too late to register to play, the public is invited to come watch the tournament and browse informational booths at the event.
Bikers invited to Saturday ‘Dice Run’
The Camp Gordon Johnston Dice Run will take place Saturday around noon, immediately following the veterans parade, as a fundraiser to support the museum’s mission. All types of vehicles are welcome to participate.
Registration for the run will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the first Dice Run Stop, Camp Gordon Johnston Museum, 1873 US Hwy 98 West, at Carrabelle Beach. There will be four more stops around the county and then the run will conclude by 4:30 p.m. at the last stop, American Legion Post #82 in Lanark with a meal, prizes, and 50/50. Tickets are $15 for the rider/driver and $5 for each passenger and includes one dice card and great food at the last stop. For more information, visit www.campgordonjohnston.com, the museum’s Facebook page, or contact Jim Newton at (260) 341-7291.
Honor ‘greatest generation’ Saturday
The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum is celebrating the 28th annual Camp Gordon Johnston Day parade this Saturday, March 11 starting at 10:45 a.m. in Carrabelle. The parade, which will wind through downtown Carrabelle along US Hwy 98, honors the county’s remaining WWII veterans and salutes all veterans to the present. Individuals, community organizations, and businesses are all welcome to participate with a float, vehicle, or as walkers; there is no cost to participate. For more information, visit www.campgordonjohnston.com or contact the museum at (850) 697-8575 or museum@campgordonjohnston.com.
Live music in Gulf County
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
- Martin Rodriguez will be playing at Krazyfish Grill starting at 5 p.m. EST.
- Casey Jordan will be playing at mango Marley’s starting at 6 p.m. CST.
- Jason Byrd will be playing at the Lookout Lounge starting at 6 p.m. EST
- Chris Godber will be playing at Pomodoro Italian Grill starting at 6 p.m. EST.
- George Ausman will be playing at Scallop Republic starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Brady Hughes will be playing at Tap Root starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Buddy Hamm will be playing at The Brick Wall starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Cody Barber will be playing at The Mill Mercantile and Social starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Sonic Boom will be playing at the Haughty Heron starting at 8 p.m. EST.
- Bad Decisions will be playing at St. JoeBar and Package starting at 8 p.m. EST.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
- Ferris Newman will be playing at The Joe starting at 10:30 a.m. EST.
- Ronie Randolph will be playing at Krazyfish Grill starting at 5 p.m. EST.
- The Mae West Band will be playing at the Lookout Lounge starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Tony Caradonna will be playing at Scallop Republic starting at 7 .m. EST.
- Otha Allen will be playing at Tap Root starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Sticky Tim will be playing at The Mill Mercantile and Social starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- David McMahon will be playing at the Haughty Heron starting at 8 p.m. EST.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
- Barry Henson will be playing at The Southern Patio starting at 11 a.m. EDT.
- Jay Gurley will be playing at the Indian Pass Raw Bar starting at 6 p.m. EDT.
Live music in Franklin County
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
- Sean Williams will be playing at the High Five Dive Bar starting at 3 p.m. EST.
- Steve and Sandy will be playing at Mangia 850 starting at 5 p.m. EST.
- HJ Kuntry will be playing at the Red Pirate starting at 5 p.m. EST.
- The BMG Blue Forum will be playing at Fathom’s Steam Room starting at 6 p.m. EST.
- Temple Woodrum will be playing at the Owl Cafe starting at 6 p.m. EST.
- John Jeremiah will be playing at America Legion Post 82 starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Sticky Tim will be playing at the High Five Dive Bar starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Young Bucks will be playing at Half Shell Dockside starting at 8 p.m. EST.
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
- North of 65 will be playing at Harry’s Bar starting at 3 p.m. EST.
- Brady Hughes will be playing at the High Five Dive Bar starting at 3 p.m. EST.
- Duke Manfro will be playing at the Alligator Point Tiki Hut starting at 5 p.m. EST.
- Temple Woodrum will be playing at the Owl Cafe starting at 6 .m. EST.
- Ashley MOrgan will be playing at the High Five Dive Bar starting at 7 p.m. EST.
- Jet City will be playing at Fathom’s Steam Room stating at 7:30 p.m. EST.
- The Hunter Wall Band will be playing at Half Shell Dockside starting at 8 p.m. EST.
- Cheap Sunglasses will be playing at Harry’s Bar starting at 8 p.m. EST.
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
- John Jeremiah will be playing at the Red Pirate starting at 12:30 p.m. EDT.
- Flying Fish will be playing at Half Shell Dockside starting at 1 p.m. EDT.
- Ronnie Randolph will be playtin at the Blue Parrot starting at 3 p.m. EDT.
- Dylan Allen will be playing at Harry’s Bar starting at 3 p.m. EDT.
- Scratch 2020 will be playing at the High Five Dive Bar starting at 3 p.m. EDT.
Meet the Editor
David Adlerstein, The Apalachicola Times’ digital editor, started with the news outlet in January 2002 as a reporter.
Prior to then, David Adlerstein began as a newspaperman with a small Boston weekly, after graduating magna cum laude from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts. He later edited the weekly Bellville Times, and as business reporter for the daily Marion Star, both not far from his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
In 1995, he moved to South Florida, and worked as a business reporter and editor of Medical Business newspaper. In Jan. 2002, he began with the Apalachicola Times, first as reporter and later as editor, and in Oct. 2020, also began editing the Port St. Joe Star.