Sunrise services happening in Franklin County
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Sunrise services happening in Franklin County

The following is a list of sunrise services happening on Easter Sunday in Franklin County. If you know of other services that are happening, please email to David Adlerstein at dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com or message the Apalachicola Times on Facebook. St. George Island to hold sunrise service The beach along St. George Island’s Lighthouse Park will be the site…

Apalachicola’s Chapman Home highlights May 3 tour
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Apalachicola’s Chapman Home highlights May 3 tour

The home of famed botanist Dr. Alvan W. Chapman highlights the Historic Apalachicola Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, May 3.  Now in its 31st year, the annual event hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church showcases some of the town’s most distinguished homes, both old and new, as well as the City Square Community Garden. “This…

Sheridan elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
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Sheridan elected to Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

John River Sheridan, of Carrabelle, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Florida State University. Sheridan, who was valedictorian with the Franklin County High School Class of 2023,  is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni…

Piano virtuoso to perform Sunday at Trinity
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Piano virtuoso to perform Sunday at Trinity

The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts will feature American Piano Awards finalist Sasha Kasman Laude at a concert this Sunday, April 13 at 4 p.m. ET at Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola. Born in 1995 in Moscow to a pair of accomplished pianists, Sasha moved with her family to America after her father…

World War II museum remembers the Holocaust
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World War II museum remembers the Holocaust

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting an exhibit in April to remember the Holocaust, Hitler’s program to commit genocide against Europe’s Jews and all those he deemed unworthy. This exhibit will be on display at the museum until Saturday, May 3. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday…

Forgotten Coast En Plein Air unites art and community
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Forgotten Coast En Plein Air unites art and community

The 20th annual Forgotten Coast En Plein Air wrapped up another inspiring year last month, celebrating the breathtaking landscapes and rich culture of Florida’s Forgotten Coast.  This premier plein air festival brought together talented artists, passionate collectors, and engaged community members, all sharing a love for artistic expression and coastal heritage. The event kicked off…

Alabama singer-songwriter to perform Sunday
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Alabama singer-songwriter to perform Sunday

Alabama singer-songwriter Abe Partridge will perform his honest music and heartfelt lyrics this Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. ET at Apalachicola’s Trinity Episcopal Church, as part of the Ilse Newell Concert Series. Advance tickets are $20 and available on Eventbrite.com. For info call 850-566-2719 or email ilsenewellfund9@gmail.com