Isle Newell offers world-class bluegrass Saturday
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Isle Newell offers world-class bluegrass Saturday

Following an enthusiastic audience response last season, the Isle Newell Fund for the Performing Arts is once again bringing world class bluegrass to its concert series. Echo Valley, a family music phenomenon of five sisters and one brother, will perform this Saturday evening, Feb. 22 at  6 p.m. the Holy Family Senior Center in Apalachicola….

County Republicans win award for turnout
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County Republicans win award for turnout

At the annual meeting of the Florida Republican Party last month, Franklin County Republicans received a cash award of $4,000 for having the second highest turnout for the November general election, 94.3 percent, in the rural counties, second only to Jefferson. Pictured from left are State Committeeman Rick Watson, Franklin County Chairman Kristy Banks, Chairman…

Apalachicola expands Mardi Gras to two-day party
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Apalachicola expands Mardi Gras to two-day party

The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will be celebrating Mardi Gras Apalach-style bigger and better than ever this year, with a two-day party for dogs and their people.  The celebration includes a lively street festival and of course the 14th annual Mardi Gras Pet Parade and takes place on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 21 and…

Chinese music master to perform at library
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Chinese music master to perform at library

The Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library Winter Music and Art Series continues Thursday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. ET with “Water Sentiments – Classical Chinese Qin and Zheng Music with Haiqiong Deng.” Haiqiong, a visiting assistant professor in musicology and director of the Chinese Music Ensemble at the Florida State University College of Music, is…

Barbershop quartet returns for Valentine’s Day
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Barbershop quartet returns for Valentine’s Day

Have you thought about how you will surprise your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Once again Ken Schroeder is bringing his acclaimed barbershop quartet, 4 Oysters in Search of a Pearl, to Apalachicola and surrounding area to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14. Renowned for their light-hearted repertoire and close harmonies, the quartet will sing individual…

Blackmon to perform Saturday at Holy Family
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Blackmon to perform Saturday at Holy Family

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon showcases his electric mix of soul, gospel, Southern, delta, Memphis, and Chicago blues, along with rhythm and blues and rock-and-roll staples this Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Holy Family Senior Center in Apalachicola. Beautiful Bobby has opened for BB King and Buddy Guy, and backed Lou Rawls, Z Z. Hill, Little Esther…

Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List
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Jones named to Lee University Dean’s List

Genesis Jones, of Eastpoint, the salutatorian of the Franklin County High School class of 2022, has earned Dean’s List honors during the Fall 2024 semester at Lee University, Dean’s List recognition is earned by full-time, undergraduate students with a semester grade point average between 3.7 and 4.00. Lee University is a private, Christ-centered university in…