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WWII museum explores The Mighty Eighth 

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit exploring the wartime bravery and sacrifice of the 8th Air Force, known as The Mighty Eighth, on display throughout August. Admission free. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. For more info,…

Golden Scallop Contest returns to St. Joe Bay
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Golden Scallop Contest returns to St. Joe Bay

The Point South Marina in Port St. Joe has injected some additional fun into the 2024 scallop season with its second annual “Golden Scallop Contest,” which will offer swimmers and snorkelers alike something extra to search for during the annual hunt, which runs through Sept. 24. Six “golden scallops” have been placed in the bay…

Preacher Pecot, Mathis to play library
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Preacher Pecot, Mathis to play library

Clayton Mathis and The Preacher, Stephen Pecot, will grace the stage at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library on Wednesday, August 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. for the final show of the Summer Music Series. Mathis, a well-known figure around Apalachicola, hails from Gaffney, South Carolina where he developed his love of music. His…

Chuck and Ann Roberts mark 49th anniversary
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Chuck and Ann Roberts mark 49th anniversary

Chuck Roberts and his wife, Ann, celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on August 2 on Marco Island, together with family and members of the Florida Transportation Builders Association. The Roberts were married in Bristol on Aug. 2, 1975 at the Bristol Christian Church. They are the parents of daughter Andrea Roberts Morris, and son Wesley…

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Sunset climb at island lighthouse Monday

The August Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be Monday, Aug. 19 from 8 to 10 p.m. ET. Cost is $10 per climber, and $7 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. No advanced reservations taken. For more info, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop…