Ambulance to soon operate out of Lanark 
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Ambulance to soon operate out of Lanark 

Hi Y’all, The biggest and best news that Lanark had this week was the groundbreaking ceremony event on July 11 for new housing for Franklin County’s emergency medicare service ambulance and crew. The Franklin County commissioners were here to get the party started with shovels in hand. Approximately 75 people were in attendance for this…

Museum opens exhibit on the end of World War II
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Museum opens exhibit on the end of World War II

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle will present a special exhibit on the end of World War II.  This exhibit opens Tuesday, July 15 and will be on display until Saturday, August 30. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm. Admission is free, though donations are…

Village debuts first official fireworks event
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Village debuts first official fireworks event

Hi Y’all, I hope you had a fun, safe Fourth of July weekend. Before we were dazzled by the evening event, the Lanark Village Boat Club had its annual July 4 picnic covered dish lunch. The attendees were well fed and enjoyed socializing. Lanark shined in a big way on the Fourth of July with…

Get a start on the Fourth in Eastpoint Tuesday 
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Get a start on the Fourth in Eastpoint Tuesday 

On Tuesday, July 1, the fourth annual Freedom Festival kicks off at 4 p.m. ET at the Eastpoint Boat Ramp. Entertainment features Captain Ron from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; the Red Pirate Band from 6 to 7 p.m. and the Ashley Morgan Band from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. Fireworks begin between 9 and 9:30 p.m….

Enjoy a ventriloquist Friday
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Enjoy a ventriloquist Friday

The Franklin County Library’s Summer Reading Program brings the entertainment on Friday, June 27 with the Jacki Manna Ventriloquist Show at 10 a.m. ET at the Eastpoint Branch and 1 p.m. in Carrabelle. Manna will offer humor, storytelling, and puppetry that will entertain and inspire kids, sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public…

Celebrations to light up Independence Day week
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Celebrations to light up Independence Day week

From Carrabelle to Mexico Beach, it promises to be a week of music, marching and, of course, pyrotechnics, as the Forgotten Coast celebrates America’s 249th birthday. The following is a complete list of what each community will be doing. Tuesday, July 1 EASTPOINT Thursday, July 3 APALACHICOLA Friday, July 4 MEXICO BEACH PORT ST. JOE…

Lanark Village gears up for Fourth of July
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Lanark Village gears up for Fourth of July

Hi Y’all. Wow, summer let us know it is here! Lanark Village Association has continued its regular schedule of weekly events at Chillas Hall. Coffee time is back on schedule Monday through Friday, 9 to 11 a.m. ET. Thirsty Thursday will celebrate the Fourth of July on July 3 with a picnic-style dinner. The LVA…

Kingfish Shootout Saturday
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Kingfish Shootout Saturday

The 22nd annual Kingfish Shootout at C-Quarters Marina will be this Saturday, June 14, with competition in three categories – Kingfish, Spanish mackerel, and red snapper. Guaranteed payout will be $24,000, with prize money of $5,000 for the biggest King, $5,000 for biggest red snapper and $2,000 for biggest Spanish mackerel. There is also a…