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…

Lots of Valentine events Friday and Saturday
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Lots of Valentine events Friday and Saturday

Hi Y’all, Happy Valentine’s Day week! Here’s to having a happy day no matter what you do. Take yourself out for a treat or sit on the beach and take in the beauty of the place where we live.  The large tree in Lanark on Warren Street belonged to the Lanark Village Association, it was…

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…

Fire department gets four new EMRs
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Fire department gets four new EMRs

Hi Y’all, a lot is happening in our little village of Lanark, so let’s get going with it. Exciting news from our St. James/Lanark Volunteer Fire Department. You probably already know that the fire ban has been lifted, and the community thanks the Franklin County commissioners for that. Please be mindful that this lifting still…

Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist
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Museum open exhibit showcasing wartime artist

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle is presenting a special exhibit in recognition of Black History Month honoring Charles Henry Alston, a celebrated African American artist and activist whose impactful work during World War II mobilized the African American community.  This exhibit will open Tuesday, Feb. 4 and will be on display…

Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library
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Jenny Odom to perform Feb. 6 at library

Local favorite artist and musician Jenny Odom will open the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library’s Winter Music and Art Series on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. Odom, who has worked as an independent artist for over 20 years, previously owned and operated Iggyart at Bowery Station, and subsequently JOBA until its closing in 2021,…

Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people
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Speaker to explore ties between Florida plants and people

The Carrabelle History Museum will present a program “Flora Fusion: Exploring the Connection Between Plants and People” on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon at C-Quarters Marina, 501 St James Ave (Hwy 98), in Carrabelle. This free program will feature Barbara Clark, a regional director with the Florida Public Archaeology Network, who will…

Gulf Franklin to host financial aid night Tuesday
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Gulf Franklin to host financial aid night Tuesday

Gulf Coast State College is hosting Financial Aid Night this Tuesday, Feb. 4 at the Gulf/Franklin Campus. High school seniors and prospective college students are encouraged to attend this free event, from 5 to 7 p.m.. for guidance on completing the FAFSA and applying for scholarships. This is a valuable opportunity to get answers to…