They gathered at all four corners of Franklin County, and the biggest smiles and happiest faces were on the children. On Saturday, it was Eastpoint’s Freedom Festival, and on Sunday, the eastern end of the county gathered in Carrabelle for the festivities. On Monday it was all about Apalacfhicola’s Independence Day Eve festivities and on…
With holiday festivities planned, the next few days in Gulf and Franklin Counties are going to be busy. Take a look at some of the things going on this weekend in the list below. Fourth of July Fireworks in Gulf County Port St. Joe, Wewahitchka and Mexico Beach will be holding fireworks shows to mark…
By Gill Autrey Guest Columnist When I was growing up, a condition I never quite attained, we lived in the country between a cow pasture and a pecan grove. We didn’t have many neighbors, so I talked to cows a lot. That’s how I obtained most of my common sense. On the corner of our…
It’s going to be a busy weekend in Gulf and Franklin Counties. Here’s a look at what the local communities have going on. Juneteenth celebration Two days of upcoming gatherings in Port St. Joe will mark the 158th anniversary of Juneteenth, an annual holiday to celebrate the end of slavery in the United States. Events…
There’s going to be four straight nights of fireworks in Franklin County over the Independence Day holiday, and Eastpoint is gearing up to getting the ball rolling with its second annual Freedom festival on Saturday, July 1. After that it’s going to Carrabelle on Sunday, Apalachicola on Monday and St. George Island on Tuesday, July…
In the three years since it began during the Covid crisis, the Forgotten Coast Performing Arts studio in Apalachicola has been a worthy successor to the decades-long dance program started and sustained by the late Pam Nobles. Last month, the dancers showed how they have come into their own, bringing to life a technically sound…
The weather is heating up on the Forgotten Coast. How do you plan to enjoy this summer weekend? Mullet toss on the island Saturday The annual St. George Island Mullet Toss, sponsored by the Blue Parrot Oceanfront Cafe, will be this Saturday, June 10, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on the beach behind the…
Looking to get out and enjoy the summer weather this weekend? Here’s what’s going on in Gulf and Franklin Counties. Salt Air Farmers Market Shop local farmers and artisans. Let your family enjoy art pieces and the amazing flavors of fresh veggies, sweet Tupelo Honey and vine-ripened fruit. The Salt Air Farmers Market is open…
Memorial Day programs Beacon Hill The John C. Gainous Veterans of Foreign Wars Post number 10069 will be hosting a Memorial Day program at Veterans Memorial Park in Beacon Hill on Monday starting at 11 a.m. EDT. Following the program, the VFW will be offering free hot dogs and hamburgers at the post, located at…
With the start of National Volunteer Appreciation Week April 16 to 22, Franklin County is recognizing and celebrating the invaluable contributions of volunteers in the community. For the past 13 years, Franklin County has been dedicated to honoring Volunteer Week with proclamations submitted to various local and state governments by John Solomon, director of the…
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