A festive Fourth in Franklin County
Eastpoint, Apalachicola, St. George Island and Carrabelle each marked the Fourth in style
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Children of the red, white and blue
Throughout the Forgotten Coast, families gathered to celebrate the spirit of independence that is woven into the fabric of America. They ate, they played, they listened to music and they enjoyed fireworks, all part of a celebration of the nation’s 248th birthday. Essential to the holiday is the play of children, and in both Franklin…
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SGI Women of Faith to host July 20 Glow event
All middle and high school girls are invited to attend a special Glow event on Saturday afternoon, July 20 at the St. George Island Methodist Church. The SGI Women of Faith group is providing a host of complementary services, including manicures, hairstyling, make your own stretch bracelets, free shopping at the Glow Boutique, and home-cooked…
Wednesday Bingo resumes at Chillas Hall
Hi Y’all, The Lanark area is saddened, shocked and heartbroken at the news of two people losing their lives on Saturday evening, July 6 on Highway 98 near Arizona Street. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all the families and friends of those involved in this tragic accident. Up and coming events in Lanark:…
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Carrabelle to wrap up week of fireworks tonight
Carrabelle will wrap up a week’s worth of fireworks along the Forgotten Coast Saturday night, with a display of pyrotechnics set to go off at dark-thirty on July 6. The show had been originally scheduled for Friday, July 5 but had to be postponed after a glitch developed with the display. City officials said the…
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Library helps to create U.S. citizens
Miguel Castillo and his wife Beatriz have studied and passed their US citizenship tests, thanks to resources at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library. Librarian Lucy Carter said to study for the US Naturalization test, the married couple checked out bilingual Civics flash cards created by US Citizenship and Immigration Services to study. Miguel has…
Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce honors Willis
The Big Bend Minority Chamber of Commerce last month honored Apalachicola’s Helen Ausley Willis with its Trailblazer award. Presented to women for their career success and their leadership role in volunteering and community service, the Trailblazer recipients, selected by the chamber’s Women Business Council, are chosen for the example they set to inspire and empower…
Perfect weather for a turtle festival
Sunday’s eighth annual Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Festival at George Core Park in Port St. Joe was a perfect day for turtles. For humans, it had its pluses and minuses. A sunny morning began the day, and the turnout was strong as locals and visitors took in over 70 arts and crafts vendor booths, 12…
Golf carts in style for Independence Day
Hi Y’all, Happy Fourth of July! In the hot, steamy village of Lanark there is always fun to be found. We make the best of it. Saturday was the most fun. Some of us started our day off celebrating Fred Aman’s 95th birthday. Fred, a Korean War veteran, is a longtime resident of Lanark who…