Drive through the heart of the Hill neighborhood in Apalachicola, the traditional home of the city’s Black community, and on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, between Seventh and Eighth Streets you’ll see three works of art featuring people you may not be familiar with. But those who grew up on the Hill, these men…
At a series of town hall meetings throughout Franklin County next month, residents will have a chance to weigh in on what could next year become the most consequential change to the school district since the earliest days of its public schools in the 1860s. After weighing a proposal brought to his desk by leaders…
The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts will feature singer-songwriter Abe Patridge at a concert this Sunday, March 30 at 4 p.m. ET at Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola. A musician as well as visual artist and storyteller based in Mobile, Alabama, Partridge has toured throughout the U.S. and Europe since the release of…
Hi Y’all, the year is moving fast. We are already in the first of spring. Soon the snowbirds will be flying out and the summer visitors will be here. Many of you have questions about the St. James – Lanark Volunteer Fire Department. It is up and running and the best way to learn about…
After two decades at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, the last 10 years as manager, Jenna Harper has been appointed to a deputy director post with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee. Succeeding her in the manager post at ANERR is Kim Miller, who brings to the task 24 years of service…
A lot of residents in Apalachicola have noses like Aaron Matt and his daughter. “The water is absolutely disgusting, and it has been for at least a month or so, maybe more,” he said. “Several months ago I would notice it every so often after washing clothes, and I just thought the washing machine was…
A pair of good ole boys from Georgia with the politically charged name “Ribpublicans” took the top prize at the silver anniversary Eastport Rib Cookoff Saturday. But teammates Jonathan Sands and Tony Morris, both from Adel, insist the name doesn’t mean what you might think. “It’s got nothing to do politically,” said Sands, pointing to…
The Bay Area Choral Society will present a children’s concert for over 200 third graders from Gulf and Franklin County schools on Friday, March 28, at 9:30 a.m. ET at First United Methodist Church of Port St. Joe. Dana Langford, the choral society’s director, students will learn concert etiquette such as how to enter a…
Planning the perfect day on Florida’s Forgotten Coast just got much easier. The Franklin County Tourism Development Council recently unveiled the redesigned Forgotten Coast mobile app on Floridasforgottencoast.com with upgrades including integrated mobile maps, an interactive way to plan out everything you don’t want to miss in the area. Designed with partners at Visit Widget,…
Hi Y’all, I was on a wonderful cruise with my son and his family and was out of touch. I will play catch up with some events you already know about and maybe not. The Lanark Village Association and community honored Aileen Benson on March 9 for her many years of service and dedication to…
Stay informed with our email mailing list! Sign up today and never miss a beat on the latest news and events in your community.
To join our e-mailing list, simply fill out the form below. We’ll send you a weekly digest of the top stories, delivered right to your inbox.
By signing up, you’ll be the first to know about breaking news, upcoming events, and special promotions. Plus, you’ll be eligible for exclusive subscriber-only content and offers.
Reach your target audience with our newspaper advertising options. Our publication has a wide readership, making it the perfect platform to promote your business or event.
To inquire about advertising rates and options, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly.
Take advantage of our high readership and targeted demographics to promote your business to the right people. From print ads to online banners, we have a variety of options to suit your needs and budget.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to reach your target audience. Contact us today to learn more about our advertising options.
Do you have a news tip? Fill out & submit the form below.