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Mardi Gras parade to roll through Saturday

Argh! The Pirates of Oyster City, human and canine, are about to invade Apalachicola this Saturday, Feb. 26. The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will present their annual Mardi Gras Parade and celebration. Festivities start at 11 a.m. with music and dancers at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola. The party lasts until about 4 p.m. There…

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Friday Ilse Newell concert features World Jazz Trio

The last Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts concert in February features the contemporary sounds of modern jazz and pop standards.  On Friday, Feb. 25, at 8 p.m. the World Jazz Trio will perform at Apalachicola’s Trinity Episcopal Church. The trio performs regularly as part of the Tallahassee club scene and features Michael Bakan…

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Holiday markets beckon Saturday shoppers

Apalachicola and Carrabelle will be welcoming the holiday season Saturday, each with their own holiday markets. The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce will be hosting about two dozen vendors on Avenue E, between Water and Market Streets, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the annual Holiday Fresh Market On the eastern side of the…

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Crooked River Lighthouse hosts Lantern Fest Saturday

Glowing lanterns, music, dance and nighttime tower climbs bring magic and history together  this Saturday evening, Nov. 27, when Lantern Fest will be celebrated on the park grounds of the Crooked River Lighthouse at Carrabelle Beach. This outdoor festival, known for its display of more than 100 colorful, hanging lanterns, lights up the night from…