Young voices conquer speech contest
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Young voices conquer speech contest

What do a Greek scientist, spiders, candlemaking, and fun stuff to do in Michigan all have in common? They were all among the many topics for speeches given by Franklin County fourth, fifth and sixth graders at the annual 4-H Public Speaking Competition conducted March 22 at the UF IFAS Extension Building in Apalachicola. Twelve…

Natural seduction
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Natural seduction

State parks’ photos capture their allure It has long been said by environmentally conscious Floridians, who wish to treat the fragile outdoors gently and ethically, that it is best to “take only pictures, leave only footprints.” In homage to that commandment, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection each year offers a photo contest to find…

World War II museum remembers the Holocaust
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World War II museum remembers the Holocaust

Camp Gordon Johnston World War II Museum in Carrabelle in April is presenting an exhibit to remember the Holocaust, Hitler’s program to commit genocide against those he deemed unworthy, especially Europe’s Jews.  This exhibit is on display at the museum until Saturday, April 27. The museum is open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m….

Opposition mounts against Lanark RV park
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Opposition mounts against Lanark RV park

Hi Y’all, I hope that you had a wonderful Easter!  The regular Lanark Village Association’s Thirsty Thursday covered dish became a very special event when we celebrated long-time resident Bob Dietz’s 95th birthday. He is certainly one of our favorite residents and we were lucky to have some of his family with him. Bob also…

Springtime mini-festival in Apalachicola Saturday
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Springtime mini-festival in Apalachicola Saturday

Porch Fest Apalach has a lagniappe for you! (Cajun French for “a little something extra”) In addition to the October festival, this year Porch Fest is celebrating “Springtime in the Park,” with three great bands, food trucks, and a groovy afternoon in Apalachicola. This free family-friendly mini-festival will be this Saturday, April 6 from 1…

Choral society’s Spring Concert to debut new work
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Choral society’s Spring Concert to debut new work

The Bay Area Choral Society will present their Spring Concert “Celebrate Music: Why We Sing” on Friday, April 12, at First United Methodist Church in Port St. Joe and Saturday, April 13 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola. Tickets for both concerts, each at 6 p.m. ET, are $20 for adults and $5 for students…

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FWC Report

During the week of Feb. 23 through 29, Officer Lipford was on patrol in Gulf County targeting night hunters when he observed a vehicle displaying a light into an open field in a manner capable of disclosing the presence of deer. He stopped the vehicle and found the driver and passenger were in possession of…