Friday, April 11, 2008
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4/11/2008 - 5/17/2008
Florida Master Naturalist Freshwater Wetlands Course
This course consists of 40 contact hours, which includes about 20 hours of classroom presentations, instructional videos, interpretive speaking practice and completion of group projects; and about 20 hours of field trips. Through classroom, field trip and practical experiences, learn about Florida’s Natural Freshwater Wetland Systems: Marshes, Swamps,
Rivers, Lakes, and Springs.
Students receive a Certificate of Completion, Embroidered Patch, Wetlands lapel pin, and comprehensive two-volume FMNP Freshwater Wetland Systems Student Workbook.
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Thursday, May 08, 2008
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5/8/2008 - 5/18/2008
Plein Air Paintout
Over 30 nationally acclaimed plein air artists will document the landscapes and the people who inhabit them in a ?paint-out? the second week in May. Hailing from Maine to California to South Florida, today?s plein air artists will paint on location in Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, Mexico Beach, and Port St. Joe.
850 227-3745
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Friday, May 09, 2008
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5/9/2008 - 5/10/2008
Fins & Family Allshore Fishing Tournament
The Apalachicola Anglers Association invites you to
participate in the Second Annual Fins & Family
Allshore Fishing Tournament.
This fun, family oriented event features great prizes
(cash and merchandise) for winners in OFFSHORE,
INSHORE and RIVER divisions, and for the heaviest
fish of each species. There is even a TRASH SLAM
category! WIN A “CRUIZIN COOLER”
850 653-3142
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Saturday, May 17, 2008
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17th Annual Tupelo Festival
For more than a century Wewahitchka area residents have been gathering Tupelo (quite possibly the world's finest honey) in the Apalachicola River basin. Each spring the northern Gulf County community of Wewahitchka holds a Tupelo Festival. Volunteers hand out "sweet on you" stickers and Tupelo samples to festival attendees. The agricultural extension office and 4-H club provide pamphlets and everyone has a delightful down-home time beneath the canopy of oak trees at Lake Alice Park in "Wewa." Arts, crafts, food and entertainment from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm central time.
850 639-2605
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
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5/31/2008 - 5/31/2008
Miss Florida Palm State Scholarship Pageant
2nd Annual 2008 MISS FLORIDA PALM STATE SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT tm
Saturday, May 31st, 2008
Blountstown High School Auditorium, 17586 Main St. N., Blountstown, Fl.
Pageant is Open to Florida Residents Only!
No experience is necessary to compete in the Miss Florida Palm Pageant!
"12 yes Twelve State Titles will be awarded"
8 age divisions will be crowned as Miss Florida Palm State Queens
BABY 0-23 MONTHS, TEENY 2-3 YEARS, TINY 4 - 6 yrs, LITTLE 7 - 9 yrs at 3:00pm
JUNIOR 10 - 12 yrs, TEEN 13 - 16 yrs, MISS 17 - 24, MRS 21-UP & MARRIED at 6:30pm
1 Miss Florida Palm State Hospitality Queen
2 Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queens (0-12 & 13-Up)
1 Miss Florida Tropical Palm Ambassador Queen (Peoples Choice Winner)
Walk & Pattern of Choice! 3 Point Front T is recommended.
Teen, Miss & Mrs are judged on 50% interview - 25% public speaking - 25% evening gown competition. All other divisions are judged a 1 to 20 on Personality - Beauty - Poise - Gown - Overall Appearance.
Entry Fee is $60.00 if postmarked by May 3rd 2008 & includes Application, Fees, Ads & Photos
We are proud to announce our 2008 Miss Florida Palm State Scholarship Pageant Mistress of Ceremonies/Emcee for the Evening is Mrs. Florida Jennifer Bennett.
Miss Florida Palm State Scholarship Pageant is designed as a premier pageant system to support Education & to give contestants necessary practice & confidence of life skills for future Interviews, speech, public speaking and other competitions.
BEST OF ALL, THE QUEENS WILL BE STATE QUEENS WITH STATE TITLES & REPRESENT THE STATE TRADEMARKED TITLE OF THE MISS FLORIDA PALM STATE PAGEANT!
State Level Miss Florida Palm Queen Prizes.
All other contestants Will receive a Trophy & gifts. No one goes away empty Handed.
Optional Awards, Interview Award Competition, Speech Award Competition. 2008 Miss Florida Palm Hospitality State Queen competition. Miss Florida Tropical Palm State Queen competition. Miss Florida Tropical Palm Ambassador State Queen competition.
For Miss Florida Palm Application, Rules, Fees & Information visit www.prowant.net
FOR FUTHER INFO & QUESTIONS: Ph: 850-674-9685 or 674-PROM (7766)
Email: missfloridapalm@yahoo.com or todd@prowant.net
missfloridapalm@yahoo.com 850-674-9685
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Saturday, June 07, 2008
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Annual SGI Mullet Toss
St. George Island Annual SGI Mullet Toss Sponsored by Blue Parrot Oceanfront Caf‚. $10 donation gets tee shirt and two mullet tosses. Men, women and children divisions. 10am to 4 pm Event is held on the beach and lots of prizes and fun.
850 927-2987
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Friday, June 13, 2008
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6/13/2008 - 6/15/2008
Big Bend Saltwater Classic Fishing Tournament
Carrabelle Big Bend Fishing Tournament Largest non-profit saltwater fishing tournament (700-900 competitors) in Northwest Florida. Father's Day Weekend Thousands in prizes and cash. Adult & youth divisions. Individual and team competition. The Classic may be the fastest growing tournament in Florida, if not the entire Southeast. Since its first year (1989), participation in the Classic has jumped nearly 375 percent. The tournament now ranks among the top six saltwater fishing tournaments, in terms of numbers of participants, in Florida, according to Florida Sportsman magazine.
850 926-2628
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Friday, July 04, 2008
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Independence Day Celebration
Port St. Joe Black's Island Pirate Band attacks passing ships in waters off Frank Pate Park. After fun in the park party moves to Port St Joe Marina for fireworks display, live band and party.
850 227-1223
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Independence Day Celebration
Mexico Beach Mexico Beach Independence Day Celebration "Best Blast on the Beach" Fireworks Display, 5k Walk/Run, children's Fishing Tournament.
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Independence Day Celebration
Sopchoppy Fireworks display and celebration City sponsored parade and day-long festival including parade, canoe race, food and great entertainment and concluding with fantastic fireworks. Free.
850 962-4611
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Friday, July 25, 2008
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7/25/2008 - 7/26/2008
Marquardt's Marina Fishing Tournament
Offshore tournament targeting King Mackerel, Dolphin Fish, Wahoo. Over $6,000 in cash prizes. Proceeds donated to local charity.
850 648-8900
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
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8/16/2008 - 9/17/2008
12th Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival
The 1th Annual Port St. Joe Scallop Festival celebrates the succulent shellfish for which the area is famous. Arts and crafts, food vendors and entertainment. The Chamber of Commerce sells frozen scallops, and everyone has a good time.
850/227-1223
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Saturday, August 23, 2008
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12th Annual MBARA King Mackerel Tournament
The Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association, Inc. (MBARA) is a not for profit organization (501{c}{3} corporation) dedicated to artificial reef deployment, research and public education. For more information or to register for the Kingfish Tournament call Ron Childs at 850-648-4354
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 04, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 11, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
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September Music Thursdays
Mexico Beach "September Music Thursdays" Live music 6-8 pm CST beachside at Sunset Park next to El Governor Motel
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Friday, September 26, 2008
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National Estuaries Day
National Estuaries Day celebration in Apalachicola Visitor Center. Refreshments, activities, boat rides, touch tanks. Lots to do and learn.
850-653-8063
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
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9/27/2008 - 9/28/2008
C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out
C-Quarter's Marina King Fish Shoot Out, proceeds go to the Leukemia Foundation. C-Quarter's Marina, 501 St. James Ave., Hwy. 98, Carrabelle, FL 32322.
(850) 697-8400
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Friday, October 03, 2008
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10/3/2008 - 10/4/2008
Apalachicola Community Yard Sale
From attic treasures to unique merchandise, this event promises to be the best yard sale you'll ever attend!
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Friday, October 10, 2008
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10/10/2008 - 10/12/2008
St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival
St. George Island Oyster Spat Festival will feature a parade, run, fishing tournament, kayak race, treasure hunt and live entertainment.
cwood@ccbflorida.com
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Friday, October 17, 2008
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10/17/2008 - 10/18/2008
Blues on the Lot
Grab your lawn chair and a cooler head to Apalachicola for a weekend of blues music. Friday, from 6:00 -10:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am-10:00 pm. See blues bands from across our region.
850 653-3550
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
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Mexico Beach Fall Festival of the Arts
10th Annual Mexico Beach Fall Festival of the Arts. Art & Wine event held at Driftwood Inn on gulf front. Featuring fine art from Southeast US plus delightful wines and blues entertainment.
888/723-2546 or mbcdc@mexicobeach.com
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
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Monarch Butterfly Festival
St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Monarch Butterfly Festival - View thousands of monarch butterflies as they prepare for their long journey across the Gulf of Mexico to wintering grounds in the mountains of Mexico. Staff and volunteers provide educational session
850 925-6121
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Friday, October 31, 2008
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Ghost On The Coast
Port St. Joe Ghost On The Coast ? Safe Trick or Treat fun for the kids, prizes awarded for best adult, children?s and pet costumes. On Reid Ave. 6:00 pm. Free
227-1223
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Apalachicola Downtown Oyster Roast
Apalachicola Bay Chamber will host its annual oyster roast. Enjoy roasted and raw oysters, artichoke and oyster soup, shrimp, crabs, and homemade desserts under the stars on Commerce Street. Musical entertainment, great micro-brewery beers and wines, plus some of the freshest seafood in the country will be served up. Tickets are available at the Chamber office.
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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10/31/2008 - 11/1/2008
Florida Seafood Festival
44th Annual Florida Seafood Festival, Battery Park - Oldest maritime and seafood spectacle in state.
www.floridaseafoodfestival.com
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Sunday, November 23, 2008
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Annual Apalachicola Christmas Celebration
The Historic Apalachicola Christmas Celebration will light up Apalachicola from 4:30-8:00 p.m. the streets of downtown Apalachicola will be lined with luminaries and filled with holiday spirit. Merchants will be open late and the sounds of carolers will echo through the streets filling the evening with Christmas spirit. The highlight, of course, will be the big guy himself. Santa will arrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the City Dock on Water Street, across from City Hall. Santa will hear children's Christmas wishes and carolers will sing. Join us for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration!
653-9419
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
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11/30/2008 - 12/1/2008
Port St Joe Christmas on the Coast
Port St Joe Christmas on the Coast Community tree lighting and Christmas hymns Festival of lights boat parade Friday, and a full parade down Reid Ave. on Saturday evening.
850 227-1223
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Monday, December 01, 2008
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Apalachicola Holiday Fresh Market
Why fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend. Shop in a relaxed, hassle free environment. Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shoppinWhy fight the crowds and traffic at the malls? Come for the day or the weekend. Shop in a relaxed, hassle free environment. Buy hand crafted Apalachicola specialties from fresh seasonal wreaths to vintage European glass bead jewelry. Your gift shopping has never been easier.
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Friday, December 05, 2008
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Island Lights & Santa's Arrival
Annual St. George Island Lighting of the Lights and the arrival of Santa Claus on the first Friday of December.
cwood@ccbflorida.com
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Saturday, December 06, 2008
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Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights
Mexico Beach Annual Mexico Beach Celebration of Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony. Caroling, refreshments and visit by St. Nick. Free
(850) 653-9419 or info@apalachicolabay.org.
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Carrabelle Holiday On The Harbor
Marine Street will be glowing with lights, and the River Walk is the place for watching the decked out boat regatta. Stroll with old friends, make some new ones, sip cider, see Santa (Carrabelle's Cris Cringle) and fill your eyes with enchantment!
850-697-2585
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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
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New Years Celebratio
Mexico Beach New Years Twice - Mexico Beach Beaches' New Years Celebration "Celebrate Safe- celebrate twice" is the theme of this event. Because Mexico Beach & St. Joe Beach are in two different time zones revelers can celebrate New Year's twice. A free Trolley runs along Hwy 98 to safely transport revelers back and forth.
888 723-2546
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The
Forgotten Coast of Florida lies along the Panhandle. It is bounded on the
West by Mexico Beach, St. Joe Beach and Port St. Joe. Going East you come to
Simmons Bayou, Cape San Blas, Indian Pass, and The City of Apalachicola on the banks
of the Apalachicola River. Continuing east you come to Eastpoint, St. George Island,
Carrabelle, Lanark Village, St. James Island, St. Teresa Island, and Alligator Point
in Franklin County, FL. As you cross the Ochlockonee River on Highway 98 you enter
Wakulla County, FL and Ochlockonee Bay, Mashes Sands, Panacea, Live Oak Island, Shell Point
and St. Marks. The St. Marks Lighthouse and nature preserve is the easternmost place on the
Forgotten Coast. Each area is different, and all are uncrowded Natural
Wonders.
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PO Box 626
Apalachicola, FL 32329
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