Join us for an evening of Music and Fun in the Park as The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra hosts "Pops in the Park at Southwood" on Saturday, April 10, 2010, at Central Park Lake in Southwood. Gates will open at 5:30pm; the concert will begin at 7:00pm. Event cost is $10 per person; children 12 and under FREE. Tickets available at the following locations: on site; beethoven & Company; Southwood Sales; the Information Center at Town Center; or by calling 9850)224-0461. Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site; tables of 8 for $500; includes wine. Click here to view full event flyer; visit www.TallahasseeSymphony.org for more information.

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Tallahassee Man Drowns in Wakulla River
On April 2, Karmen M. Oliver of Tallahassee reported a drowning at the Wakulla River Upper Bridge at 4:22 p.m...


Missing Three Year Old is Found in Wakulla
A three-year-old male juvenile was discovered unharmed in a wooded area near his Crawfordville home Monday, April 5 after being reported missing by his parents...


Statewide Weather Outlook for April 6 - 9, 2010
Sunny, warm conditions continue through Wednesday… Cold Front approaching Thursday & Friday brings cooler temperatures...


Jerry Moore Announces His Candidacy for County Commissioner District 4
My name is Jerry Moore and I am a candidate for Wakulla County Commisssioner District 4...


Hurricane Faith Tabletop Exercise is Held
It was only March 31, but the fictional Hurricane Faith raced through Wakulla County as a Category Two hurricane during a “faith and community based organization” exercise...


Local Tallahassee Paranormal Investigator Joins "Ghost Hunters International"
The SyFy Network's hit reality docudrama "Ghost Hunters International" welcomes Tallahassee local, Scott Tepperman, as their newest investigator when the series returns this summer...


Florida Wildflower Foundation Opens Seeds for Schools Grant Program
Florida schoolteachers are invited to apply for the Florida Wildflower Foundation's new "Seeds for Schools" grant program through April 30, 2010...


St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Volunteers Recognized
The annual St. Marks Refuge Association Volunteer Appreciation Day was held Saturday, April 3, 2010, a beautiful sunny day at the Giles-Thompson House on the Refuge...


Safeguard Our Seniors Program Hosted at Wakulla Senior Center
Hoping to protect vulnerable Wakulla County senior citizens, Sheriff David Harvey and Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink’s Department of Financial Services hosted the Safeguard our Seniors program at the senior center on Wednesday, March 31...


Wakulla.com H1N1 Swine Flu Poll Results

State Government News

Obituaries

	Bevis Funeral Home Crawfordville, Florida (850) 926-3333 Harvey-Young Chapel
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In Memory of Father James Cregan


In Memory of Cecil Glenn Core


In Memory of Betty C. Rinkel

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings & Birth Announcements!

Announcements

Come see us after the game at Beef O'Brady's, your local sports connection! Beef O'Brady's is located in Crawfordville at 10 Preston Circle (next to Gulf State Community Bank). Beef's is open Monday thru Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Remember, Kids Eat Free on Tuesday Nights! Join us for Team Fundraiser Nights! Members of that night's sponsored team will be there to help serve your meal, and 15% of the proceeds will go to support the team! Ask us how your team can get involved!
Call 926-4350 for more information.

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Wakulla Guards Camp 742 to Host Confederate Memorial Celebration in Wakulla
The “Wakulla Guards”, Camp 742 of the Son of Confederate Veterans, FL Division will observe their annual Confederate Memorial celebration in Wakulla County by holding a small remembrance ceremony...


Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics to be Held April 16
The annual Wakulla Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run and Tip A Cop fundraiser will be held for the Wakulla County Special Olympics program on Friday, April 16...


Wakulla County Administrator Ben Pingree to Speak at April 15 CCOW Meeting
The Concerned Citizens of Wakulla (CCOW) will meet at the Wakulla Library for their monthly meeting on Thursday, 15th of April at 7 pm...


John Melton to Discuss Trees at April Sarracenia Chapter of FL Native Plant Society Meeting
On Tuesday, April 20, the Sarracenia chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will host a special talk by ISA-Certified Arborist John Melton...


FREE Webinar: Celebrating Families - A Curriculum to Facilitate Recovery for Parents
The Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA) in conjunction with the Florida Department of Children and Families would like to invite you to a FREE web-based process improvement training on families/women...


Angel Food Ministries April Menu


Heide's Annual Rose Sale to be Held in April
Heide's Annual Rose Sale to benefit the animals from the Wakulla Animal Shelter will be held Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25...


CHAT to Host Huge Yard Sale in May
Spring has sprung, and it is time for spring cleaning, going through old things to make room for the new, and also CHAT's annual yard sale which will be held on May 22, 2010...


Big Bend Hospice Offers Pet Loss Support
When a beloved pet dies, many people are surprised by the intensity of their grief...


2010 Wakulla Gridiron Football Season Tickets on Sale Now
The Wakulla Gridiron Club is pleased to announce that season tickets for the 2010 football season are now on sale...


FSU Flying High Circus to Perform in Wakulla
The Florida State University Flying High Circus will be performing Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.at Harvey Young Farm...


Victim Advocate Feature and Crime Victims Day to be Held in April
Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocates Laurie Langston and Tina Brimner ponder an answer to the question: What is a typical day in the life of a victim advocate?...


Join CHAT for an "Unbirthday" for Cats!
Every year, millions of cats in this country are euthanized due to a lack of available homes...


Benefit for Cancer Patient Travis Hinsey to be Held
A benefit for Travis Hinsey, a Wakulla High School wrestler, will be held Saturday, Aprl 17, 2010 at Hudson Park in Crawfordville from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m...


Pearson Foundation to Donate Books to Youth Attending Children's Week at State Capitol
The United Way of Florida announced today the Pearson Foundation will be the Literacy Partner for the 15th Annual Children’s Week at the State Capitol...


Personal Safety Class to be Held April 24
The Wakulla County Sheriff's Office, Training Division will be presenting a one-day Personal Safety/CCW class on Saturday, April 24 at the Otter Creek Range...


New Singles Group Being Formed in Wakulla County
Single in Wakulla? The fact is, there are more of us than you think...


Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) to Hold April 14 Public Meeting
The Census Complete Count Committee (CCC) is holding a Public Meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 11:00a.m., at the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Conference Room...


Wakulla County Commissioner's Workshops, Public Hearings & Meeting Schedule for March thru May


Wakulla County Health Dept. Urges Residents to Avoid Contact with Wild and Stray Animals
The Wakulla County Health Department (WCHD) urges residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure...


Roads and Waters Clean Action Plan (RWCAP) Committee to Host April 8 Public Meeting
The Roads and Waters Clean Action Plan (RWCAP) Committee is holding a Public Meeting on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 5:00p.m. at the Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners Conference Room...


Wakulla High Class of 2000 to Celebrate 10 Year Reunion
The Wakulla High School Class of 2000 will celebrate their 10 year reunion!...


Giant Yard Sale/Flea Market to be Held at Wakulla High School
Wakulla High School Special Olympics will hold its semi-annual yard sale/flea market event (rain or shine) in the student parking lot at Wakulla High School on Saturday, April 17 from 8-1 pm...


Wakulla County Professional Business Women's Association Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The WPBWA is awarding scholarships to assist graduating Seniors and adult learners in the pursuit of higher education...


Wakulla County Relay for Life to Host "Carnival of Hope" at WHS Ttrack
Come one, come all – Join the Wakulla County Relay for Life Committee and the American Cancer Society for a ‘Carnival of Hope’ at the Wakulla High School track April 16-17, 2010...

Arts and Entertainment

Join us for the Southern Music Rising Festival on April 16 & 17, 2010 in Monticello, Florida, featuring 40+ performances on 6 stages, with Bluegrass, Folk and Americana. Kick-Off Concert will be held Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.; tickets $15. Performances by Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, and The Cobb Brothers. Saturday, April 17 will feature Music All Day; all day pass only $10, Children/Youth free! Music, children's storytelling, and art show with featured artist John Daso; music by Gurf Morlix. Visit www.southernmusicrising.com for event schedule and more info, or call (850)510-4220. Click here to view event flyer!

The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will host the "Festival of Performing Artists" on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Southwood beginning at 11:00am. The event will include Kid's activities at Town Center on Merchant's Row Blvd.; Free Musical Comedy and Opera Masterclass by marianne Tatum; FAMU Drumline Interactive Demonstrations; and a performance by members of FAMU Marching "100". The event will culminate with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra "Pops in the Park" Concert at 7:00 p.m. Click here to view full event flyer; visit www.TallahasseeSymphony.org for more information.

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra Presents "Festival of Performing Artists" Saturday, April 10
The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra will host the "Festival of Performing Artists" on Saturday, April 10, 2010


Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra to Host "Pops in the Park" Saturday, April 10
Join us for an evening of Music and Fun in the Park as The Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra hosts "Pops in the Park at Southwood" on Saturday, April 10, 2010...


Ms. Audrey's Scratch Cakes Bakery and Eatery Extravaganza to be Held April 17
Ms. Audrey's Scratch Cakes Bakery & Eatery Extravaganza will be held Saturday, April 17, 2010...


Southern Music Rising Festival to be Held April 16 and 17
Join us for the Southern Music Rising Festival on April 16 & 17, 2010 in Monticello, Florida, featuring 40+ performances on 6 stages, with Bluegrass, Folk and Americana...


Wakulla County Entertainment Guide

Festivals and Celebrations

Exhibitors and sponsors are sought for the 4th annual Green Living Expo to be held May 8. The Expo’s Exhibit Hall will feature businesses and not-for-profit organizations that offer products, services, or education on green and sustainable living. Exhibitor fees are just $75 for a 10’ X 10’ space with a table and chair. Non-profits may exhibit for only $25 (if there will be no sales) or for $50 if items will be sold at the booth. April 23 is the deadline to reserve exhibitor space. Sponsors are also sought; sponsorship levels begin at $200 with free exhibitor space for sponsors at the $500 level and above.

Click here for links to both the Exhibitor form and the Sponsor form. In addition to the popular Exhibit Hall, the Green Living Expo includes workshops, a farmer’s market, children’s activities, Green Home Tour tickets, raffles, and much more. Organized by Sustainable Big Bend, Inc. For more info about the Green Living Energy Expo, visit www.greenlivingenergyexpo.com .

The Worms are Coming on Saturday, April 10
The 10th Annual Worm Gruntin' Festival is coming on Saturday, April 10, 2010! Bring your family and friends to this unique, fun-filled festival celebrating the art of worm gruntin'... and the people who have made it one of our local treasures...


2010 Green Living Expo to be Held Saturday, May 8
The 2010 Green Living Expo will be held Saturday, May 8, 2010 from 9:00 am – 4:00 p.m. at Riversprings Middle School...


Green Living Expo Announces Children's Art Contest for Grades 3-12
The 4th Green Living Expo on May 8th will feature a Children’s Art Contest...


Living More Sustainably (by Lynn Artz)
If every person on earth lived the way that you do, how many earths would be needed?...


Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta Slated for April 24 and 25
The Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta is scheduled for April 2 4-25, 2010 at Shell point for the benefit of the American Cancer Society in the memory of Stephen Smith...


Exhibitors and Sponsors Sought for May 8 Green Living Expo
Exhibitors and sponsors are sought for the 4th annual Green Living Expo. On May 8, more than a thousand people are expected to attend the free event at Riversprings Middle School in Wakulla County...


Gulf Specimen Marine Lab to Host 2nd Annual "Sharks and Chablis" Event
Gulf Specimen Laboratory in Panacea is holding its second Sharks and Chablis annual wine tasting fundraiser on May 23, 2010 from 4-7 pm...

Clubs & Organizations

Lawn and Garden

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Letters to the Editor

Community Columnists

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Apples of Gold (by Doug Apple): Pray for People
I know this sounds simple, like it doesn’t even need to be said...

Local Business News

The Wakulla Chamber is embarking on a major, yearlong advertising campaign, "ShopLocalWakulla", to encourage our citizens to reinvest in our local business community. If successful, this campaign will support and increase your customer base and sales, support existing jobs and new employers, aide to increase our local tax base, and enhance the overall economic well being of our community. As a business person in Wakulla County, whether a Chamber member or not, we need your help to better help you and your business. Please review the various levels of sponsorship for the "ShopLocalWakulla" campaign by visiting www.ShopLocalWakulla.com and choose one that fits your business level and interest in our community. If you have any questions regarding the campaign, please call the Chamber offices at (850)926-1848.

Partnerships Are to Be Avoided (by Dr. Jerry Osteryoung)
One of the hardest problems that we have to deal with is when a partnership turns sour...


Wakulla Chamber of Commerce to Host Several Ribbon Cuttings in April
Chamber Members: please mark your calendars and plan to attend the following Wakulla Chamber ribbon cuttings in April...


Small Business Association Guaranty Loan Program Information
Listed below are the types of interest rate, terms and fees that the SBA requires on its Guaranty Loan Program...


Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce News and Notes - April 6, 2010 (by Kimberly A. Moore, President)
As we prepare to enter the second quarter of 2010, I remain hopeful that the coming months will include relief from the current economic challenges...


Interested in Becoming an Entrepreneur?
Here are some areas that you need to consider...


Is Your Business Prepared for the Upcoming Hurricane Season?
Getting back to business after a disaster depends on preparedness planning done today...


Nominate Your Favorite Wakulla Area Business for the 2010 Wakulla Area Business Excellence Award!
In conjunction with the 2010 Wakulla County Chamber Business Excellence Awards and Environmental Stewardship in Development Award, the Chamber is sponsoring a 2010 Wakulla Area Business Excellence Award – nominated and selected by you, the community...


Wakulla Chamber to Host "Business to Business Breakfast in the Park"
The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce will host a "Business to Business Breakfast in the Park" at Hudson Park in Crawfordville on Wednesday, April 21...


Brown Bag Lunch Workshop Series Presented by Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce
The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the “Brown Bag Lunch Series,” a variety of workshops designed to assist area businesses...

Church News

Sopchoppy United Methodist Women to Raffle Hand-Made Quilt
The Sopchoppy United Methodist Women Quilt Raffle tickets are on sale now...

Local Sports

Premier Athletics - Register now for 2010 Summer Camp! For more information about our summer camp, please see the programs section at www.paofwakulla.com. Be sure to register early to get your spot!

Call (850) 926-2920 to sign up or visit us on the web at www.paofwakulla.com .

Email: nbarnes@premierathletics.com
Web: www.paofwakulla.com
Map: 54 Feli Way, Crawfordville, FL 32327

Riversprings Lady Bears Finish Season Undefeated
The Riversprings Lady Bears finished the 2009-2010 season undefeated with a record of 12-0...

School News

Wakulla Dance Academy is currently preparing for their Spring Recital, and the Competition Team is gearing up for their spring events! You can register your child ages 18 months and up for classes including Ballet, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Tap, Clogging, Contemporary, Lyrical, Mommy and Me, and Cheerdance! Wakulla Dance Academy is located at 56 Rainbow Drive in Crawfordville (next to Body Tek). Call 926-2655 for more information about classes and the Competition Team.
Visit www.wakulladanceacademy.com for more information!

Wakulla School District Web-Site Chosen as a Semi-Finalist for the Schoole Awards
The Wakulla County School District web-site, www.wakullaschooldistrict.org was nominated by administrators, teachers, students and community members for the Schoole Awards...


Giant Yard Sale/Flea Market to be Held at Wakulla High School
Wakulla High School Special Olympics will hold its semi-annual yard sale/flea market event (rain or shine) in the student parking lot at Wakulla High School on Saturday, April 17 from 8-1 pm...


Wakulla High Class of 2000 to Celebrate 10 Year Reunion
The Wakulla High School Class of 2000 will celebrate their 10 year reunion!...

Wakulla Outdoors

T~n~T Hide-a-Way Canoe Sales and Rentals, located just 20 miles south of Tallahassee on the beautiful Wakulla River, offers two or three person canoes, and single and tandem kayaks for sale or rent.
          

New and used Heritage kayaks are for sale, along with accessories. American Canoe Association Quick Start and Essentials classes (pdf) in kayaking and canoeing are available by certified instructors. We offer eco tours guided by certified green guides to many other rivers and creeks and coastal areas along Florida's Big Bend. Fresh and saltwater guided kayak fishing trips are also available by Heritage endorsed guides.

For schedule and kayak information - Click Here

T~n~T Hide-a-Way - www.tnthideaway.com
6527 Coastal Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
850-925-6412
Email: tnthideaway@nettally.com

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Anglers Help Biologists Make Big Strides in Tarpon Research
Biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Mote Marine Laboratory continue to gather valuable tarpon information with the help of Florida anglers...


Fish Buster's Bulletin: Bass are On the Beds and On Our Minds
Spring is here, and the bass are on their beds...


Shorebirds Nest on Shifting Sands, So Do Not Disturb
The area of the beach cordoned off with signs or sticks connected by twine marked with flagging is not a crime scene...


Time to Apply for Wild Hog Quota Hunt Permits
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is accepting applications through April 12 during its Phase I random drawing for quota permits to hunt wild hogs on selected wildlife management areas...


Wakulla Children's Fishing Tournament Scheduled for Saturday, May 15
The Wakulla Children's Fishing Tournament Committee is hoping to build a love for fishing in young people through the annual Wakulla Children's Fishing Tournament on Saturday, May 15...


DEP Offers Hands-On Experience with Nature
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (Apalachicola NERR) will host a Master Naturalist Freshwater Wetlands course each Friday afternoon and Saturday morning beginning March 20 thru May 8, 2010...


Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta Slated for April 24 and 25
The Stephen C. Smith Memorial Regatta is scheduled for April 2 4-25, 2010 at Shell point for the benefit of the American Cancer Society in the memory of Stephen Smith...


2010 Tide Charts

Health and Fitness News

Wakulla County Health Dept. Urges Residents to Avoid Contact with Wild and Stray Animals
The Wakulla County Health Department (WCHD) urges residents to avoid contact with wild and stray animals to protect themselves from the risk of rabies exposure...


Free H1N1 Flu Shot Clinics to be Held Each Tuesday at Wakulla County Health Department
The Wakulla County Health Department (WCHD) will be offering FREE H1N1 Flu Clinics on a regularly scheduled basis, every Tuesday, beginning Feb. 2, 2010...


Toll Free Flu Information Line
As of 11 a.m. today, the State of Florida has opened a toll-free telephone service where residents and visitors can call to receive health information about swine flu...

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