FRANKLIN COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES WATER QUALITY HEALTH ADVISORY FOR ALLIGATOR POINT AND ST. GEORGE ISLAND

DOH-Franklin Issues Water Quality Health Advisory

Advisory Issued for Alligator Point and St. George Island

Franklin County, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health in Franklin County (DOH-Franklin) has issued a water quality advisory for the following location:

Alligator Point and St. George Island

Tests completed on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, indicate that the water quality at Alligator Point and St. George Island does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health.

DOH-Franklin advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted during regular water quality monitoring showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines.

This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level. Test results are available at www.FloridaHealth.gov/HealthyBeaches

For more information, call 850-653-2111 or Franklin.FloridaHealth.gov.

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The Franklin County Commission has accepted an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

The Franklin County Commission has accepted an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

 Earlier this month, commission chairman Ricky Jones signed a letter to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement approving the distribution of just over 40 thousand to the Sheriff’s Office.

The grant is named after officer Edward Byrne who was killed 20 years ago by a violent drug gang in New York City.

The JAG Program provides critical funding necessary to support programs ranging from indigent defense, to drug treatment and enforcement.

This money will be used to fund a portion of the salary and benefits for a drug investigations officer at the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.

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Fun things to do in Gulf County and beyond!

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NEXT WEEKEND! The market occurs on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays starting in January thru the third weekend of Dec. Market hours are 9am to 1pm, Eastern. George Core Park Miss Zola's Dr, Port Saint Joe, FL info@saltairmarket.com

Salinas Park Reforestation and Habitat Restoration – Ready to Plant The Coastal Community Association is so excited about the partnership with the St. Joe Garden Club in working to restore native grasses, bushes, and trees which will bring back the wildlife and birds that once inhabited Salinas Park. Working with Sand Hills Native Nursery, a landscape plan has been designed and 750 plants have been ordered for fall planting. We Need All Hands to Plant! The morning of October 17, the nursery will deliver the plants and set them where they need to be planted. At 1:00 we need PLANTERS (Garden Club Members, Friends and whoever can handle a shovel or trowel) to meet at Salinas Park and help to plant! We have 750 grasses, shrubs, and/or trees to lovingly place in the ground, water and watch them bring the natural beauty back to Salinas Park. October 17 – 12:30 – 4:30 Bring shovels, trowels, and gloves. Drinking water will be provided. Call or text Robyn Rennick, 850 527-4671, for more information. GCSC Visual and Performing Arts Presents “Dad Jokes – Lessons from My Father”  Panama City, FL —The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College presents “Dad Jokes – Lessons from my Father,” by Tim Gagnon. The exhibit celebrates the words of wisdom from fathers to sons. It is a fun-loving, yet heartfelt homage to all the dads, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors who have a hand in shaping the next generation. As Tim warmly says, “In every stage of my life, there was a dad offering sage advice. Sometimes in jest, sometimes in stern warning, but always with my best interest in heart. Each time, it came from a legacy of wisdom, spanning generations back into antiquity. Now it’s my turn to prepare the next generation.” Tim Gagnon is an award-winning artist, author, speaker, and instructor. For nearly two decades, he has performed and exhibited in galleries, churches, conferences, schools, and stadiums across the country. His latest project is the Illuminated Messiah Bible, a collection of 66 original portraits of Jesus, the Messiah. The artwork is currently on a traveling art exhibit, and the bible is published by Broadstreet Publishing. An Air Force Veteran, Tim proudly serves with the Patriot Art Foundation, teaching Veterans to share their stories through the arts. He serves on the board, teaches online classes for VA hospitals, and hosts the Patriot Arts Podcast. · The exhibit runs from October 18 to November 8, 2024, with an opening reception on the evening of October 18, from 5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tim will present a gallery talk during the reception. ℕ𝔼𝕎 𝔻𝔸𝕋𝔼 The date has been decided... OCTOBER 25th.... Please take note of the new day and sign up today for a super fun time and to support American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. Golf Tourney benefiting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Friday 10/25 11am Lunch 12pm Shotgun Start $75 per person 4-man scramble Paying 1st of 2 flights September is Suicide prevention month, and this is very important and hits home for the BeMAJOR team, eXp Realty. If you are a family/friend survivor of suicide, we welcome you to honor your loved one by purchasing a sign in memory of them to be placed on each hole on the course. $40 per sign Please email picture to nicmajors@gmail.com Sign can be purchased via check, cash or Venmo (@Nicole-Majors-1). Please include name of loved one if sending Venmo. So many are affected by suicide and the team wanted to create an event to bring awareness to our local community. Please join us. Questions about the event/signs - Call Nicole 850-247-8415 Wanting to register for the tourney - Call the golf course 850-227-1751 61st Annual Florida Seafood Festival November 1 & 2, 2024 The Florida Seafood Festival is a two day event annually drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the historic town of Apalachicola in scenic Franklin County. The Festival is held at the mouth of the Apalachicola river under the shady oaks of Apalachicola’s Battery Park.  The festival features delicious seafood, arts and crafts exhibits, seafood related events, Musical Entertainment. Some of the notable events include Oyster Eating and Oyster Shucking contest, Blue Crab Races, Photo Contest, Parade, 5k Redfish Run, The Blessing of the Fleet, History of the Festival Exhibit and Tonging For Treasure. Join us November 16th and 17th at Frank Pate Park for the JSL Pickleball Tournament! Saturday, November 16th - Men's Doubles at 8am EST Saturday, November 16th - Women's Doubles at 2pm EST Sunday, November 17th - Mixed Doubles at 1pm EST Registration includes: T-shirt & Swag Bag Come out and have some fun! All proceeds are going to the Junior Service League of Port St. Joe to support the Women and Children of Gulf County. Enjoy the Hospitality Tent and Play the 50/50 Raffle! Register at https://app.pickleballden.com/external-tournament/8616660  Registration ends November 1st

117 Sailors Cove Drive Port Saint Joe, FL

411 Cape San Blas Rd. Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

“The Kitchen”, our food trailer will be open this week during the time the bar is open. http://www.scalloprepublic.com/the-kitchen-menu/

8066 W Hwy 98, Port Saint Joe, FL We're a lovely dive bar offering your favorite beer, wine, liquors, live entertainment, and karaoke.

This week at The Lookout Lounge Community Center  Wednesday Weekly Dart Tournament @7pm Thursday Coed Pool Tournament @7pm AND Karaoke 9-1! Friday LIVE MUSIC and the BEST Karaoke on the Coast! Saturday the BEST Karaoke on the Coast!

105 Good Morning Street, Port Saint Joe, FL

Joe Whitmer President/CEO   Gulf County Chamber of Commerce 321B Reid Ave Port St Joe, FL gulfchamber.org 850-227-1223 Office

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