Historic Home & Garden Tour May 6-7, 2011
Apalachicola’s 19th annual Historic Home & Garden Tour, May 6-7 2011, will feature more than a dozen distinctive historic homes, gardens, inns, churches and businesses. For more information, visit www.apalachicola historichometour.org. For tickets, contact the Apalachicola Bay Chamber at (850)-653-9419 or call (850) 653-9550. Underwater Photography Exhibit "Ocean Splendor" an underwater photography exhibit by diver photographer Nancy S. Mueller is now on display at the Apalachicola Museum of Art and will run through July 10. Lighthouse Climb May 17 The St. George Island Lighthouse will be open for a full moon climb on May 17 from 8-9 p.m. After sunset people are invited to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a spectacular view. Cost is $10.00 for the public and $5.00 for members. Reservations recommended. visit www.stgeorgelight.org
| Fishing Tournament Season Heating Up!
May brings out the fisherman in many who visit the coast this month. As Spring brings warmer weather, fishing tournaments in our area are kicking into gear. King Buster Tournament C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle May 14, June 18, July 9 Tournament has been expanded to include three events this year: guaranteed $5,000 payout for each tournament. Big Bend Saltwater Classic Carrabelle Boat Club, Carrabelle June 17-19 Annual Father's Day tradition in Carrabelle; one of the largest tournaments in the Southeast. Youth Fishing Tournament
C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle July 23 Open to all kids 16 and younger. Registration is required on-site.
For a complete list of tournaments planned for later this summer as well as other events in the county, click here. For area marina, charter and general fishing information, click here.
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Turtle Season Begins May 1 marks the beginning of loggerhead sea turtle nesting season on St. George Island. It is the season when local volunteer turtlers begin walking the beach in order to find, mark and protect turtle nests and when homeowners and visitors are educated about turtle friendly house lighting. Visitors interested in learning about sea turtle nesting can visit the St. George Island Visitor's Center (at the St. George Island Lighthouse Park) to see a turtle display and pick up turtle informaion. Click here to watch a turtle video. SGI Summer Sizzler June 25 The 14th Annual St. George Island Sizzler 5K race and One Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 7:00pm, on St. George Island. This is a benefit for the Franklin County Humane Society and produced by The Tate's Hell Track Club. For details and registration information, visit www.stgeorgeislandsizzler.com Annual SGI Mullet Toss The fish will be flying June 11 on St. George Island at the annual St. George Island Annual SGI Mullet. This quirky annual island event is a kid pleaser. A small donation gets you a tee shirt and two mullet tosses. The event is held on the public beach in front of the Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe and features men, women and children divisions. Folks line up and pay a small entry fee that goes to charity for the privilege of flinging a fish for distance and prizes. To participate, just show up Saturday morning June 11. For more information, contact: St. George Island Visitor Center www.seestgeorgeisland.com | Plein Air Painters to Capture Forgotten Coast May 13-22
Nationally acclaimed artists gather on Florida's Forgotten Coast, the noteworthy stretch between Mexico Beach and Alligator Point, to participate in the 4th Annual Plein Air Invitational, May 13-22, 2011. The event includes 6 exhibits across the coast, daily artist demonstrations, 3 workshops, art sales and a series of public receptions. Art enthusiasts are encouraged to visit the exhibits and attend the many free special events that occur throughout the 10 day event. “Plein Air”, a French word, simply translated means ”open air”. The roots of plein air painting are found in 19th-century Europe. An Englishman, John Constable, believed that artists should forget ”formulas” and trust their own vision in finding truth in nature. or contact 800-378-8419.
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Underwater Photography Exhibit
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St. George Island Lighthouse Climb
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