Monthly Business Luncheon
Wednesday March 2nd
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
108 Island Drive
Eastpoint
Noon
Business After Hours
Thursday March 10th
Centennial Bank
Apalachicola
5:30-7:00
April Monthly Business Luncheon
Wednesday April 6th
AJ's Neighborhood Bar & Grill
120 MLK Blvd
Apalachicola
Noon
Visitor Statistics
January 2001 1,204
January 2002 917
January 2003 868
January 2004 890
January 2005 1,268
January 2006 1,325
January 2007 1,863
January 2008 2,318
January 2009 1,286
January 2010 1,920
January 2011 1,352
January 2012 1,732
January 2013 1,276
January 2014 1,539
January 2015 1,746
January 2016 984
Website Stats
January 2016
Sessions
16,165
Users
13,093
Pageviews
48,449
Pages / Session
3.00
Avg. Session Duration
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PRESIDENT
Donna Duncan 653-8976
VICE-PRESIDENT
Bud Hayes 927-3305
TREASURER
Jerry Hall 653-9510
SECRETARY
Kristin Anderson 653-2249
Brenda Ash 653-8805
Bonnie Fulmer 509-5009
Craig Gibson 653-8853
Ginny Griner 653-8853
Beverly Hewitt 653-9510
Mike Koun 653-2191
Karen Rudder 927-2312
Michael Shuler 653-1757
Jean Ulrich 653-2900
Sara Ward 653-1399
Debbie Flowers 670-4000
Executive Director
John C. Solomon
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How can the Apalachicola Bay Chamber better serve you?
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Business Luncheons and Business After Hours
If you or your business is interested in hosting a Business Luncheon or a Business After Hours in 2015, please feel free to call the Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce at 850-653-9419 or email
John C. Solomon at execdirector@apalachicolabay.org
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The 20th annual Forgotten Coast Chef Sampler was huge success. The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the participants that made the event so wonderful.
Golden Chef Sponsors
Roberson & Assoc.
Grady Market
Silver Chef Sponsors
The Butler Agency
Franklin School District : Nina Marks
Riverwood Suites
CW Roberts Contracting
Century 21 Collins Realty
Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic
Chef Sponsor
Up The Stairs
J.V. Gander Distributors
Participating Restaurants
Apalachicola Seafood Grill
The Blue Parrot
Bite Me Deli
Big Top Supermarket Catering
Hole in the Wall
Gormley's at the Gibson
Lynn's Quality Oysters
The Owl Café
Paddy's Raw Bar
Oyster City Brewing Company
Red Pirate Family Bar & Grill
Tamara's Café
Up The Creek
Up The Stairs
Table Designers
Andrea Duval - Riverside Mercantile (2 tables)
Artist Assoc. of Apalachicola Area - Lynn Wilson, Fredric Kahler
Apalachicola Municipal Library - Caty Greene
The Dinner Divas
Enjoy Apalachicola - Judi Stokowski
Bayside Gallery & Florist - Amy Price
Centennial Bank - BJ Kent
Roberson & Assoc.
Apalachicola Bay Animal Clinic - Bonnie Fulmer
H'COLA
The Butler Agency - Denise Butler
Dixie Theatre / Oysterbones - Dixie Partington
Up The Stairs - Judi Stokowski
Michele Seawright
Jody Wilson
Panache Tent & event
Party Rental Supply - Shelly James
Silent Auction Donators
The Buccaneer Inn
Castaway Liquors
Alle Cat Charters
The Dixie Theatre
The Gibson Inn
Apalach Waters
Riverside Mercantile
St. James Bay Golf Course
Riverwood Suites
Artemis Gallery
The Tin Shed
Apalach Outfitters
Oyster Radio
Susan Richardson
Edge Salon
Kathy Jansen
Apalachicola Sponge Exchange
Tiffin's Furniture
Riverlily
Island Girl Gifts
Blinging up Daises & Sister Sue's Antiques
Sadie's Seahorse
Island Dog Beach & Surf Shop
Apalach Hot Dog Company
Bowery Station
Kristin Anderson
Ace Hardware
Honey Hole Liquors
Enjoy Apalachicola
Badcock
Kristy Banks
John Solomon
Forgotten Coast TV
Florida Seafood Festival
Harmony Bath & Beauty
Caty Greene
Fredric Kahler
Thank you to all of the Restaurants , Decorators, Donators, Volunteers and Sponsors of the 20th annual Chef Sampler.
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Sometimes it's Hotter
Owned by Charlotte Bacher located at 112 East Gulf Beach Dr. St. George Island. Sometimes It's Hotter Seasoning Co. has been providing fine, all natural seasonings for discriminating consumers since 1997. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and use only the finest ingredients. From salsas to rubs to the painfully hot, we provide everything for a spicy feast.
Mangia 850
Owned and operated by Lori Collins from Eastpoint, Mangia 850 offers fresh, daily homemade specials for lunch and dinner, delivered to you! Call 850-323-2584 or email eat@mangia850.com.
River to Gulf Adventures
Robert Segree is a fourth generation fishermen and have fished our State and Federal waters for many years. He is a licensed Coast Guard Captain, and will fish hard -- but safe -- so your adventure may be enjoyable. Give him a call or email and lets go fishing. Tight Lines! 850-323-0222
Bay Organics
Owned and operated by Amber Cain Bay Organics is located at 29 Ave F in the Baltimore Building. They offer the finest organic fruits, vegetables, fresh baked breads, farm fresh eggs, and much more!
Duncan Home Construction
Owned by David & Allison Duncan, Duncan Home Construction specializes in almost any of your construction needs. From New Residential Construction, Residential Remodeling, Interior, exterior, and additions to your home, Marine Construction, Docks, Boat Lifts, Boardwalks, Outbuildings & Exterior Structures, Sheds, Carports, Enclosures, Decks, Outdoor Showers & Fish-Cleaning Station. www.duncanhomeconstruction.com
Chamber News
18th Annual Apalachicola Antique & Classic Boat & Car Show
April 16th, 2016
34th Annual Charity Auction & Chili Cook-off
The 34th St. George Island Regional Chili Cook-off & Auction will take placeSaturday, March 5.
Friday, the 4th, the Auction Art Preview is in the evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the 324 East Pine Avenue firehouse.
Saturday includes:
5K Red Pepper Run at 8:00 a.m.
Crock Pot Judging 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Auction begins at 11:00 a.m.
Booth Showmanship judging is at 11:30-12:15 p.m.
Miss Chili Pepper and Miss Hot Sauce judging at 12:15 p.m.
Taste awards 3:30 p.m.
Head to the center of St. George Island for all Saturday's events. There is a $ 5 entry fee. Proceeds benefit the St. George Island Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. Call (850) 927-2753 for more information.
15th Annual Eastpoint Fire Department Rib Cookoff
Saturday March 19th
The 15th Annual Eastpoint Volunteer Fire Department Charity Rib Cookoff will be held Saturday March 19th at the fire house in Eastpoint, Florida. The event is located at the corner of 6th St and CC Land Rd in Eastpoint, one block north of US Hwy 98. This year's event promises to be the biggest ever with our competitors cooking more ribs than ever. In addition to the cooking competition we will have a Silent auction and live entertainment and back by popular demand, the Liars Contest. Face painting for the kids. Free admission and the gates open at 9:00 am. BBQ dinners will be served from 11:00 am till it's all gone.
Authors in Apalach
The Apalachicola Municipal Library will host the 2016 Authors in Apalach event on Saturday, March 19, at the Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art. This year's event theme is "Apalach in Fiction and in Fact" and will feature celebrated authors including Karen White, NYT bestselling author of classic Southern Fiction, with her forthcoming book "Flight Patterns" set in Apalachicola. Also featured is Michael Morris whose Southern Fiction has won a Christie Award as well as an award from the Southern Indie Booksellers. Hid novel "Man in the Blue Moon" is also set in Apalachicola. There will be over 20 authors, and we are happy to host an old favorite, Vivian Sherlock, former President of the Tallahassee Historical Society, and author of "The Fever Man" a longstanding biography of Dr. John Gorrie.
The event will be from 10AM to 5PM, with authors signing and selling books, and forums on different topics throughout the day. Again this year there will be a forum on cooking and food writing with a new attendee Johnathon Barrett from Georgia.
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Jan. 21st to March 3rd 5:15 - 6:30 PM Awakened Life School of Yoga with Liz Carey
The Apalachicola School of Art is hosting and partnering with Franklin's Promise and Liz Carey Awakened Life School of Yoga to introduce "Restorative Yoga" for a 6-week series in early 2016, offered on Thursday from 5:15pm to 6:30pm.
"Restorative Yoga" is a relaxing style of yoga where the postures are mostly reclined on a mat that is on the floor, or sitting up on the floor. The intention of this style of yoga is for relaxing & stress-reduction, focus on breath, meditation, concentration, being present and letting go.
Awakened Life Yoga."Restorative Yoga" Series would be offered on the following day/dates: Thursday: February 4, 11, 18, and March 3 - Time: 5:15pm to 6:30pm,
Location: Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art, 86 Water Street, Cost: $15 per class, or $70 for the 6 week series Please call us to reserve your spot or for additional information at 855-272-5224 or email at apalachicolaschoolofart@gmail.com
"The Way We Worked" Exhibit
January 28th- March 12th
"The Way We Worked", a Smithsonian exhibit, and collaboratively sponsored by the Apalachicola Municipal Library and the Historic Apalachicola Foundation.
Franklin County is one of six localities in Florida competitively chosen to display this traveling exhibit which explores how work became such a central element in American culture, by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and the work environment over the past 150 years.
January 28, 2016 (opening reception6-8 pm) to March 12 Wed. - Sun. 1-5 and Thurs eve 6-8 for discussion.
Sea Oats Gallery Workshop
JUDY SOPRANO
Drawing Journal-Shapes in Still Life & Landscapes
February 1, 2016 to March 3, 2016 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (ET)
Sea Oats Gallery 128 E. Pine Street St. George Island
Apalachicola Center for History, Culture and Art presents FOLK FANTASTIC
The Collection of Lee and Randy Sewell featuring Charlie "The Tin Man" Lucas. Exhibited folk art from February 04, 2016 - April 02, 2016. Meet and Greet with Lee and Randy Sewell and Charlie Lucas at Opening Night Reception Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 6-8 pm.
Dixie Theatre presents Artie Rodriguez & the Classic Country Gold Band
March 5, 2016 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)
Dixie Theatre Professional Season 19 Box Office 850-653-3200
IN Concert: Read Gainsford
Sunday, March 6, 2016
79 6th St, Apalachicola, FL 32320
The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts presents Read Gainsford, Pianist. Read Gainsford was recently described in the press as the possessor of "finger-numbing virtuosity and delicately chiseled precision" yet he is driven to pursue connections beyond the merely pianistic. Known for his insightful introductions from the stage, reaching beyond the footlights to be what a magazine profile described as "Pianist of the People" he pursues connections wherever he can find them.
Apalachicola Maritime Museum Wooden Boat building Class
The Apalachicola Maritime Museum class schedule has been filling up for 2016 to the extent we recently added more classes as shown in the following schedule for construction of wooden kayaks. With the partnership of Pybmy boats out of Port Townsend, Washington, we are finding a national demand for the boat building experience in Apalachicola. To register call us at (360) 385-6143. Tuition: $750 for primary student, $200 for student helpers.
March 7-13, 2016
April 18-24, 2016
May 30-June 5, 2016
July 11-17, 2016
August 8-14, 2016
August 22-28, 2016
September 5-11, 2016
September 19-25, 2016
October 10-16, 2016
October 31-November 6, 2016
November 14-20, 2016
November 28-December 4, 2016
December 12-18, 2016
Pygmy Boats ( www.pygmyboats.com) is a manufacturer of high-quality small boat kits which has selected the Apalachicola Maritime Museum as an instructional program partner. In this capacity the AMM offers building classes to the public during which builders will construct their own wood kayak under the guidance of AMM Wooden Boat School director Ron Dierolf and Assistant Director Spencer Fegley. Pygmy Boats, founded in 1986, is headquartered in Port Townsend, WA. Their boat models include 21 kayak separate designs, two of which been voted Best Wooden Kayak by Sea Kayaker magazine on several occasions. All designs are made of British Standard 1088 okoume marine plywood and are light, rugged, and beautiful, head-turning craft. Their performance rivals any production kayak on the market.
All sessions for building Pygmy Boats with the AMM can be booked online through the Pygmy website. During the building sessions builders will construct their kayak from pre-cut wooden parts using the "stitch-and-glue" method. This process, which is used on almost all plywood boats, is a simple, straightforward method of building a strong, beautiful wooden boat. Upon completion of the session the builder will have boat ready for varnishing - a process completed by the builder at home. The building process spans seven days and finishing can take an additional week
Any questions concerning the classes and the boats should be directed to Pygmy Boats. Also, please feel free to contact the museum at woodenboatschool@ammf.org. We are honored by our partnership with Pygmy to be their Southeast building center and instruction program.
Dixie Theatre presents The Southern Shakespeare Company presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)"
March 10, 2016 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)
The Dixie Theatre Presents... The Southern Shakespeare Company presents "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield. This ZANY comedy barrels through Shakespeare's entire canon of 37 plays. Three actors play all the parts, interact with the audience, make fun of each other, and throw swords and props all over the place, all for the love of Shakespeare. You don't have to know the Bard to join in the fun, but you might be surprised how much you already know when you hear so many familiar lines. It's truly non-stop hilarity with a little culture thrown in on the side!
Thursday & Friday March 10 & 11, 8 PM.
2 Shows only
Tickets $25
Camp Gordon Johnston Days
March 11th & 12th
We invite all who wish to show their support for our veterans to participate in the Camp Gordon Johnston Days parade in Carrabelle, Florida. The parade will take place on Saturday, March 12, 2016. The parade line-up begins on 10th Street West at 9:30 a.m. EST with the parade starting at10:45 a.m. EST.
Our event kicks off this year onFriday, March 11, with a veterans social at the Camp Gordon Johnston American Legion Post 82 in Lanark Village. The social is open to all veterans with one guest or widows of WWII veterans. On Saturday eveningMarch 12th, we are planning a dinner/dance.
The parade will include the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA), 1st Florida Chapter's extensive lineup of military vehicles. They will join other local community groups and associations- the parade is open to all groups, military or civilian, who want to participate in the true spirit of American freedom. At the end of the parade the MVPA vehicles will be placed on display on Hwy 98 at the old Gulf State Bank. There will be plenty of parking available and the "meet and swap" groups will be able to set up shop at that location. For all MVPA members, meal tickets will be provided for a $15.00 discount to approved area restaurants to be used during CGJ Days. These will be included in a packet you will receive when you register. There is a $20.00 fee for all vendors.
The Camp Gordon Johnston WWII museum will be open both days from9 a.m. until 4 p.m. showing documentary films though-out the day. Entry fee is by donation and appreciated. Please allow at least 1 - 2 hours for a tour as there are extensive artifacts, photographs, displays, and films to see. Light refreshments will be provided with live music.
The WWII Army camp engulfed over 275,000 acres and was a major U.S. Army Amphibious Training Base. Many that participated in the D-Day landings trained at Camp Gordon Johnston. It is a fun day for all veterans, families and friends attending, even a few WWII vets that went through the training here will be available to tell thier stories. We welcome all civic, church, law enforcement, military, educational, etc. groups to include themselves in our parade. Vendors and civic organizations are also welcome to set up at the end of the parade route. You can register to be in the parade using the form here.
Dixie Theatre presents Sligo Line: Irish Music & Dance
March 12, 2016 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)
Dixie Theatre Professional Season 19 Box Office 850-653-3200
2nd Annual Italian Celebration of St. Patrick
March 12th at the Bowery Station
We all know that St. Patrick was Italian, and of course the Irish kidnapped the poor guy, then tried to make a party out of it. Well we pisani are taking back our Saint, and the party. Come enjoy our third annual Italian Celebration of St. Patrick featuring the music of Melissa Bowman, followed up by Matt Law and Ron Merritt. (AKA- Turtlefoot light) Yeah, St. Patrick was Italian, and we aim to set the record straight! Come eat an Italian Sausage, and kick back to the best in Forgotten Coast music.
Spring Concert
The Ilse Newell Fund for the Performing Arts presents the Bay Area Choral Society for the Spring Concert
Sunday March 13th 79 6th St Apalachicola
Bee Keeping and Tupelo Honey
Mar 16th, 2pm - 3pm
Speaker: George Watkins
George Watkins will speak about his experiences with beekeeping and producing tupelo honey on the Apalachicola River.
ANERR 108 Island Drive Eastpoint
AAHS: Confederate Sailors Presentation
Bob Holcombe, the former director of the National Civil War Naval Museum at Columbus, Georgia, will be speaking to the Apalachicola Area Historical Society on Thursday, March 17. Bob Holcombe's presentation on the Confederate sailors from Apalachicola will be held in the Carriage House at the Raney House, 128 Market Street, Apalachicola. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served afterwards. This is part of the Apalachicola Area Historical Society's monthly speakers' program.Thursday, March 17, 2016 128 Market Street, Apalachicola
Dixie Theatre presents Earl David Reed: The Secret of my Unsuccess Comedy Tour
March 19, 2016 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)
Dixie Theatre Professional Season 19 Box Office 850-653-3200
Earl David Reed: The Secret of my Unsuccess Comedy Tour
Art Class with Michele Byrne
Adding the Figure to your Landscapes with Michele Byrne
Sunday, March 20, 2016 through Tuesday, March 22, 2016
86 Water Street, Apalachicola
This class will teach how to add the figure in a natural, fluid way and how to simplify the subject by breaking it down into basic shapes, Other topics covered during class will include: how light falls onto a subject and its effect on color and value in the landscape, and how to add drama with your brushstrokes. Michele will do daily demos followed by student painting time and a critique. Michele has made the switch to Water based Oil paints and she will teach this method. Students can make the change or use traditional oils. Cost, $350 per student, $200 deposit due with registration. Check made payable to Apalachicola School of Art, Mail deposit to Apalachicola school of Art, PO Box 86, Apalachicola, Florida 32329.
Dixie Theatre presents Tribute to Jim Croce: John Reno & Brett Gambino
March 26, 2016 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM (ET)
Dixie Theatre Professional Season 19 Box Office 850-653-3200
Apalachicola Art Walk & Wine Festival
April 2, 2016 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (ET)
Downtown Apalachicola
Art in all forms will be woven in and around picturesque downtown Apalachicola where artists and musicians will be showing, selling and demonstrating their talents. The festivities continue into the evening with a wine tasting at 3:00pm. Afterwards, area chefs will prepare dishes at their restaurants paired with special wines.
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