FRANKLIN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY PET OF THE WEEK

The second wave of kitten season is in full swing here at the Humane Society. We have dozens of beautiful, sweet and social kittens waiting to be adopted. Here is an example of the extreme cuteness we are dealing with every day. Come meet our irresistible babies and adopt one kitten for $75.00 and we will waive the adoption fee for the second one!

We are always looking for people willing to bring one of our animals into their home to be fostered for various needs.

Any time you can spare would be greatly appreciated.

Call Karen at 670-8417 for more details or visit the Franklin County Humane Society at 244 State Road 65 in Eastpoint. You may logon to the website at www.forgottenpets.org to see more of our adoptable pets.

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The St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve will hold its annual Bay Day celebration on Saturday, October 16th from 8 till 4

 The St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve will hold its annual Bay Day celebration on Saturday, October 16th from 8 till 4.

The St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve was established in 1995 to protect the surrounding uplands for preservation of the bay’s pristine natural resources and water quality.

Bay Day is a celebration of the natural beauty of the St. Joseph Bay Preserves.

The Bay Day events include tram tours through the heart of the preserve, birding and nature walks, and a traditional low country boil.

Four tram tours will be offered on Bay Day at 9:30am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, & 2:00pm EST

During the tram tours, guests will view rare, native and endangered plants as well as some of the native animals in the Preserve.

The low country boil will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a $12 donation benefiting The Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves

There will also be live Music throughout the day and a silent Auction offering many great prizes from local sponsors.

You can find the St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve at 3915 State Road 30-A in Port St. Joe.

 You can get more information about Bay Day on-line at www.stjosephbaypreserves.org

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The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $425,000 in Florida to fund environmental programs, provide access to science education and help create biodiversity across the state

The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $425,000 in Florida to fund environmental programs, provide access to science education and help create biodiversity across the state.

The Franklin's Promise Coalition OysterCorps program was one of the beneficiaries.

The program trains young adults for careers in environmental conservation and restoration, as well as disaster response, while completing their education, earning industry certifications and building life and career skills.

The OysterCorps program was granted $34,000 to support crew member certifications, training and field work experiences while strengthening coastal resilience, oyster habitat restoration, and economic diversification through aquaculture.

The program provides habitat restoration projects such as living shoreline installation, coastal marsh plantings, prescribed fire preparations and project monitoring.

Members also receive diversity, equity and inclusion training to support the most productive work environment and career pathways for members, with an emphasis on removing employment barriers for people of color.

Duke Energy Florida has supported the Conservation Corps of the Forgotten and Emerald Coasts since the program was founded in 2015.

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Eastpoint will get a new sidewalk in a highly traveled area of town but it will be a while before the project is complete

Eastpoint will get a new sidewalk in a highly traveled area of town but it will be a while before the project is complete.

District 5 county commissioner Jessica Ward announced on Facebook that the Sidewalk she requested has been approved.

The sidewalk will reach from Ridge Road to Vrooman Park.

Commissioner Varnes requested the sidewalk project because it is heavily traveled and a lot of children walk along that roadway to go to Vrooman Park to play and take part in sports practice.

The project is scheduled to be completed in 2027. 

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Florida DEP permit activity for Gulf County

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF Environmental Protection Bob Martinez Center 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400

Ron DeSantis Governor Jeanette Nuñez Lt. Governor Shawn Hamilton Secretary

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Permitting Application Subscription Service Subscriber email address: manager@oysterradio.com   Profile Name: Oyster Radio Permit: Water - ERP Exemption Permit Project Name: PINE PLNTATION CALHOUN/GULF CO Location Id: 411115 Location Name: AGRESERVS, INC - PINE PLANTATION CALHOUN & GULF County: Gulf Application Number: 411115-001 For further information, please contact the Northwest District permitting office in Pensacola at (850) 595-8300

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Getting Out in Gulf County

Satisfy your sweet tooth TODAY!

It’s time for our GRAND OPENING and Ribbon Cutting! Join us Friday afternoon at 3pm ET for a special Sugar Shack Shake, a unique photo booth experience, and much more! We can’t wait to celebrate with YOU!!      Find us at 319 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe

VFW - FALL BBQ Dine in or take out! Call ahead to place an order, 850-229-6826. Take-outs ready at 4:00 p.m. eastern. In house meals 5 – 7 p.m. Your choice of: Pulled Pork, Country Ribs or Chicken Comes with dinner roll and sides. Sides: Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, and more delicious choices prepared by our auxiliary and post members! $8.00 Donation Cahill’s Karaoke starting at 7:00 p.m.!

117 Sailors Cove Drive Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 Music will begin at 8:00pm EST Friday and Saturday in the #BeerGarden! ‌

Friday – Open 5-11. Blast on the Bay 6 PM Brett Jones, Jean Nolan, Mat Warren 8 PM Aaron Barker, Clint Daniels, Lauren Spring Saturday – Open 5-11. Blast on the Bay 6 PM Stevie Monce, Tyler Reeve 8 PM Tim Buppert, Ron Wallace, Alan Rhody D & J Food Trailer will be on site with BBQ Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. www.facebook.com/D-and-Js-BBQ Coming up: Tuesday October 19 – Open Mic/Jam Session/Karaoke Wednesday October 20 – Mike Oregano Thursday October 21 – Sticky Too! Friday October 22 – Luke and Kaylee

105 Good Morning Street Port Saint Joe, FL 32456

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15 4 – 6 PM ET Blast on The Bay Saturday, OCTOBER 16 3 - 6 PM ET Blast on The Bay WEDNESDAYS - 7PM TRIVIA NIGHT

9:00 am ET at City Commons Park, in Downtown Port St Joe FL Port St Joe Salt Air Farmers Market is an open air market offering: Arts and Crafts, Seasonal Produce, Fresh Shrimp, Grass fed beef and free range pork. Music starts at 11:00 am.

Florida’s Gulf Coast will play host to a group of talented musicians and songwriters direct from the streets of Music City - Nashville, TN

OCTOBER 14 - 17, 2021

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Join Us Saturday, October 16th, 2021 for FALL BAY DAY!  There will be lots to see and lots to do. Best of all, the Low Country Shrimp Boil will be delicious – as always! Meet you on the deck of the Visitors Center! … no admission fee!

Fall Bay Day Information

Autumn Action Scramble Golf Tournament has been rescheduled October 17, Sunday, 2020 Shotgun Start at 1 PM EST St Joseph Bay Golf Club $75 nonmember, $65 member of Club Contact Pat Hardman for more information and registration at 850-229-7798 or 850-527-2347

In person 5K, 1OK and 50 Mile Virtual Races on Oct 23rd, 2021. On October 10, 2018, the 3rd most powerful storm in American History made landfall and destroyed a broad span of the Florida Panhandle. This event benefits the local Port St Joe community.

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Join us 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟴 - 𝟱:𝟯𝟬 𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗧 for the 𝗥𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 of the new Gulf County Chamber Member Studio M!   Meet owner Morgan Bird and take a tour of her beautiful salon. Hors D'oeuvres will be served at 5:30pm followed by the ribbon cutting at 6:00pm.   𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗠 is located within Carpet Country at 2760 West Highway 98 in Port Saint Joe.   Morgan has been doing hair since 2010 and is so excited to be opening her own salon studio. She enjoys all aspects of hair; cutting, coloring, highlights, and balayage. Morgan is always accepting new clients and can't wait to meet you in her chair.   We look forward to seeing you there!   𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗠 2760 West Highway 98, Port St. Joe, FL (850) 227-6789 www.studiom850.com

Calling all Pumpkins, Ghosts, Dragons and Witches! We've got a SPOOKY PARTY planned on Reid Avenue! The City of Port St. Joe & the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce present: GHOSTS ON THE COAST Sunday, October 31st, 2021 5:30 - 8:30 pm ET Reid Avenue - Port St. Joe Blind Judged Costume Contest: Divisions: - 0-3 - 4-6 - 7-10 Family or Groups / Pets A Blind Judged Costume Contest will be conducted while Trick or Treating on Reid Ave! For additional information please call City Hall (850) 229-8261

Chamber members though-out the county and beyond are invited! Reserve a location on Reid Avenue to give out candy and share the fun of this fall event! Let's make Reid Avenue Bootiful on October 31!

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2021 Christmas on the Coast

Join us for the Annual Christmas on the Coast Parade on Reid Avenue in downtown Port St. Joe on Saturday, December 11, 2021.   Judging of the floats will begin at 5:00 PM ET with categories: Schools & Non-Profit, Family & Friends, Business, and Faith Based. The parade will begin at 6:00 PM ET. After the parade be sure to visit Santa in the Gazebo next to City Hall. We look forward to seeing you there!

Only 2 1/2 weeks left to get your application in to enter a Holiday-themed tree, wreath or approved display at the 2021 Forgotten Coast Festival of Trees. We also have our Silent Auction where one can donate something that highlights your Business, Organization, Art, or Holiday Tradition. With nearly 1000 visitors last year to the Festival of Trees let's make 2021 bigger and better! We can't wait to see your creative display ideas! Information and applications for each are online at our website www.thejoecenter.org or can be picked up at The Joe. Deadline for application submissions is November 1st, 2021. These spaces fill up fast so make sure you get your application in early! 2021 Festival Dates: November 19th - December 11th. We're located at 201 Reid Avenue in Port St. Joe and our business hours are Wed-Fri 11-6 and Saturday 11-3.

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Every Wednesday, you can find our business consultant, Dr. Len Eichler, at the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce! Small Business Owners, call or visit Dr. Len with no consulting appointment needed! We are here to help your business grow and succeed!

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

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