Olivia Poloronis selected as Miss Florida Seafood

The Florida Seafood festival has chosen its queen.

 

17-year-old Olivia Poloronis of Apalachicola was picked as this year’s queen.

 

Olivia is the daughter of Leeanne and Timmy Poloronis.

 

Olivia is a senior at the Franklin County School where she is a Beta club member and active in student government.

 

As Miss Florida Seafood, Olivia will represent the Florida Seafood Festival through interviews and various appearances on TV, radio and other outlets.

 

She will also officially open the event, as well as head up the annual parade.

 

And along with King Retsyo, she’ll ride in the front boat during the blessing of the fleet, and oversee the oyster shucking and oyster eating contests.

 

The title comes with a 1000-dollar scholarship from the Seafood Festival.

 

If you would like to stay up to date on all of the planned festivities and entertainment for this year’s festival – check out the official seafood festival website at http://www.floridaseafoodfestival.com.

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Blast on the Bay kicks off tomorrow in Port St. Joe

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NOAA Fisheries FishNews—October 17

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Highlights Looking to the Future, Living in the Present: Supporting a Thriving and Resilient Seafood Industry Assistant Administrator Janet Coit shares her thoughts on how NOAA Fisheries is working to ensure a bright future for the seafood community. Outstanding Habitat Champion Recognized Through 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award NOAA and the American Fisheries Society are thrilled to honor Damon Moore with the 2024 Dr. Nancy Foster Habitat Conservation Award. Damon received the national award for his exceptional work protecting and restoring Florida coastal ecosystems.

West Coast Science Blog: Sound Bytes—It’s a boat, it’s a plane, it’s a passive acoustic ocean glider! Selene Fregosi with the Cetacean Research Program at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center talks about how we use underwater gliders and passive acoustic monitoring to listen for whales off the West Coast.

Southeast Biden-Harris Administration, NOAA Announce $2 Million for Partnerships to Support Red Snapper Recovery The Biden-Harris Administration and NOAA announced they will award approximately $2 million in Inflation Reduction Act funds to support improved data for red snapper through partnerships with the Gulf States Marine Fisheries Commission and the Cooperative Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Studies at the University of Miami. Resources for Coastal Communities Impacted By Natural Disasters Natural disasters can cause significant damage to Florida’s coastal communities and the fisheries, aquaculture, and boating industries. Florida Sea Grant has compiled several resources for coastal community members seeking assistance.

New England/Mid-Atlantic Science Blog: There’s a First Time for Everything Join fisheries biologist Mary Kate Munley on our first cruise in a quest to learn how ocean conditions affect shortfin squid. Science Blog: Observing—Six Things I’ve Learned in a Year Working as a fisheries observer, you learn a thing or two over the course of a year. Observer Leah Jones shares her top six.

Upcoming Deadlines October 23: Comments due on proposed rule for 10 species of giant clams under the Endangered Species Act October 28: Applications due for FY 2025 NOAA Great Lakes Fish Habitat Restoration Partnership grants October 30: Applications due for the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program October 31: Applications due for Species Recovery Grants to States October 31: Applications due for Species Recovery Grants to Tribes November 1: Applications due for Bluefin Tuna Research Program November 4: Proposals due for Citizen Science for Improved Stock Assessments and Climate-Ready Fisheries Management November 21: Applications due for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Inflation Reduction Act Community Change Grants Program November 22: Deadline for the Marine Fisheries Advisory Committee’s survey on marine mammal deterrents November 25: Applications due for Partnership for Research Excellence in Sustainable Seafood funding opportunity November 25: Applications due for the Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Competition March 21: Applications due for Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program funding View more news and announcements

Upcoming Events October 21–23: Permanent Advisory Committee Meeting November 2–3: 2024 Right Whale Festival November 4–7: Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council Meeting November 13–18: Pacific Fishery Management Council Meeting November 16: Beaufort Laboratory 125th Anniversary View more events

Federal Register Actions Visit NOAA Fisheries' Rules & Regulations web page to learn more about recently proposed and finalized regulations in your region.

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Chamber E-news from the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce

This Evening Looking to unwind and network with some fantastic local business folks? Join us for a Business After Hours event at Barn's Spirits!  Date: October 17th (tonight)  Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM  Location: Barn's Spirits - Panacea Join us for an evening of networking and camaraderie at the October Business After Hours event on October 17th, hosted by Niraj Patel at Barn's Spirits. This event is designed to provide a relaxed atmosphere where professionals from various industries can come together to unwind after a busy day, socialize, and expand their network.  Whether you're looking to strengthen current business relationships or forge new ones, this gathering offers the perfect setting to connect with like-minded individuals outside the confines of the usual work environment.  We are excited to see you there and look forward to an evening full of engaging discussions! More Information LAST CALL Friday 10/18 at 3:00 Join us at the Wakulla County Community Center for our Last Networking Luncheon of 2024! We are so grateful to The title sponsor Kiersten Smith State Farm. We look forward to having you join us! More Information Congratulations to the 2024 Business Excellence Awards Nominees Questionnaire packets have been emailed out and are due back on 10/21 by 3:00PM Chamber Events Calendar  Keep up to date with chamber and member events here. For more information on positions click here. In preparation for the 9th Annual Trick-or-Treat StoryWalk, The Friends of The Wakulla County Public Library are asking for donations of unopened, individually wrapped/sealed, bags of candy. Please drop all bags off inside the library in our designated drop box! For any questions and/or more information, please call the library at 850-926-7415 or email LOaks@mywakulla.com. More information Operation Santa Wakulla is a non-profit organization that uses donations to provide local children with toys, clothes, and other necessities on Christmas morning. If you are interested in helping, please see the sponsorship opportunities above. Anything helps! More information TSC Wakulla Center Services Click here to view: Wakulla's Florida Scorecard If you have not been able to get into GrowthZone please reach out to Heather at the chamber office and she will help you. (850) 926-1848  Please keep an eye on your spam folder as we transition to GrowthZone.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.  Link to GorwthZone Log-in: wakullacountychamberofcommerce.growthzoneapp.com/MIC/Login Have something you would like to share in the newsletter and through other chamber channels? An article about your business or organization A job listing for your business An event your business or organization is hosting Send it to: info@wakullacountychamber.com  *Information shared with the chamber before 12:00pm Tuesday will be included in current weeks ENews. Anything after will be added in the following week.

Disclaimer: The Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce provides this calendar of events as a service to its members and a convenience in the community.  No endorsement of the scheduled events or organizations by the Wakulla County Chamber of Commerce is either expressed or implied.

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