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Secretary of State Awards
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Executive Director Augusta West and Board Member Lynn Wilson at the Main Street awards banquet on August 18.
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Historic Apalachicola Main Street is proud to announce two Secretary of State 2015 Florida Main Street Honor Awards. These awards were presented on August 18, at the Florida Main Street Annual Conference, held in St. Petersburg. They were presented by Deputy Secretary of State, Kerri Post and Coordinator of the Florida Main Street Program, Ronni Wood at the Vinoy Renaissance Golf Club.
A total of thirteen Honor Awards were presented across four categories. Historic Apalachicola Main Street's Executive Director, Augusta West, accepted the honor award on behalf of the organization for Outstanding Special Event for the Independence Eve Fireworks Show. "I'm so proud to be part of this group of truly dedicated people who work so hard to enhance our historic downtown. The fireworks show is an example of the great things we can accomplish for the community when we work together. This award also speaks to the power of the many volunteers, sponsors, and partners who make the event possible each year, especially our partnership with the City," West said.
Board Member Lynn Wilson accepted an honor award for Outstanding Business of the Year as owner of On the Waterfront Gallery. The award is in recognition of her $4.5 million worth of historic preservation projects in the Main Street district since the 1990s, including her gallery building, the Coombs Mansion, the Sponge Exchange Building, the Montgomery building, and the cotton warehouse that is now home to the Center for History, Culture, and Art.
The awards program encourages and acknowledges local Main Street program accomplishments that advance the goals of the Florida Main Street Program. Florida Main Street is a technical assistance program of the Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation. The Bureau conducts statewide programs aimed at identifying, evaluating, and preserving Florida's historic resources. Main Street, with its emphasis on preservation, is an effective strategy for achieving these goals in Florida's historic retail districts. Apalachicola is one of 43 designated communities in the Florida Main Street Program.
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Main Street Board Member Lynn Wilson accepts her award from Deputy Secretary of State Kerri Post.
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A new Historic Apalachicola Main Street event, the Autos & Oysters Antique and Classic Car Show, debuts this November 13-14.
The event will showcase the cars of local collectors and will also attract enthusiasts from throughout the region. Antique and classic Porsche, Triumph, MG, Alfa Romeo, Rolls Royce, Mustang, Camaro, and Mopar models, among others, will be on display. Harry Arnold’s newly acquired 1922 Model T will also be part of the show.
With a sock hop on the City Docks on Friday night featuring local refreshments, music, and oysters, and the car show taking place on Saturday, it promises to be a fun weekend for all.
Package deals offered by lodging providers and restaurants will encourage participants to stay, dine, and shop. So far, the Water Street Hotel, Coombs House Inn, Tamara's Cafe, Tamara's Tapas Bar, and The Tin Shed have all signed on to offer discounts to visitors entering vehicles in the car show. On the Waterfront Gallery and Harmony Bath & Body are contributing door prizes.
This event is one of our initiatives to draw people downtown to stimulate the economy. The time period between the Seafood Festival and Thanksgiving is typically a slow time of year for local lodging providers, restaurants, and retailers. The car show will be held on downtown on Water Street at Riverfront Park and will be free and open to the public.
The judge will be J.C. O’Steen of Tallahassee, a life long collector, restorer and judge of automobiles. Mr. O’Steen has an extensive collection of cars and has served as judge for the Hilton Head Concours for over 9 years.
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Terry Corcoran's Triumph is just one of the stunning cars that will be on display during the Autos & Oysters Car Show on November 14. Photo by Lowell Thomas.
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The members of the Car Show Committee are Gary Joiner (Chair), Harry Arnold, Will Rosenbaum, Ed Springer, Jim Bachrach, Ross Huntington, Tom Fugate, and Lynn Wilson. Promotion Committee members Barb Ward and Paulette Moss are heading up their committee's support of the weekend's events.
To get involved, become a sponsor, or for more information, please contact: Gary Joiner, Car Show Committee Chair at 404.277.6825 or email garyjoiner@mac.com. A volunteer sign-up event will be scheduled soon.
Stay tuned for more details!
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Autos & Oysters Schedule
Friday, November 13, 2015
Car registration 3-5 p.m.
Sock Hop on the Docks 5 p.m . - until
featuring oysters, refreshments, and music at Riverfront Park.
Free and open to the public.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at noon.
Car Show 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
$20 per vehicle registration fee.
The event is free and open to the public.
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Special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor:
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Thanks to the following businesses for supporting this event:
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Other Upcoming Apalachicola Events
Saturday, September 5, 2015: Free Fishing Day
Free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for parents who don't yet have licenses to take youth fishing, or avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015: Vote!
The Mayoral race and City Commission Seat 2 will be decided. Because the Armory is closed for renovation, polling in Apalachicola will be at Holy Family Senior Center.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015 (and every Wednesday): Intermediate Community Hatha Yoga
Instructor Kathy Jansen leads this class at the Apalachicola Community Center at 1 Bay Avenue from5:30 - 7:00 p.m. each Wednesday (except during Seafood Festival week). Call 850-653-6719 to learn more.
Friday, September 11, 2015: Silent Auction at Tamara's Tapas Bar
A fundraising event for the Martina Family. Terress and Tyler's 6 year old son has a rare respiratory disease and undergoes treatments in Georgia a few times a month. The proceeds from this silent auction will go toward their travel expenses. Live music by Will Squared. The event begins at 7 PM. Email Tana Kendrick for more information, or to donate an item to the auction.
Saturday, September 12, 2015: Apalachicola Farmers Market
Local seafood, produce, herbs, and honey, homemade breads and pies, along with other regional specialties will be fare offered at the Apalachicola Farmers Market from 9 am to 1 pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday. You'll find the market at the Mill Pond Pavillion at the north end of Market Street. Emailapalachicolafarmersmarket@gmail for more information.
Saturday, September 19, 2015: Franklin County Coastal Cleanup
Be a part of this county-wide clean-up effort, with locations in Apalachicola. Email adalong@uab.edu for more information.
Friday, September 25, 2015: Heritage Dinner
The Apalachicola Muncipal Library and Apalachicola Area Historical Society will host a Heritage Dinner on September 25. New York Times Bestelling Author Karen White will be the featured guest. The event will be held at the Robert Lindsley Gallery in Apalachicola. The evening of local cuisine, wine and literature, will also feature a special unveiling of Apalachicola's new library design and the kickoff of the project's capital fundraising campaign. Email amlib@fairpoint.net to find out more.
Saturday, September 26, 2015: Apalachicola Farmers Market
Local seafood, produce, herbs, and honey, homemade breads and pies, along with other regional specialties will be fare offered at the Apalachicola Farmers Market every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. The market is held at the Mill Pond Pavillion at the north end of Market street. Email apalachicolafarmersmarket@gmail for more information.
Monday, September 28 through Wednesday, September 30: Field Studies to Studio Painting with Hodges Soileau
This workshop hosted by the Apalachicola School of Art will allow the participants to spend the first day and a half on location doing field studies to take into the studio. The second half of the workshop, field studies will be used to do a larger studio painting. Instructor will demonstrate, and provide personal attention to each student in the field, and in the studio. Visit www.apalachicolaschoolofart.com or email apalachicolaschoolofart@gmail.com to learn more.
Saturday, October 3, 2015: Downtown and Battery Park Clean-Up
Join Historic Apalachicola Main Street in cleaning up our downtown commercial district and the Battery Park Playground! There will be two teams. The Downtown Clean-Up Crew will meet at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Post Office. The Battery Park Playground Clean-Up Crew will meet at the playground at9:00 a.m. Bring gloves, rakes, brooms, blowers, shovels -- or just yourself, and your enthusiasm! Email Executive Director Augusta West for more information, or call 850-274-1321.
Saturday, October 10: 15th Annual Blues in the Lot
Enjoy live Blues music from 11:30 a.m. - 6:00p.m. in front of the Apalachicola Sponge Company between Commerce and Water Streets on Ave D. This will be the best concert yet, celebrating Blues music in Apalachicola. Visit bluesinthelot.com or email ggarlick@fairpoint.net.
Saturday, October 10, 2015: Apalachicola Riverfront Film Festival
A unique film festival experience on the Apalachicola River beneath October’s full moon, which celebrates the art and love of film-making while enjoying the outdoors! This event features independent short films from around the world, local films, documentaries and student films. There is something for everyone to enjoy with film genres ranging from environmental documentaries to comedies, dramas, animation and music videos. Riverfront Park on Water Street. Visit www.apalachriverfilm.com.
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2015: Apalach Octoberfest
Apalachicola's second annual Oktoberfest celebration will be held Columbus Day Weekend, culminating on October 11 from Noon to 9 p.m. at Bowery Station in the historic Bowery District. This will be a great weekend of live music, bratwurst, and of course, great beer! Friday evening at the Oyster City Brewing Company, the official tapping of the Oyster City Oktoberfest Beer will occur. Expect great live music, and fantastic beer. Start the day Saturday at 8 a.m. with the first running of the ApalachOktoberfest 5K River Run/Walk. ApalachOktoberfest 2015 will feature two stages with non-stop live music all day long. Visit www.apalachoktoberfest.com or email bs@bowerystation.us to learn more.
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About Us
Historic Apalachicola Main Street's mission is to enhance downtown Apalachicola through sound economic development which promotes our future while preserving our past. We work to enhance the vitality of Downtown Apalachicola as the social, cultural and economic heart of our community. We are a public-private partnership affiliated with the City of Apalachicola. We are a volunteer-driven 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Downtown Apalachicola is defined as Ten Foot Hole to Scipio Creek, and Water Street to Sixth Street.
Main Street is a nationwide program supported by the National Trust for Historic Preservation through the National Main Street Center in Chicago. The Florida Department of Historic Resources' Florida Main Street Program brings State guidance and support to our local Main Street organization.
Main Street is is a trademarked Four Point Approach supported by eight guiding principles. As a unique economic development tool, the Main Street Four-Point Approach is the foundation for local initiatives to revitalize downtown districts by leveraging local assets—from cultural or architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.
We aim to protect our historic character, strengthen our business community, promote gathering places for friends and family, hold outstanding events, and honor our history.
To learn more about who we are and what we do, please click here to view a PDF document.
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Announcing the "Friends of Downtown" Campaign
In addition to the time and efforts of people, we require funds to make our program work. With your contribution of a little as $35 a year, you become a Friend of Downtown. Community support makes our efforts possible, and we value each and every contribution in any dollar amount.
When you invest in downtown with your tax-deductible gift, you’ll receive:
• A Friends of Downtown Rewards card, giving you access to exclusive discounts and offers at downtown businesses. This program is currently under development, and businesses are signing up now. If your business would like to participate, pleasesend us an email or call Executive Director Augusta West at 850-274-1321.
• Discounted Advertising on our webpage and in our e-newsletter;
• Invitation to our new annual Friends event (details to be announced);
• Knowledge that you are helping to build Downtown Apalachicola’s future and preserving our heritage!
Click here to download our brochure with mail-in donor form.
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Get Involved...Volunteer!
Historic Apalachicola Main Street is proud of its dedicated volunteers who give freely of their time and talents to drive projects and events that help make Downtown Apalachicola and our community the best it can be. Without them, we cannot exist. We invite you to be part of this exciting and fun program!
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Our Board and Staff
Our Board of Directors includes Jim Bachrach, Lowell Thomas, Tom Morgan, Jody Rosenbaum , Lynn Wilson, Sam Gilbert, Harry Arnold, Frank Cook, Ed Springer, Lee Mathes, Torben Madson, and Kathy Willis.
Serving on the Design Committee are Jim Bachrach (Chair), Sam Gilbert, Tom Morgan, and Constance Peck.
Our Promotions Committee includes Jody Rosenbaum (Chair), Cindy Clark, Sandi Garrett-Little, Paulette Moss, Margene Off, and Barb Ward.
Serving on the Economic Restructuring Committee are Joe Taylor (Chair), Lynn Wilson, Cindy Clark, and David Adlerstein.
Our Executive Director is Augusta West.
Our Partners
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