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Bill Kennedy to be honored with promenade. Monday, May 3 at 11am Posted Wednesday, May 5, 2021 3:34 pm by David Adlerstein - The Star A longtime public servant to his hometown, who passed away in December, will be honored Monday morning with the promenade at the lighthouse being dedicated in his honor. At a ceremony commencing at 11 a.m. EST, the promenade will be dedicated to honor of William “Bill” Kennedy, who died at age 60 on Dec. 15, 2020. “If you really knew Bill, you knew he loved his hometown,” said Mayor Rex Buzzett. “He put his heart and soul in every project he did, even when others were against him.” Kennedy worked in the food and the food and pharmaceutical industry for many years before deciding he wanted to return to his roots. “He didn’t just want to come home, he said he wanted to ‘make a difference’ in his little hometown,” said Buzzett. In addition to serving as city commissioner, and directing the Downtown Redevelopment Agency, Kennedy was the visionary, developer, and an owner of Port Cottages. In addition, he either created, or was involved in, a long list of projects and causes, including Frank Pate Park, the city boat ramp and fish cleaning station, various county ramps and parks, the original marina, Port City Trail, Sixteenth Street Park, Buck Griffin Lake, Core Park Pond and Baltzell Pond, baseball and soccer fields, parks and tennis courts, WindMark and other subdivisions, Stac (St. Joe Teen Activity Center) House, Cape Palms Park, artificial reefs, Maddox House, Core Park, Lighthouse Gift Shop/Keeper’s Quarters renovations, Lighthouse Beach, Lighthouse Promenade, and the Port St. Joe Arch. He spearheaded the Let There Be Lights committee, which led to the lighting of the Beacon of Hope, work on Reid Avenue, which included his last project, the avenue’s public restrooms. In addition to work projects, he dedicated his personal time as well, coaching Little League football, baseball, and youth soccer for many years. He served at church and helped Pastor Mac’s vision of The Sails come to fruition. He coordinated fundraising efforts for many organizations and people in need.  With the dedication of the promenade, Bill will continue “lighting the way” in Port St. Joe for generations to come.” Get your Blues on Reid tee shirt today! We have a few left! $20 each while supplies last! Order Online Saltair Farmers' Market Saturday - May 15 City Commons Downtown Port St Joe, FL 9am-1pm EST. 2021 Tupelo Honey Festival  Saturday, May 15, 2021 All day Alice Park, Wewahitchka, FL www.tupelohoneyfestival.com Under the great mossy oaks of Lake Alice, people come from all over the world to the small community of Wewahitchka, Florida each spring to taste and take home this locally grown rare, delicious delicacy. Home of the country's finest Tupelo Honey, farmers from the area will have booths of honey at the festival in many different sizes and packages, accompanied by food vendors, art & crafts vendors, and live music right on the banks of mossy Lake Alice. All event info available at www.tupelohoneyfestival.com Join us at the Haughty Heron, Saturday, May 15, 2021 as we help wish our good friend, Michael good luck in his new adventures. Michael will be moving out if the country and we want to give him one hell of a send off! If you've ever been inspired by his artwork please join us in saying goodbye by partying with the man himself! Haughty Heron Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 8 PM Eastern Time Send Off Party OPEN HOUSE & RIBBON CUTTING Palm Breeze Beauty Bar 319 Reid Ave Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 May 18, 2021 4:30 PM EDT Help us celebrate our 1st Anniversary and official ribbon cutting! Join us for refreshments and fun! It's time to register your kiddos for our 2021 Summer Leadership Program! This program is FREE and offered to Gulf County youth, ages 4-14. Kids must be registered. Contact our Gulf County office at (850) 229-1641. Chamber Events Contact joe@gulfchamber.org for sponsorship and more information. Wheels on Williams Third Thursday June – July – August   Scallop Festival September 4,5, 2021   PortOber Fest September 25, 2021   Shop Gulf Saturday November 27, 2021 Become a member of the Gulf County Chamber TODAY! Membership Link Discover Old Florida For even MORE events and happenings along the Forgotten Coast visit Old Florida Events at OLFL.org OLFL.ORG Getting Out in Gulf County is brought to you by: 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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