Linda Ann McDonald – The Wakulla Sun

Noreen Britt retires

Posted onJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Noreen Britt is the face of the Wakulla County’s rec park. After 34 years as Wakulla’s trusted “go to” for all recreational athletic related programs, Britt is retiring.
Alongside her duties at the rec park, Britt has also been dually employed with the Wakulla School Board. “I worked 37 hours a week at the school board alongside the rec park for 35 hours a week – for a 72 hour every week – for 22 years. I worked weekends too, but it is something that I love. The personal satisfaction is simply great.”

VFW holds Salute to Veterans event

Posted onJuly 1, 2026July 1, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Veterans at the event included County Commissioner Ralph Thomas, Robert L. Ponder, County Commissioner Fred Nichols, and Sean Golder of the local VFW.

Story by LINDA ANN McDONALD/Correspondent
Photos by GERALD BROWN

Wakulla Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary Post 4538 hosted the 3rd annual A Salute To Our Veterans event at the Wakulla County Community Center on Friday and Saturday, June 26-27th.

St. Marks officials attend workshop

Posted onJune 24, 2026June 23, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The City of St. Marks was invited by the Florida Institute for Build Environment Resilience (FIBER) to and attended the Urban Futures Workshop on May 7 in Gainesville.
City Manager Katherine Gatewood and City Clerk Paula Bell attended the workshop to collaborate with other Florida municipalities, UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning, and the Duke Energy Foundation.

KWCB holds Greatest American Cleanup on Saturday

Posted onJune 17, 2026June 16, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

As part of the hazardous waste relay, Ethel Jefferson srtruggles to get on a hazmat suit with teammate Joe Skaniera.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Keep Wakulla County Beautiful held the Greatest American Cleanup Community Celebration on Saturday, June 13, with games, vendors, raffle tickets, food and information from environmentally friendly and health groups at Hudson Park.

Matthew Mathis served as page during session

Posted onJune 10, 2026June 9, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

14-year-old Matthew Mathis working as a page during the recent legislative session.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla County’s Matthew Mathis is a 14-year-old young man with autism who had the opportunity to complete the Florida House of Representative’s House Page and Messenger Program in Tallahassee, February 16 through February 20, 2026.

Donation for 4-H travel

Posted onMay 13, 2026May 12, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

The Red Hills Quail Hunting Club made a $1,500 donation last week to allow 4-H Shotgun Club members Emiliano Cadena and Parker Smith to travel to Nebraska to compete in the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships. The check presentation was made Thursday at Bryker Body Care.

Youth coalition brunch

Posted onMay 6, 2026May 5, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

The organization honors community volunteers on Saturday

Volunteers recognized included Robert and Kenning Manning, Tammie Nason, Linda Oaks, Caden Gruebel, and Riley Schaefer. Not pictured: Hiroshi Yoshioka.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Wakulla County Coalition for Youth partnered with FSU Health Community Engagement in hosting a Champions for Change Brunch by hosting an extraordinary brunch and recognition awards ceremony for their volunteer efforts in Wakulla County.

Night of Joy Prom held at Wakulla Springs

Posted onMay 6, 2026May 6, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Savannah Kent, Shiann Croley, Rachel Seidler and Sarah Andrews at the prom.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspeondent

Wakulla Springs Lodge was transformed into a magical night of friends, fun, dancing, and Joy as JOY-Filled Journeys Corp held their annual Night of Joy Prom on Saturday, May 2.

Legacy Café is serving up coffee

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Special needs students are learning job skills at the on-campus coffee shop

Student Sam Donaway, with help from parapro Tiffany Spears, prepares to go deliver coffee drinks to staff at the district office.

By LINDA ANN
McDONALD
Correspondent

At Legacy Café at Wakulla Institute, special needs students are learning work skills by brewing up a well-loved beverage among schoolteachers and staff: Coffee.

Exploring the Florida Wildlife Corridor

Posted onApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

By LINDA ANN
McDONALD

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation kicked off its Longleaf to Lighthouse Expedition on April 21. The week-long journey traced the critical corridor connection between the Red Hills of southern Georgia to the Gulf at St. Marks Lighthouse. Taking place just outside Tallahassee, the heart of Florida’s conservation decision-making, this expedition offers a rare opportunity to connect the people shaping the state’s future directly with the lands they are entrusted to protect.