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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.

Library holds a Dr. Seuss-themed open house

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Tyson Folsom gets popcorn with Miss Wakullas Lynley and Avyn Bryan.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Wakulla County Public Library hosted a Dr. Seuss themed Spring Open House and Community Partner Fair on Saturday, April 18.
Children enjoyed crafts, story time, face painting, interactive games such as Ring the Gack, The Green Eggs and Ham Race and Hop on Pop Scotch and Story Time. Guests also had opportunities to explore the library, meet the staff and sign up for a library card while enjoying grilled hot dogs, chips and a drink.

Gulf Specimen fundraiser Mermaids and Mimosas

Posted onApril 22, 2026April 22, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Friends Jacqui Morris and Sam Samford at Mermaids and Mimosas.

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LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Gulf Specimen Marine Lab held its 3rd annual Mermaid and Mimosas fundraiser on Sunday, April 19th to raise funds for the aquarium and to support the Sea Turtle Hospital expansion.
GSML is a non-profit marine research and education organization and public aquarium in Panacea.

Pamper Your Pooch is held

Posted onApril 8, 2026April 8, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Rick Frazee and Desiree Mosley washing Cooper as owner Ron Myers looks on. PHOTOS BY LINDA ANN McDONALD

Joy-Filled Easter held at Lodge

Posted onApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

David Caldron, Gerlori Paris, Brynlee Strickland and Parker Nesslage of Lighthouse of the Big Bend

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LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Joy-Filled Journeys hosted its annual Joy-Filled Easter event on Thursday, March 26, at the Wakulla Springs Lodge.
The event is aimed at giving special needs kids a fun time, and activities included decorating cookies, Easter crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting and prize-filled golden eggs with free meal vouchers from Zaxby’s and Jimmy John’s restaurants.

Animal Shelter holds Spring Fling

Posted onApril 1, 2026April 1, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Dawn Reed and Doug Gilbert of Wakulla Animal Group with Edward Clark as Spiderman and his daughters Nova and Justice.

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

With 10 adoptions and five more pending, the Wakulla County Animal Control had a successful Spring Fling Adoption event on Saturday, March 28, at the Wakulla County Animal Adoption Center.
Dogs and cats found their furever homes free of charge and the first 100 pets of Wakulla residents received free microchipping services sponsored by Tallahassee Big Dog Rescue.

St. Patrick’s Festival is held

Posted onMarch 25, 2026March 25, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Kiersten Smith was parade Grand Marshal. PHOTOS BY LINDA ANN McDONALD

Wakulla Wonderful was held on Saturday

Posted onMarch 18, 2026March 17, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

A view of the crowd at the event, which was held at the extension office this year. PHOTOS COURTESY OF RACHEL PIENTA

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

Highlighting community pride and history, Wakulla County 4-H and local partners hosted Wakulla Wonderful to celebrate the county’s 183rd birthday on Saturday, March 14th at the Wakulla UF/IFAS extension office. Wakulla County was officially created on March 11, 1843.

City has deal with Rick Ott

Posted onMarch 18, 2026March 17, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Sopchoppy City Commission voted last week to move forward with Rick Ott Performance and Production (ROPP) to upgrade the historic Sopchoppy Theater from an occasional performance venue to a regional arts venue, conference center, and community gathering space.

Battle of Natural Bridge

Posted onMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026AuthorLinda Ann McDonald

Confederate re-enactors fire on the approaching Yankee troops in the annual re-enactment of the Battle of Natural Bridge, held this past weekend.