Hot Tamale releases ‘I Wanna Be a Turtle’ song for kids

Posted onAuthorSpecial to The Sun

Adrian Fogelin and Craig Reeder perform as Hot Tamale.

Special to The Sun

Craig Reeder and Adrian Fogelin, who make music as the local duo Hot Tamale have been using their musical talents to support environmental causes for many years and have just produced an educational music video titled “I Wanna Be a Turtle” designed for kids, and big folks too.

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Weekly Roundup

Posted onAuthorNews Service of Florida

By DARA KAM and RYAN DAILEY
News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE — hyped as “The Great Red State vs. Blue State” debate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom squabbled Thursday night in what could presage a future presidential showdown between leaders from opposite ends of the country and the ideological spectrum.
DeSantis, a Republican whose 2024 White House bid has failed to gain traction against former President Donald Trump, and Newsom, a Democrat who is purported to have his own presidential ambitions, spent more than 90 minutes clashing over records and policies.

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Completing the Great Loop

Posted onAuthorLegion Taylor

Local sailor Jerry Griffin returns from maritime route around eastern U.S.

Wakulla resident Jerry Griffin on the bow of his boat, ‘We Live,’ with a pennant that denotes his completion of the Great Loop.

By LEGION TAYLOR
Reporter

After nearly nine months underway, Wakulla resident Jerry Griffin has returned home, completing the Great Loop.

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COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING

Posted onAuthorLynda Kinsey

Some 600 Thanksgiving meals were served on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving – about half the meals were taken to Panacea for distribution. Seen are are Peggy McLaughin, Lois Cook and Megan Curlee scooping up food for plates. Much of the food served was donated by Niraj Patel as well as the Rotary Club of Wakulla. (Photo by Lynda Kinsey)