DEMOLITION AND FIRE
The old Lindy’s Fried Chicken restaurant was demolished on Friday, marking the end of an era.
Read More …Goodbye, Lindy’s
Complaints about county
Businessman David McQuary tells Code Enforcement he’s being bullied
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
David McQuary has made claims of being bullied before.
A couple of years ago, the former owner of Wildwood Golf Course complained that County Administrator David Edwards was not negotiating in good faith for the county to purchase the golf course, which the county wanted to use as a way to get rid of excess treated wastewater.
Laura Lawhon is new chair of school board
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
School board member Laura Lawhon was selected as chair of the Wakulla County School Board at its re-organization meeting last week. Eddie Hand was selected to serve as vice chair.
The re-org meeting was held prior to the school board’s regular monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 17.
Chamber Business Excellence Awards held
From the Chamber
The Wakulla Chamber of Commerce held its annual Business Excellence Awards on Thursday, Nov. 20 at Wakulla Springs Lodge.
Read More …FSU Marine Lab honors Gregg Stanton
Staff Report
Gregg Stanton, founder of the dive program at Florida State and a marine scientist, was honored by FSU Marine Lab at St. Teresa with a plaque designating the Gregg Stanton Dive Locker.
Read More …FCA fishing tournament held
By LINDA ANN
McDONALD
North Florida Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) held its annual Ernie Stevenson Memorial Inshore Fishing Tournament on Nov. 22 at Shields Marina/Sweet Magnolia Inn in St. Marks.
The event was named after the former FCA Director for North Florida.
Eden Springs river boat tour held with help from Friends of Wakulla Springs
By CHLOE CLARK BROKER
Organizer
Last week, I had the opportunity to help arrange a special outing for a group of residents from Eden Springs Nursing Home, and it was one of the most heartwarming days I’ve seen on the Wakulla River.
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Wakulla 4-H youth excel at North Florida Fair
By RACHEL PIENTA
Special to The Sun
The energy was electric as Wakulla County’s 4-H members stepped into the bustling halls of the North Florida Fair this November. For these young competitors, the fair wasn’t just an event—it was a stage to showcase months of creativity, learning, and hard work. And this year, they didn’t just show up—they made history.
Read More …State Education Board visits
November meeting is held in Crawfordville, at the Wakulla Schools district office
By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor
The state Board of Education and Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas were in Crawfordville last week for the board’s November meeting, held at the Wakulla district office’s auditorium.
The meeting was held Thursday, Nov. 13.
