By LINDA KINSEY
Staff

The Coastal Optimist Club enjoyed their lunch at Myra Jeans on Thursday, March 20 while Brandon Geiger, Assistant Planning Director for Wakulla County, presented updates about our fast growing community on residential housing and commercial developments.
According to Geiger, the most recent subdivisions under construction at this time are The Flowers subdivision located off Bloxham Cutoff Road by Ben Boynton Construction, phases 2-4, it will have 60 units; Pleasant Ridge by Pafford Construction located off Martin Luther King Road, it will accommodate 96 units; Misty Springs is also underway by D.R. Horton Homes off Council Moore Road and will add 74 more homes.

The Lions Club held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival on Saturday and had a big crowd lining the parade route, above.

Wayne Torbert’s ‘The Young Cadet’ is about Battle of Natural Bridge

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Wakulla County Historical Society presented as its program last week Wayne Torbert, author of the novel “The Young Cadet” about the Civil War Battle of Natural Bridge.

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

Maxie Lawhon, who served as a county commissioner for 12 years representing the Sopchoppy area, died on Wednesday, March 12. He was 70 years old.
Lawhon served on the Wakulla Board of County Commissioners during a tumultous time in the county – commission meetings were fraught with the politics of pro-growth vs. “smart” growth, or Old Wakulla vs. new residents. At times, the board was split 3-2 and meetings would sometimes go past midnight.

School board votes to transfer the property to the City of Sopchoppy

By WILLIAM SNOWDEN
Editor

The Wakulla County School Board voted unanimously on Monday night to transfer the Sopchoppy School property to the City of Sopchoppy.

Gulf Specimen Marine Lab held a turtle release on Thursday, March 13 at Alligator Point with a large crowd on hand.

Special to the Sun

Wakulla High School wrapped up Black History Month in February with a powerful and engaging program that celebrated culture, history, and unity. The event, themed “Together We All Rise for Equality,” featured a variety of performances and presentations showcasing the talent and dedication of WHS students.