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FSU Marine Lab honors Gregg Stanton

November 26, 2025 / William Snowden

Chris Peters, the diving safety officer at the lab, and Eric Stanton, son of Gregg and production manager at the Wakulla Sun. (Photo by William Snowden)

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.

FCA fishing tournament held

November 26, 2025 / Linda Ann McDonald

Brianna Semani won first place for Redfish.

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

November 26, 2025 / Special to The Sun

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.

Question of the week

November 26, 2025 / Lynda Kinsey

Wakulla 4-H youth excel at North Florida Fair

November 26, 2025 / Special to The Sun

4-H’er Georgia Goodman with her ‘Best of Show’ ribbons, one of several local winners.

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.

State Education Board visits

November 19, 2025 / William Snowden

November meeting is held in Crawfordville, at the Wakulla Schools district office

The state Board of Education held its November meeting in the auditorium at the district office on Thursday.

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.

St. Marks School reunion

November 19, 2025 / Linda Ann McDonald

The historical society brings together students of the old school

Alumni of the old St. Marks School gathered last week to share memories of the school.

Story & Photos By
LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Wakulla County Historical Society held a reunion on Tuesday, Nov. 11, for those who attended the old St. Marks School. The eldest attendee of the event was 92-year-old, Davis Raker.

Guidelines for Depot Park plants offered

November 19, 2025 / Linda Ann McDonald

By LINDA ANN McDONALD
Correspondent

The Sopchoppy City Commission presented Landscaping Maintenance Guidelines for the Florida Native Plant Society’s volunteers who maintain the garden in the Sopchoppy Depot at the meeting on Monday, Nov. 10.

St. Marks Yacht Club donation

November 19, 2025 / Special to The Sun

Front row are Billy Bishop SMYC Commodore, Lorette Hoover SMYC Purser, COAST Principal Frankie Harvey, and Lori Clements SMYC Social Chair. Also pictures are some students of C.O.A.S.T in the second row.

Special to The Sun

Through hard work and many, many generous donations The St. Marks Yacht Club was able to make a generous donation of $500 to Coast Charter School of Arts, Science and Technology (C.O.A.S.T.).

Student’s art to be displayed at Capitol