Online Sci-Café: Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative Update
2023-11-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | FL
Apalachicola Bay’s oyster industry thrived for over a century, but in 2012 the fishery collapsed. Several restoration efforts have been implemented, but oyster populations have not recovered. In 2019, Florida State University was awarded funding for the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative (ABSI) by Triumph Gulf Coast with the goal of gaining insight into the root causes of the oyster population demise, understanding why the system was not recovering, and identifying potential pathways to a healthy Bay ecosystem and oyster fishery. Principle Investigator and FSU Marine Lab Faculty Dr. Sandra Brooke give an update on the progress of the Initiative and the results of their restoration research and experiments. Devin Resko, the Fishery Disaster Relief Program Coordinator with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, will give an update on FWC’s efforts to restore the oyster bars and revive the fishery for the benefit of oysters and oyster harvesters. FWC has received funds to restore the oyster reefs but must first conduct a pilot study this spring to prove to funders that restoration methods are sound.
To register for the virtual workshop, go to: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2918905838271626845. After registering, you’ll get a confirmation email about joining the event.

Art Exhibition for Talented Painter, Cal Allen
2023-11-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-24 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Rio Carrabelle, 102 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle is thrilled to present an art exhibition featuring the work of talented painter, Cal Allen in the historic art venue, Rio Carrabelle in Carrabelle, Florida. These beautiful works of art are on display now and the exhibition will run through the end of November.
Cal has expressed his southern heritage through his art for over 60 years. His attention to the details of the coast and his love of nature co-mingle to produce his naturalistic approach. From the lighthouses of North Carolina’s outer banks, the marshes of coastal Georgia, and the mudflats of Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast comes the inspiration for much of Cal’s work.
Cal is proficient in oils and watercolors but prefers working in egg tempera. He processes many pigments from local sources. Although primarily self-taught, Cal has studied the works of the great masters as well as more contemporary artists such as Eakins, Homer and Wyeth. Inspired by these renowned artists, he has created his own methods to share his unique view of the world. Cal has received numerous awards and recognitions, and his works hang in both private and corporate collections throughout this country and England. Cal also enjoys sharing his craft and vision and has taught classes in watercolor, oil, acrylic, and egg tempera in Carrabelle, Florida.
Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery is open Thursdays- Saturdays from 10 am -3 pm at 102 St. James Avenue (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, Florida. Rio Carrabelle is a unique art and music destination located in beautiful downtown Carrabelle and features the artwork of local artists William Owen, Pat Moore, Barb Ryan, Roger Leonard, Bo May as well as Joe Kotzman. Visit riocarrabelle.com or on Facebook, The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle, for more information.

Apalach Ghost Tour
2023-11-17 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-20 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-22 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-24 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-27 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-11-29 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-12-01 20:00 - 21:30, 2023-12-04 20:00 - 21:30 and 3 more dates | Apalachicola
Take a paranormal ghost tour of downtown Apalachicola and see if any ghosts still roam the streets. Your ghostly guide will tell you local ghost stories all while using real ghost hunting equipment to see if any spirits are still around. Select tour goers and volunteers will get to use EMF detectors, and other ghost hunting equipment at select locations on the tour. Bring your positive energy and let’s try to say “hello” to the ghosts of Apalachicola. The tour will begin in front of the Chamber of Commerce which is located at 17 Avenue E next to the Dixie Theatre and may last up to 90-minutes. Get tickets at: ApalachGhostTour.com
Tickets: $15 and $5 for kids 3 to 12 years old. Infants to 2 years of age do not require a ticket.

Carrabelle Country Market
2023-11-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
This market at the Crooked River Lighthouse in Carrabelle features vendors from the community with perfect gifts and goodies. There is freshly roasted coffee, delicious baked goods including cinnamon rolls and artisan bread, gorgeous art and photography, handcrafted balms and soaps, fresh herbs, vegetable seeds, handmade goods, and craft items, produce, and exotic starter plants.
Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. Also, shoppers have the unique opportunity to climb to the lighthouse’s top for a breathtaking view of the Bay.
New and returning vendors are always welcome. The cost to be a vendor is $10. For more information, contact 850-697-2732 or carrabellelighthouse@gmail.com. Funded in part by the Franklin County Tourist Development Council.

St. George Lighthouse Gift Shop Sip & Shop
2023-11-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
Sunday November 19th, the Cape St George Lighthouse Gift Shop will be hosting their 7th Annual Holiday Sip ‘N Shop from Noon-6:00pm. Everything will be on sale and featured items include:
– Several unique styles of jewelry
– Holiday cards, ornaments, and décor
– Toys, games, puzzles
– Fun socks and other stocking stuffers
– Nature, nautical and lighthouse themed décor
– A variety of crafts from local artists
Come by, enjoy light refreshments and beverages and “Shop Small” to get a jump start on your Christmas shopping.
The Cape St. George Lighthouse Gift Shop is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive. Parking is available in lots at either side of the park.
The Gift Shop is part of the St. George Lighthouse Association, a non-profit organization. Monies earned are retained by the organization and used for Lighthouse expenses, operations, and programs.
For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.

Bits and Pieces Mixed Media Art Class
2023-11-21, 2023-11-28, 2023-12-05 | Art of Glass, 128 C East Pine Avenue, St. George Island, 32328
Are you looking for something to do on St. George Island? Are you down on vacation? Do you need something for you & the kids to do while Dad is fishing? Or do you just want to visit your artistic side?
Let us help you find your inner artist at Art of Glass, with our 1 hr Bit & Pieces art classes! Just call ahead, we have 3 convenient classes held daily: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
You pick your canvas glass and other media and create a work of art with your family and friends in a safe and clean setting. When it’s completed, we coat it in a clear epoxy resin and you can pick up your masterpiece the next day.
Great for parties, family get-togethers, or our BYOB girl’s night out classes. Bring something special home from your vacation that you can enjoy for years. Just call Devorah at Art of Glass to reserve your Bit and Pieces experience at 850-370-1019 or book online at www.SGIArtofGlass.com.
Flyer from Art of Glass, explanation of classes

Special Display on Carrabelle’s Early Postal Service
2023-11-24 - 2023-12-30 | Carrabelle History Museum, 106 SE Ave B, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Carrabelle History Museum is hosting a special display on the early days of the Postal Service in Carrabelle. The display will be open from Friday, November 24 until Saturday, December 30. There is no charge for admission, but donations are gladly accepted. The museum is open Wednesdays 12-5 pm, Thursdays through Saturdays 10 am-5 pm and Sundays 12-5 pm.
Carrabelle’s Post Office was first established in 1878, three years before the town’s official founding. Guests can learn about some of Carrabelle’s Postmasters including Caroline “Carrie” Arabella Hall, Cecilia Kilbourn, and J.L Mayton. Which postmaster served under seven presidential administrations? Which postmaster was instrumental in Carrabelle becoming established? Which postmaster was rumored to simply be in the right place at the right time? Which postmaster is known as a beloved figure? Which postmaster does legend say the town was named after? Learn about these interesting people and see their Presidential certificates, historic photos and other artifacts.

Apalachicola Farmers Market
2023-11-25 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-12-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Mill Pond, 479 Market St, Apalachicola, 32320, United States
Located at the beautiful Millpond Pavilion at the end of Market Street, the Apalachicola Farmers Market offers local seafood, produce, honey, homemade breads, pies, and other regional specialties every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM in Apalachicola.

November Sunset and Full Moon Climb at Cape St. George Lighthouse
2023-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Saint George Island Lighthouse, 2-B East Gulf Beach Drive, Saint George Island, 32328
The November Sunset and Full Moon Climb at the Cape St. George Lighthouse on St. George Island will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023. Visitors can enjoy this opportunity to view St. George Island, the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola bay under the evening sky.
The Sunset and Full Moon Climb will be from 5:30 – 7:30. Fifteen-minute time slots will be allotted for each group on a first come, first served basis. No advanced reservations will be taken. You will purchase your tickets in the gift shop and then sign up for your 15-minute time slot with the lighthouse keeper. Up to 12 persons allowed in each 15-minute time slot. The gift shop will open at 5:00 p.m. to begin selling tickets.
Cost is $10.00 per climber for the general public and $7.00 for members of the St. George Lighthouse Association. Cash or credit card payments accepted. All climbers must be at least 40 inches tall to climb the tower and children must be age 13 and over to access the outside catwalk. For more information, please contact the Lighthouse Gift Shop at 850-927-7745.
The sun will set at 5:40 p.m. and the “Beaver” moon will rise at 5:50 p.m. on November 27th. The November full moon is called the Beaver moon because at this time of year beavers are preparing for winter, and it is the time to set beaver traps to ensure a supply of warm winter furs before the swamps freeze over. Full Moon names are attributable to Native American tribes, most notably the Algonquin, who named the moons to mark the changing seasons.
The Cape St. George Light is located in St. George Lighthouse Park at the center of St. George Island, where Island Drive (the road off the bridge) ends at Gulf Beach Drive. Parking is available in lots at either side of the park.

November Full Moon Climb at Crooked River Lighthouse
2023-11-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Crooked River Lighthouse, 1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Crooked River Lighthouse will be hosting a fun Full Moon Event on Monday, November 27, from 6:00-8:00 pm in Carrabelle, FL. Visitors can enjoy the gorgeous natural surroundings of St. George Sound and Carrabelle Beach under the glow of the full Beaver Moon.
At this month’s Full Moon event, the Crooked River Lighthouse will have a gifted musical group, The Bog Lilies. The Bog Lilies are a talented group of performers who focus on vocal harmonies mixed with a unique blend of instruments including banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and cajone (a wood percussion instrument). They cover songs in folk, bluegrass, country, and southern rock genres.
Visitors can also have an after-hours visit in the Keeper’s House Museum and see the exhibit for the lighthouse’s original, historic Fresnel lens. A Train Stop food truck will be set up with delicious food for purchase. Guests may also enjoy the glowing bonfire in the park (weather permitting). Bring a chair and enjoy the evening. Recommended donation for this event is $5 to support the lighthouse and help offset the additional costs for these after-hours events and can be made either via online or at “the gate”.
At the Full Moon event, evening climbs are also available for those brave souls who are bold enough to venture to the top of the tallest Forgotten Coast lighthouse. Climbers will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the bay. Evening climbs cost $10. All climbers must be at least 44 inches tall. There will be a time limit for viewing from the top. Timed tower climb tickets are required for those who wish to climb the lighthouse tower during this event. Timed tickets are available online or by dropping by our gift shop. Advance ticket purchase is strongly suggested as slots may sell out.

First Friday Art Event at Rio Carrabelle Gallery
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Rio Carrabelle, 102 St James Ave, Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
Rio Carrabelle Gallery is hosting another one of their popular First Friday art events on Friday, December 1st from 5:00-8:00 pm at Rio Carrabelle Gallery in downtown Carrabelle. This laid-back, fun First Friday will feature real local art, live music, friendly folks, talented artists, and refreshments. Guests can enjoy the gorgeous photography, paintings and art of some gifted, local artists while enjoying the sounds of some fabulous, live music along with lively conversation. As part of this month’s First Friday, Rio will be celebrating the opening for a new exhibit featuring phenomenal artist and photographer, Bo May, with the exhibit, MOON JAZZ. Guests will also enjoy the outstanding original art of Pat Moore, Barb Ryan, Roger Leonard, William Owen, and Joe Kotzman.
MOON JAZZ is an artistic testament to celestial rhythms, capturing the ethereal dance of time, light, and lunar majesty. The images harmonize with the Major Lunar Standstill—a rare event initiating an 18-year cycle of lunar ascent and retreat, akin to the ebb and flow of musical notes. This occurrence presents a distinctive chance to document a celestial cycle and become intertwined with the rhythm of the universe. Composed on December 14, 2005, at McKissack Beach in Carrabelle, FL, the Moon Jazz images are a chronicle of a celestial ballet.
Employing extended time exposures and diverse shutter speeds, often with nuanced camera movements, the Moon Jazz series captures the essence of that luminous night. A narrative unfolds through the lens, revealing a progression from “expressionistic” spontaneity to intentional control. Bo May orchestrated this cosmic jam session with extended time exposures, diverse shutter speeds, and camera movements, akin to a jazz musician experimenting with tempos and rhythms. Noteworthy among the compositions is “Fibonacci Pirouettes,” intricate moon spirals that defy the constraints of the night sky.
The exploration of light, motion, and improvisation is an ongoing odyssey for Bo May. Bo invites guests to witness this visual voyage at the Rio Carrabelle Gallery, where Moon Jazz transcends the boundaries of time and space, resonating with the eternal cadence of celestial harmony. Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery is located at 102 St. James Avenue (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, Florida and is open Thursdays thru Saturdays 10 am – 3 pm. Rio Carrabelle is a unique art and music destination located in beautiful Carrabelle. Visit www.riocarrabelle.com for more information or on Facebook, The Gallery at Rio Carrabelle.

First Friday Event at Downtown Carrabelle
2023-12-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Carrabelle, 102 St. James Avenue (US Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL, 32322, United States
The Downtown Carrabelle business community has joined forces with Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery to host another downtown First Friday event from 5:00-8:00 pm on Friday, December 1st in Carrabelle, FL. Downtown Carrabelle will be alive with live music, after-hours shopping, visits with Santa, refreshments, gorgeous art, delicious food, lively conversation, new and old friends, specials and fun.
For December’s First Friday, Taste of Korea will be acting as host to Santa!! This month both Rio Carrabelle and Taste of Korea will again be hosting live music. Rio Carrabelle will be hosting live jazz music and Taste of Korea will again be featuring music by Gene Zone. Rio Carrabelle will also be celebrating the opening of a new exhibit featuring talented artist Bo May with an exhibit of amazing photographs called “Moon Jazz”.
Bubble Waffle Factory
C-Quarters Marina
Carrabelle Dive Shop
Carrabelle Junction
Coastal Cottage Living
Fathom’s Steamroom & Raw Bar
Gina’s Flowers & Such
Harry’s Bar
Marine Street Grill
Marine Street Mercantile
Mornin’ Bite
Pirate Girl’s Treasures
Rio Carrabelle Art Gallery
Shop by the Sea and
Taste of Korea
