Photo Credit FOMO Photography

 

Here are a few bright spots making us smile this week on the Forgotten Coast and across Florida:

 

🐋 Manatee Magic

Did you know that manatees have the densest bones in the animal kingdom (to help them stay underwater), can eat up to 150 pounds of vegetation a day, and have been known to live over 60 years? These gentle giants continue to make a comeback in our waters thanks to conservation efforts. 

👉 Read 10 fascinating facts: Everglades Foundation

 

🪔 Crooked River Lighthouse Illuminating Apparatus

The historic Crooked River Lighthouse is shining a little brighter with a special focus on its original illuminating apparatus. Visitors can now learn about the remarkable Fresnel lens system that once guided ships safely along our coast. A wonderful piece of local maritime history on display! 

👉 Learn more: Crooked River Lighthouse

 

🏛️ Raney House Restoration Award

Congratulations to the architect whose thoughtful work on the historic Raney House in Apalachicola has received recognition! This award highlights the careful preservation of one of our town’s most important 19th-century landmarks. Great to see such dedication to protecting our local heritage.

 👉 More details: Apalachicola Area Historical Society