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| Monday, 10/05/26|Issue #29|Apalachicola, FL |
Stories, places, and small moments from Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast — week of October 5, 2026 |
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🔍 What’s Up in Apalachicola & Forgotten Coast
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🌴 WHAT’S UP IN APALACHICOLA & THE FORGOTTEN COAST: OCT. 5–11
If you’ve been waiting for October to wake up around here, this is the week. We’ve got science, live music, a St. George Island fundraiser and one seriously busy Saturday with Porch Fest, the farmers market and boats made out of things that probably weren’t intended to become boats.
Here’s what’s happening around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
🎉 EVENTS & LOCAL FAVORITES
💗 SGI Pink Out: Friday, Oct. 9, 6–9 p.m. Source: St. George Island Business Association: Pink Out
⭐ Porch Fest Apalach 2026: Saturday, Oct. 10, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Editor’s Choice: If you only pick one event this week, this is the one that feels most unmistakably Apalachicola. Source: Official Porch Fest Apalach Website
🌽 Apalachicola Farmers Market: Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Source: Oyster Radio: October Forgotten Coast Events ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
🌊 SCIENCE, NATURE & THE COAST
🦈 FSU Marine Lab Public Lecture: Thursday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. Source: FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory
🔬 Free FSU Coastal & Marine Lab Tour: Friday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Source: FSU Coastal and Marine Laboratory
⭐ Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta: Saturday, Oct. 10, public entry at 11 a.m. Source: FSU Coastal and Marine Lab: Official Regatta Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Ronnie Randolph: Friday, Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. Source: Bandsintown: Apalachicola Area Shows
🎶 Bo Spring Band: Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. Source: Bandsintown: Apalachicola Area Shows ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE
⭐ Forgotten Music Festival: Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10–11 Editor’s Choice: If Porch Fest doesn’t satisfy your live-music appetite, Port St. Joe has the whole weekend covered. Saturday features Corey Hall & The Misplaced Ramblers, Bridget Kelly Band, Blue Mother Tupelo and Selwyn Birchwood. Sunday brings Finga FAYA, King Cotton Band, Billy The Kid & The Regulators and Brandon Santini. Source: Official Forgotten Music Festival Website ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
🏛 COMMUNITY & CITY
💧 Apalachicola Water & Sewer District Organizational Meeting: Monday, Oct. 5, 4 p.m. Source: City of Apalachicola Events Calendar
🏛 Apalachicola City Commission Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 6, 6 p.m. Source: City of Apalachicola Events Calendar
⚖️ Code Enforcement Hearing: Friday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. Source: City of Apalachicola Events Calendar ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🌴 SATURDAY GAME PLAN
Saturday, Oct. 10 is the big one.
Early risers can hit the Apalachicola Farmers Market from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Then you have a choice: head toward St. Teresa for the wonderfully unpredictable Whatever Floats Your Boat Regatta, or stay downtown as Porch Fest Apalach runs from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Still have some gas in the tank? Head to St. George Island for Bo Spring Band at 6 p.m.
Or point the car west: the Forgotten Music Festival is running Saturday and Sunday in Port St. Joe.
That’s not a bad little October weekend. 🎶🌴🦪
Dates and times may change: verify before heading out.
That's what's up around Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast this week. Wear some pink, learn about a sawfish, listen to music on somebody's porch or go watch a homemade boat attempt to remain above water. 🌊🎸🛶
Happy exploring! Read More... |
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This Week’s Weather in Apalachicola
This looks like a wetter week. Highs stay in the upper 70s to low 80s, with overnight lows in the low-to-mid 70s. Monday and Tuesday carry the highest storm chance. Wednesday and Thursday ease off a bit, then Friday through Sunday pick the storms back up. Mornings are still the better window, but keep an eye on the afternoon.
👉 👉 Source: WeatherBug 10-day forecast – Apalachicola
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“In Apalachicola, the tide keeps its own time, and the town knows how to listen.” |
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Photo from the website https://majesticjewelofapalachicola.com/
Local Spotlight: The Majestic Jewel of Apalachicola
Looking for a beautiful place to stay right in the heart of Apalachicola? Check out The Majestic Jewel — a charming vacation rental that offers comfort, style, and the perfect home base for exploring everything the Forgotten Coast has to offer. Whether you're planning a family getaway, a romantic escape, or a fishing adventure, this lovely property is ready to welcome you.
👉 Learn more and book your stay: https://majesticjewelofapalachicola.com/
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Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation |
Save the Date November 14, 2026
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Mark your calendar for the Rising Tides Lift All Boats 2, this November 14th at the Apalachicola Yacht Club for the Weems Memorial Healthcare Foundation.
Visit the Facebook link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/share/14teCJvoWuR/?mibextid=WC7FNe
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**Photo Courtesy of GritsandPinecones.com **
Halloween Spooky Spider Deviled Eggs Grits and Pinecones turns hard-boiled eggs into a Halloween plate with olive spiders and candy eyes. About 20 minutes, and it can be filled ahead. Add the eyes just before serving so they don’t melt.
Full recipe: https://www.gritsandpinecones.com/halloween-spooky-spider-deviled-eggs/ Read More... |
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Bingo Night at Eastpoint Beer Company
🗓️ Mondays ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Eastpoint Beer Company -374 US-98 Eastpoint 🎟️ Free to play
📋 Every Monday Bingo at 5:30 pm! Come hang out, have some beer and pizza, and win some great prizes in a fun, laid-back atmosphere.
👉 Click here for Event details & full schedule
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Tuesday Night Trivia at Eastpoint Beer Company
🗓️ Tuesdays ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Eastpoint Beer Company -374 US-98 Eastpoint 🎟️ Free to play
📋 Join host BullFrog for a fun night of trivia, craft beer, bay views, and prizes — a true local favorite right on the water. 👉 More info & latest details
👉 Click here for Eastpoint Beer Trivia Info
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Trivia Tuesdays at Crooked River Grill
🗓️ Tuesdays ⏰ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Crooked River Grill - 151 Laughing Gull Lane 🎟️ $2 entry (benefits local nonprofit)
📋 Fast-paced trivia hosted by the one and only Cecily Stevens — laughs, competition, and that classic waterfront vibe.
👉 Click here for Trivia Tuesdays details
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Photo Credit FOMO Photography
A few local notes worth sharing this week:
🧪 Jean Roberts retires after 47 years at Weems
Jean Roberts, a clinical laboratory technologist at Weems Memorial Hospital, has retired after more than 47 years, the Apalachicola Times reported. Born and raised in Apalachicola, she graduated from Chapman High School in 1965, trained in Indianapolis, and joined Weems in October 1978. Weems CEO David Walker honored her at a retirement gathering. 👉 https://franklincounty.news/2026/09/29/roberts-retires-after-47-years-at-weems/
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🦪 Apalachicola Bay oyster season is open, with tight limits
The wild oyster season opened Oct. 1 for endorsed commercial harvesters and permitted recreational harvesters, and runs through Feb. 28, 2027. Harvest is limited to three reefs — NWFW Cat Point, Cat Point Spur, and Peanut Ridge — with a seasonal cap of 2,560 bags. Recreational harvest needs a 2026/27 Apalachicola Bay Recreational Opportunity Permit and is one bag tag for the reef named on that tag. Minimum size is 3 inches. Hand or tongs only. 👉https://www.theoutdoorwire.com/releases/2026/10/apalachicola-bay-oyster-season-begins-oct-1
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 🎶 Porch Fest Apalach is Saturday
Porch Fest is Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Apalachicola. It is free, volunteer-run, and begins and ends at Battery Park. This year’s designated charity is Apalachicola Riverkeeper. 👉 https://porchfestapalach.com/ 👉 https://www.floridasforgottencoast.com/event/porch-fest-apalach-2/
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Seahawks are 7–1 after a 51–6 win at Graceville on Sept. 25 and a 48–30 home loss to Cottondale on Oct. 2. Next game is Friday at Wewahitchka if you want a sports line instead of Porch Fest. Read More... |
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The Two-Waterfront Trick |
The Two-Waterfront Trick Most visitors stop at the working docks downtown and assume they’ve seen Apalachicola’s waterfront. For a quieter second act, head to Lafayette Park and walk out on its pier. You’ll get an open view across Apalachicola Bay—a surprisingly different scene just minutes from the riverfront. |
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This Week Along the Forgotten Coast
October is here, and the coast has not made a speech about it. The days are still warm. The evenings just arrive a little sooner, and the marsh looks a shade more gold than it did in September.
Downtown keeps its usual pace. A door is open. Someone is on a porch. The water is the same water. What changes is small: a sweater in the car, a light on earlier, a week that feels less like summer leftover and more like its own month.
This is a good stretch to be on the coast without a reason. An errand, a walk, a table outside while the light is still good.
Enjoy the beauty around us and have a blessed week...
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Franklin County Humane Society Needs Volunteers
The Franklin County Humane Society is looking for people who can help the forgotten pets of the Forgotten Coast. On their volunteer page they list several ways to pitch in: walk and socialize dogs and cats, foster (including puppies, nursing mothers, or animals recovering from surgery), drive transports to a midpoint in Chiefland (van and gas provided), take a “Dog for a Day,” help at events, or drop off supplies.
If any of that fits, call (850) 670-8414 or start here:
More info and how to get involved: Franklin County Humane Society 👉 https://www.forgottenpets.org/volunteer/ or Volunteer Info - Facebook Post or visit their Facebook page: Read More... |
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Souper Recipes Needed for the Library |
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Looking for unique vintage treasures with serious island charm? Check out Auntie Tikki Vintage (https://linktr.ee/Auntietikki or @auntietikkivintage on Instagram)!
Curated by Kelsey Osborne (my favorite daughter-in-law), this page is a delightful mix of retro Hawaiian shirts, classic tiki vibes, mid-century finds, and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces that bring nostalgia and Aloha spirit to your wardrobe or home. Whether you’re hunting for that perfect bold print or a touch of tropical history, Auntie Tikki delivers the goods with style.
Give her a follow and support a small business curator who’s keeping the vintage flame alive. 🌺
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Explore local dining favorites across Apalachicola, St. George Island, and Carrabelle, each offering distinct flavors and inviting atmospheres.
The Tap Room at the Owl features a casual waterfront vibe, an impressive beer list, and popular happy hour deals just steps from downtown Apalachicola.
Apalachicola Chocolate & Coffee Company is known for its handmade chocolates, fresh-roasted coffee, and a welcoming spot perfect for starting your morning or grabbing a sweet treat.
Crooked River Grill in Carrabelle delivers fresh seafood and sunset views, plus live music on select nights—making it a true local staple.
Paddy’s Raw Bar on St. George Island is beloved for fresh oysters, bayfront drinks, and an always-buzzing crowd of locals and visitors.
Hole in the Wall Seafood & Raw Bar brings a laid-back, no-frills charm with top-notch seafood—often called one of Apalachicola’s best-kept secrets. Read More... |
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Discover a Hidden Waterfront Retreat in Goodland
Nestled in the serene fishing village of Goodland, just five miles from Marco Island, this charming three-bedroom, two-bath haven offers classic Old Florida vibes and peaceful canal-front living.
Step outside to direct water access for boating or simply soak in the tranquil views from the dock.
Families, beach enthusiasts, and pet lovers enjoy airy interiors that truly feel like a cozy home away from home.
The location is unbeatable—an easy stroll brings you to four beloved local eateries, where fresh seafood and lively conversation are always on the menu.
Days here start with the sound of gentle waves and often end with spectacular sunsets over the water, creating memories that keep guests coming back.
For a genuine, welcoming stay on the water, this Goodland gem is ready to host your next getaway. Read More... |
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Thank you for reading this week’s Apalach Current — it really means a lot to have you here with me, noticing the small things that make this coast feel like home.
We'll be back next Monday with whatever the tide brings in. Until then, take care.
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I write Apalach Current because I love this coast. This next part is just me. There have been seasons in my own life when everything felt like too much — work, family, the pace of it all. During the hardest parts of burnout, when I felt lost, uncertain, and ready to give up, I rediscovered something I’d been missing: my faith. What started as a search for a little more freedom turned into something deeper — a return to God, and a stronger relationship with Him. If you’re walking through a hard season and something feels missing, I want you to know it is possible to find God in the middle of that and come out the other side. I did. I’d like to share a link to a church that helped me when I was out of sorts. If you need someone to talk to or would like more info: Whether you click or not, just know this: You’re not alone. Keyla Read More... |
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