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Forgotten Coast Business Newsletter
November 2014 Vol 23, No 11
In This IssueMeetings This Month
Visitor Stats
Board of Directors
New Members
Sponsors
Events
Meetings
Monthly BusinessLuncheon
November 5th 2014 Up The Creek
Avenue I & Water Street Apalachicola12:00 pm
Business After Hours November 13th 2014
Bowery Station252 Water Street Ste B
Apalachicola5:307:00 pm
Visitor Guide Advertisement
We are producing the 20142015 OfficialVisitors Guide to promote businesses in ourarea. This is a professionally produced glossyfullcolor guide that includes area maps,professional photographs, brief histories of thearea, things to do, dining, places to stay,shopping, places to see and relocationinformation. This publication is mailed toanyone requesting visitor andrelocation information. Also it is given to walkin visitors, included in presskits and distributedthroughout the county at memberbusinesses. The guide is also available as adownloadable PDF on our website atwww.apalachicolabay.org. We will printappox. 20,000 copies of the guide. Advertiserswill receive copies for their own distribution. Ifyou are interested in advertising, pleasecontact John Solomon or Cindy Collins at theChamber office (850) 6539419 [email protected].
New Members
Red Pirate Family Grill & Oyster Bar
Sponsors
Events
Monthly Business
LuncheonDecember 3rd 2014
Gormley's at The Gibson51 Ave. C
Apalachicola 12:00 pm
Visitor Statistics
Sept 2001 661Sept 2002 680Sept 2003 854Sept 2004 758Sept 2005 624Sept 2006 1,125Sept 2007 1,575Sept 2008 1,357Sept 2009 1,688Sept 2010 1,002Sept 2011 1,165Sept 2012 1,882Sept 2013 1,380 Sept 2014 1,253
Website stats September 2014
Sessions13,855Users11,214Pageviews45,282Pages / Session3.27Avg. Session Duration00:03:03Bounce Rate49.39%% New Sessions73.45%
Board of Directors PRESIDENTDonna Duncan 6538976VICEPRESIDENTBud Hayes 9273305TREASURERJerry Hall 6539510SECRETARYKristin Anderson 6532249Brenda Ash 6538805
Owned by Jimmy & Shirley Sapp located at 236 Hwy 98in Eastpoint. The Red Pirate is a full service Returaunt thatfeatures Putt Putt golf course and big screen TV'sdisplaying multiple sporting events. They serve Oysters onthe half shell, Wings, Steaks and Seafood. They also havelive music on the front deck.
Gormley's at The Gibson
Chef Brett will be creating the fare while Fayahmanages the front. described as modern cuisine in ahistorical setting. They look forward to providingyou with a wonderful dining experience in thecoziness of the historic Gibson Inn located at thefoot of the Apalachicola Bridge at 51 ave C.
Galloway Construction Inc.
Owned by Charles "Heath" Galloway, GallowayConstruction has been creating custom residencesalong the Florida gulf coast for over 20 years. Theyoffer every level of residential and commercialbuilding and remodeling services across Cape SanBlas, Apalachicola, St. George Island, Port St. Joe,Indian Pass and Eastpoint. Located at 20 Ave DSuite 202 Apalachicola, Florida 32320 8506533505
Gulf Coast Aggregates
Located at 55502 County Road 67, Hosford, FL.They mine fossilized oyster shells that are aestimated 400,000 years old and shipping them toMaryland and other sites around the countryto reestablish oyster beds. 850.697.4669. Contactsare Carl Gilbert and Tevin Ray
Sweet Confessions
Owned by Sharon Solomon and locatedin Eastpoint. She specializes in event cakes such asWeddings, Birthdays and Showers. From sheetcakes to cupcakes and all sizes in between. She candecorate the cake to match the event or personalityof anyone. Check out some of her designs onher facebook page Sharon Solomon 850.653.7230
Clothesline
Est. in1981 and has been locally owned for 33years. They specializes in custom screen printing,embroidery and promotional products. They workwith many local events and organizations. Localsales representative Shena Lefeavers (850)8779171or [email protected] visit them on facebook
Ghost Walk October 25, 2014 7:00 PM 9:00PM (ET) Hauntings will abound at theChestnut Street Cemetery whenlocal history enthusiasts don thegarb and take on the persona ofthe cemetery's more notableinhabitants to tell their tale of lifein Apalachicola more than 100years ago. Admission $5.00 at thedoor. All proceeds are forcemetery preservation efforts.
Lantern Fest
October 25, 2014 1:00 AM (ET) 1975 US Hwy 98 West CarrabelleBeachThis year it's all about LIGHTand besides our usual array ofover a hundred brilliant lanternsaround the park, we will have anawesome laser light presentationon our 70 foot pirate ship, theCarrabella. The production,engineered by Rick Ott of From the Heart Recording Studio,will explore our fascination withlight thruout history. The talented TallahasseeCommunity College DanceCompany will again dazzle uswith a magical, expertlychoreographed performance. TheCarrabelle Lighthouse Associationis thrilled to be "adopted" by thecommunity college's outreachprogram. Lantern Fest providesthese talented dance students withan opportunity to create anoriginal concept and performancefor an outdoor public venue....inthe dark! Don't miss their amazingpresentation.A new musical feature this yearwas our Forgotten Coast MaritimeHeritage Song Contest. Localtalented songwriters submitted tunes that will makeCrooked River Lighthouselegendary! The top ranked songswill be featured and the winnerwill be announced at the festival.A $200 cash prize and a stay atthe Old Carrabelle Hotel will beawarded to the winner. Sweet smelling beeswax candlemaking is back by populardemand, using ancient methods.This year premade candles willbe for sale. Learn how to makearrow or spear points too, at theflint napping demonstration. Running for the Bay Marathon October 26, 2014 7:15 AM 10:30PM (ET) Full Marathon, Half Marathon,10K, 5K & Ultra Marathon 50K(All with wheelchair & walkingdivisions!) SUNDAY, 10/26/20147:15AM MAILINREGISTRATION NOWOPEN!!! Mark Henderson, RaceDirector 2421 Player CourtDuluth, GA 30096
Bonnie Fulmer 5095009Craig Gibson 6538853Ginny Griner 6538853Beverly Hewitt 6539510Mike Koun 6532191Karen Rudder 9272312Michael Shuler 6531757Jean Ulrich 6532900Optional Link
Executive Director
John C. [email protected]3706602
(Clotheslinefl )
Member News
Oysterbones
Presents basic dog obedience training withMelissa McCutchen. A fundraiser for theFranklin County Humane Society. At theApalachicola Dog Park 17th st and Ave. L inApalachicola. Registration is Tue. Nov. 4th at5:30pm. Classes start Tue. November 11th andwill run thru Dec. 16th. The 6 week Class is$90
Oyster City Brewing Company
Oyster City Brewing Company won their firstaward last month by winning the gold medalfor "Hooter Brown" at the Destin Beer Fest
Ribbon Cuttings
Eastpoint Medical Center
Gromley's at The Gibson
Florida Seafood Festival October 31, 2014 to November 1,2014 Come celebrate the 51st year ofthe Florida Seafood Festival,Florida's oldest maritime festival.This twoday celebration offersthe best in fresh quality seafoodthat annually draws thousands ofvisitors to the historic town ofApalachicola. The Festival isheld at the mouth of theApalachicola river under theshady oaks of Apalachicola'sBattery Park. The festivalfeatures delicious seafood, artsand crafts exhibits, seafoodrelated events and musicalentertainment. Some of thenotable events include OysterEating and Oyster ShuckingContest, Blue Crab Races, Parade,5k Redfish Run and the Blessingof the Fleet.
Camp Gordon Johnston Golf Tournament
November 7th 8thThe 4th annual Camp GordonJohnston Golf Tournament at St.Joe Bay Golf ClubFriday they will be having a SilentAuction Starting at 6pm withmany unique items$ 10.00 admission unlessregistered for the Golf tournamentby Oct. 26thSaturday tournament kicks offwith ceremony saluting Americanveterans followed by a shot gun start4 player best ball format. entry fee is $50 for members and$60 for nonmembers contact them if interested at 850.227.1751 Got Ideas? Suggestions? How can the Apalachicola BayChamber better serve you? Is there something that we can dobetter to help your business? Is there something you would liketo see us add or change on thewebsite, at the visitor's center orin the visitors' guide? If you would like to be a volunteerwith the Apalachicola BayChamber of Commerce.Ideas are always welcome. Feelfree to call or email us with yourideasat [email protected].
On The Waterfront
Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce Events
Downtown Oyster Roast
October 31, 2014 6:00 PM 9:00 PM (ET) Downtown Apalachicola. Love oysters? Don't missthe 10th annual Downtown Oyster Roast onOctober 31st, 6:00 to 9:00 pm in Apalachicola.This enchanting event, sponsored by theApalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce, willfeature roasted oysters, oysters on the half shell,creamy artichoke, oyster and thyme soup, freshlocal shrimp, blue crabs, salad greens and fantasticdesserts. Dine under the stars next to theApalachicola River. Local blues man JoeHutchinson will provide live entertainment. Fortickets call (850) 6539419 or [email protected] in part by:
Roberson & Assoc.Centennial Bank
Apalachicola Ace Hardware
Yeti Cooler Raffle
The Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commercewill be holding a raffle for a Yeti 50 Cooler.
The Cooler was donated by Taylors BuildingSupply. Tickets are a donation $5.00 each or 5for $20.00. You do not have to be present towin. The winner will be announced Saturdaynight Nov. 1st at the Florida Seafood Festival.Tickets are available now at the Chamberoffice at 122 Commerce Street inApalachicola. They will also be sold during theDowntown Oyster Roast on Fri. Oct. 31st andon Saturday at the Seafood Festival. get yourtickets you can call John or Cindy at 8506539419.
Apalachicola Christmas Celebration
The Friday after Thanksgiving, November28th, the streets of Apalachicola will be linedwith luminaries and filled with holiday spirit.Merchants will be open late and the sounds ofcarolers will echo through the streets filling theevening with the Christmas spirit. Santa willarrive on a shrimp boat at 4:00 p.m. at the CityDock on Water Street. Saturday, November 29th 1:003:30 pm Santa has a special daydevoted to visiting his furry friends. There willbe a pet costume contest at 3:00 and specialtreats for dogs. For moreinfo call (850) 6539419.
Shop Small Saturday
Shop Small Saturday November 29th 11:00 am6:00 pm Shop at our amazing independentlyowned and operated small businesses. From artto jewelry, food or antiques, you'll find theperfect gift for everyone on your list, minus thecrowds and the hassle of going to the mall.
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