Author: Debbie Roney Smith

Green Gate’s Marketplace Grand Opening

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Green Gate’s Marketplace is hosting a two-day GRAND OPENING event Friday and Saturday, April 15-16th. Milk & Honey Soft Serve, located in the same parking lot, is having its 10-year anniversary. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 10 am on Friday. Additionally, the first 25 purchasing customers will get a FREE Martin’s Harvest cooler bag; it will include local business and farm information inside. There will be a number of local businesses present during the hours of 10 am – 5 pm: Lazy Acres Family Farm, Martin’s Harvest, Red Hills Online Market, S&P Briar Patch, Lucky Goat Coffee, and Chautauqua Vineyards. Green Gate’s Marketplace hopes to be a connection between local farmers/small businesses and customers. There is more to come so stay tuned via the Facebook event page here.

Tallahassee Orthopedic Center

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Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) Spine Center is the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary spine center in North Florida and South Georgia. They offer a comprehensive approach to spine, neck, and back conditions. TOC helps diagnose, treat, and alleviate neck, back, and joint pain by working with fellow providers of family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, physical therapy, chiropractic care, exercise/fitness programs, massage, and pain management to ensure comprehensive, complete care. Please note that they are currently only accepting patients with doctor referrals. Learn more about the practice, its doctors, and the referral process at the TOC website here.

Operation Egg Drop: Bonifay, FL

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Operation Egg Drop is this Saturday! Held at No Place Like Holmes Farm, this special Easter event starts at 1 pm and goes until 5 pm. There will be local businesses selling wares and providing services. The event will have live entertainment, food trucks, dessert trucks, inflatables, ax throwing, professional Easter Bunny photos, vendors, crafters, and full-size Mining Sluice. The Mobile Zoo crew will be available to help you make your own stuffed animals.

Additionally, there will be games such as giant Jenga, bigfoot blaster, giant checkers, cornhole, giant connect four, and more. Even better, there will be live animals, face painting, and thousands upon thousands of eggs dropped from helicopters! The cost of the ticket includes everything except sluice bags, bigfoot Blaster shots, food trucks, and Zoo Crew products. Tickets are $8 for ages 12 and up, $4 for ages 3-11, and free for under 3. Located at: 

No Place Like Holmes Farm
2387 Joe White Road,
Bonifay, Fl 32425

Bay County’s Waterway Cleanup

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Bay County Waterways (2008)

Bay County has pulled out more than 1.5 million pounds of marine debris from its waterways since Hurricane Michael (2018). Hondo Enterprises is working alongside FWC and the University of Florida IFAS Program to clear the bay of broken-down boats.

Derelict vessels are anything but beneficial. It can damage and destroy shoreline vegetation and seagrasses. Seagrasses are home to about 85% of the marine life the community enjoys fishing and eating. Clearing debris and vessels also impact the real estate values in the area. Bay County counts on clean waterways, boating access, and fishing to fund the local economy.(1)

Amnesty Days in Sneads

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This week, April 6th – 9th (Wed-Sat), are Amnesty Days for Sneads City Limit Residents. This is a free service the town is offering to help citizens clean up their properties and homes. The event will be held at the corner of Third Ave and Old Spanish Trail. It is for Sneads City Limit Residents ONLY. Proof of residence is required so bring an ID, copy of a bill, and/or proof of residence. Please note that the hours for Wednesday – Friday are 7:30am – 5pm CST while the Saturday hours are 8am – 12pm.

Walton County Real Estate Boom

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Real estate continues to be a hot commodity in Walton County as more vacationers and visitors to the area move here full-time in the wake of Covid-19. The area is expanding fast and available housing is rapidly depleting. The public school system is an added bonus for families moving into the area; Walton County offers a high level of education and activities that would normally be indicative of private schools. The 2020 U.S. Census Bureau reported that Walton County’s population is over 75,000. 

FSU Circus

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The Florida State University Circus is hosting its spring home show this April! From April 1-16, the circus will be performing a Cosmic-themed show. This year is particularly special as the FSU Circus celebrates 75years of flying high. Tickets are on sale now at www.circus.fsu.edu, and range from $5-25 depending on availability and seat location. 

 

Live Art Night in Blountstown

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Main Street Blountstown is looking for artists for their upcoming live art night. There is no age minimum or skill level requirement. If you have artistic ability you are willing to share live, please reach out to Main Street Blountstown via their Facebook group here or posting on the event page here. The Live Art Night will occur on April 1st from 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the M&B Railroad Train Depot. The event showcases artists creating art live for your viewing pleasure. Additionally, there will be face painting, a kids chalk night, live music, and local food.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office

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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office would like to announce that they now have a smartphone app. Download it for FREE by searching “Jackson County Sheriff, FL” in your app store. It includes features such as the JCSO mission, Sex Offender and Inmate query, TDC information, news releases, and more.

Capital Craft Fest and Hot Air Balloon!

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The 2022 Capital Craft Fest is coming to the Tallahassee Automobile Museum on April 9th! This is a free event occurring from 10am – 4pm.  A family-friendly event, it will include 75+ local vendors, live music by DJ Felix Flo, and food trucks. Additionally, there will be an Easter egg hunt for the kids and a chance for them to visit with the Easter Bunny (egg hunt time tba). Please note that parking is also free but the event does not include entry to the Automobile Museum.

Additionally, there will be a tethered hot air balloon at the festival. Tickets are limited and going fast, so if you are interested in taking a hot air balloon ride be sure to contact L_Aevents@yahoo.com with haste. Tickets are $20 each; if the weather does not cooperate on the day of the ride, you will be issued a full refund.