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Porchfest 2024 draws a crowd
Quincy businesses, churches, and families made their porches available once again to a host of local musicians for the 12th annual Porchfest, held this year on Saturday, March 16. Hosted by Quincy Main Street, the concert takes place all over the historic district of the town, and is a unique way to spotlight both local…
Strengthening a community through accessibility – Volunteer group builds accessibility ramp for disabled Midway resident
Thursday, March 14, was a special day for Midway resident Katrina Bailey. On this day, a group of volunteers built her an accessibility ramp that will give her the freedom to safely and easily enter and exit her home as she wishes. The project was made possible by the non-profit organization FL Cares, along with…
Sneads Pirates Softball Team are Bagging up the Wins – The Lady Pirates are playing to get to the championships, and it is looking like they just might!
The Sneads Lady Softball Team is crushing the season with a 6-3 overall standing. This year is already proving to be full of impressive accomplishments and fun times for the ladies as they continue to push themselves to be their best. The Lady Pirates lost their first game of the season against the Liberty County…
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Answers from UF/IFAS experts as pollen blankets your car and makes you sneeze
Achoo! It’s pollen season. You might sneeze, and you might have to wash your vehicle to remove the green, dust-like coating that comes from plants. Lynn Barber, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping agent at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County and Alyssa Vinson, the horticulture agent for UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County answers the most common questions they get asked…
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Spring splendor emerges in Havana – Havana Garden Club announces March Yards of the
After a couple months hiatus, the Havana Garden Club has resumed choosing its yards of the month. For March, the residential yard of the month was awarded to Betsy Coxen of 505 E. 9th Avenue. “It was hard to get a good photo of this yard because there were so many colorful things blooming in…
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Havana supports Volunteer Fire Department with Pilau fundraiser
The Havana Volunteer Fire Department Held its annual Pilau fundraiser on Thursday, March 7. The drive-thru event was held in Havana Community Park, where eager diners were able to purchase plates of pilau, coleslaw, green beans, and crackers at $10 per serving. Volunteers from the town, including firemen, police officers, citizens, and at least one…
No kids sleep on the floor in our town
No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town is the motto of a volunteer-driven, non-profit charity group called Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Founder Luke Mickelson started making beds in his garage about 10 years ago and now there are more than 300 chapters in more than 44 states making and delivering beds for children…
Havana’s Rich Bay Road is a Reoccurring Accident Zone – The Florida Department of Transportation has been made aware of the heightened community topic and has plans to help.
Many locals have been concerned about the intersection of Rich Bay Road that connects to Highway 27. Several vehicle accidents have occurred at the location and the community feels as though they could have been prevented if there had been more efficient turning lanes. Highway 27 is a high traffic area for both Northbound and…