June Newsletter - 06/01/05
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Here's What's Happening in Gulf County! |
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Independence on the Coast
July 2-4, 2005
Port St. Joe, Florida
Come Celebrate with us this 4th of July Weekend as we salute our proud heritage with Music, food, dancing, pirates, treasure hunts, fireworks and military fly over.
Headline band for Monday night at 8:00 est- THE DRIFTERS: Formed in 1953, THE DRIFTERS are a trend setting Rhythm and Blues group with numerous chart-topping hits to their credit. Come dance and sing to such great songs as "THERE GOES MY BABY," "SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME," "ON BROADWAY," and "UNDER THE BOARDWALK".
For more information including the location, schedule of events, accomodations and more, visit www.independenceonthecoast.com. Or, you can call the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce toll-free at 800-239-9553. |
It's Turtle Season Here on the Gulf Coast
The area beaches are prime nesting grounds for Loggerhead and Greenback turtles. During the first half of turtle season, scores of pregnant sea turtles drag their huge bodies on to Gulf County beaches to lay their eggs. During the second half, thousands of tiny hatchlings dig themselves free and make a mad dash for the relative safety of the Gulf of Mexico.
While many of them make it, some become a snack, or a late night dinner for any one of a number of predators because this all happens in the dark of night. Signs asking people to minimize lighting are posted along the beach. Baby Loggerheads apparently are easily confused and will race towards a glowing light bulb away from the water with obvious disastrous consequences. The little Loggerheads are given a hand up by the volunteer Turtle Patrol, which monitors nesting sites and turtle population in the area.
Turtle season in Gulf County runs from May 1 - October 31. If you are visiting our beaches, keep your eyes pealed for these incredible species and please keep a respectable distance. For more information, you can contact the Gulf County Turtle Patrol at Cape San Blas 850-227-6363 or St. Joe Beach 850-647-8238.
Just Relax... It's Summer Time!  |
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Coastal Country Cooking
Cracker Salad
Best served with Fried Mullet and Baked Cheese Grits
Ingredients:
2 tomatoes
1 bunch green onions
1/2 cup homemade mayonnaise
10 saltine crackers
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Chop the tomatoes in small cubes and combine with onions and mayonnaise, salt and pepper. Right before dinner is about to be served, crumble in the crackers and stir.
Baked Cheese Grits
Ingredients:
3 cups water
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cups grits with 1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. butter
hot sauce to taste
1 1/2 cup grated cheddar
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Directions:
Cook grits as usual, then add butter, cheese, garlic and hot sauce. Cook until the cheese has melted. Add eggs slowly, then pour into 1 1/2 qt. casserole dish. Bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F. Dust with paprika before serving.
ENJOY!
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A Taste of the Coast...
These delectable dishes will tempt your palate and are bound to hit the spot.
| Calendar of Events
There are a lot of exciting events going on in the next few months here in Gulf County. Listed below are just a few. For more information, please feel free to contact us at anytime!
| First Fridays, a Fine Art and Music Series presented by Gulf Alliance for Local Arts begins Friday, May 6 and runs through August 31. The series will present four, one man shows and each exhibit will run one month. Each First Friday kicks off with an after hours artist reception at The Port Inn followed by a live music presentation next door on the front lawn of Coastal Community Bank. Meet the artists, view and purchase new works and mingle with friends on the front porch of The Inn, across from beautiful St. Joe Bay. The Port Inn is located on the corner of Hwy 98 and Cecil Costin Blvd in downtown Port St. Joe.
Friday, June 3 5:00 - 8:00 PM: Join us to view the works of Chris Merriam and contemporary rock by acoustical guitarist Brady Pugh.
Info: Gulf Alliance for Local Arts, 850.227.4960 or www.gulfalliance.org |
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Independence on the Coast - July 2-4, 2005. Downtown Port St. Joe at Frank Pate Park. Come enjoy the vendors, music, food, dancing, pirates, treasure hunts, fireworks and military fly over as we celebrate our proud heritage this 4th of July weekend. For more information including the location, schedule of events, accomodations and more, visit www.independenceonthecoast.com. Or, you can call the Gulf County Chamber of Commerce toll-free at 800-239-9553. |
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