Carrabelle Area Chamber of

Commerce
105 St. James Avenue (Hwy 98),PO Box DD Carrabelle, FL 32322

(850) 697-2585
chamber@nettally.com
Join today!/ Like us on Facebook www.carrabelle.org (now mobile friendly!)
The Pearl of the Panhandle
February
AARP tax help Carrabelle Branch of Franklin County Public Library
Thursdays- 2/28, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31, 4/7 ---1 till 5
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Fri 5 INCONCERT- Boyce Griffith Sextet 7:30 pm Rio Carrabelle
$ 15 per person www.inconcertapalachicola.org
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Sat. 6 Florida 98-319 Driving Music 7:30-9:30 pm Rio Carrabelle
Suggested Donation $ 15 BYOB Susan David, Guitar & Vocals;
Mershell Sherman, percussion
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Sat. 6 The 13th Annual Mardi Gras Dinner & Ball 5:30 pm
Benefiting Franklin County Habitat for Humanity. At the Newly
Renovated Fort Coombs Armory in Historic Apalachicola. Make your
reservations early! Volunteers are also being recruited to help
decorate,
etc......contact
us!
(850)
653-3113
admin@habitatfranklin.com
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Tues 9 Make Your Own Valentines Ages 5-12 Welcome. 4 pm FC
Public Library, Carrabelle Branch. Snacks & drinks will be served.
Bring a friend, the more the merrier! (850) 697-2366
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Thurs. 11 Luncheon-dutch treat-FC Republican Party Noon,
Crooked River Grill, St. James. Guest Speaker-Mary Thomas
Candidate US House of Representatives-district 2
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Thurs. 11 Secrets of the Longleaf Pine, Video and Q &
A Conservation Lecture Series, FSUCML Auditorium 7 pm. Free and
open to the public. Q & A with Dr. Walter Tschinkel and Chris
Matechik. Reception follows the presentation. FSU Coastal &
Marine Lab, 3618 Hwy 98, St. Teresa, FL 32358 (850) 697-4120
www.marinelab.fsu.edu fsucml@fsu.edu
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Fri 12 INCONCERT- Tyler Tolles Quartet 7:30 pm Rio Carrabelle
$ 15 per person www.inconcertapalachicola.org
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Sat 13 Jack & Jill Golf Tournament-Mixed 2-player tournament
11:30 am shotgun start St. James Bay Golf Resort, Lanark Village (850)
697-9507 or www.stjamesbay.com
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Sat 13 Blood Drive 10 am-2 pm St. James Health & Rehab, 239
Crooked River Rd., St. James (850) 697-2020 Make appointment
online at www.oneblooddonor.ort and use sponsor code # 29680
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Sat 13 Community Health & Wellness Fair 10 am-2 pm St. James
Health & Rehab, 239 Crooked River Rd., St. James (850) 697-2020
Clinicare, Big Bend Hospice, Covenant Care, It Works ! And Thrive
attending. Interested in a booth? Free to set up & they would love
to have as many in the community who wants to participate.
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Tues 16 Diabetes Workshop 6 pm Franklin County School Library
call (850) 697-8974 for more info. Sponsored by the Community
Health Improvement Partners with Take Stock in Children and
Franklin County Education Foundation
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Thurs 18 Big Bend Seniors Tournament (Association members
ONLY) St. James Bay Golf Resort, Lanark Village Contact Ed Guy (850)
697-9507 or www.stjamesbay.com
Fri 19th INCONCERT- Samuel Winternheimer Quarter 7:30 pm Rio
Carrabelle $ 15 per person www.inconcertapalachicola.org

Happy Valentines Day!

Friday, Feb. 5th, 2016

Welcome New Members:

Dr. Zoe Segree, Back & Neck Care Plus
CareerSource Gulf Coast
NHC Home Care
The Carrabelle Boat Club Association

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Fri 19 through Sun 21 African American History Festival, Apalachicola.

Opens Friday 4 pm-Saturday 10 am-8 pm Free Admission. (850) 323-0544
or (850) 653-7515 See our website under events or www.hcola.org for full
list of events. Vendor space & sponsorships still available!
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Sat 20 Soup, Book, & Bread Sale! Carrabelle Library 11 am tillMusical
entertainment in the afternoon. Silent Art Auction. All proceed benefit the
county libraries in Eastpoint & Carrabelle. Questions?? Want to volunteer?
Call Kathleen (607) 353-9167
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Sat 20 & Sun 21 African-American History Festival Apalachicola
www.hcola.org
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Fri 26 INCONCERT- Brandon Robertsons Soul Hour 7:30 pm Rio Carrabelle
$ 15 per person www.inconcertapalachicola.org
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Sat 27 Camp Gordon Johnson WWII Museum- Movie Name TBA 10:15 am
FREE popcorn!
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Sat 27 Tallahasssee STIX Tournament St. James Bay Golf Resort, Lanark
Village Contact Jason Ritchie (850) 697-9507 or www.stjamesbay.com
See our website www.carrabelle.org under Things to Do
Entertainment/Events for More info
Events Further afield:
Listen to WOYS 100.5 FM Oyster Radio Or go to www.oysterradio.com or
www.forgottencoastline.com
Executive Board
President-Cher Novaria/At Your Service Concierge
Vice President- Lewis Christie/Christies Cottage Living
Secretary-Dr. Lois Mendez Catlin-Phoenix Family Health Care Center
Treasurer- Paul Marxsen/Marxsen Accounting
Directors
Sheila Hauser/Century 21 Collins Realty
Tonia Chisholm/FC Public Library-Carrabelle
Skip Frink/Old Carrabelle Hotel
Bo May/Rio Carrabelle
Pamela McCreery/The Beachtrader
Executive Director-Lisa Munson
Representatives
Chester Reese-FC Tourist Development Council
David Butler-Big Bend Scenic Byway Board
Total www.carrabelle.org Website Visitors: Jan 1-Jan 31: 10,724
Total New Carrabelle Area Chamber Members 2016: 4
Total New Carrabelle Area Chamber Members 2015: 50
Visitors at our Visitor's
Center

Amnesty Days at the Franklin County Landfill:

(210 Highway 65 in Eastpoint)
Citizens of Franklin County may dispose of solid waste materials free of
charge on the days listed below:
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Wed. Feb 17
Wed. June 15
Sat. Oct 15
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Wed. March 16
Sat. July 16
Wed. Nov 16
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Wed. Aug 17
Wed. Dec 14
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Wed. Sept 14
Wed. May 18
Hours of Operation:

October 1 March 31 Winter Hours 9 am 4:30 pm

April 1 September 30 Summer Hours 7 am-4:30 pm

Closed on County Holidays & Saturdays except for scheduled

Amnesty Days
HELP KEEP FRANKLIN COUNTY BEAUTIFUL Call (850) 670-8167 for more info

The February Guest Service Tip of the Month is...

Be Transparent
One of the first steps to being a transparent company is to give your
guests a way to provide feedback. Many businesses are weary of giving
guests a channel to share their experiences, mainly because there's no
way to control what will be said. Even if you don't provide a way to give
feedback, guests will always find a way (TripAdvisor, Urbanspoon, Yelp,
Google reviews, etc.).
Always be sure to reply to guest comments, especially the negative ones.
When you reply in a public way with "I'm sorry you experienced this. I
just sent you an email so we can resolve your situation," other guests will
see that and know you care about their experience.
Online training for front-line employees in the hospitality and tourism
industry is now available for FREE! Learn more at

VISITFLORIDA.org/training.

Carrabelle Brochures Sent

2014

2015

2016

% Inc

2014

2015

2016

% Inc

Jan

51

106

131

1.24

30

75

56

.75

Feb

111

167

27

63

Mar

163

171

25

74

Apr

118

178

41

47

May

66

137

26

79

Jun

64

153

66

90

Jul

80

133

36

66

Aug

52

125

36

70

Sept

56

109

21

37

Oct

76

152

22

25

Nov

79

113

19

31

Dec

62

142

32

26

Totals

978

1,686

381

683

Franklin County TDC Coastal Camping Getaway:

The Franklin County Tourist Development Council is giving away a
camping vacation to one of their newsletter subscribers.
The TDC Coastal Camping Getaway is open to current TDC newsletter
subscribers
as
well
as
new
subscribers.
The prize: Coastal Camping Getaway features either a 2 night stay in one
of the Carrabelle Beach RV Resorts cottages or a one week (7 nights) RV
site at the beautiful Carrabelle Beach RV Resort on Highway 98 in
Carrabelle Florida. Getaway also includes 2 evening meals at area
Franklin County restaurants, tickets to climb the Historic Crooked River
Lighthouse, and 2 tickets to a local event of your choice happening in
Franklin County between the dates of April 15, 2016 and May 15, 2016.
Winner must make accommodation selection by March 15, 2016. No cash
or other prize substitution permitted except at Sponsor's discretion. The
prize is nontransferable. Any and all prize related expenses, including
without limitation any and all federal, state, and/or local taxes shall be
the sole responsibility of the winner. Register on saltyflorida.com