January 27th News:

The Chamber net-working at the Fish Camp Restaurant and Marina was a success in spite of the weather. Thank you to all who came, and especially the Fish Camp Restaurant! Fish Camp will be doing 2 specials for bruch this Sunday, they will be posted on the board and will be less than $10.00.

Welcome new member Coastal Realty Group! Were glad to have you.

St. James News:

Celebrate Valentines Day With us at TheCrooked River Grill OPEN FOR DINNER Tuesday, February 14th
Special Valentines Menu Call 850-697-5050

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research

Date: Time: Location:

February 23, 2012 8:30 am 4:00 pm EASTERN TIME Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328 Cost: $10 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and materials Who Should Attend? Local elected officials, city and county staff, resource managers, and others who are interested in community resilience
This workshop is intended to address coastal resilience planning needs of local elected officials, city and county staff, resource managers and others in the Apalachicola Region of Florida. The event will include expert speakers, relevant community examples, and participatory activities. It will highlight the need to adapt to changing environments, including the impacts of sea level rise and dynamic coastlines in Franklin County and surrounding areas. WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES INCLUDE: Share best available scientific information and predictions for current and future environmental conditions with decision-makers and resource managers in Franklin County and surrounding areas in Florida.

Increase awareness of the future impact of sea level rise through the use of relevant community examples and research from the Apalachicola NERR.

Introduce a variety of tools and support available to local decision-makers to assist in planning for the future and to present examples of how others are using these tools locally.

Engage participants in the event through down-scaled, locally relevant information and participatory exercises.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED ~ DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17, 2012 Register Online at: http://gulfalliancetraining.org/detail.aspx?Id=40 ($10 Cash or Check payable to Friends of the Reserve, mail to: Rosalyn Kilcollins, 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL 32328)

For more information contact Chad Leister at (706) 407-1695 or leisterconsulting@gmail.com or Rosalyn Kilcollins at (850) 670-7708 or rosalyn.kilcollins@dep.state.fl.us Additional funds for this workshop provided through a grant from the Weeks Bay Foundation and the NOAA Coastal Services Center in support of the Gulf of Mexico Alliance