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Wade stepping down as Apalachicola city manager

Roe V. Wade · Apalachicola

Wade stepping down as Apalachicola city manager

After about 29 years working in Florida government posts, the last four years as Apalachicola’s city manager, Travis Wade is stepping down at the end of next month. “I weighed it out with stress levels and time, as much as it consumes my life, and I decided I’m ready to be a private citizen,” he said. Wade, 54, has more than 31 years in with Florida’s state retirement system, and while he hasn’t written off taking a private sector job, he said n…See the Story

Restoration work ongoing at Chestnut Cemetery

Apalachicola · Apalachicola

Restoration work ongoing at Chestnut Cemetery

The cross atop this grave will be reset and the marker cleaned. [ AAHS ]In many cases, there is scant evidence remaining of details of the deceased beneath the ground. [ AAHS ] Trip Advisor lists Chestnut Street Cemetery as #4 out of 22 things to do in Apalachicola, just after the Orman House, recently closed for renovation; the Raney House, whose exterior was recently restored; and St. Vincent Island, which has a limited number of tourist visit…See the Story

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