Eric Musgrove Contributor Having lived here all my life, I often encounter old buildings, streets, events and more whose history has been forgotten or at least no longer generally known to the…
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Local History regarding Hamilton, Lafayette and Suwannee counties.
SRWMD reminds individuals of No Wake Zones along Suwannee and Santa Fe Rivers
SRWMD Contributor With higher rainfall in recent months resulting in higher river levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) wants to remind boaters of Idle Speed, No Wake Zones along the…
Remembering Suwannee: Nancy Parshley, Part 3
Eric Musgrove Contributor This week, we’ll complete our discussion on Nancy Parshley, wife of John Parshley and an early pioneer of Live Oak. In 1870, the AME Church Conference held a meeting…
Nurturing companionship in the garden
Laura Young [email protected] “Wine and cheese are ageless companions, like aspirin and aches, or June and moon, or good people and noble ventures.” – M. F. K. Fisher Companionship is such an…
Remembering Suwannee : Nancy Parshley, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began talking about Nancy Parshley, the wife of John Parshley, who was an early pioneer of Live Oak. In fact, had it not been for John…
Canine Quirks: Is my dog actually aggressive?
Heather Ainsley [email protected] It’s every dog owner’s worst nightmare: Fido is acting aggressively – growling and getting into scuffles with other dogs, and acting out around people. But just what is “aggression,”…
Remembering Suwannee : The Town of Columbus, Part 2
Eric Musgrove Contributor Last week, we began a discussion of the once-flourishing community of Columbus, one of Suwannee County’s earliest settlements, which is now the location of Suwannee River State Park. Today,…
12 tips for growing and eating home grown tomatoes
Carolyn Saft Contributor It is officially Spring, and the warm days are enticing us to start our vegetable gardens. The thought of slicing a vine-ripe tomato for my favorite sandwich has me…
Remembering Suwannee : The Town of Columbus, Part 1
Eric Musgrove Contributor Changes in travel modes, the location of natural resources, and a variety of other events have shifted the population centers of Suwannee County over the years. As a result,…
Honoring Lily Dorothy Burbach Witherell, founder of the Branford Women’s Club
Bea Coker [email protected] In the annals of Suwannee County’s history, there are figures whose impact reverberates through time, shaping the fabric of our community. Among these luminaries stands Lily Dorothy Burbach Witherell,…
Florida Preservation Awards refreshed to celebrate Florida’s diverse history
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Contributor On the 45th Anniversary of the Florida Preservation Awards, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation introduced a revitalized program reflecting the organization’s commitment to diversity and…
Remembering Suwannee : Harry T. Moore
Eric Musgrove Contributor Suwannee County has been home to thousands of hard-working Americans over the years. Many times, these individuals help make their communities and the surrounding area better places to live….
Wildlife warnings: Coyote breeding season
Heather Ainsley [email protected] Despite their shy nature, the Florida coyote is exceptionally common. Most residents are more likely to hear these elusive creatures than they are to actually see one, but researchers…
Suwannee History: Suwannee Springs
Eric Musgrove Contributor The image accompanying this article is a contemporary artist’s rendering of the first large post-Civil War hotel at Suwannee Springs shortly after its completion in late 1882 or 1883….
Suwannee History: The Perry McIntosh House
Eric Musgrove Contributor Dr. Perry A. McIntosh, long-time Luraville physician, built his home in the late 1800s (some sources say the 1870s or 1880s). The two-story residence had an adjoining one-story wing…
Florida Lee King: White Springs’ living legend
Bea Coker [email protected] In the heart of White Springs, Fla., resides a remarkable woman whose life has woven itself into the very fabric of the town’s history. Affectionately known as “Mrs. Bobbie,”…
Gail Tooten reflects on Black History Month
Bea Coker [email protected] As Tooten fondly reminisces about her years of service, she attributes much of the joy derived from her job to witnessing the children in her care gaining access to…