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Watch our latest interview on WCTV!

October 19, 2017 by Augusta West

Click here to watch our Promotions Committee Chair, Lisa Johnston, interviewed live on WCTV about the upcoming Autos & Oysters Car Show!

The 3rd Annual “Autos & Oysters” Car Show on Saturday, October 28 in downtown Apalachicola will display an impressive selection of vehicles, from vintage to late model, and everything in between. Cars will line up on Water Street at Riverfront Park and on Avenue E. Area residents are encouraged to participate.

The show will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., immediately followed by the awards ceremony. Plaques will be awarded for the Top 50, Sponsor’s Choice, Greatest Club Participation, Greatest Distance Traveled and Best of Show. The head judge will be J.C. O’Steen of Tallahassee. O’Steen has judged several major national and international events and owns an impressive collection of vintage cars and motorcycles. Logistical support and volunteer judges will be provided by the local Forgotten Coast Cruisers car club.

At Riverfront Park, 13 Mile Seafood will serve fresh oysters and Oyster Radio will provide music. Hotdogs, hamburgers, and locally brewed Oyster City beer will also be available. Raffles will take place throughout the day. Door prizes have been donated by several downtown businesses including Grady Market, Apalach Outfitters, Bowery Station, Bowery Art Gallery, Oysterbones, Betsy’s Sunflower, Hole in the Wall, the Station, the Tin Shed, and Apalachicola Bay Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. In addition, there will be a 50/50 raffle and a raffle for a bicycle donated by Kevin Hand of Apalachicola Community Bicycle.

If you’d like to enter your vehicle in the show, registration is open from 9:00 a.m. to noon on the day of the event, and the cost is $20. You can also pre-register by mail by downloading the form from our website, www.autosandoysters.com. Admission to the show is free to the public.

The car show is a downtown economic vitality initiative by Apalachicola Main Street to stimulate the economy in the off season. It was recognized as a Florida Main Street Outstanding Special Event by the Florida Secretary of State earlier this year. The event is supported by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Visit Florida, Tallahassee Magazine, the Franklin County Tourist Development Council, Duke Energy, and WCTV.

To learn more, please visit www.autosandoysters.com or call Car Show Committee Chair Tom Fugate at (502) 682-1964.

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Outstanding Historic Rehabilitation Project Award Winner

August 12, 2016 by Augusta West

 

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Mel Livingston accepts his Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Rehabilitation Project at the Florida Main Street Annual Conference in Deland on August 9, 2016.

Congratulations to Mel Livingston on his Secretary of State Award for “Outstanding Rehabilitation Project” for The Bowery Inn! The award was presented at the Florida Main Street Annual Conference in Deland on August 9 by Florida Main Street Program Coordinator Ronni Wood and State Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Timothy Parsons.

The historic Bowery Inn Building, circa 1900, sat vacant for four decades and was in an almost hopeless state of disrepair.  Fortunately, Mel Livingston is a man with vision and the dedication to see it through.

The building’s remarkable renovation was completed in 2015 with painstaking attention to detail and authenticity. The inn was repaired using salvaged and reclaimed building material from Apalachicola. Not satisfied to use new lumber to replace rotten wood, Mel scoured Apalachicola and collected usable vintage materials from other renovation projects. Each piece of wood and decor was individually hand selected.

The project provides two things that are in sometimes in short supply in our downtown: retail space downstairs, and overnight accomodations upstairs. Guests are able to enjoy a genuine “old fashioned” experience without the distractions of televisions or telephones, while being fully WiFi accessible.  Viewing of the Apalachicola Bay and the downtown area can be enjoyed from a large deck. The Inn is quietly nestled in the historic downtown Bowery District within walking distance of all shopping and nationally recognized restaurants.

Authentic features like an antique claw foot bathtub, beautifully hand-crafted stairwell, and period furnishings compliment modern conveniences. Guests who have written reviews online say, “The Bowery Inn was the perfect setting for a weekend getaway. It had all the charm and unique details that a structure built in 1900 should have. The decor was authentic, not commercialized, and our room was spacious, clean, and fresh.” And, “Romantic, comfortable and charming Inn. The location is very accommodating to stroll down to lunch, shopping & dinner. The veranda overlooking the river is perfect for sips of wine and conversation or starting the day with coffee. It was a great choice for us.”

 

It is truly a remarkable rehabilitation and an excellent addition to the downtown Apalachicola business community. This successful project was featured on WFSU-TV’s show Dimensions.

Congratulations to Mel Livingston on this prestigious award!

 

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