July General Membership Meeting with Speaker Attorney Francie (Frances Casie) Lowe
"Estate Planning 101 - Simple Steps for PeacE of Mind
We Need You! Help Shape the Future of APSTA
APSTA is powered by volunteers who care about our community. Whether you're interested in serving on the Board, helping with a committee, or sharing a special skill or talent, we'd love to have you involved. Board members and committee volunteers play an important role in preserving and enhancing the quality of life at Alligator Point. From beautification projects and community events to advocacy and communications, volunteers help make our community stronger.
We have a variety of committees where you can contribute your interests, skills, and ideas: Membership, Social, Meeting Speakers, Beautification, Publicity, Events, and Special Projects. CONTACT US BY EMAIL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED.
New residents and longtime property owners alike are encouraged to participate. Fresh ideas and new perspectives are always welcome. Every improvement we enjoy at Alligator Point—from community events and beautification projects to advocacy on issues affecting our area—begins with neighbors willing to get involved.
Interested in learning more? We'd be happy to answer questions about any Board or committee position. CONTACT US BY EMAIL and let us know how you'd like to get involved.
APSTA Beach and Weather Center
APSTA Calendar
| New Palm Trees and Benches
A special thank you to the APSTA Beautification Committee for all their hard work in planning and installing the benches along the walking path, and to Maxwell's Tractor Service for their generous donation and planting of the palm trees. | New APSTA Lending Library
The free new library is located in front of the AP Water Department. It is now FULLY stocked, and we also have a section now for puzzles and children's books. Please stop by to take a book and donate one. Also, special thanks to John Kelly, Tash Kelly, and Teresa Jacobs for the beautiful painting job. |
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Point of Interest
Local updates • Guest speakers • Community discussions
August 8, 2026 - 10:00 AM: Join us for a lively discussion with speakers Tyler Gilbert, Tanner Copeland, and RJ Van Etten from the Florida Forest Service about the history and wildlife of Tate's Hell State Forest and its wide variety of natural resources across 212,000 acres. Located in Franklin County, between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers, it offers a variety of recreational activities for outdoor enthusiasts, including 35 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks available for canoeing, boating, and fishing.
September 12, 2026 - 10:00 AM: Installation of new officers and directors. More info coming soon
October 10, 2026 - 10:00 AM: APSTA Chili Cook-Off: The weather may still be warm, but it's never too early to start thinking about chili! APSTA is planning a Chili Cook-Off this October, so dust off those award-winning recipes, perfect your secret blend of spices, and get ready for some delicious competition. For questions or to let us know you would like to participate and bring your best pot of chili, contact us by EMAIL.
July President's Spotlight AwardJuly President's Spotlight Award goes to Maxwell Campbell and his great team. Thank you for donating and planting the palm trees next to one of our benches on the walking path.
| Help us compile the History of APSTAAs you may have noticed, our APSTA History page is a work in progress. Thanks to Sam Rogers, one of APSTA's early presidents, for providing his unique perspective, and John Kelly for researching our history and compiling what he could find; we have a good start. But we need more. We know APSTA has a rich history filled with memorable people, events, storms, traditions, and stories. Unfortunately, much of that history has never been gathered in one place. That's where you can help. Do you have old photographs, newspaper clippings, APSTA documents, meeting programs, newsletters, or stories about APSTA? We'd love to hear from you. Our goal is to create a community history page that preserves and celebrates the people, places, and events that have shaped APSTA over the years. If you have information you'd like to share, please contact any board member or send us an EMAIL. Together, we can help ensure that the stories that shaped APSTA are preserved for future generations. |
Meet the APSTA Board of Directors
The 2025-2026 Officers are Teresa Jacobs, President; Edwin Lott, Vice President; Bill Smith, Second Vice President; Secretary, Debbie Krauser; Treasurer, Nonda Meng; and Directors at Large: Julie Crump, Julia Houston, David Harris, Sharon Rigsby, John Kelley, and Tash Kelley.
From the President - August 2026
A View from the Point
From the President
The APSTA membership continues to grow! If you know of anyone who wishes to join our community or is new to it, please reach out to them or have them contact any member of the board. We are so excited about all the positive things that are happening in our area. Working together, we can protect and improve this precious place.
As I mentioned last month, the Newsletter will be going away, and EVERYTHING will be disseminated via the website. The website is being updated to provide greater access for our membership. The Treasurer's report, the Secretary's monthly minutes, and past reports are being archived and placed on the website.
Some of the new things you can access at your fingertips through the website are: Alligator Point Weather, Tide Tables, Marine Forecast, Beach water quality reports, American Red Cross Hurricane Safety, National Hurricane Center, Florida Division of Emergency Management, Franklin County Emergency Management, and Florida Forest Service Burn Ban Information. These are hot links and will connect you directly to this information. Additionally, the website has a History page, and many are helping to develop this section. If you have any information or old photos, we would love to archive them here on the website. Please send them to Sharon by email. Hopefully everyone is enjoying the updates and photos Sharon Rigsby is providing. She is doing a marvelous job, so if you see her, please thank her. Just revamping the website is a lot of work. Bookmark APSTA.org
In August, please join us for "The history and wildlife of Tate's Hell" by the Florida Forest Service.
Board and officer elections will be held at the September meeting.
In October, we will host a Chili Cook-off.
Regards,
Teresa
Your Officers and Board Members
The 2025-2026 Officers are Teresa Jacobs, President; Edwin Lott, Vice President; Bill Smith, Second Vice President; Secretary, Empty; Treasurer, Nonda Meng; and Directors at Large: Julie Crump, Julia Houston, David Harris, Sharon Rigsby, John Kelley, and Tash Kelley.
Upcoming APSTA Meetings and Events
- August 8th, 8:30 Board meeting, 10:00 monthly meeting
- Upcoming Franklin County Commission Meetings - August 5th: The meetings will be held at the Armory instead of the Courthouse Annex at 9 AM. Meetings are available via Zoom and are held live on Forgotten Coast TV.
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When you join the Alligator Point/St. Teresa Association, you’re adding your voice to a community that cares. Together, we work to protect and improve life on the east end of Franklin County—advocating for what matters most to our neighborhoods.