APSTA Christmas Golf Cart Parade - December 2025Special thanks to our judges — Nilsa Taylor, Julia Houston, and Sharon Smith; to Tash and John Kelly, who staffed the registration desk; and to Teresa Jacob and Nonda Meng, who created the beautiful 1st-, 2nd-, and 3rd-place prize baskets. We would also like to recognize and thank the Franklin County Sheriff's Department, the Alligator Point Volunteer Fire Department, Windward Marina Group, and the Alligator Point Water Department for their support and participation. A heartfelt thank you as well to the businesses that generously contributed prizes for this year’s winners: Prime Meridian Bank, Root 319 Salon and Spa, Harold’s Hogwash BBQ Sauce, Malissa Henning and eXp Realty, Alligator Point and Paddle, Box Drop Tallahassee, and HCA Florida Healthcare. Finally, our deepest appreciation goes to the participants whose beautifully decorated golf carts brought the parade to life, and who braved the wind and rain with good cheer. Many thanks, too, to all the neighbors who hosted watch parties and came out despite the weather to cheer everyone on. You made the day truly special! |
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APSTA's beautification committee's Phase 1 project to install three benches along the multi-use path from the Welcome Garden to the new section of road on Alligator Drive is complete. Thank you to the committee and the AP water department -Robin and Carlos! John Kelley and Teresa Jacobs from APSTA helped facilitate the installation. |
January 10, 2026 General Membership Meeting Program - 10:00 AM - Crooked River Lighthouse & Approval of Updated APSTA Bylaws
The Lighthouse tower, built in 1895 and restored in 2007, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and stands 103 feet tall, making it the tallest lighthouse on the Forgotten Coast. Please join us to learn more about this national treasure right in our backyard. (Photo by David Zapatka, of the United States Lighthouse Society.)
Please note that the APSTA Bylaws have been updated, and the changes require membership approval at the January meeting. Click here to view the proposed amended Bylaws.
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ThTis historic 103-foot lighthouse is the tallest on the Forgotten Coast!
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
Welcome to 2026 — Happy New Year!
Dear Members,
December was an exciting month on The Point! Our Annual Golf Cart Parade was a huge success—even with the sprinkling rain. We had a record number of vendors providing prizes, and it was wonderful to have both our Sheriff and County Commissioner riding in the parade. The creativity on display with the decorations was truly amazing!
We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you who participated, volunteered, judged, and donated. A special thank-you, as always, to the APSTVFD for bringing out the fire truck. And I have it on good authority that Santa himself will be joining the parade next year! Congratulations to everyone who helped make this event such a success.
As we begin the new year, January brings many exciting things ahead. Our next general meeting will feature a presentation from the Crooked River Lighthouse. In addition, on January 11th, we will gather for a brunch at Angelo’s at 12:30 PM. Everyone is invited—Dutch treat. Come meet your neighbors, connect with fellow members, and enjoy Angelo’s great food. Feel free to bring a neighbor along!
I look forward to seeing everyone at these wonderful events.
Teresa
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