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 - March 2026

Dear Members,

February brought a great deal of excitement to the Point. Things are happening as many volunteers have worked tirelessly on several projects. 

Not only was it Valentine's Day for our February meeting, but the room was packed. We had new members and a few who had not been in a while to join us.  We continued our Lighthouse Series with an extremely informative presentation by Doug Brandt from the St George Island Lighthouse.  Everyone came away with a new appreciation for one of our treasures here on the Forgotten Coast.

Commissioner Cheryl Sanders gave an update on county news and happenings.  It is always appreciated that she comes and listens to our needs. 

Our Sheriff, AJ Smith, came and did a town hall this past week.  He was very attentive and is always open to new ideas to improve our safety and welfare.  

Our Spotlight Award for February went to Edwin Lott.  Edwin has done SO much for this community and continues to find ways to improve Alligator Point!  We are indebted to him for his dedication.

So many people have given of their time to complete the NEW Little Lending Library.  We now have 4 times the space for books, a children's section, and room for puzzles.  It is fully stocked!  It will be painted soon.  Go by and check it out! 

APSTA is still working on our beautification efforts. We are working with the Alligator Point Water Department, and hopefully, some new plantings will take place in the next few months.   

The APSTA membership is growing!  If you know of anyone wishing to join or is new to our community, please reach out 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.

Thank you to everyone working behind the scenes, and in very cold weather, over the past couple of months.  APSTA has been hard at work. The Newsletter will begin to look a bit different as the website changes to accommodate 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.  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.  

We are seeking donations to support upcoming projects.  If you would like to donate, it will go towards our beautification and special projects fund. 

In March, there will NOT BE A monthly meeting as APSTA will be participating in the Camp Gordon Johnston Parade on March 14th at 10 AM in Carrabelle. Please come out and cheer the other participants and us on! 

Yes, it may be Spring as everything on the Point has a yellow cast.  The pollen is back.  Everyone, take care, stay well, and let any of us on the board know if you have a suggestion to help us do a better job or improve things here on the Point.

Upcoming Franklin County Commission Meetings 

• The scheduled County Commission meetings on March 4th and 18th are at 9 AM, available via Zoom and on Forgotten Coast TV.  The Agenda can be downloaded from the Franklin County website.
• The March 4th meeting will include a decision on the Barnacle that is to be used here to help with the parking issues.  If you wish to speak at the meeting, please remember to fill out a speaker's card ahead of the meeting.

Regards, 

Teresa