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Sweet 16 Big O Hike: Celebrating Pahokee!

FTA Staff @ November 15, 2007 # No Comment Yet

On November 17, hikers will gather at the Pahokee Marina to kick off the 16th Annual Big O Hike and celebrate Pahokee’s entry into the Florida Trail family of Gateway Communities.
Since 1992, the 109 mile Florida Trail circuit walk known as the Big O Hike has pumped tourism dollars into small towns around the lake [...]

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Crestview: Our Newest Gateway Community!

FTA Staff @ June 25, 2007 # No Comment Yet

 
On June 22, the city of Crestview became the newest Florida Trail Gateway Community when Mayor David Cadle signed a proclamation making it official. In this photo from the signing on June 22, standing with Mayor Cadle, l to r: Janice Young, Crestview City Clerk, Bob Deckert, Nokuse Section Leader, Sheri Whitman, Choctawhatchee Chapter Treasurer, [...]

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Celebrating Belleview: The Newest Florida Trail Gateway Community

FTA Staff @ February 20, 2007 # One Comment

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The Florida Trail Association welcomes Belleview as the newest Florida Trail Gateway Community! On February 6, the Belleview City Commission unanimously approved a proclamation which Mayor Tammy C. Moore signed. Belleview, “The City with Small Town Charm,” is a historic community in southern Marion County just a few miles south of the [...]

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White Springs Celebrates Gateway Community Designation

FTA Staff @ February 19, 2007 # One Comment

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Friday, February 23, the town of White Springs and the Florida Trail Association come together with our numerous partners, business leaders, and volunteers to celebrate designation of the very first Florida Trail Gateway Community. Join us at 11 AM at the State of Florida Nature & Heritage Tourism Center, corner of US 41 [...]

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