Category: Board of County Commissioners

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Merry Main Street Returns to Downtown DeFuniak Springs

Main Street DeFuniak Springs will host its annual holiday events, Merry Main Street, presented in partnership with Visit South Walton. Beginning Saturday, November 26, 2022 – Saturday, December 17, 2022, the free events will include live music and performances, the weekly outdoor Mistletoe Market, festive Food Truck Friday, rides on the Choctaw Express Train, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, kids character appearances, and more family fun – all taking place in historic downtown DeFuniak Springs.

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Main Street DeFuniak Springs Receives 2022 Main Street America Accreditation

Main Street DeFuniak Springs has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards. Each year, Main Street America and its partners announce the list of Accredited programs to recognize their exceptional commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main Street Approach™.

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Main Street DeFuniak Springs Hosts Nationally Recognized Speaker for Free Presentation during National Preservation Month

Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with the City of DeFuniak Springs Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), will host nationally recognized speaker, Jeff Siegler, on Thursday, May 5, 2022. A widely known revitalization expert with ‘Revitalize or Die’, Siegler will present the importance of civic engagement and community pride in revitalization efforts and economy vitality.

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Main Street DeFuniak Springs Unveils Black History Month Banner Program Honorees

Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with the City of DeFuniak Springs, recently announced their 20 honorees for the inaugural Black History Month Banner Program. The program, announced at the end of 2021, asked for nominations of “African American individuals who have impacted the City of DeFuniak Springs, Florida.” The list of those recognized, available at https://mainstreetdfs.org, features various men and women with accolades in military service, education, community involvement, and professional achievements.

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