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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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