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he Putnam County School District serves a diverse population of students. We offer a broad selection of Topportunities for all students including AVID, career and technical programs, Advanced Placement classes, and dual enrollment. Students in grades K-12 can apply to participate in our Cambridge program of advanced studies and incoming 9th grade students can apply for the Collegiate High School program in partnership with St. Johns River State College. We are partnering with local businesses and community organizations to provide our students with more opportunities for real world and practical career experiences through our career and technical programs. The Putnam County School District is committed to the education of the whole child; our mission is to “inspire every student to think, to learn, to achieve, to care and to become a successful and responsible citizen”. We thank the community for its support. As we move forward together, we will continue to work hard every day to give your children every opportunity for success. Rick Surrency Putnam County Superintendent of Schools HEDSTROM & HARRIS, P.A. 601 St. Johns Ave., Palatka • www.hehalaw.com Family Law • Wills & Trusts • Probate • Real Estate Closings 386-385-3101 Moving Families Forward
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6C Putnam County 10 Our Communities: Palatka, Crescent City, Interlachen, About the cover… Welaka, Pomona Park, Melrose and Bostwick The St. Johns River is the lifeblood of Putnam County. It 38 Off the Beaten Path - Enjoying the Outdoors defines the area’s geography, contributes to its economy and nourishes its people. The river 40 Bike Trails - Lake Butler / Palatka Trail, also is a constant source of Palatka / St. Augustine natural beauty, as shown in this photo taken on River Street and 42 Dunns Creek State Park looking north at sunrise. Photo by Chris DeVitto, Palatka Daily News 44 Ravine Gardens State Park
48 St. Johns River Michael Leonard Publisher 52 Rodman Reservoir Mary Kaye Wells Advertising Director 54 St. Johns River Center Brandon D. Oliver News Editor 56 Water Works Jeannette Eveland Production Manager & Layout 58 Bartram Trail Nida Phillips 60 Trail information for Hiking, Biking, Equestrian, Wildlife Advertising Design Watching and Hunting Writers: Trisha Murphy Cristóbal Reyes 62 Fishing John Shipley, Jr.
64 Education: Putnam County School District, Advertising Representatives: Pam Froehlich, Mike Reynolds St. Johns River State College
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hether you are seeking real Florida a relaxing atmosphere with gracious tree-lined streets. culture, heritage, recreation, educa- Picturesque riverfront homes, country settings with tional experiences, special interest peaceful solitude, easy accessibility without hustle and subjects or just relaxing in a small bustle, natural attractions and other activities add to historicW town, Putnam County has it all. Putnam County’s charm. Putnam County has a rich and diverse history. The first Because of our many freshwater resources – the St. documented history can be found in “Bartram’s Travels,” Johns River, Ocklawaha River, Crescent Lake, Rodman published in 1769. Bartram described the Native Ameri- Lake and Lake George – we are known for our prized can settlements, early pioneers that farmed the area and largemouth black bass and native wildlife habitat view- abundance of plant life that he found. ing. Just 30 miles from beautiful Atlantic beaches and The people and companies of Putnam County believe centrally located to most North and Central Florida they share something special here. We invite you to attractions, Putnam County offers visitors and residents discover and enjoy the same advantages.
6 Destination Putnam At the Center of Everything ocated on the St. Johns River about 55 miles south of Jacksonville on U.S. 17, 25 miles west of St. Augustine on State Road 207, 45 miles east of Gainesville onL State Road 20, and 90 miles north of Orlando on U.S. 17.
Proximity to: Beaches...... 25 miles I-95...... 22 miles I-75...... 45 miles Disney World...... 90 miles Tampa...... 156 miles Jacksonville International Airport...... 72 miles Gainesville Regional Airport...... 47 miles Orlando International Airport...... 126 miles Closest Deep Water Port...... 60 miles (Jacksonville International)
HOW’S THE WEATHER? On average, the warmest month is July. The highest recorded temperature was 105ºF in 1950. The average coolest month is January. The lowest recorded temperature was 11ºF in 1985. The maximum average precipitation occurs in August. AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE IN º F
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec High 68º 71º 76º 81º 86º 90º 92º 91º 89º 83º 76º 70º Low 44º 46º 51º 57º 64º 71º 73º 73º 70º 62º 54º 47º Precip. 3.5” 3.6” 3.9” 2.5” 2.9” 5.6” 6.4” 7.7” 5.8” 2.9” 3.0” 2.9”
Destination Putnam 7 Putnam CountyA Brief History estled in the center of bustling cities, eternally young and fauna throughout Putnam County and the Southeastern college towns and tourist beach destinations is United States. NPutnam County, a quiet but lively enclave with a There are even records of the Spanish developing Putnam focus on nature-based activities. County as early as 1655 to transform it – and Tallahassee Bisected by the historic St. Johns River, Putnam has and Gainesville – into one of the state’s three principal become a popular getaway for people looking to go fishing, ranching areas. hiking and cycling, among other activities. Putnam County was adversely affected by the Great Though large in size – measuring in at 728 square miles – Recession of 2008 and hurricanes Matthew and Irma. But Putnam is relatively small in regard to population, with a its nature and ecotourism ambitions are looking to help total of about 73,000 people, according to the U.S. Census. showcase the county while boosting the local economy. But the county’s proximity to cities like Jacksonville, St. Since 2008, construction of the Lake Butler to St. Augustine Augustine, Gainesville and Orlando gives local residents a Trail has been ongoing, in sections, for a trail that will span chance to dabble in a bigger city lifestyle without having to five counties. fully adopt it. The 250-mile Bartram Trail in Putnam County was “(This is) a nature-based way of life,” said Larry Harvey, recognized as a national park in 2016, and local officials member of the Putnam County Board of County are hoping the to draw visitors to – and make more local Commissioners. “We can be in big cities in an hour and a half and not have to live there. We’re a caring, loving residents aware of – local trails to see pockets of Florida not community that loves each other.” available in urban areas. The county consists of six unique and diverse Harvey said the multi-county and Bartram trails have municipalities: Crescent City, Interlachen, Melrose, Palatka, brought people from other counties, states and countries to Pomona Park and Welaka. It is home to three national parks Putnam County, and have boosted the economy in the and part of the Ocala National Forest. Putnam also sustains process. But for local residents, and visitors, too, nature- a lucrative farming industry in multiple areas of the county. based activities and the small town aspect of Putnam Putnam County’s history dates back hundreds of years, County are a great way for people to get away while also before the county was given its current name. In the 19th enjoying their surroundings. century, Alexander Putnam, then-surveyor general of East “I’m really enjoying the solitude when I can,” Harvey Florida, signed a land survey that included updates through said. “I so look forward to go home in Putnam County the 1850s. But in the 1700s, famed English botanist William (when I’m away). You’re bound to find peace and solitude Bartram visited and traveled throughout Florida, making his somewhere out there. Other places have paved over that.” headquarters at current-day Stokes Landing. Bartram wrote Information about Putnam County can be found at “Bartram’s Travels,” published in 1791, which detailed flora Putnam-fl.com. 8 Destination Putnam Putnam County FLORIDA
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alatka began as a trading post in 1821 after Dr. Nehemiah Bush started a ferry service when he received 10,000 acres of land in what is now Palatka. Palatka was first named Pilotaikata, the Seminole Creek term for “boat Pcrossing.” Seminoles raided the town in 1835. The U.S. military, in the midst of the Second Seminole War, decided to build Fort Pilatka close to the St. Johns River. The fort was later named Fort Shannon after Capt. Samuel Shannon. Fort Shannon was abandoned in 1843 at the conclusion of the war, but officer’s quarters still stand today as one of Florida’s last relics from the Second Seminole War. The building also houses the Putnam Historic Museum. The historic Bronson-Mulholland House was built in 1854 by abolitionist judge Isaac Bronson and is recognized for its antebellum flair, mossy live oaks and spacious lawns. Union troops occupied Palatka in 1864, and used the Bronson-Mulholland House, also called Sunny Point, as a base of operations and a lookout for Confederate blockade runners. An “Occupation of Palatka” Civil War reenactment is held annually.
10 Destination Putnam City of Palatka Incorporated Jan. 8, 1853
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Regular City Commission meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. www.palatka- .gov General Administration - City Hall ...... 329-0100 Palatka Fire Dept Downtown Station...... 329-0120 Betsy Jordan Driggers, Interim City Manager/City Clerk Palatka Fire Dept - Kay Larkin Station...... 329-0120 Logan B. Becker, Finance Director In any emergency Dial 911 Includes Bookkeeping/ Accounting/Human Resources Fire Chief /Fire Marshal J.R. Grimes...... 329-0122 Boards & Committees
Planning & Zoning Department (includes Business Tax Receipts). . 329-0100 Public Works Department ...... 329-0107 Standing Meeting Dates Steve Lachnicht, Planning Director Jonathan Griffith, Director Streets & Sidewalks - Shawn Ladd City Commission ...... 2nd & 4th Thursday of Month ...6:00pm Cemeteries Administration - Lot Sales and Services ...... 329-0107 Sanitation - Ed Chandler Planning Board ...... 1st Tuesday of Month ...... 4.00pm Includes Parks & Recreation and Grounds Maintenance Bronson-Mulholland House & St. Johns River Center Historic Preservation Mandi Tucker, Facilities & Specials Events Coordinator Water & Sewer Distribution ...... 329-0109 Board ...... 1st Thursday of Month ...... 4:00pm Call for tours, reservations and rentals ...... 326-2704 Rhett McCamey, Supt. oning Appeals Includes Specials Events Permitting, Parks & Facility Rentals Board ...... 2nd Tuesday of Month ...... 4:00pm Waste Water Treatment Plant ...... 329-0146 Code Enforcement Palatka Police Dept./Code Enforcement ...... 329-0115 Brian McCann, Supt. In any emergency, dial 911 Board ...... 4th Wednesday of Month ...... 4:00pm Water Treatment Plant ...... 329-0144 Jason Shaw, Police Chief ...... 329-0110 Community Redevelopment Kayla Wylie, Supt. Tangerlar Clarke-Jackson, Code Enforcement Officer Agency...... 2nd Monday of bi-monthly- Feb. Apr. Palatka Municipal Golf Club...... 329-0141 June Aug. Oct. Dec. ...... 5:00pm Palatka Housing Authority...... 328-1591 Andy Heartz, Manager Tree Comm...... 2nd Monday of Month ...... 4:00pm Dr. Anthony E. Woods, President/CEO Call for Clubhouse reservations and prices Airport Advisory Board ....1st Wednesday of Month..... 12:00noon Pension Boards ...... 3rd Tuesday of March June Sept. Dec. Palatka Gas Authority...... 328-1591 Palatka Municipal Airport ...... 329-0148 Includes Water, Sewer & Sanitation Billing Department John Youell, Airport Manager For Agenda Deadlines Please call for date and time Brett Dennis, General Manager Fuel Sales, Hangar Rentals The Bronson-Mulholland House fell into disrepair after owner Mary Mulholland died in 1935, and the house frequently switched owners. The house has undergone several renovations since 1977 after being purchased by the city in 1965. With many antebellum antiques and design, the Bronson- Mulholland House is popular for local gatherings. The Bronson-Mulholland House has tours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, and on the first Sunday of the month from 1-4 p.m. or by appointment. The Northern and Southern Historic Districts have several historic homes near the St. Johns River. Other examples of captivating historical architecture include the Larimer Arts Center, the Tilghman House and the Putnam County Courthouse. The Grand Gables Inn, located in the Southern The original home of First Presbyterian Church of Palatka was once an old log Historic District, is another historical architecture offering powder magazine left at Fort Shannon when the military abandoned the base lodging and scenery for residents. following the Second Seminole War. The city underwent a sizable transformation post-Civil War. numerous stores, restaurants and other businesses. The Hotel With steamboat lines and cargo ships, Palatka was a major James was purchased by Tate Miller, owner of the Grand port on the St. Johns River in the late 1800s. The citrus and Gables Inn, in July 2018, and renovations are underway. The logging industries experienced booms, but the town suffered former Coca-Cola building on the corner of Oak and Seventh a massive fire in 1884, which hampered tourism and leveled streets has also been purchased and is being transformed into the business district. the Azalea City Brewing Company. The Water Works In the 1920s, the Wilson Cypress Plant was one of the Environmental Education Center and St. Johns River Center largest cypress plants in the world. Due to trade and growth, the prosperous town earned its nickname, “The Gem of the focus on environmental education. Palatka has also worked St. Johns.” toward renovating its parks, with stormwater improvements Steamboats brought famous Americans to Palatka. The city made to Riverfront Park and Booker Park. The Fred Green was a major tourist hub with riverboat travel and luxury Field, Shaw Buck Park and Forrester Field baseball fields have hotels, drawing the likes of Babe Ruth, Theodore Roosevelt, also seen improvements. Grover Cleveland, Thomas Edison and Ella Fitzgerald. Today, Palatka is also home to Palatka Municipal Airport as well as Palatka’s thriving downtown area is worth a visit with the Palatka Golf Course, a classic Donald Ross design from 1925 nestled next to Ravines Gardens State Park. The Christmas Parade and Fourth of July fireworks display draw thousands every year. Notable events held annually include the Azalea Festival held the first weekend in March, the Blue Crab Festival on Memorial Day weekend and the St. Johns River Bartram Frolic in late September.
Population: 10,389 Median Age: 34.2 Total Households (2017): 3,751 Total Housing Units: 4,409 Owner Occupied Housing Units: 3,948 Source: US Census Bureau, 2016 Census Estimate
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Occupation of Palatka Last Weekend in September
Places of Interest Palatka Riverfront Park Bronson-Mulholland House Palatka Art League/ Tilghman House Larimer Arts Center
Terrill Hill Mayor [email protected]
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Justin Campbell Commissioner [email protected] The Puc Puggy Landing playground at St. Johns Riverfront. Visitors enjoy Fly In Air Show at Palatka Municipal Airport. 14 Destination Putnam Get Your Cooling or Heating Problem Fixed Right... Right Away
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estled between Lake Stella and Crescent Lake, one of the largest lakes in the state of Florida, Crescent N City’s historic charm and friendly atmosphere is attracting retirees from the southern portion of the state wanting to get away from the “big city.” A popular destination for anglers, Crescent City is considered the bass capital of the world. But the small municipality has so much more to offer residents and visitors. With the formation of the Multicultural Arts Guild Inc., a burgeoning art scene is encompassing the city with a variety of events, classes, galleries and children’s camps. In 2016, the arts guild kicked off its first scarecrow festival Photo at top: Hubbard House, also known as San Sui, overlooks Crescent Lake. and encouraged residents and businesses to participate in Photo above: Children blow bubbles as they await for the beginning of the annual decorating a scarecrow for display around town. Catfish Festival parade held the first Saturday of April. The highlight in 2018 was Crescent City Rotary Club’s 40th annual Catfish Festival. Always the first Saturday in special event to enjoy Crescent City. April, the festival featured local food such as gator tail, frog City leaders have focused on improving a variety of legs, swamp cabbage, strawberry shortcake, and, of course, recreational activities for residents and visitors through catfish. For the less adventurous, there are always plenty of grants and money available through Better Place Plan funds. hamburgers, hot dogs and other festival fair. Recent additions and improvements include a new The Saturday before the Fourth of July, fireworks fill the sky playground, remodeled and expanded gazebo, and during the Red, White and Boom festival presented by the refurbished tennis and basketball courts at the city’s central Crescent City Yacht Club. park, Eva Lyon Park. During the Christmas season, a Christmas festival At Harry Banks Park, new playground equipment, sponsored by the Crescent City Lion Club features a parade, bathrooms, fencing and other improvements were added in crafts, entertainment and children’s activities. 2016 and 2017. However, you don’t need to have a boat or wait for a Recently, community members joined together with 16 Destination Putnam government leaders to create the first dog park inside the city. Crescent City is also rich in history. Phillip Randolph, a prominent civil rights leader, was born in Crescent City in 1889. The Crescent City Historic District is on the National Registry of Historic Places and a walking tour is a great way to see some of the historical architecture in the area, including the Bela and Henry G. Hubbard House, or San Sui. The district includes more than 200 historic building with styles ranging from Queen Anne to Colonial Revival. Antique shops and small eateries offer a variety to see and taste, making Crescent City an excellent day trip or weekend getaway. Population: 1,548 Median Age: 42.9 Total Households: 725 Total Housing Units: 973 Owner Occupied Housing Units: 443 Source: US Census Bureau, 2016 Census Estimate
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Destination Putnam 17 Brett Peterson Mayor [email protected]
Harry Banks Commissioner
Judy West Commissioner
Lisa DeVitto Commissioner
Marcus Hardy Commissioner
Patrick Kennedy City Manager 386-698-2525 [email protected]
Jason Highfill Fire Chief 386-698-1212
Above Top: DeLeon Springs chainsaw artist Sam Knowles puts the faces on a catfish sculpture he is cutting out of a large oak stump at Eva Lyon Park in Crescent City. Above: Painting of the original railway station. TOWN PROFILE Crescent City City Hall Peninsular Auto Parts 3 N. Summit Street 533 S. Summit Street Crescent City, FL 32112 crescentcity-fl.com Crescent City, FL 32112 Phone: 386-698-2002 City Commission meets the second Thursday of the month Fax: 386-698-2361 at city hall.
Annual Events: Christmas Festival and Parade 1st Saturday of December HOURS Catfish Festival STORE & 1st Saturday of April PACKAGE Mon. - Thurs 9am-10pm Independence Day Celebration Fri. 9am-1am Saturday before 4th of July Sat. 9am-12am LOUNGE Places of Interest: Mon. - Sat. Crescent Lake Noon - ? Sun. 1pm -? Walking Tour of Historic Homes OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 18 Destination Putnam Destination Putnam 19 Interlachen
ike many towns, Interlachen was founded primarily The Seaboard Coast Line donated an orange caboose, because of the railroads. which remains in front of the current Interlachen Town Hall L Settlers began to trickle into the area in the 1850s. as a reminder of the town’s railroad heritage. The tracks Oliver Parker’s homestead was part of where Interlachen were removed and the area was converted into a green lies today. Florida Southern Railroad surveyed Parker’s space in the center of town, named after Vietnam War land in 1879 and laid out 14 city blocks. Interlachen was Medal of Honor recipient Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. Born in incorporated as a town in 1888. Interlachen, Jenkins dived on an active hand grenade to Interlachen had three hotels in the 1890s, though two save a fellow soldier in 1969. burned down. The Hotel Interlachen was on Boyleston Interlachen was bustling member of the citrus trade Street between Prospect and Tropic streets and had 76 until the devastating freezes in the late 19th century. Many rooms. The Hotel Lagonda was popular for meetings and people left Interlachen in 1895 due to damages from the clubs. The Lakeview House Hotel is the only hotel left freezes. standing because the Hotel Interlachen and Hotel Lagonda Interlachen’s first town hall in 1891 was formerly a vacant burned down. store. Six months later, the town hall was burned down in Hastings Park is two blocks from the Lakeview House a quarrel between cattlemen and the town. Farmers would Hotel and has a picnic area and playground. Recent regularly let herds run through town, but the herds preferred additions to the park include a swing set, a slide, a eating orange tree leaves and fruit. Deviant cows were put barbecue area, a covered pavilion area and more. behind lock and gate near the town hall, and the owners The Interlachen Depot was demolished in the 1960s. In had to pay a fee to get them back. The cattlemen torched the early 1980s, the last train came through Interlachen. the fence and Interlachen Town Hall along with it.
20 Destination Putnam Interlachen Hall, 215 Atlantic Ave., built in 1892, is on the National Registry of Historic Places. With the building restored in 2003, it is now a community center and historical museum, and is available for weddings, receptions and birthdays. The town hall was moved to the Dickerman Building in the 1960s. Interlachen means “between the lakes.” Interlachen celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2013. Interlachen is nestled between Lake Chipco and Lake Lagonda. There are also several small ponds and lakes making Interlachen an ideal spot for fishing.
Population: 1,361 Median Age: 43.1 Total Households: 565 Total Housing Units: 682 Owner Occupied Housing Units: 405 Photo on opposite page: New playground equipment at Hastings Park. Above: Slides at newly renovated Source: US Census Bureau, Hastings Park. Above left: Historic Town Hall. Right: Town members participate in annual Fourth of July Census Estimate parade.
Ken Larsen Mayor 1888 - 2013 Celebrating 125 Years 386-684-3811 [email protected]
Carolyn Meadows Chairwoman og on to: www nterlachen l go 386-684-3811 Town o ernment Mapping [email protected] alendar o E ents id Opportunities Beverly Bakker Between the Lakes 311 Atlantic Ave. Vice Chairwoman Interlachen, FL 32148 386 684 3811 251 . 315 386-684-3811 esignated ed ross helter [email protected]
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Places of Interest Concerts at the Caboose Dowda Park Grassy Lake Park Robert Henry Jenkins Jr. Memorial Parkway Lake Lagonda Park Providing quality pest control in Putnam County for over 20 years. Mary Wisham Park 328-BUGS (2847) Hastings Park 431 Atlantic Avenue 684-BUGS (2847) Interlachen 1-800-940-BUGS (2847) 22 Destination Putnam When it comes to Flu season, vaccine & handwashing go hand in hand.
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Photo above: Kayakers prepare to explore the St. Johns River near Welaka as they participate in the Paddler’s Rendezvous, a four-day statewide event to pro- mote kayaking. e’ve started to see growth,” longtime While the mineral springs would eventually close, Welaka Mayor Gordon Sands said Beecher Springs became an integral part of the Welaka “Wabout the small town of fewer than 700 Fish Hatchery, completed under the Civil Works residents. Administration in 1933. From new additions at local businesses to new homes In 1926, prior to the beginning of the Great being built, Sands said the town of Welaka is starting Depression, the town council of Welaka and the to see positive growth again since the recession. And Chamber of Commerce were approached with the idea younger residents moving to the area, he said. of creating a fish hatchery in Welaka due to its proximity Sands said he expects to see more youth programs to the St. Johns River and other modes of transportation. in the future hosted by the police department and new Approved as a Civil Works Administration project in Chief Michael Porath. 1933, the Welaka Fish Hatchery would get funds and Incorporated June 21, 1887, Welaka’s name comes workers needed for creating 22 fish ponds, as well as an from the Native America word Ylacco, meaning river or aquarium, living quarters and aviary. Today, there are 41 chain of lakes. ponds at the facility, which raise between 4.5 - 5 million The St. Johns River is only a short walk from Town fish annually. Recently, the Welaka Fish Hatchery Hall, and Welaka is a popular location for boating, joined in recovery efforts for eastern indigo snakes, fishing and kayaking. With an easily accessible public whose population is declining. In January, the hatchery boat launch with floating dock, professional and received 30 snakes with plans for 30 more in 2019. amateur anglers enjoy catching black bass, large-mouth Welaka is a haven for bird enthusiasts, and at the bass, speckled perch and panfish. Beecher Unit ponds, bird watchers can observe more By 1907, Welaka was a booming town, bringing than 40 native species, including bald eagles, ospreys, tourists to experience the medicinal properties of herons, ibis and sandhill cranes. Welaka’s springs, including Beecher Springs. And in Nearby is the Welaka State Forest, which is 1908, the Welaka Mineral Water Co. built a bottling maintained by the state’s Forest Service. Given to the works and casino equipped with hot and cold baths. Forest Service in 1992 by the University of Florida as
24 Destination Putnam Florida Conservation Reserve, the area offers limited outdoor recreation use with hiking trails, primitive camping facilities and cabins.
Population: 684 Median Age: 48.3 Total Households: 280 Total Housing Units: 463 Owner Occupied Housing Units: 193 Source: US Census Bureau, Census Estimate
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omona Park is named after the most cherished building. Inside the The Works Progress Administration Roman goddess of fruit trees. It building is an old handmade ladder, renovated the old town hall in 1939. Pwas easy to see why, considering a piece of ship that sunk in Lake The structure served as town hall until Pomona Park’s past involvement in the Broward and a black ball of pitch, a tar 1984. Eula E. Dunn became the first citrus trade. substance used to patch wooden ships. Florida woman elected mayor when There was a large citrus packing On the first Saturday every month at she assumed office in 1928. She served plant in front of the railroad tracks that the community center, volunteers serve for five years. opened in 1913. Local businessman breakfast to residents to raise money The current Pomona Park Town Hall Clyde Middleton developed a type for the beautification committee. The has notes, ledgers and maps dating of frozen orange juice concentrate in community center hosts quilting, line back to the 1930s. Because it was 1945. dancing, painting and cardmaking on previously a jail and firehouse, the “The citrus was what Pomona Park different days of the week. bathroom still has bars from the jail. was originally known for,” Pomona “It’s always busy,” Lajoie said. The inside of the building is decorated Park accounting clerk Nancy Lajoie said. “It sat there because it was easy to load the oranges directly into the cars of the trains.” Few citrus groves remain, however, because of the vicious early 20th century freezes that killed the crop. Pomona Park was established in 1874 and incorporated as a town 20 years later. The first settlers came from the Dunns Creek area. The name was originally Pomona, but it was changed to Pomona Park to avoid confusion with Florida towns called Pomona and Pompano. The 1890s two-story wooden schoolhouse may be Pomona Park’s
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Photo above: This 1938 photo shows Larry Morse’s house from the back when built in 1860. The small room on the right is thought to have been the kitchen and has been extended to create athe a larger kitchen and dining area. Photo left: A more recent photo vin St ra e of Morse’s home. The home has 1202 Carr Street been featured in the past as part of a Christmas Tour of Homes. Palatka, FL 32177 Photo below left: The evening Lo a & Stat i Mo in S r i s glow of the sun brings out the 2 -Hour i o Sur i an golden color of bales of hay C imat Contro Stora placed throughout a field on U.S. War hous Stora 17 south of Pomona Park. Pho- Lo st Rat s on Mo in Mat ria s tos opposite page: Top: A dock Do um nt Stora overlooks Lake Broward and the public swimming access. Bottom: FREE ESTIMATES Brandon Turner and Sandraya Edwards stopped along U.S. 17 386-325-7578 near Pomona Park to pick some www.MathewsMoving.com of the wildflowers that grow every spring. I.C.C. #MC42866 Destination Putnam 29 Joseph Svingala CarrieAnn Evans Mayor Council Member Estimated Population: 882* 386-649-9293 321-298-6401 Median Age: 40.3 [email protected] [email protected] Total Housing Units: 473* Robert Warren Victor Szatkowski Total Housing Units: 500 Council Member Council Member Owner Occupied Housing Units: 267 386-546-4466 386-983-1742 [email protected] [email protected] *Source: US Census Bureau, 2016 estimates
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uirky, artsy, serene and wilderness, except (for) a few Indian Melrose Bay and a railroad in Waldo. eclectic easily describe the villages” The canal opened in 1881, making Q small, unincorporated town Surveyors were brought to the area Melrose easily accessible for winter that crosses four county lines. after Congress appropriated $20,000 for visitors from the North. The local A haven for artists and professors a survey and opening of a public road economy quickly grew after the Civil from the University of Florida in nearby from Pensacola to St. Augustine, the War from cotton farms to orange groves Gainesville, Melrose is located on the two centers of the state’s population. and hotels. Winter visitors built many southern portion of Lake Santa Fe and is When Bellamy Road opened in of the 72 structures contributing to situated at the four corners of Alachua, 1826, it became the state’s first federal Melrose’s Historic District, which is on Bradford, Clay and Putnam counties. highway. The road is now State Road the National Register of Historic Places. With multiple art galleries and a 26. As families began to settle in the variety of art classes offered at the In 1877, the area was platted area around Melrose Bay, the area was Melrose Senior and Community Center, and plans were laid for a canal for initially called “Shake Rag.” novices to professional artists can create steamboats to haul passengers and At the time, the area was popular for or purchase artistic works. freight across the lakes between horse racing. To start or end a race, a With a population of about 3,500 residents, Melrose offers a variety of events throughout the year sponsored by the Melrose Business and Community Association. The association formed in 1982 after a group of concerned business Photo top: The old volunteer owners joined together to establish a fire house remains a fixture community service organization. In in Melrose, nestled in 1995, the group opened to residents between buildings on SR 26. with a mission to continually build a Left: Micanopy Regular Bob Waters explains a Seminole better community. War-era flintlock musket to Two years after Florida became a U.S. people attending an adult Territory in 1821, surveyors described enrichment program at the the area of Melrose as “an uninhabited Melrose library.
32 Destination Putnam rag was shook, hence the name “Shake the 1940s, Maggie Steinert owned Rag.” the site and made it available as the TOWN It was speculated area ladies desired “swimming hole.” PROFILE a more dignified name and named the In 1959, the Junior Women’s Club Community Events community for Melrose, Scotland. purchased the property and made it After a winter freeze in 1894 into a park. In 1983, the park was Community Events destroyed Melrose’s citrus industry, deeded to the business and community Melrose Community Farmers the lake docks were abandoned and association and is a great place to take Market at Melrose Heritage the land reverted to private use. In children to play or read a book. Park - Fridays 4-7 p.m.
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ention the name Bostwick and the small, The Bostwick Library can credit its roots to the unincorporated town just to the north of Palatka perseverance of resident Naomi Wilkinson. In 1995, Mconjures up thoughts of fresh blueberry pancakes, Wilkinson decided to move donated books from her home pies and other homemade goodies. and car to the Bostwick Community Center. The center’s The annual Bostwick Blueberry Festival began more than building at the time was part of Bostwick School and was 20 years ago after two residents visited a grape festival and built in 1955. thought it was a good idea. Haven’t gone to the festival? Wilkinson and her family set up the library in one of the There’s still time. The festival is still going strong, with the classrooms of the school. Volunteers ran the library until next event planned for April 27, 2018. 2000 when it was made a branch of the Putnam County The festival is the main fundraiser of the Bostwick Library System. Community Association, which provides financial support Just prior to the 2003 Blueberry Festival, the kitchen and for community needs such as 4-H, Friends of the Bostwick cafeteria, which were in separate buildings on the school Library and two yearly scholarships for high school students campus, caught fire and were destroyed. who live in the area. The community association was established in 1991 by a group of residents who met at one of the defunct schoolhouses at 125 Tillman St. When the Blueberry Festival started in 1997, the association used the fundraiser to raise money for renovations to the schools. Situated along a railroad, Bostwick derives its name from “Bostwick Grant” in reference to a man from Jacksonville who owned the property. From 1921 to 1977, a two-story wooden building served as part of Bostwick School. Listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, the school was restored in 2007 due in large part to the tenacity of residents and former students. After the school’s restoration, the building became the Bostwick library. Inside the library, visitors can find old photographs and drawings of the school and its students.
34 Destination Putnam e Sherman Conant House, Circa 1884
nce described as ‘perhaps the most palatial home in all of Florida’, the magni cent Major Sherman Conant house is now a Bed & Breakfast. is 3 story, 8 bedroom, 6.5 bath home is a stunning example of Queen Anne architecture by famed New England architect Rufus Sargent. OEnjoy the beautiful St. Johns River, stroll historic downtown or Ravine Gardens State Park then relax on the grand veranda. Or just absorb the splendor of the Inn and simply luxuriate in your room. Romantic packages, weddings, showers, parties and meetings available upon request. 603 Emmett St., Palatka • www.grandgablesinn.com 386-329-6166 • (c) 831-915-4278 • [email protected] In 2006, the festival moved into a new senior and community center building. A new volunteer fire station was built in 2015, replacing an old garage structure that served the community’s fire trucks. At the same time, new playground equipment was installed in front of the community center.
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ith the natural beauty found throughout our communities, the majestic waters of the St. Johns River, two state parks, two state forests and one national forest, Putnam County is quickly becoming a mecca for those seeking a way off the beaten path. WWhether a fishing enthusiast, an avid bicyclist, boater, a hunter, a day hiker or an equestrian, we have the perfect outdoor experience waiting for you. From the recently opened portion of the Lake Butler to Palatka trail to established venues like Rodman Reservoir and Ravine Gardens State Park, these locations promote all that the outdoors has to offer.
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In Putnam County, welcome signs go beyond those of district to Mill Road (in Palatka) has been acquired,” other counties. At county line sites on major highways, McLane explained. “Construction on that section hasn’t Isigns inform people they’re entering “outdoor friendly” started yet. The section from Mill Road to U.S. 17, they’re Putnam County. And the state and county are doing their working on acquiring.” parts to make sure Putnam lives up to that reputation. To the casual observer, a paved multi-use trail could One of the newest recreational spots in Putnam doesn’t seem like a simple item. But the trail is a complex, state- stop at county borders, though. The Lake Butler to St. funded endeavor, the purpose of which is to provide an Augustine Trail spans five counties and has been under elongated area for people to exercise and observe nature construction since 2007. in a safe environment. The trail has been constructed in Kraig McLane, the vice chairman of the county stages, as state funds become available. Waterways and Trails Committee, said there is an 8-and- Construction in Putnam County began in 2008, with a-half-mile gap in Putnam – as well as a gap in St. Johns the urban Palatka section – including Memorial Bridge – County – preventing the trail from being uninterrupted completed in August 2013. In 2014, the section from from St. Augustine to just west of Keystone Heights. near Florahome to Carraway was completed, and a year But most of that Putnam gap has been filled, McLane later, the section from East Palatka to the Putnam-St. said, and the state Department of Transportation is Johns county line was finished. working to fill in the rest. The trail is the perfect tool to get Putnam residents and A 6-mile section along State Road 100 from Carraway people from other counties, states and countries active to to near the entrance of the St. Johns River Water improve their health, McLane said. Management District in Palatka was finished this year, “(It is) an opportunity to have some safe, feasible trails with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early December. There that folks can get out on and have some health benefits,” is a 2.5-mile gap in the trail from the water management McLane said. “We’ve made some great progress these district to U.S. 17 in Palatka, but the state is working to last three or four years.” complete it. For information about and a map of the state’s trails, “The section of the trail from the water management visit floridasuntrail.com.
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estled in the rural settings of Although the park is relatively new, the fish, ride horses, canoe and kayak. Twice Pomona Park is Dunns Creek area’s history can be traced back to the a year, Dunns Creek officials host open NState Park, a relatively young 19th century. In 1880, the Dunns Creek house events to expose the park to new facility that showcases something for property was the site of a railroad station, people and remind those familiar with it every outdoor enthusiast. post office, express office, general store what it has to offer. Located at 320 Sisco Road in Pomona and lodging facility. The area eventually Newmans said operating a newer park Park, the park occupies about 6,222 acres became the home of a farming, timber has its challenges at times, but she and and has more than 20 identified natural and turpentine community, and in the park staff and volunteers take pleasure in communities. mid-1900s, it became a hunting club. operating the South Putnam gem. Growth is a constant theme for the In 1990, the property was sold to the “With anything, it’s a learning curve,” park, said Terri Newmans, park director. Nature Conservancy, which transferred In January 2016, the park went from ownership to the state for preservation, Newmans said. “(We make) sure park being open only during events or with a restoration and management of its natural visitors can make their way around the tour guide to being open seven days a and cultural features. park and making sure proper signage is week. During that time, the park opened Before the 2016 opening of its Sisco up.” the main entrance to the public, and in Road entrance, the park’s only point of Dunns Creek State Park is open 8 a.m. 2017, its days area – the area open to the access was the Blue Pond Trail entrance to sunset seven days a week. For public on a daily basis – grew. near U.S. 17. But the park has evolved information, call 329-3721 or visit Since then, three trails that make up the into a lively area where visitors can hike, friendsofdunnscreek.org. Piney Bluff Trail System have opened in the day area that cyclists, hikers and equestrians are able to use. “There are currently around 5 miles of trails opened in that system with another 6.1 miles planned in that same area, said Terri Newmans, the park director. In addition to the 1.5-mile Blue Pond Trail, the park features a 2-mile paved trail, where visitors can drive through the park and view the splendor it offers. Throughout the park – even along the paved trail – visitors have reported seeing a variety of wildlife including bears, foxes and coyotes, Newmans said. Top: Kayakers participate in a poker run during the Fall Open House at Dunns Creek State Park. “Just driving through the park, you can Above Left: Equestrians water down their horses after a trail ride. Above Right: A boater pulls up to land. have a wildlife experience,” she said. 42 Destination Putnam World-Class Care... Right in Your Own Backyard.
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ightseeing, exercising, family gatherings and a wide variety of plants and animals. S Most communities have places someone can do at least one of those things, but Putnam County has an ideal location where people can do all of those things and more. Ravine Gardens State Park, 1600 Twigg St. in Palatka, has been a source of recreation and events for decades, giving Putnam residents and guests a chance to observe a pocket of wildlife for which Florida is known. Park Manager Terri Newmans said the park’s rich history and unique landscape are what draw people, locals and visitors, to the Ravines. “I think the attraction is the cultural background,” Newmans said. “There is history here. I think with parks, people are looking for something different.” The Ravines’ history dates back to the Franklin Roosevelt era, when the park was commissioned in 1933 and opened, complete with 45,000 azalea bushes, in 1934. Today, the park boasts two suspension bridges, two unpaved trails for hikes, fountains, a civic center and the Court of States, which showcases flags from 48 states. Alaska and Hawaii were not states when the Court of States was built. But one of the park’s most famed features is the 1.8-mile paved trail that loops the ravine within. For decades the trail has been a place for runners and walkers to exercise, families to enjoy leisurely bicycle rides and motorists to sightsee from the comfort of their vehicles. “We have a large group that comes through and exercises,” Newmans said. “They walk. They run. They use the paracourse equipment. We have out-of-towners come in to see the features.” Top: Azaleas bloom throughout the park. Right: A postcard commissioned through the civil works council touts the beauty of the azaleas located within the park.
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Since its opening, the Ravines has been a pillar of the quickly reopened, with walkarounds in areas where fallen trees community, but even pillars sustain damage. Hurricane Irma or other obstacles blocked their paths. swept through Florida on Sept. 10 and 11, 2017, and left behind Immediately after Hurricane Irma, Newmans said her staff erosion problems at the Ravines park officials said won’t be began assessing and repairing damage, and debris removal resolved in the foreseeable future. workers were in the park the next day. While the unpaved trails Because of washouts, the paved trail is open to only have reopened without the walkarounds, there is still the matter pedestrians, and downed trees and erosion caused damaged to of the large hole in the park’s paved trail, the result of a washout the unpaved Springs and Azalea trails. The unpaved trails were from Irma. Newmans said the park is still in contact with contractors and the state to remedy the problem and get the paved trail back open.There are a plethora of national and state parks throughout Florida, but the Ravines has stood out for decades as a unique place to hike, enjoy family-friendly events – such as Caroling the Ravines, the park’s annual Christmas event – and literally smell the roses. And even though the Ravines isn’t back to 100 percent, Newmans said, the park still has much to offer people who want to be active or host functions. “The civic center (at the park) is a very popular place for weddings,” Newmans said. “We also host meetings. It’s a rental facility, so we also see a bunch of baby showers or family events.” Open 8 a.m. to sunset seven days a week, the Ravines, even in the midst of disrepair, offers a one-of-a-kind experience Putnam Palatka Garden Club members arrange items for sale at their clubhouse at the Ravine Gardens State Park as they prepare for Azalea Days. residents hold dear. Call 329-3721 for information about the park. 46 Destination Putnam Trusted Friends in Time of Need
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Destination Putnam 47 St.St. JohnsJohns RiverRiver he St. Johns River spans almost 300 miles, snaking river draws several high-level bass fish tournaments. Among through nearly half the state. As Florida’s longest river, the numerous bass fishing tournaments held on the St. Johns, Tthe St. Johns River is a popular travel destination for the river will have the honor of being the site of a Bassmaster enjoying outdoors and commerce. Elite Series event. On Feb. 7–10, eyes from all around the The St. Johns River touches 12 counties and nine lakes fishing community will be on Putnam County as more than before it empties into the Atlantic Ocean. It flows north as it 100 professional fishermen fill the river, looking for the passes through Sanford, Palatka, Green Cove Springs, Orange best catch. This will be the fifth time Putnam has hosted a Park and Jacksonville. Bassmaster Elite event, with the tournament having been here Naturalist explorer William Bartram traveled down the St. in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016. Johns River twice in the late 1700s, extensively sketching flora and fauna and detailing many waterways. Bartram could not locate the source of the river, which is the marshes in Indian River County near Vero Beach. New Jersey-born John Eatton Le Conte charted the location working for the U.S government in the early 1800s. During the Civil War, the Confederacy regularly attempted to get past Union blockades. Prior to roads, the river functioned similar to a highway, as commercial activity on the river was prevalent thanks to steamboats and trade. Palatka had six steamboat lines in 1845, when Florida became a state. Northerners flocked to sunnier climates of Florida to escape harsh winters as tourism on the riverfront was booming. In the 1880s, railroads took hold and St. Johns River steamboats mostly vanished. Recreational fishing is a popular pastime on the St. Johns River. Bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, striped bass and Photo at top: Aerial view of the St. Johns River toward Palatka. Left: Lee Stalvey bags a good-sized bass during the Bassmaster Open on the St. Johns River. Above: shellcracker populate the river. The St. Johns River is crowded Terrell Robinson pulls his cast net in from the Palatka docks on the St. Johns with boats during shrimping season. River. Crescent City is called “The Bass Capital of the World.” The
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One would be hard pressed to find a location in Putnam County The dam was built as a method to hold back the Ocklawaha as popular and polarizing as Rodman Reservoir. Located southeast during the construction of the Cross Florida Barge Canal, which of Palatka and near the Ocala National Forest, the reservoir has was intended to be a shortcut for shipping from one Florida coast evolved into a rich ecosystem and popular fishing location for to the other. But President Richard Nixon halted construction in local residents and visitors to the county. 1971, and the project was officially deauthorized in 1990. The site is a sought-after place to have bass tournaments, host Although the dam’s intended use was never brought to fruition, cookouts, hike and camp, among other activities. But the reservoir an ecosystem developed in the reservoir, which also became a is also a source of contention for environmentalists who say the lively locale for recreation. But environmentalists, government Rodman Dam damaged an ecosystem that existed before the dam officials, local officials and residents, and even officials of nearby was constructed in 1968. counties, have been at odds about whether the dam should There have been numerous attempts to breach the dam and remain. Honesty. restore the Ocklawaha River to what it was prior to the dam Harvey said the dam filters pollutants and nutrients, preventing being erected. The most recent attempt to have the dam removed them from entering the Ocklawaha and, eventually, the St. Johns occurred in 2017 when Florida Defenders of the Environment River. There is alsoRespect. potential to expand the recreational activities sued the U.S. Forest Service. in the area, Harvey said, which could draw more local residents “Some people will tell you (the reservoir is) a stagnant pool,” and visitors outdoors to take in the beauty the county has to offer. said County Commissioner Larry Harvey, who also serves as And the peopleProfessionalism. who show up to the reservoir would love to executive director of Save Rodman Reservoir. “If it was stagnant, it keep the area intact, Harvey said. wouldn’t be so popular. For anybody who thinks they should tear Information about the Rodman Reservoir can be found in the it down, it’s ludicrous.” fishing tab on Courtesy.myfwc.com.
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ake a stroll down the riverfront and check out the St. Johns River Center’s rooftop view of the St. Johns River Tas it glides under the Memorial Bridge. With Palatka being “The Gem on the St. Johns,” environmental education is critical when it comes to passing it on to the next generation. The St. Johns River Center, which opened in July 2015, is perfect for families looking for a relaxed, educational experience teaching children about Northeast Florida’s vibrant river ecosystem and history. Sam Carr is the chairman of Bartram Trail in Putnam County Committee and a volunteer at the center. “It’s so gratifying to see the look on kids’ faces; it’s the look that they’re learning and that the way the center is set up,” Carr said. “If we can teach them one thing from each exhibit cypress tree is placed in the center. every time they come in here, by the time they have been here two or With hands-on features, activities and interactive exhibits like I-Spy three times, they’ll get it and understand it.” stations. The center serves as an area for promoting study of wetlands Georgia-Pacific funded the St. Johns River Center for $1.2 million. for students, tourists, scholars and others captivated by the The center was a joint effort between GP and the city of Palatka. environment. The center also offers lesson plans and activity guides for The St. Johns River Center teaches about the ecological importance teachers. of wetlands, the conservation of river areas and the need for a Palatka’s history with the St. Johns River is shown through the “The sustainable approach to water usage. Students also learn about the River Builds a Town” exhibit, which shows Palatka’s historical bond plants, animals, streams and lakes associated with the state’s largest with the river. Carr said the activities would develop a scientific river. This year, the center welcomed 20-year old Myrtle the Box Turtle interest in children, and then they would be interested in the longer, to its exhibits this year. wordier material when they returned. The center’s theme is “Adventures in a Wetlands Ecosystems,” and Each September the annual St. Johns River Bartram Frolic celebrates tailored to follow fourth- and fifth-grade education. A large model of a the St. Johns River, preservation and educates children about Bartram’s 54 Destination Putnam travels. The inaugural frolic in 2017 was rained Explore Bartram’s St. Johns River out, but the event was a rousing success a year later, with a weekend full of events. And in the week leading up to the 2018 frolic, there were numerous field trips, boat rides, Civil War presentations and other features, most of which were hosted by other organizations. Each 4th grader in the county was invited to exclusively experience the frolic. The same weekend as the frolic each year, the Putnam County Historical Society puts on the Occupation of Palatka, which gives school Reach us at bartraminn.com to check for rooms & rates and check out our children a chance to learn firsthand about the calendar of upcoming events and tour dates. history of Palatka. The center’s exhibit area, meeting room and Then secure a reservation at roof are available for events and private tours. [email protected] or call Inkeeper Linda at 352-359-0623. Tours of Bartram historic sites available on request. Paddle, hike and bike similar routes traveled by William Bartram.
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he St. Johns River William Bartram traveled with his Seminole with empathy and father in the 1765 isn’t too different than what it is curiosity. He disputed the notion Ttoday. Bartram’s route, sketches and notes are some of Native Americans were uncultured the few remaining connections to Old Florida. Families and barbarians. history lovers can observe the natural beauty of an area first “Some of the youth were naked, up to their hips in the water, documented more than 200 years ago. fishing with rods and lines, whilst others, younger, were diverting Bartram’s second expedition in 1774 was funded by Dr. John themselves in shooting frogs with bows and arrows,” Bartram Fothergill. Bartram was tasked with collecting plant specimens wrote. “They were civil and appeared happy in their situation.” and sketching animals. He began near Amelia Island and ventured as far southwest as the Alachua Savannah and the Suwannee River. In the vein of great naturalist explorers of the late 18th century, Bartram interacted with Native Americans, drew flora and fauna, and kept extensive journals later published as “Bartram’s Travels.” Bartram’s book is often considered one of the most important scientific books of its era. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were among the readers of “Bartram’s Travels.” Bartram’s journey took him to a Seminole Village near Palatka and Mount Royal, a village 3 miles south of Welaka. Spalding’s Lower Store was Bartram’s base for his explorations. The site, near the banks of Palatka, was popular for the bartering and mingling between Europeans and Native Americans. Bartram was called “Puc Puggy” by Native Americans, a name meaning “Flower Hunter.” In a famous anecdote, Bartram killed a rattlesnake for villagers and attended a watermelon William Bartram’s Alligator, Alligator mississipiensis feast. Bartram described the Choctaw, Creek, Cherokee and -Courtesy Natural History Museum, London
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Etoniah Creek State Forest named for Seasonal use is included for hiking, biking, Putnam County is the east trailhead for Etoniah Creek, has 7,145 acres of pine- boating and canoeing. Closed during hunting the Greenway, with several recreation areas palmetto flatwoods, sand hill, hardwood season. including Kenwood and Rodman Recreation hammocks, and creek bottoms. Several equestrian trail areas are available. Areas located on Rodman Reservoir and Recreational activities on the forest include Caravelle Ranch equestrian trails are accessible Buckman Lock and the St. Johns Loop Trails. hiking, fishing, hunting, nature study, wildlife at the S.R. 19 entrance. Trails are closed during At the trailhead south of Palatka there are a viewing and photography. There is one hunting season. series of trails that include a 4.5-mile hiking designated trail for horseback riding and trails View sparrows, turkeys, wading birds, and trail that meanders through natural woodlands for bicycling will be established in the future. swallowtail kites. Closed to viewing during of cypress wetlands and hydric hammocks. Deer, squirrel and turkey hunting are good, hunting seasons. The Putnam County segment of the 1,300- while wild hog, migratory bird, and small Hunting season is from September to mile footpath for the Florida National Scenic game hunting is fair. March. Turkey hunting is excellent, while deer, Trail is accessible at the Cross Florida Greenway. Camping is authorized only by permit from migratory bird, small game, and wild hog The trail runs north to Rice Creek Sanctuary, the Division of Forestry. No dogs or ATVs hunting are fair to good. A special- opportunity connects with the Palatka to Lake Butler Trail are permitted. Etoniah Creek State Forest is dove hunt is offered on four 50-acre dove and Etoniah State Forest. For more information, located in the north- west part of the county fields. contact: Florida Trail Association. 1-(877) HIKE- off S.R. 100 on Holloway Rd. For more For more information, contact the Florida FLA. information, contact Etoniah Creek State Fish and Wildlife Conservation Northeast The St. Johns Loop trail has a 2-mile Forest, 390 Holloway Road, Florahome, FL Region Office, 1239 S.W. 10th St., Ocala, FL. equestrian trail that travels along the southside 32140. (386) 329-2552 (352) 732-1225. of the Cross Florida Barge Canal. Cross Florida Greenway Kenwood & Rodman Recreation Areas provide observation spots for viewing all types of birds, including limpkin, coot, common gallinule, wood ducks, swallowtail kite, osprey, southern bald eagle, woodpecker, jays, hawks, flycatcher, wrens, heron, white ibis, and a variety of egrets. Recommended launch area for the Get a Hunting License Ocklawaha River for boating, kayaking and Georgia-Pacific canoeing is located at Rodman Recreation Dam Toll free 1-888-486-8356 from Wildlife Management Area and pull out is located at the State Road 19 anywhere in the United States or Bridge. Canada. You’ll receive a temporary Georgia-Pacific Wildlife Management Area has Camping is available by reservation at license and a permanent one will be 3,661 acres of creek bottom hardwoods and Rodman Recreation area. Sites include mailed within 48 hours. pine-palmetto flatwoods. Camping is allowed Recreational vehicle hook-ups, bathrooms and with a permit. No dogs or ATVs are permitted. primitive campsites for tents. To reserve a site, May be purchased at: Small game and turkey hunting is good, while call 386-328-2846. Putnam County Tax Collectors Office deer, wild hog, and migratory bird hunting is To get to Rodman Dam, travel south on S.R. 19 to Rodman Recreation Area. Turn right on Rodman 312 Oak Street, Palatka fair. Dam Road and follow to the Dam launch. The 1114 Hwy 20, Interlachen Georgia-Pacific Wildlife Management Area is Cross Florida Greenway is located approximately 9 19 N. Summit Street, Crescent City located west of Palatka on S.R. 100. For more miles south of Palatka on U.S. 19. or from sub-agents who are generally information, contact Florida Fish and Wildlife located at tackle shops, fish camps, Conservation N.E. Region Office, 1239 S.W. hardware stores, etc. 10th St., Ocala, FL. (352) 732-1225. www.floridaconservation.org for more information.
60 Destination Putnam Welaka Welaka State Forest Trails A series of foot trails offers the public an opportunity to walk and observe wildlife. While walking the trails of Welaka State Forest look for woodpeckers, eagles, hawks, wrens, warblers, Osceola turkey, herons, egrets, and owls. The Sandhill Horse Trail is available for equestrian use, as well as hiking. Welaka State Forest also manages a 72-horse stable, training arenas and show horse arena, which are all available for rental. Welaka State Forest has 2,288 acres of various ecosystems along the east bank of the St. Johns River. The Division of Forestry maintains the integrity of the natural systems while allowing outdoor recreation use and environmental education, including complete equestrian facilities. Welaka State Forest is located approximately 17 miles south of Palatka on State Road 309, one mile south of the town of Welaka. For more information, contact the Welaka State Forest at (386) 467-2388. A hiker walks along the trail to Mud Springs in the Lake George Conservation Welaka State Forest Welaka Fish Hatchery Area A 3⁄4 mile footpath that travels through More than 10 miles of horse trails traverse natural pine forest. Picnic area, wildlife through this conservation area. There Ocala National Forest observation deck and interpretive information are several access points to Lake George are available. Located at the Welaka National Conservation area. Trail use is limited during Located in Marion, Putnam and Lake Fish Hatchery. hunting season. Counties, the Ocala National Forest has The Hatchery’s ponds attract fish-eating Located in Putnam and Volusia Counties, 382,408 acres that range from dense sand wading birds, eagles, ospreys, hawks, waders, Lake George Conservation Area has 35,380 pine-scrub oak communities to wet and dry white ibis, sandhill cranes, kingfishers, and acres of planted pine plantations, oak prairies to longleaf pine-palmetto flatwoods. mergansers. hammocks, bayheads, and dense creek Camping, dogs and ATVs are allowed. swamps. Camping is allowed with a permit. No Small game hunting is good, and deer and ATVs allowed. Lake George Conservation Area turkey hunting is fair to good. Hunters could is located 3 miles west of Crescent City on encounter bears while hunting. Georgetown-Denver Rd. For more information, To access, travel south on S.R. 19 from Murphy Creek & Island contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Palatka approximately 15 miles. For more Murphy Creek is approximately 4 miles long Conservation Northeast Region Office, 1239 information, contact the Florida Fish and and runs along the east bank of Murphy Island, S.W. 10th St., Ocala, FL. (352) 732-1225. Wildlife Conservation Northeast Region located at the confluence of Dunns Creek Office, 1239 S.W. 10th St., Ocala, FL. and the St. Johns River. Paddlers can put in at (352) 732-1225. Palatka - Brown’s Landing Road south of Palatka and paddle across the St. Johns River at Marker 16 to the mouth of Dunns Creek. Murphy Creek Conservation Area has 1,707 acres that are predominantly hardwood swamp. Murphy Island contains one of the few upland areas along the St. Johns River that can be reached by boat. Primitive camping is permitted at designated sites only in Murphy Creek Conservation Area. The entrance to the conservation area is located off of U.S. 17, west on C.R. 309-B. A parking area is approximately one- half mile on the north side of the road. Key: Access to Murphy Island is by boat only. For Fishing Nature Hiking more information, contact the St. Johns River Water Management District Division of Land Management at (386) 329-4404.
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f a person wants to witness someone enjoying a day of ramps and other fishing locations in need of repairs and fishing in Putnam County, all one has to do is drive by improvements to make fishing a safer, more enjoyable I almost any local body of water. With numerous creeks activity for local residents and visitors, he said. The county and lakes, and the iconic St. Johns River flowing through already has plans to install water and sewer at some fishing the county, there is no shortage of fishing spots in Putnam. facilities, Harvey said. And with an activity so popular – and lucrative – Improving fishing spots is not simply an improvement Putnam County officials are keen to capitalize on it. Larry for recreation. Putnam County is home to multiple bass Harvey, member of the Putnam County Board of County tournaments throughout the year, and sometimes hosts the Commissioners, said the county is doing its part to ensure Bassmaster Elite Series tournament, which is broadcast on safe fishing locations are available to all who want to spend ESPN. some time by or on the water. Speaking of which, the river will once again be the site Chief among improvements to the county’s fishing of a Bassmaster Elite Series event. On Feb. 7–10, Putnam industry, Harvey said, is the change to the county’s fishing County will be back in the public eye as more than 100 committee. professional fishermen fill the river, looking for the best “That licensing fund pays for boat ramps and catch. This will be the fifth time Putnam has hosted a improvements,” Harvey said. “We added a person, and Bassmaster Elite event, with the tournament having been we’ve revamped the Fishing Fund Advisory Committee.” here in 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2016. The board has rearranged the advisory committee. Prior Harvey said he sometimes forget how far-reaching the to the shake-up, each of the five board members was county’s fishing industry is. But recently, Harvey said, he responsible for appointing a member from his district. visited the nation’s capital and met someone who fell in While commissioners are still responsible for nominating love with Putnam after visiting the area to go fishing. someone to the committee, a commissioner’s nominee is “I was standing in the White House line,” Harvey said. no longer required to live in that board member’s district. “I saw a guy in line with a Georgia T-shirt. He said, ‘I just Commissioners also added an at-large position. came to Putnam County to go fishing.’” Harvey said the reorganized committee should help the And while bass tournaments are fun, Harvey said, there county’s fishing industry thrive and expand. The advisory are many local residents who go fishing to ensure food is committee is responsible for pinpointing docks, boat on the table. No matter the reason, fishing is one of the 62 Destination Putnam county’s most popular pastimes, one county officials hope to see continue for years to come, Harvey said. “It’s not just recreation; it’s sustenance,” Harvey said. “When you take in the lakes and the tributaries, my Lord, if you can’t find a place to fish….”
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Destination Putnam 63 Education PUTNAM SCHOOLS DELIVER! he Putnam County School university curriculum in grades K-12. District includes 21 schools It provides students with a broad and that serve nearly 11,000 balanced education that prepares them students in pre-kindergarten to enter a university with college credits Tthrough grade 12. It is the largest and provides the skills required to be employer in the county with more than successful once they become college 1,500 employees. students. Putnam County schools are committed Cambridge is recognized as to ensuring all its students have the the equivalent of the first- and/or opportunity to grow academically, second-year standing at colleges and socially and emotionally. Teachers, universities. Students who finish the principals, support personnel, program by passing six of the exams custodians, instructional assistants and in three areas of study and complete food service personnel go above and community service hours will broad selection of advancement beyond expectations to meet the varied automatically be eligible for the Bright opportunities for all students, including needs of the diverse students they serve. Futures Academic Scholarship Award. dual enrollment at St. Johns River State In recent years, the school district’s To better transition elementary College, AP classes, AVID, career and graduation rate has seen a steady uptick. students into middle school, the C.L. technical programs and gifted programs. Superintendent of Schools Rick Surrency Overturf Jr. Sixth Grade Center was Courses are also available through said the district’s projected graduation created. Its focus is on helping students Florida Virtual School and Putnam’s My rate from 2018 is about 80 percent, up build a solid foundation both socially District Virtual School. from 54 percent in 2015. and emotionally, and emphasizes Career and Technical Education The Cambridge program is in its sixth real-world academics prior to students programs are available at all middle year. The Cambridge program offers a entering their middle school years. and high schools, as the district offers rigorous, internationally recognized pre- The district continues to offer a 15 different industry certifications. Program choices include: Administrative 64 Destination Putnam offered in FFA, FBLA, HOSA, DECA and educational role by expanding CISCO. its services and programs while Outstanding JROTC programs are continuing its focus on the Associate offered at the high schools. Also in Arts (transfer) degree and more available are girls and boys athletics, than 30 Associate in Science degrees band, chorus, art, musical theater, and and certificates as well as bachelor’s various clubs and organizations. degrees in early childhood education, All schools strive to prepare students organizational management – with four for college and career readiness, the specializations offered – and nursing. military and the workforce. During the 2018 legislative session, School board meetings are held on lawmakers put SJR State in charge of the second and fourth Tuesday each the county’s post-secondary education. month at the district’s administrative Prior to the legislative session, First offices. Coast Technical College was the Assistant, Automotive, Business St. Johns River State College county’s post-secondary education Technology, Computer System Since 1958, St. Johns River State provider. Technology, Criminal Justice, Culinary College has built a solid reputation Some of the SJR State’s newest Arts, Digital Photography, Diversified as a full-service college dedicated to programs are licensed practical Technology, Early Childhood meeting the educational and workforce nursing, advanced manufacturing Education, Allied Health Assisting, training needs of its Northeast Florida and engineering technology. And the EKG Aide, Home Health Aide and district. The college has campuses in college doesn’t look to be slowing Welding. The district also offers a Orange Park, St. Augustine and Palatka. down with the programs it will offer. cluster of Agriscience programs, SJR State’s main campus in Palatka is It will offer a post-secondary welding including Horticulture, Agritechnology, also home to Florida School of the Arts. program to supplement the school Veterinarian Assisting and Animal SJR State continues its comprehensive district’s high school welding classes. Science. Numerous opportunities are
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on North Third Street in Palatka. battle between a Union gunboat and a Murals currently available to tour: Confederate Calvary on the banks of the 1-6. Putnam County Jail, circa 1880; St. Johns River. Located at South Third Putnam County Courthouse, circa 1909; Street and St. Johns Avenue. Bronson-Mulholland House, circa 10. Putnam County Wildflowers – 1854; Palatka City Hall, circa 1905; A collaboration between the mural JT&K Railway Station, circa 1886; and committee and the Palatka Art League Palatka Waterworks, circa 1886-87. showcasing the wildflowers in Putnam Located at Palatka City Hall on Reid County. Located at South Third Street at and North Second streets. St. Johns Avenue. 7. Heartbeat of Palatka, circa 1890- 11. Night Passage, circa 1884 1916 – This mural combines Old City – Popular for tourism, steamboats Hall, with fire station, the old Post traversed the Ocklawaha River between Office (current City Hall) and North Palatka and Silver Springs. This mural Second Street. This mural is located at is located at North Fourth Street at St. 205 N. Second St. Johns Avenue. The Conlee-Snyder Mural Committee 8. The Putnam House, circa 1891 – 12. To God Be the Glory, 1937- founded by Clint and Elizabeth Snyder The Putnam House was a hotel at the 1938. Evangelist Billy Graham started began operating in 1998. To accurately height of Palatka’s tourism boom in preaching at a small Baptist church in depict the history, culture and the 19th Century. The Putnam House Putnam County. This mural portrays environment of Putnam County through encompassed an entire city block. Graham during his baptism in Silver painted murals, became its mission Located at the site of the original hotel Lake and his first pulpit at Peniel Baptist statement. Currently, the committee at North Second Street and St. Johns Church. Located at South Fourth Street maintains 25 murals. The committee has Avenue. at St. Johns Avenue. plans to re-locate the “Mug Race,” to 9. Battle at Horse Landing, May 23, 13. Bygone Days, circa 1880 – the north wall of the Maritime Museum 1864 – Commemorating the Civil War This mural was painted prior to the
66 Destination Putnam formation of the committee but Located at St. Johns Avenue between is maintained and listed by the North 11th and North 10th streets. DLE committee. Located on South Fifth 18. Seats of Learning, circa RA Y’ Street at St. Johns Avenue. 1923 – This mural depicts the two B S 14. Putnam Treasures – This mural high schools before desegregation, depicts birds and animals native to Putnam High School and Central Putnam County. Located at South Academy. Central Academy would Seventh Street and St. Johns Avenue. become the first fully accredited Steak & Seafood 15. High Time in Palatka, black high school in Florida in circa 1872. This mural depicts 1923. Located at the Price-Martin 909 N State Road 19, Palatka amusements popular during the time Community Center at Reid and period in Putnam County. Located North 11th streets. Homestyle at South Seventh Street at St. Johns 19. Mary Lawson Hospital – Avenue across from the Putnam Opened in 1918, African-American Cooking at its Treasures mural. female Mary Jane Lawson owned 16. Cattle Drive to Paynes Prairie, this. Doctors of both races cared Best! circa 1930 – Cattlemen drove their for both black and white patients. cattle from Palatka to Paynes Prairie Located at 822 St. Johns Ave. Daily Lunch in the winter to fatten them for 20. Train Station – Railroads, along Specials Take-outs market. Located at North 10th Street with steam ships on the St. Johns Welcome! and St. Johns Avenue. River, brought thousands of winter $ 17. Sen. B.C. Pearce agricultural visitors to Palatka in the 1870s 8.75 mural – Representing Putnam through early 1900s. Located at Owner: Brad Southwell County, Pearce was instrumental in Ninth and St. Johns Avenue. 386-326-4334 passing legislation to help farmers. 21. Annie Oakley – One of the Hours Tuesday-Saturday 11a m -9 p m, The mural shows the area’s popular most admired women in America in Closed Sunday & Monday crops — cabbage and potatoes. the 1890s and early 1900s, Annie BUILDING CONTRACTORS Residential & Commercial Your local builder for over 32 years!
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Destination Putnam 67 Oakley brought her sharp-shooter show the names of locals killed in action, prisoners of war and those missing in to Palatka in 1908. Located at Eleventh action. Located on the west wall at 514 St. Johns Ave. and St. Johns Avenue. 25. The William Bartram Mural — Depicting a scene from Bartram’s 22. Harlem Nights – “The Belton’s travels and discoveries in 1774 when Palatka was a wilderness inhabited Society Syncopators” was a jazz band mostly by Native Americans. Located on the west wall at 220 St. Johns Ave. created in the 1920s by Cortland S. Many of the murals have a QR code, which enables you to listen to the Belton and his brother Wilbert Belton, history of the mural on your cell phone that contains an app. young black musicians from Palatka. Details: visit conleemurals.org. Originally, they started out with a 4-piece Members of the committee include John Alexander, chairman; Don band but progressed into a large band Gooding, treasurer; Steve Crowley, secretary; Larry Beaton, theme research; and were often compared to Duke Robbi Correa, public relations/grants; Lynda Crabill, site selection; Evelyn Ellington and his orchestra. Located on Snyder, artist liaison; and Gwen Alexander, database. corner of St. Johns Avenue and North Associates include Frank Walker, Dr. Judith Rothschild, Marcia Lane and Eighth Street. Allegra Kitchens. 23. Readers Become Leaders – This mural depicts William D. Moseley, who was the first elected governor of Florida from 1845 to 1849. After serving his term in office, he settled in Palatka and opened a citrus grove. The book in his hand in the mural encourages young readers to become leaders. Located at 110 Husson Ave. in Palatka, on the east wall of the William D. Moseley Elementary School. 24. The Veterans Memorial Mural – This is a work in progress. It is composed of seven panels that depict the seven conflicts our country has been involved in. They are World War I, World War II, • Veterinary Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Services Iraq and Afghanistan. Five of the panels •Boarding have been painted with scrolls showing •Grooming • Doggie Daycamp
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Things got off track Wednesday in Palatka when an Amtrak train carrying more than 100 passengers collided with a Waste Pro gar- bage truck. According to a state Highway Patrol release, the crash occurred about 11:29 a.m. on U.S. 17 and near West River Road. The release states the garbage truck was traveling eastbound near West River Road when it approached a railroad crossing. Children were greeted by friendly faces at Badcock Home Furniture & More during the Boo on the Avenue celebration in Palatka Wednesday. The garbage truck failed to observe the Amtrak train traveling southbound towards the truck, FHP said, and entered into the path TOM DAVIS/Palatka Daily News of the train, which collided into the rear left of the garbage truck. There were no injuries reported among passengers of either vehi- By Brandon d. oliver cle, authorities said. The train, which carried Amtrak staff along Palatka Daily News [email protected] with the 109 passengers, sustained damage but the extent of the damage was not released by press time. FHP said railroad crossing was marked with signs on each side of Downtown Palatka was jam-packed with the track at the time of the collision, but there were no flashing lights superheroes, monsters, witches and other or crossing bars. trick-or-treaters Wednesday as local busi- nesses passed out candy during Boo on the Avenue. A staple along St. Johns Avenue for years, Boo on the Avenue provides trick-or-treat- ing for children in fifth grade and younger. Crescent City to serve as a For two and a half hours Wednesday, owners and workers of 67 downtown busi- nesses – and a number of political candi- dates – passed out candy to excited chil- ‘sanctuary’ for those in rehab The Family Fraternity dren. Downtown Palatka Inc. has hosted the By John Shipley Jr event for at least four years. The group’s Palatka Daily News . president, Sam Deputy, said the event offers [email protected] a safe alternative to traditional trick-or- treating that allows younger children to Crescent City has long been known for its natural resources. That enjoy the holiday. tranquility within the town has attracted fishing tournaments, “This is community right here,” Deputy nature enthusiasts and now, St. Johns Recovery Place. said. “This is friends and friends. This many 3875 Reid Street St. Johns Recovery Place, 1125 Summit St., is going to serve as a children, and everybody’s getting along substance abuse, detoxification and residential center to treat people great.” The staff at NiCole’s Salon got into the Halloween spirit Wednesday as they held a in Putnam County. Its doors are scheduled to open for the first time Deputy, who passed out candy to chil- swashbuckling party during the afternoon. TOM DAVIS/Palatka Daily News Friday. dren – and dog treats to four-legged trick- The treatment center has been in the works to become operation- or-treaters – estimated more than 1,000 For more Halloween photos, al for three years and will be lead by Director of Community people came downtown for Boo on the Janitra Williams accompanied her chil- Relations Catherine Daniels and Chief Operating Officer Michelle Avenue. see Pages 6A and 6B, PALATKA DAILYdren, nieces and nephews downtown so Smith. NEWS The event has grown tremendously since as well as visit they could take part in Halloween fun. Daniels and Smith moved to Putnam County from Fort its inception, Deputy said, with more peo- www.palatkadailynews.com Williams praised downtown businesses Lauderdale in February with hopes of using Crescent City’s natural ple showing up for fun and more businesses Palatka, FL 32177 for participating in the event. Because of beauty to heal people. signing up to pass out candy. the event was like since it began Wednesday, Boo on the Avenue, she explained, she “The main reason we More than an hour into Boo on the he said. doesn’t have to worry if the children were decided to start this “To come, be relaxed and have a palatkadailynews.comAvenue, there were so many people on the “Just like this,” Deputy said pointing to trick-or-treating / in a safeCall neighborhood. 386.312.5200private treatment among Mother facility in Crescent City 600 block of St. Johns Avenue that people the line formed in front of his business, And by offering the event in the after- is because we wanted to Nature and St. Johns River is more had to walk at a glacial pace. That was what Graphics II. “This started at 3 p.m. At 3:10 noon, Williams said, organizers allow chil- create a sanctuary for therapeutic than anything we can p.m., it was like this.” clients,” Daniels said. do in the city.” See HOLIDAY, Page “To come, be relaxed 5A and have a private treat- Director of Community Relations ment among Mother Catherine Daniels Nature and St. Johns River is more therapeutic than anything we Candidates to speak their minds tonight at PDN forum can do in the city.” Daniels said the peaceful environment of Crescent City – com- Get homePalatka Dailydelivery News with EZ paredPay. to a bustling city setting – could beOnly a positive influence for $7/mo. Commissioners District 2 and patients. Daniels said it is important patients know they have a place 386-325-6948 Putnam County School Board exit and enter. in Florida with qualities like Crescent City since so many families The Palatka Daily News will come to Florida for treatment. conduct a candidate forum for District 4 will appear. The forum will be in Valhalla Hill and challenger Dawn “Addiction is a crisis across this entire country, and here in Florida four local contested races 6:30-9 Each candidate will have the Hall in the administration Rawls; City Commission Group is a place where a lot of families look for treatment centers,” Daniels p.m. today at St. Johns River opportunity to make opening building at SJR State, 5001 St. 2 incumbent Justin Campbell said. “It is honestly very peaceful, very serene. There are no tall State College. remarks then answer questions Johns Ave. in Palatka. and challenger Robert LeClerc; posed by the Palatka Daily Seating is available for about County Commission District 2 buildings or anything around. They can just walk around and smell Candidates for the contested the fresh the air.” races for Palatka mayor, Palatka News. There will be four 80 people. Interested voters incumbent Chip Laibl and chal- Daniels said St. Johns Recovery Place would be the only sub- City Commission Group 2, 30-minute sessions, each sepa- should arrive early to ensure a lenger Jeff Rawls; and School stance abuse treatment center in Crescent City, filling a huge void Putnam County Board of rated by a brief break to allow seat is available. Board District 4 candidates Bud candidates and spectators to Candidates scheduled to McInnis and L inda L ou for the community. 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AUTHORIZED AUTHORIZED for Delivery or Carryout SHIPPING SHIPPING OUTLET OUTLET www.papajohns.com March 2-3, 2019 72nd ANNUAL AZALEA FESTIVAL Pure Pizza Excellence 1608 Reid St. Palatka Arts and crafts, entertainment, In Palatka • 1817 Reid St., Ste 101 Shriner’s parade and food Sponsored by Downtown Palatka Inc. 325-5942 (386) 328-4021 Open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m to 5:30 p.m. 325-7277 Locally owned & operated Locally owned & operated 70 Destination Putnam Events Continued
March 22-30, 2019 PUTNAM COUNTY FAIR Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fairgrounds, East Palatka 3813 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177 Vendor, games, rides, agricultural exhibits, entertainment (386) 328-3247 www.holidayinnexpress.com/palatkanw www.putnamfairandexpo.com Beata DiCarlo, General Manager
Tel: 386.325.2500 Fax: 386.325.2501
March 2019 E-mail: gm@hiexpalatkafl .com ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Parade at 6 p.m. St. Johns Avenue Downtown Palatka FULLY RENOVATED!
April 5-6, 2019 CATFISH FESTIVAL King Catfish parade, arts and crafts, Catfish Run, catfish dinners and more Sponsored by Rotary Club of Crescent City (386) 698-1644
We are Better Together!
Here for Our Community! Anand Kuruvilla, MD The Very Latest Technological Advancements in Cancer Care • Noninvasive Methodology of Treatment • Real-time Mammographic Image Guidance • Limiting the radiation exposure to Healthy Tissue • Reduced Radiation Side Effects 600 Zeagler Drive, Palatka • 386-326-7900
Destination Putnam 71 September 28-29, 2019 October 5, 2019 BARTRAM FROLIC AZALEA CITY CRUISERS Events Continued Relive and Relove our River’s CAR SHOW May 4, 2019 Heritage & History Downtown Palatka on the riverfront Always last weekend in September. Charles Wellborn (386) 328-4904 65th ANNUAL MUG RACE Palatka Riverfront Always 1st Saturday in May bartram.putnam-fl.com Mike Walker (386) 684-4724 Palatka Riverfront to Jacksonville. 386-326-2704 Sponsored by Jacksonville Rudder Club (904) 264-4094 September 28-29, 2019 October 2019 OCCUPATION OF PALATKA 1864 PALATKA RAILFEST 9th Annual Living History Browning Railroad Museum May 18, 2019 Civil War Event. Price-Martin Center WOLFSON’S Always last weekend in September. Railroad exhibits and train show CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Bronson-Mulholland House 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission, 30th BASS TOURNAMENT 100 Madison St., Palatka Free parking (386) 328-0305 Always 3rd Saturday in May (904) 377-5044 City Dock in Palatka Sponsored by Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital (904) 360-4531 Register to Vote or Update Your April 27, 2019 Charles L. Overturf III BOSTWICK Voter Registration Supervisor of Elections BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Bostwick Community Center Online: www.RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov Blueberry pancakes, plants and other In Person: 2509 Crill Ave., Ste 900, Palatka assorted blueberry specialties www.bostwickblueberry.com For more information 386-329-0224
July 4, 2019 Update Your Voter Registra- INTERLACHEN INDEPENDENCE DAY tion Downtown Interlachen 10 a.m. OPEN 24/7 Fireworks, crafts, booths, entertainment, games, parade, food, car show (386) 684-3811
July 4, 2019 PALATKA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION Palatka Riverfront Entertainment and fireworks (386) 329-0100 x 333 LASERWASH 360 PLUS TOUCH FREE AUTOMATICS SELF-SERVES VACUUM/SHAMPOO/FRAGRANCE
4401 St. Johns Avenue Palatka (behind Woody’s Bar B Que)
72 Destination Putnam e O ce of Property Appraiser is part of your local county government, serving all of Putnam County, both the unincorporated areas and the cities of Crescent City, Interlachen, Palatka, Pomona Park and Welaka. Events Continued e primary responsibility of this o ce is to set a value for every piece of property in Putnam County, no matter how big or how small, on the appraisal October 2019 date, which is January 1 of each year. WELAKA KIDS FISHING RODEO Always 3rd Saturday in April • Property Search • GIS Mapping Welaka Fish Hatchery. Prizes in various categories. From 8-10 a.m. • Exemptions • Tax Estimator (386) 467-2374 Tim Parker • Tangible Personal Property Putnam County October 2019 Property www.putnam- .com/app TRICK-OR-TREAT Appraiser THE MAGICAL RAVINES 312 Oak Street, Palatka • 386-329-0286 Ravine Gardens State Park Booths, games, wagon rides, trick-or-treating 3-6 p.m. (386) 329-3721 J & J Aluminum Products LLC October 31, 2019 BOO ON THE AVENUE Downtown Palatka 3-5:30 p.m. (386) 972-0391 Sponsored by Sales Service Downtown Palatka, Inc. Installation November 8-10, 2019 oo Concrete or FALL PALATKA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL Interlachen L Rodeheaver Boys Ranch EST. 1982 Lic#RX0066857 Three-day family event featuring current and popular names in bluegrass. Sponsored by Rodeheaver Boy’s Ranch (386) 328-1281
EXIT REALTY PRODUCERS 3600 NW 43rd Street G1 Gainesville, FL 32606 [email protected] www.ExitRealtyProducers.com Office : 352 505 5700 Mobile : 301 806 8935 Sue Paper REALTOR Fax : 352 505 5570
November 11, 2019 VETERANS DAY PARADE Masters Funeral Homes and Crematory Downtown Palatka Putnam Countyʼs Most Trusted Family In Funeral Service Followed by march over Memorial Bridge Palatka Palatka Memorial Interlachen 3015 Crill Avenue Gardens 1207 Hwy. 20 November 29, 2019 Palatka, FL 32177 4070 Silver Lake Drive Interlachen, FL 32148 PALATKA CHRISTMAS PARADE 386-325-4564 Palatka, FL 32177 386-684-4177 Downtown Palatka nighttime parade 386-325-3870 the Friday after Thanksgiving Sponsored by BEST www.themastersfuneralhomes.com Funeral Home & Crematory Downtown Palatka Inc 2018 (386) 328-4021 Destination Putnam 73 December 2019 LIGHT THE RIVERFRONT Events Continued Candlelit luminaries decorate the December 2019 riverfront in remembrance of loved WELAKA ones and special wishes. Sponsored CHRISTMAS PARADE by Pilot Club (386) 467-9800
December 2019 December 2019 Our G INTERLACHEN CAROLING THE RAVINES CHRISTMAS PARADE Take a wagon ride through the G D Interlachen Town Hall gardens while enjoying seasonal Lighted parade at 6:15 p.m. caroling. 6-9 p.m. Sponsored Ravine the best care. (386) 684-4749 Gardens State Park. (386) 329-3721 Vintage Care offers the fi nest senior living experience for those George A. Davis, MD needing assisted living or memory care services. Come see how our caring EYE CENTER team can provide a wonderful home OF ST. AUGUSTINE Paul W. Hund, Todd P. Russell W. THE EYE SURGERY CENTER OF ST. AUGUSTINE III, M.D. Thompson,M.D. Nelligan, M.D. environment for you or your loved ones. •Cataract & Lens Implant Surgery Specialilzing in Assisted Living & Memory Care •Diabetic Eye Exams •Glaucoma/Retinal Disease • Beautifully landscaped • Expansive life- •All Eye Laser Procedures N. Patrick Hale, Michael A. Todd S Hockett, courtyards enrichment •Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery M.D. Dagostino, O.D. •Optical Shop On Premises O.D., FAAO • Apartments program PALATKA ST. AUGUSTINE WORLD GOLF VILLAGE PALM COAST include kitchenettes • Resort-style 800 Zeagler Dr, Ste 120 1400 US 1 S. 19 West Town Place 10 Florida Park Dr., Ste A Palatka, FL 32177 St. Augustine, FL 32084 Suite 8 Palm Coast, Fl 32137 • Licensed nurse dining room (386) 328-8369 (904) 829-2286 (904) 940-9200 (386) 445-1279 George A. on call 24/7 • Movie theatre Visit Us Online at: www.eyecenterstaug.com Davis. M.D. • Healthcare • Beauty & monitoring Barber Shop & management • Housekeeping & • 24-hour emergency laundry service WELCOME TO PUTNAM COUNTY! response system Seminole is one of the largest generation and transmission cooperatives in the country. One of Seminole’s primary resources is the Seminole Generating Station in Putnam County, Florida.
Located on 2,000 acres just north of Palatka, the Seminole Generating Station has been a part of our community since 1984.
203 South Moody Road, Palatka, FL 32177 For more information or to schedule a visit, call 386-222-1504 www.VintageALF.com ALF # 12812
Seminole is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Senior Day Care & Respite Stays Available 74 Destination Putnam GotGot Smile?...Smile?... Slow Smoked, Fast Pace. www.hicks-dental-palatka.comwww.hicks-dental-palatka.com New Patients Welcome Come Eat! • Single Visit - All your BBQ favorites - Crowns slow-smoked meats, • Preventative delicious sides, Dentistry desserts, drinks and more. • Cosmetic Makeovers • Implant Charles Hicks, Shannon (Fain) Hicks Placement • Root Canal • Digital X-ray Therapy (90% less radiation) • Metal Free Dentistry
386-325-6000 425 N State Rd 19, Palatka, FL 32177
800 Zeagler Drive, Suite 330 • Palatka, FL 32177 386-328-4655 HOURS: MON-THURS 7AM - 5PM www.sonnysbbq.com CARE CREDIT BRAMLITT’S YOUR LOCAL STORE WHERE HELP IS FREE Wholesale Supplies To The Public MOBILE HOME SUPPLIES WHOLESALE SUPPLIERS COME SEE OUR SHOWROOMS Sprinkler and Irrigation Systems Delta Faucets • Marble Tops • Whirlpools •Mobile Home Bathtubs & Garden Tubs Tub & Shower Units & Doors • Aerators •Mobile Home Faucets & Repair Parts •Sprinkler Systems Water Heaters • Kitchen Cabinets - All Finishes •Vanity and Marble Tops •Anchoring Supplies •PVC Supplies Solid Wood Vanities •Roof Coating •Windows • Doors Plumbing Fixtures •Plumbing •Hunter Heads ALL MAJOR BRANDS WE STOCK •Timer Boxes AVAILABLE SKIRTING IN WE SPECIAL ORDER 4 COLORS! •PVC Pipe ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTORS BRAMLITT’S WHOLESALE SUPPLIERS Is Your Distributor For Pumps • Tanks • Parts FULL LINE OF PLUMBING • ELECTRICAL STA RITE PUMPS •Wire - All Types • Power Poles WELLS • WATER CONDITIONING •Shallow Well - Submersible & Sprinkler Fluorescent Ballast • Breakers & Panel Boxes •Irrigation & Sprinkler Systems •Switches •IRRIGATION •Pump Repair Parts • Air Bladder Tanks & Receptacles •MOBILE HOME SUPPLIES •Galvanized Tanks •Residential and •Aerators Mobile Home BUY QUALITY AND BUY RIGHT •Water Conditioning Systems Supplies AT THE SAVINGS STORE! •Well Pipe Bramlitts Facebook: Like us on Facebook Bramlitt’s Plumbing & Electrical Monday - Friday 110 North State Road 19 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Website: www.bramlittsplumbing.com Palatka, Florida 32177 Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Locally owned since 1979 (next to Clay Electric) (386) 328-1520
Destination Putnam 75 BE OUR Local Resources GUEST You don’t need an account Free Delivery to order from King’s! No Minimum LOCAL NEWS RESOURCES Go to www.kingsprint.com and click Guest Login Household & Office Needs • 386-698-1121 Palatka Daily News 386-312-5200 Publishes daily with local news coverage of Putnam County, state, national and international news. www.palatkadailynews.com 1st Coast Recycling, Inc. Putnam County Courier Journal 386-698-1644 Publishes every Wednesday with local coverage of Crescent City and Putnam County. www.cjnewsfl.com LIBRARIES TOP $$$$ PAID Palatka 386-329-0126 601 College Rd, Palatka Aluminum • Aluminum Cans • A/C Coils Hours: Mon & Wed • 9am -6pm, Tues & Thurs • 9am - 9pm, Fri • 9am-5pm, Radiators • Brass & Copper Sat • 9am-1pm Batteries • Electric Motors • Stainless Steel
Bostwick 386-326-2750 Lead • Insulated Copper 126 Tillman Street, Bldg 2, Bostwick Hours: Tues • 12pm - 6pm, Litho • Steel & Cast Iron • E-Scrap Wed & Fri • 10am - 3pm, Thurs • 2:30pm - 8pm, Sat • 9am - 12:30pm Open Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm • Closed Saturday & Sunday
Crescent City 386-698-2600 610 North Summit St., Crescent City 108 Seaboard Dr., Palatka Hours: Tues • 9am - 5:30pm, Wed • 10am - 7pm, (Hwy 17N on right, 1 mile North of Hwy 19) Thurs & Fri • 9am - 5pm, Sat • 9am- 1pm 386-326-6061 76 Destination Putnam Interlachen 386-684-1600 133 North CR 315, Interlachen Hours: Tues - Fri • 9:30am - 6pm, Sat • 9am - roBert m. Perry 12:30pm ATTORNEY AT LAW Melrose 352-475-1237 312 Wynnwood Ave., Melrose Ameris BAnk, second Floor, 601 reid street Hours: Tues - Fri • 9:30am-6pm, PAlAtkA, FloridA 32177 Sat • 9am - 12:30pm (386) 312-9805 RADIO STATIONS [email protected] Putnam County receives AM and FM signals from surrounding stations in St. Augustine, experience • integrity • dedication Gainesville, Jacksonville and Orlando.
Local stations : 93.1 Hope FM 386-325-3334 “PUTNAM COUNTY’S PREMIER RETIREMENT COMMUNITY” Features contemporary Christian music and programming. •Heated Pool Come home to •Marina WIYD - 1260 AM 386-325-4556 •24-Hour Country Hits, sports and more. Activity Center •RV and Boat Storage WPLK - 800 AM 386-328-5800 Timeless classics from artist like Elvis, Custom Homes Beatles, The Drifter and more Resales • Lots Visit us online at www.RiverVillas.com GETTING SETTLED 239 E. Buffalo Bluff Rd., Satsuma, FL 32189 386-279-6256 ELECTRIC UTILITIES Florida Power and Light (FPL) 1-800-226-3545 Clay Electric Corp 386-328-1432
GARBAGE REMOVAL WastePro 386-328-5445 City of Palatka Sanitation 386-329-0107 in o intin
From deep tints to clear shields, we make those miles calmer, cooler, happier and re iere E press an ull much more stylish. Our high performance WATER & SEWER automotive fi lm, professional installers and limited lifetime warranty are here to help City of Palatka 386-329-0109 etail Car ash Services make it easy. City of Crescent 386-698-2525 Town of Welaka 386-467-8677 ent e oval The Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) process removes hail dents or other types of damage from a vehicle’s exterior surface WATER panels without disturbing the fi nish. PDR can be an inexpensive way to remove dings Town of Interlachen and dents from vehicles. 386-684-3811 Spra in e liners
Palatka Auto Spa sprayed-on bedliners conform to any type surface. Its watertight GAS AUTHORITIES seal application prevents corrosion, and rust buildup that can damage the value of Palatka Gas Authority your truck. Limited lifetime warranty. 386-328-1591 Crescent City Natural Gas aint an ouch ps
With our state of the art equipment and 386-698-1486 paint technology, we offer our paint and mi- nor damage repair center. Our experienced staff will ensure you get a quality and cost TELEPHONE COMPANIES effective job done to your vehicle. AT&T 1-800-288-2020 Windstream 1-800-481-5441 Y pa at aautospa o - - Destination Putnam 77 IMPORTANT NUMBERS Our family-owned and operated business has been serving families and businesses in Putnam FIRE, POLICE SHERIFF LAW and surrounding counties for over 40 years. We ENFORCEMENT SERVICES desire to continue to provide the same professional, courteous service our customers have come to appreciate and expect. All emergencies 911 Sincerely, Palatka Police Dept 329-0111 Suellen Lightfoot Ritter Sheriff’s Office 329-0800 Animal Control 329-0396 506 Madison St. • Palatka Florida Highway Patrol 329-3738 (386) 325-1734 the late Suellen Lightfoot the late VEHICLE REGISTRATION Ken Lightfoot Ritter Henry Lightfoot, Founder ST. LIC.# FED 16-000004 Vehicle title, tags and drivers license must be applied for within ten days of moving to Florida. Auto Tags/ Driver’s License/ Vehicle Restaurant Registration i i Bar Main number 386-329-0282 312 Oak St., Palatka Marina Crescent City (Remote Office) Boat Sli s 386-698-3088 Interlachen (Remote Office) Lu ury RV Sites 386-684-1288 Ca ins VOTER REGISTRATION/ELECTIONS You must be 18 years of age or older 11 1 CR , C escent City 1 and have no felony record to register and vote. Registrations are closed 29 days prior to any election.
PUTNAM COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE 386-329-0224 PALATKA GAS AUTHORITY Register online at: www.putnam-fl.com/soe or print and mail an application to address below: 2509 Crill Ave., Ste 900 Palatka, FL 32177 CLEAN, EFFICIENT, COST SAVING POST OFFICES Bostwick 386-325-7158 GREEN ENERGY! Purchase a Natural Gas Appliance and Receive the following Instant Rebates! Crescent City 386-698-1538 Make the switch to Natural Gas Replace Natural Gas Appliances East Palatka 386-325-4071 Tankless Water Heater** ...... Rebate! $675 Tankless Water Heater** ...... Rebate! $550 Florahome 386-659-2228 WH - tank type** ...... Rebate! $550 WH - tank type** ...... Rebate! $400 Georgetown 386-467-9641 Furnace ...... Rebate! $785 Furnace ...... Rebate! $500 Range ...... Rebate! $200 Range ...... Rebate! $100 Grandin 386-659-2493 Dryer ...... Rebate! $150 Dryer ...... Rebate! $100 Hollister 386-325-5527 as ater heater ust e present or purchase fro for other incentives to appl . e ates appl to purchase an installation of a ne appliance. Interlachen 386-684-2228 Lake Como 386-649-4144 Melrose 352-475-1701 Palatka 386-328-3071 Pomona Park 386-649-4272 Putnam Hall 352-473-4224 San Mateo 386-325-2303 518 MAIN STREET, PALATKA, FL 32177 Satsuma 386-649-4366 Telephone: 386-328-1591 Fax: 386-325-9373 Welaka 386-467-2116 www.palatkagasauthority.com • [email protected] 78 Destination Putnam A Message from the Chairman Dear Friend:
The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce proudly presents its 2019 Business Directory contained within this publication. This publication is produced by the Palatka Daily News to provide community information to visitors and residents, as well as to recognize Chamber members along with the goods and services they provide.
It also serves as a reminder for Chamber members to demonstrate their commitment to the continued growth and development of the community by purchasing products and services from fellow members.
We owe a great deal of gratitude to those sponsors whose messages appear herein. Their participation reflects their commitment to this community and its continued prosperity. Many businesses purchased ads to support this publication, so please take time to review them and think of them when you need to make a purchase.
We are a Chamber of Commerce directed by our membership and committed to the positive growth of our community. The Putnam County Chamber of Commerce is the principle leader in the promotion of commerce. Our mission is to be a creative force that promotes excellence in leadership, coordination and orderly development of business enterprise.
We take great pride in our citizens, who work together and assume responsibility for the economic, educational, and cultural well-being of Putnam County.
We can only do this with the support of our members. If you have been considering joining, allow me to encourage you to do so now – we need you on the team!
Sincerely,
Steve Overturf 2019 Chairman of the Board
Destination Putnam 79 Chamber Leadership 2019
2019 OFFICERS 2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (plus officers) Chairman: Steve Overturf, Johnson-Overturf Ben Bates, Coldwell Banker - Ben Bates, Inc. Funeral Home Jim Beeler, Clay Electric Past Chair: Joe Pickens, St. Johns River State College Chair Elect: Charlie Douglas, Douglas Law Firm Daniel Brauneck, DDS, DMD - Brauneck Family Dentistry Treasurer: Janette Wagner, Capital City Bank John Browning, Angel’s Dining Car President: Dana Jones, Putnam County Chamber Jim Bugg, 1st Coast Recycling of Commerce 2019 VICE CHAIRS Kevin Curry, Georgia-Pacific Greg Bacon, City Shippers & Papa Johns Michael Curtis, Artic Air Taylor Douglas, Roland Pacetti Realty Mark Dooley, Putnam Community Medical Center Derek Hembree, Clay Electric Karla Flagg-Wright, Flagg Serenity Memorial Chapel Wayne McClain, Beck Auto Robert Mills, Riverside Wealth Advisors Mike Garman, Florida Power & Light Mike Perry, Robert M. Perry, Attorney at Law Brian Keith, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Jini Robbins, Bates Hewett & Floyd Insurance Michael Leonard, Palatka Daily News Benita Lookadoo, VyStar Credit Union EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Gator DeLoach, Sheriff, Putnam County Troy Nettles, McKinnon Home Furnishings Terrill Hill, Mayor, City of Palatka Patrick Kennedy, Administrator, City of Crescent City Ken Larsen, Mayor, Town of Interlachen CHAMBER PROFESSIONALS Bobby Payne, FL House of Representatives SERVING YOU IN 2019 Brett Peterson, Mayor, City of Crescent City Dana Jones, President Bill Pickens, Chairman, Board of County Commissioners Brian Bergen, Vice President, Economic Development Gordon Sands, Mayor, Welaka Julie Linton, Vice President, Tourism Terry Suggs, Putnam County Administrator Daisy Quiles, Membership Manager Rick Surrency, Superintendent, Putnam County School District Brenda Lang, Visitor Services Manager Joseph Svingala, Mayor, Town of Pomona Park
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1100 Reid St. Palatka, FL 32177 386-328-1503 putnamcountychamber.com Destination Putnam 81 Putnam County Easy Access to all of Northeast Florida Florida Great Climate & Recreation Natural, Historic & Family-Friendly
TransportationTransportation OptionsOptions
Air Palatka Municipal Airport & close to 2 international airports
Business Climate Rail Dual rail carriers (CSX , Norfolk Southern) The tax environment here is very favorable. Florida does not & Amtrak have corporate franchise tax, personal state income tax, or taxes on inventories or foreign income. Our state and local governments offer competitive tax incentives Water for businesses that relocate or expand in Northeast Florida. Barge access via St. Johns River to nearby JAXPort (ocean access) Florida is a “Right-to-Work” state. Employees are not required to join a union, and employment may be terminated “at will” by either employee or employer. Truck The Park and Putnam County are included in JAX Foreign Trade Interstate connectivity: US 17 North four Zone #64 and the County is a US SBA HUB Zone. lanes to I-10, SR 207 North four lanes to I-95 and SR 20 to I-75 82 Destination Putnam Education/Workforce
Local colleges offering 2 and 4 year degrees and work- force development programs in collaboration with local businesses
Growing workforce development and educational net- work
Excellent availability of high school and technical school trained workers
Proximity to universities, such as University of Florida, Embry-Riddle, Stetson, Flagler and University of North Florida Quality of Life Putnam County residents enjoy an incredible quality of life with agreeable weather year-round and an abundance of water.
We are a nature-based community, rich in history and heritage, some of which is depicted in over 30 murals throughout the city of Palatka. Putnam County is a fishing mecca, known as the Bass Capital of the World.
Other recreational highlights include:
National, State & local parks
Original Donald Ross designed golf course
Festivals throughout the year
Great multi-use, hiking & paddling trails
Accessible Location
Putnam County is located in Northeast Florida with easy access to major metropolitan areas. Nearly equal distance to Jacksonville, Ocala, Daytona, Gainesville, and Orlando makes us the hub of Northeast Florida.
We are less than 25 miles to the Atlantic, and have ample waterfront property along many lakes and the St. Johns River.
Infrastructure
Fiber/wireless broadband availability
Excellent electrical capacity and distribution network
Community owned land and speculative building
Natural gas, water, and wastewater service
Destination Putnam 83 CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Listed below is the 2019 Putnam County Chamber of The Chamber’s mission is to be a creative force that Commerce Member Business Directory. All listings are promotes excellence in leadership, coordination and orderly current as of December 2018. List provided by Putnam development of business enterprise. County Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.putnamcountychamber.com to learn more about In the pages to follow, you will find a list of members in the Chamber, find area events on our calendar and to search more than 27 categories that provide local goods and our member directory online. services to the Putnam County community. 1100 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177 • putnamcountychamber.com• 386.328.1503
A Dire Need, LLC Cynthia O. Asia Best Western Inn of Palatka Cancer Center of Putnam PORTABLE TOILETS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE County PHYSICIANS - ONCOLOGY A-1 Pharmacy AT&T Florida The Bingo Palace PHARMACY & MEDICAL SUPPLIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENTERTAINMENT Canine Companions Dog Training, LLC Aaron’s Sales & Lease AutoSpa of Palatka Blue Lagoon Car Wash, Inc. PET SERVICES FURNITURE/ HOME FURNISHINGS CAR WASH & DETAILING CAR WASH & DETAILING Acosta Creek Marina Capital City Bank Azalea Health Blue Sky Roofing of North BANKS / CREDIT UNION FURNITURE / HOME FURNISHINGS HEALTH CARE SERVICES Florida, LLC ROOFING CONTRACTOR Tony Alfiero Capt. Gary’s Nature Tours Badcock Home Furniture & BOAT TOURS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS More Blue Water Bay FURNITURE / HOME FURNISHINGS Ambient Inc. RESTAURANTS CareerSource NE Florida COMPUTER SERVICES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES / AGENCIES Barrington Apartments The Boathouse Marina APARTMENT / HOUSING RENTALS American Legion Bert MARINA Carr, Riggs & Ingram ACCOUNTING SERVICES Hodge Barry Manor Apartments Joe Boatwright ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS APARTMENT / HOUSING RENTALS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Russell Castleberry ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Ameriprise Financial The Bartram Inn Bed & Bound for Glory & St. Services, Inc. Breakfast Johns Cafe FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE RESTAURANTS Castrol Premium Lube Express Ameris Bank Bass World Lodge & Marina Bradley’s Steaks & Seafood AUTOMOTIVE - REPAIR & SERVICES BANKS / CREDIT UNION FISH CAMPS RESTAURANTS Catholic Charities Bureau, Angel’s Diner, Inc. Bates, Hewett & Floyd Bramlitt’s Plumbing & Inc. RESTAURANTS Insurance Electric ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS INSURANCE AGENCIES PLUMBING SUPPLIES Animal Health Center VETERINARIANS Causseaux, Hewett & Beck Chevrolet - Buick - Brauneck Family Dentistry Walpole, Inc. GMC DENTISTS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS Animal Medical Clinic AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - NEW & USED VETERINARIANS Bright Minds Youth CenterState Bank Beck Chrysler - Dodge - Development The ARC of Putnam County BANKS / CREDIT UNION Jeep ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - NEW & USED Century 21 Triton Realty Armstrong Roofing, Inc. Brooks Rehabilitation Home Cassandra Browning-Nettles ROOFING CONTRACTOR Health REAL ESTATE - GENERAL Beck Ford - Lincoln HOME HEALTH CARE Aron Livingston Agency - AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - NEW & USED Bulls-Hit Ranch & Farm, Inc. Century 21 Triton Realty New York Life Barbara Scholl Beck Nissan AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING INSURANCE AGENCIES REAL ESTATE - GENERAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - NEW & USED Artic Air, Inc. Busy Bee’s Cleaning Service AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Beef O’Brady’s CLEANING SERVICES - RESIDENTIAL / Champion Self Storage RESTAURANTS COMMERCIAL STORAGE FACILITIES Arts Council of Greater Palatka Bellamy Plumbing, Inc. C.P. Deli & More, Inc. Steve A Chapman, DMD ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS PLUMBING & SEPTIC SERVICES RESTAURANTS DENTISTS 84 Destination Putnam CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Cheyenne Saloon, Inc Conlee-Snyder Mural Episcopal Children’s Flowers by Melanie, Inc. LOUNGE / PACKAGE GOODS ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Services FLORISTS ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Chili’s Grill & Bar Continental Building Forest Groves Ferneries, Inc. RESTAURANTS Products Etc, LLC FERNERIES GYPSUM / DRYWALL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING City Coin Op. Laundry Frank Bush Insurance LAUNDROMAT Corky Bell’s Seafood of Exit Realty Producers Agency Palatka, Inc. REAL ESTATE - GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCIES City of Crescent City RESTAURANTS GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & Express Family Care, LLC Friends of Ravine Gardens, TOWNSHIP Cremer Wood, Inc. PHYSICIANS - GENERAL Inc. PULPWOOD & TIMBER RECREATIONAL FACILITIES City of Palatka Eye Center of St. Augustine CONTRACTORS George A. Davis, MD GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & Fruitland Ace Hardware TOWNSHIP PHYSICIANS - OPHTHALMOLOGY Crescent City Woman’s Club BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE & City Shippers ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Factory Direct Bedding, LLC LUMBER SHIPPING SERVICES MATTRESSES / BEDDING Crestwood Nursing Center Futch’s Power Depot, Inc. Clay Electric Cooperative, NURSING HOMES Family Shoe Store LAWN EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE Inc. RETAIL STORES ELECTRIC COMPANIES Crystal Cove Resort & Futch’s Tractor Depot, Inc. Marina Farm Bureau Insurance LAWN EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE Clayton, Frank & Biggs HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE INSURANCE AGENCIES Funeral Home Gator Timber & Land, LLC FUNERAL HOMES Dairy Queen of Palatka, Inc. Farm Credit of Florida, ACA PULPWOOD & TIMBER RESTAURANTS BANKS / CREDIT UNION CONTRACTORS Brent Coates ASSOCIATE MEMBERS deSigns First Coast Cardiovascular Georgetown Marina & Lodge SIGNS - SALES & SERVICE Institute FISH CAMPS Coldwell Banker / Ben PHYSICIANS - CARDIOVASCULAR Bates, Inc.- Ben Bates Direct Auto & Life Georgia-Pacific - Palatka REAL ESTATE - GENERAL Insurance First Coast Community Chip Mill INSURANCE AGENCIES Credit Union MANUFACTURING - PAPER Coldwell Banker / Ben BANKS / CREDIT UNION PRODUCTS Bates, Inc. - Erin Fortner Discount Mini Storage of St REAL ESTATE - GENERAL Johns First Coast Metal Roofing Georgia-Pacific - Palatka STORAGE FACILITIES Supply Operations Coldwell Banker / Ben METAL FABRICATORS MANUFACTURING - PAPER Bates, Inc. - Nancy Jones Douglas Law Firm PRODUCTS REAL ESTATE - GENERAL ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES 1st Coast Recycling, Inc. TRASH & RECYCLE CONTAINERS Gerber Collision & Glass Coldwell Banker Early Learning Coalition of Flagg Serenity Memorial AUTOMOTIVE - REPAIR & SERVICES Commercial/Ben Bates - North Florida Chapel ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Ben Bates FUNERAL HOMES Ginn Financial Group, Inc. REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES Eco Marine Contractor, LLC Flagler Hospital, Inc. Coldwell Banker MARINE CONSTRUCTION HOSPITAL Gottago of Putnam County Commercial/Ben Bates - PORTABLE TOILETS Marc Spalding Eddie’s Lawn Services Flagler Multi-Specialty Care REAL ESTATE - COMMERCIAL LAWN MAINTENANCE Center Grand Gables Inn Bed & PHYSICIANS - GENERAL Breakfast Community Hospice & Edith Aldrich Insurance HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE Palliative Care of Putnam Agency The Floridian Sports Club County INSURANCE AGENCIES LODGE - PRIVATE / CORPORATE Graphics II HOSPICE CARE PRINTING SERVICES Edward D. Jones & Co. Florida Medical Hearing Community Partnership for FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES Centers Guaranty Title Children HEARING AIDS TITLE SERVICES ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS EGP Document Solutions, LLC Florida Pest Control & Guiding Light Signs Community State Bank COPIER / OFFICE EQUIP SALES & Chemical Co. SIGNS - SALES & SERVICE BANKS / CREDIT UNION LEASING PEST CONTROL SERVICES Gullett Title, Inc. The Computer Guys Elliott Welding, Inc. Florida Power & Light Co. TITLE SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES WELDING & MACHINE SHOP ELECTRIC COMPANIES Destination Putnam 85 CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
H. Earl Wallace, II - Land Island Doctors Lowe’s Montco Research Products, Surveyor PHYSICIANS - GENERAL BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE & Inc. LAND SURVEYORS LUMBER MANUFACTURING J&J Aluminum Products, LLC Hagan Ace Hardware #11619 ALUMINUM CONTRACTORS Theodore E. MacGibbon Moore’s Well Drilling ASSOCIATE MEMBERS BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE & WELL DRILLING SERVICES Richard Jason, D.P.M. LUMBER Mariachiles Mexican Grill PHYSICIANS - PODIATRY Musselwhite’s Seafood & Grill Hamby Construction & RESTAURANTS Jerry Hafner, General RESTAURANTS Roofing, Inc. Marie’s Tables & Tents ROOFING CONTRACTOR Contractor GENERAL CONTRACTORS PARTY RENTALS Vernon Myers, Jr. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES ASSOCIATE MEMBER Jerry Stalvey’s BBQ Daniel A. Martinez Hampton Inn - Palatka CATERING SERVICES ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Natkim Radio - WIYD / HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE WPLK / WAVE Johnson-Overturf Funeral Massey III Painting RADIO STATIONS Hasty’s Communications of Homes PAINTING & SUPPLIES Florida, Inc. FUNERAL HOMES NE Florida Association of TWO-WAY RADIO SALES & SERVICE Massey Services, Inc. Realtors Normand Jutras PEST CONTROL SERVICES ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Haven Hospice ASSOCIATE MEMBERS HOSPICE CARE Masters Funeral Home, LLC NE Florida Community KB Cabinetry Inc. Showroom FUNERAL HOMES Action Agency Hawkins & Turner Farm CABINETS / CABINETRY ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING Matanzas Law Group Keep Putnam Beautiful ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES NE Florida Educational Hawkins Roofing, Inc. ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Consortium ROOFING CONTRACTOR The Mathe Corporation EDUCATION Kennedy Rehab & Skilled GENERAL CONTRACTORS Hedstrom & Harris P.A. Therapy Services NE Florida Regional Council PHYSICAL & OCCUPATIONAL ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES Mathews Moving & Storage, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THERAPY Inc. Herrington Industries, Inc. STORAGE FACILITIES Neal Strickland Roofing, Inc. Kids Care Pediatrics ROOFING CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES PHYSICIANS - PEDIATRICS McClain Family Foundation Hicks Dental CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS Neuco Distributors, LLC INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTORS DENTISTS Kindred Home Health Care HOME HEALTH CARE McColm & Company BUSINESS CONSULTANTS New Horizon RV, Inc. Hill’s Hardware & Recycling RV SALES & SERVICES BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE & King’s Office Supply & LUMBER Printing Co. McDonald’s of Palatka OFFICE SUPPLIES & FURNITURE Nicholson AC/Heating & RESTAURANTS Quality Ice Hitchcock’s Markets AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING GROCERY STORE Lady Bug’s Gift Shoppe McKinnon Home Furnishings RETAIL STORES FURNITURE / HOME FURNISHINGS Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Niko’s Pizza, Inc. Suites Lakewood Nursing Center Meade Insurance Agency, Inc. RESTAURANTS HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE NURSING HOMES INSURANCE AGENCIES Norfolk Southern Fishing Holly Ridge Apartments Law Offices of Ronald E. Lodge Mederi CareTenders LODGE - PRIVATE / CORPORATE APARTMENT / HOUSING RENTALS Sholes HOME HEALTH CARE ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES Holmes & Young, PA Messer’s Westside Bait & North Florida Emulsions, Inc. ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES Lee & Cates Glass Tackle ASPHALT & PAVING CONTRACTORS Distributors BAIT & TACKLE 91.3 Hope FM GLASS DISTRIBUTORS North Florida Home RADIO STATIONS Miller Farms Builders, Inc. LifeSouth Community Blood AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Home Depot, Store #8531 Center BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE & BLOOD BANK NorthEast Environmental, LLC LUMBER Modern Realty of Putnam, Inc. - Larissa Rickets CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Lightfoot Fire Extinguisher REAL ESTATE - GENERAL Hot Action Sportswear Service Nurse On-Call EMBROIDERY & SCREENPRINT FIRE EXTINGUISHERS HOME HEALTH CARE Modern Realty of Putnam, Interlachen Cabinets, Inc. Lori’s Fountain Restaurant Inc. - Tommy King The Oaks Golf Club CABINETS / CABINETRY RESTAURANTS REAL ESTATE - GENERAL GOLF COURSE / COUNTRY CLUB 86 Destination Putnam CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Old Castle Lawn & Garden Port Consolidated, Inc. Putnam County Supervisor Riverside Wealth Advisors LAWN EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTOR - of Elections FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES WHOLESALE GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & Gene O’Connor TOWNSHIP Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Inc. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Preston Electric Co. ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS/ Putnam County Tax Oliver Oaks & Vines, LLC Roland Pacetti Realty, Inc. SUPPLIES Collector Office AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & Roland Pacetti REAL ESTATE - GENERAL W. L. Pritchett, Jr. TOWNSHIP P & F Mini Storage ASSOCIATE MEMBERS STORAGE FACILITIES Roland Pacetti Realty, Inc. Putnam Habitat for Taylor Douglas Padgett Groves Producers Ace Hardware Co. Humanity BUILDING MATERIALS, HARDWARE & REAL ESTATE - GENERAL AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS LUMBER S & A Leisure, Inc. Palatka Christian Service Publix Super Markets #727 Putnam Health & Fitness MARINE DEALERSHIP Center GROCERY STORE Center ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS FITNESS CENTERS Safe Touch Security Putnam Community Medical Consultant - Abe Alexander Palatka Daily News Center Putnam Pulmonary Practice SECURITY ALARMS NEWSPAPERS HOSPITAL PHYSICIANS - PULMONOLOGY San Mateo Estates RV & Palatka Flooring Center Putnam County Chamber of Q.I.R. Investments Mobile Home Park CARPET & FLOOR COVERINGS Commerce SHOPPING CENTERS RV PARK / CAMPGROUND ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Palatka Gas Authority Sellstate High Performance GAS - NATURAL Quality Inn & Suites - Putnam County Clerk of Riverfront Realty REAL ESTATE - GENERAL Palatka Housing Authority Courts HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & TOWNSHIP Seminole Electric TOWNSHIP R & J Power Equipment, Inc. Cooperative LAWN EQUIPMENT SALES & SERVICE ELECTRIC COMPANIES Palatka Mall, LLC Putnam County Courier SHOPPING CENTERS Journal NEWSPAPERS Rachelsie Farm, Inc. Sentry Termite & Pest LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS & SUPPLIES Control, Inc. Palatka Marketplace PEST CONTROL SERVICES SHOPPING CENTERS Putnam County Dept of Health Ralph’s House of Flowers HEALTH CARE SERVICES FLORISTS Shelton Veterinary Clinic Palatka Moose Lodge #184 VETERINARIANS ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Putnam County Randy Mathews Mini Development Authority Storage & Hauling Craig Z. Sherar, P.A. Palatka New Vision Lion’s STORAGE FACILITIES ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES Foundation GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS TOWNSHIP Reiter Insurance Agency, Inc. Sherwin-Williams Company INSURANCE AGENCIES #2636 Papa John’s Pizza #3622 Putnam County Fair PAINTING & SUPPLIES RESTAURANTS Authority, Inc. ENTERTAINMENT Renegades on the River Shrimp-R-Us & More Parker House Lounge, Inc. HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE RESTAURANTS LOUNGE / PACKAGE GOODS Putnam County Government GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & The Ride Solution, Inc. Singleton Subway Inc. Patricia Banks Accounting TOWNSHIP TRANSPORTATION / SHUTTLE ACCOUNTING SERVICES #13481 SERVICES RESTAURANTS State Representative Bobby Putnam County Property Payne Appraiser River Bend Condominiums Singleton Subway Inc. GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & VACATION RENTALS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES #4631 TOWNSHIP RESTAURANTS Peninsular Auto Parts River City Players AUTOMOTIVE - PARTS & SUPPLIES Putnam County School THEATER COMPANY Sleep Inn & Suites District HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE Robert M. Perry - Attorney EDUCATION River City Veterinary at Law Hospital Jeffrey R. Slotten, D.D.S. VETERINARIANS ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES Putnam County Sheriff’s DENTISTS Office Pilot Club of Palatka, Inc. GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & River Villas 55+ Community SMA Behavioral Health ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS TOWNSHIP RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Services, Inc COUNSELING SERVICES Plastic Masters Putnam County Shrine Club Riverside Builders of International, Inc. ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Putnam County Smith Products Company, Inc. PLASTIC FABRICATORS GENERAL CONTRACTORS CABINETS / CABINETRY Destination Putnam 87 Solaris Healthcare Palatka Staples - Store #1056 Town of Welaka VyStar Credit Union NURSING HOMES OFFICE SUPPLIES & FURNITURE GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & BANKS / CREDIT UNION TOWNSHIP Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Sunbelt Rentals EQUIPMENT RENTALS RESTAURANTS Trails End Outdoors LLC. W.W. Gay Mechanical ECO TOURS / EXCURSIONS Contractor, Inc. Source4Teachers SunCrest Omni Home Health HEAVY EQUIPMENT CONTRACTORS EDUCATION HOME HEALTH CARE Treasure Fine Jewelers RETAIL STORES Sunrise Marine Waste Pro of Florida Southern Air GARBAGE COLLECTION AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING MARINE DEALERSHIP True House, Inc. MANUFACTURING - TRUSS SYSTEMS Spherion Staffing Sunrise Primary Care Watson Realty Corp. STAFFING SERVICES PHYSICIANS - GENERAL U.S. Army Recruiter - REAL ESTATE - GENERAL Palatka Station St Johns Asset Sunset Point Car Wash MILITARY RECRUITERS Wattles Business Solutions CAR WASH & DETAILING Management, LLC COPIER / OFFICE EQUIP SALES & FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT SERVICES UniFirst Corporation LEASING Sunshine Cleaning Service LAUNDRY SERVICE St Johns Campground CLEANING SERVICES - RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL United Rent-All of NE Webster University RV PARK / CAMPGROUND EDUCATION Sunshine Trophies & Awards Florida, Inc. St Johns Eye Care, Inc. TROPHIES & PLAQUES PARTY RENTALS PHYSICIANS - OPTOMETRY Wesnofske Farms, Inc. Susan G. Helwig, Insurance United Way of St. Johns AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING County Inc. St Johns Housing Agency ASSOCIATIONS / ORGANIZATIONS Partnership, Inc. INSURANCE AGENCIES Wetland Preserve, LLC CONSTRUCTION SERVICES Veritas Steel, LLC AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING Thompson Pipe Group STEEL FABRICATION St Johns Realty & Pressure Garry Wood - Attorney at Management MANUFACTURING - CONCRETE Villa Farms Luxury Community REAL ESTATE - GENERAL PRESSURE PIPE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Law ATTORNEYS / LEGAL SERVICES St Johns River Dental 3 Bananas Restaurant & Bar Vintage Care of Palatka DENTISTS RESTAURANTS ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES Woodland Point Apartments APARTMENT / HOUSING RENTALS St Johns River State College Toby’s Alignment, Inc. Vitas Healthcare EDUCATION AUTOMOTIVE - REPAIR & SERVICES HOSPICE CARE WTRP REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS St Johns Urgent Family Care Town of Interlachen Vulcan Materials - Smith PHYSICIANS - URGENT CARE GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & Division Congressman Ted Yoho TOWNSHIP SAND MINING St. Johns River Concrete GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Company Inc. Town of Pomona Park Vulcan Materials - South GENERAL CONTRACTORS GOVERNMENT OFFICES - CITY & Division Zaxby’s of Palatka TOWNSHIP SAND MINING RESTAURANTS CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
ACCOUNTING SERVICES Miller Farms AIR CONDITIONING & APARTMENT / HOUSING 239 Hwy 17 North HEATING RENTALS Carr, Riggs & Ingram Bostwick, FL 32007 Artic Air, Inc. 906 Hwy 19 South (386) 325-4714 Barrington Apartments 1501 St Johns Ave Palatka, FL 32177 607 S. Moody Rd - Office Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-4561 Oliver Oaks & Vines, LLC Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-5095 185 W. River Rd. (386) 325-0512 Palatka, FL 32177 Patricia Banks Accounting Nicholson AC/Heating & (386) 325-5433 519 Crill Ave Quality Ice Barry Manor Apartments Palatka, FL 32177 326 Hwy 17 North 1000 Husson Ave Padgett Groves (386) 325-7523 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 1622 Hwy 308 (386) 328-0911 (386) 328-5137 AGRI-BUSINESS / FARMING Crescent City, FL 32112 (386) 467-2106 Southern Air Holly Ridge Apartments Bulls-Hit Ranch & Farm, Inc. 3849 Reid St 6401 St. Johns Ave 9165 Old Hastings Rd Wesnofske Farms, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Hastings, FL 32145 P.O. Box 631 (386) 328-3212 (386) 329-1973 (904) 692-2715 Crescent City, FL 32112 (386) 698-1409 ALUMINUM CONTRACTORS Woodland Point Apartments Hawkins & Turner Farm 6710 St. Johns Ave 438 East End Rd Wetland Preserve, LLC J&J Aluminum Products, LLC Palatka, FL 32177 San Mateo, FL 32187 113 Arden Dr 1026 Hwy 20 (386) 328-9530 (386) 328-3736 Palatka, FL 32177 Interlachen, FL 32148 (904) 303-4471 (386) 972-0391 88 Destination Putnam CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
ASPHALT & PAVING Gene O’Connor Early Learning Coalition of Putnam Habitat for Humanity CONTRACTORS 128 Sunset Point Lane North Florida 2506 Crill Ave East Palatka, FL 32131 2450 Old Moultrie Rd, Ste 103 Palatka, FL 32177 North Florida Emulsions, Inc. (386) 325-4405 St Augustine, FL 32086 (386) 325-5862 701 N. Moody Rd, #15 (904) 342-2267 Palatka, FL 32177 W. L. Pritchett, Jr. Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, Inc. (386) 328-1733 P.O. Box 1073 Episcopal Children’s Services 380 Boys Ranch Rd Welaka, FL 32193 821 Hwy 19 South Palatka, FL 32177 ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES (386) 325-9510 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-1281 (386) 385-3450 Vintage Care of Palatka ASSOCIATIONS / United Way of St. Johns 203 S. Moody Rd ORGANIZATIONS Keep Putnam Beautiful County Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 205 N. 2nd St 117 Bridge St (386) 329-9905 American Legion Bert Hodge Palatka, FL 32177 St. Augustine, FL 32084 Post #45 (386) 325-9598 (904) 829-9721 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 316 Osceola St Palatka, FL 32177 NE Florida Association of ATTORNEYS / LEGAL Tony Alfiero (386) 328-6976 Realtors SERVICES P.O. Box 990 7801 Deercreek Club Rd San Mateo, FL 32187 The ARC of Putnam County Jacksonville, FL 32256 Douglas Law Firm (386) 328-0667 1209 Westover Dr (904) 394-9132 1301 St Johns Ave. Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Cynthia O. Asia (386) 325-2249 NE Florida Community Action (386) 530-2955 424 N. Fern St Agency San Mateo, FL 32187 Arts Council of Greater 1201 Madison St Hedstrom & Harris P.A. (386) 328-1607 Palatka Palatka, FL 32177 601 St Johns Ave 216 Reid St (904) 635-8646 Palatka, FL 32177 Joe Boatwright (800) 369-6657 P.O. Box 101 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-8998 Palatka Christian Service East Palatka, FL 32131 Center Holmes & Young, PA (386) 937-5320 2600 Peters St 222 N. 3rd St Bright Minds Youth Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Development Russell Castleberry (386) 328-0984 (386) 328-1111 122 Point of Woods Trail 1857 Wells Rd, Ste 222-B Orange Park, FL 32073 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka Moose Lodge #184 Law Offices of Ronald E. (904) 644-8594 (386) 325-4135 3875 Reid St Sholes Palatka, FL 32177 700 Reid St Brent Coates Catholic Charities Bureau, Inc. (386) 325-6948 Palatka, FL 32177 101 Cinnamon Dr 3940 Lewis Speedway, Suite (386) 385-3496 Interlachen, FL 32148 2103 Palatka New Vision Lion’s (386) 937-1481 St Augustine, FL 32084 Foundation Matanzas Law Group (904) 829-6300 P.O. Box 2655 200 Malaga St, Suite 9 Normand Jutras Palatka, FL 32178 St Augustine, FL 32084 412 Mulholland Park Community Partnership for (386) 937-8277 (904) 826-1772 Palatka, FL 32177 Children (978) 376-1730 1910 Reid St Pilot Club of Palatka, Inc. Robert M. Perry - Attorney at Palatka, FL 32177 P.O. Box 2202 Law Theodore E. MacGibbon (386) 326-4244 Palatka, FL 32178 601 Reid St, 2nd Floor 419 Emmett St (386) 328-3496 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Conlee-Snyder Mural (386) 312-9805 (386) 325-7663 Committee, Inc. Putnam County Chamber of 919 Carr St Commerce Craig Z. Sherar, P.A. Daniel A. Martinez Palatka, FL 32177 1100 Reid St 147 Pine Tree Rd 320 Round Lake Rd (386) 325-4266 Palatka, FL 32177 East Palatka, FL 32131 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-1503 (386) 336-3088 (386) 325-3959 Crescent City Woman’s Club Putnam County Shrine Club Garry Wood - Attorney at Law Vernon Myers, Jr. 604 N. Summit St 116 Yelvington Rd 415 St Johns Ave 2500 Fairview Dr. Crescent City, FL 32112 East Palatka, FL 32131 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 467-7075 (386) 325-8020 (386) 326-3993 (386) 328-9490 Destination Putnam 89 CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
AUTOMOBILE DEALERS - Ameris Bank BUILDING MATERIALS, Blue Lagoon Car Wash, Inc. NEW & USED 100 Hwy 19 North HARDWARE & LUMBER 4401 St Johns Ave Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Beck Chevrolet - Buick - GMC (386) 325-3770 Fruitland Ace Hardware (386) 937-3740 1601 Reid St 1157 CR 309 - Fruitland Palatka, FL 32177 Capital City Bank Crescent City, FL 32112 Sunset Point Car Wash (386) 328-1511 148 Hwy 17 South (386) 698-1260 160 Hwy 17 South East Palatka, FL 32131 East Palatka, FL 32131 Beck Chrysler - Dodge - Jeep (386) 329-1150 Hagan Ace Hardware #11619 (386) 328-1119 256 Hwy 17 North 141 Hwy 17 South Palatka, FL 32177 Capital City Bank East Palatka, FL 32131 CARPET & FLOOR (386) 328-8863 4120 Crill Ave (386) 328-2698 COVERINGS Palatka, FL 32177 Beck Ford - Lincoln Hill’s Hardware & Recycling (386) 329-1155 Palatka Flooring Center 420 N. Palm Ave 1770 Hwy 17 1813 Reid St Palatka, FL 32177 CenterState Bank Pomona Park, FL 32181 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-8881 500 N. Summit St (386) 649-5479 (386) 325-0440 Crescent City, FL 32112 Beck Nissan Home Depot, Store #8531 (386) 698-1982 CATERING SERVICES 252 Hwy 17 North 417 Hwy 19 North Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Jerry Stalvey’s BBQ CenterState Bank (386) 328-2775 (386) 325-5857 6430 Hwy 16A, Lot A 350 Hwy 19 North St Augustine, FL 32092 AUTOMOTIVE - PARTS & Palatka, FL 32177 Lowe’s (904) 540-1697 SUPPLIES (386) 328-1984 500 Hwy 19 North Palatka, FL 32177 CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONS Peninsular Auto Parts Community State Bank (386) 326-5340 533 S. Summit St 1120 State Rd 20 McClain Family Foundation 285 West River Rd Crescent City, FL 32112 Interlachen, FL 32148 Producers Ace Hardware Co. Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 698-2002 (386) 684-6154 404 Central Ave (386) 326-3833 Crescent City, FL 32112 AUTOMOTIVE - REPAIR & Farm Credit of Florida, ACA (386) 698-1260 SERVICES 309 N. 2nd St CLEANING SERVICES - Palatka, FL 32177 RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Castrol Premium Lube Express BUSINESS CONSULTANTS (386) 385-7201 4100 Crill Ave Busy Bee’s Cleaning Service McColm & Company Palatka, FL 32177 123 Kennedy Avenue First Coast Community Credit 826 S. 13th St (386) 325-5823 Interlachen, FL 32148 Union Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 972-1792 306 S. Palm Ave (202) 669-2978 Gerber Collision & Glass Palatka, FL 32177 Sunshine Cleaning Service 3517 Reid St (386) 328-5555 CABINETS / CABINETRY Palatka, FL 32177 416 Silver Lake Rd (385) 328-2671 VyStar Credit Union Interlachen Cabinets, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 510 Hwy 19 North 2010 Hwy 20 East (386) 328-3017 Toby’s Alignment, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 Hawthorne, FL 32640 2604 Peters St COMPUTER SERVICES (386) 328-3303 (352) 481-6078 Palatka, FL 32177 Ambient Inc. (386) 328-5490 KB Cabinetry Inc. Showroom BLOOD BANK 213 Hwy 17 South 627 St Johns Ave. East Palatka, FL 32131 BAIT & TACKLE Palatka, FL 32177 LifeSouth Community Blood (386) 312-7011 Center (386) 326-1509 Messer’s Westside Bait & 6003 Crill Ave The Computer Guys Tackle Palatka, FL 32177 Smith Products Company, Inc. 114-3 N. 19th St. 934 Hwy 19 South (386) 328-7299 900 Kirby St Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 326-6130 (386) 328-4035 BOAT TOURS (386) 325-4534 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES BANKS / CREDIT UNION Capt. Gary’s Nature Tours CAR WASH & DETAILING [email protected] Hamby Construction & Roofing, Ameris Bank www.captgarynaturetours.com AutoSpa of Palatka Inc. 601 Reid St Crescent City, FL 32112 276 N Highway 17 112 Lake Broward Lane Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 559-1993 Palatka, FL 32177 Pomona Park, FL 32181 (386) 201-9003 (386) 385-5566 (386) 649-9231 90 Destination Putnam CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Herrington Industries, Inc. Jeffrey R. Slotten, D.D.S. ELECTRICAL FERNERIES 7300 Crill Ave, Box #65 205 Zeagler Dr, Suite 502 CONTRACTORS/SUPPLIES Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Forest Groves Ferneries, Inc. (386) 328-9898 (386) 328-1500 Preston Electric Co. 610 Old Hwy 17 2105 Reid St Crescent City, FL 32112 North Florida Home Builders, St Johns River Dental Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 698-1074 Inc. 6200 St Johns Ave (386) 325-3355 611 N. Summit St Palatka, FL 32177 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT Crescent City, FL 32112 (386) 325-5467 EMBROIDERY & SERVICES (386) 559-7972 SCREENPRINT ECO TOURS / EXCURSIONS Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. - Trent Higginbotham NorthEast Environmental, LLC Hot Action Sportswear Trails End Outdoors LLC. 510 S. Palm Ave 209 Environmental Blvd 307 Division Ave 163 Willis Road Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Ormond Beach, FL 32174 Hollister, FL 32147 (386) 328-2221 (386) 546-5770 (386) 677-5680 (386) 325-3008 Ameriprise Financial Services, St Johns Housing Partnership, EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT SERVICES / Inc. - Robert Dickert Inc. AGENCIES 510 S. Palm Ave 525 West King Street NE Florida Educational Palatka, FL 32177 St. Augustine, Florida 32084 Consortium CareerSource NE Florida (386) 328-2221 (904) 824-0902 3841 Reid St 400 Highway 19 North Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Edward D. Jones & Co. COPIER / OFFICE EQUIP (386) 329-3800 (386) 530-7089 512 S. Palm Ave SALES & LEASING Palatka, FL 32177 Putnam County School District ENGINEERING (386) 325-9072 EGP Document Solutions, LLC 200 Reid St CONSULTANTS 1760 Hwy A1A South Palatka, FL 32177 Ginn Financial Group, Inc. St Augustine, FL 32080 (386) 329-0510 Causseaux, Hewett & Walpole, 421 St Johns Ave, Ste 3 (904) 471-4770 Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 Source4Teachers 11801 Research Dr. (386) 325-4501 Wattles Business Solutions 800 Kings Hwy North Alachua, FL 32615 110 S. 2nd St Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (352) 331-1976 Riverside Wealth Advisors Palatka, FL 32177 (856) 482-0300 1419 Reid Street (386) 325-4323 ENTERTAINMENT Palatka, FL 32177 St Johns River State College (386) 336-9051 COUNSELING SERVICES 5001 St Johns Ave The Bingo Palace Palatka, FL 32177 201 St. Johns Ave St Johns Asset Management, SMA Behavioral Health (386) 312-4200 Palatka, FL 32177 LLC Services, Inc (386) 328-5822 601 St Johns Ave 330 Kay Larkin Drive Webster University Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 4414 SW College Rd, Ste 942 Putnam County Fair Authority, (386) 385-5915 (800) 539-4228 Ocala, FL 34474 Inc. (352) 861-9330 118 Theatre Rd FIRE EXTINGUISHERS DENTISTS East Palatka, FL 32131 Lightfoot Fire Extinguisher (386) 328-3247 ELECTRIC COMPANIES Service Brauneck Family Dentistry 506 Madison St 120 Hwy 19 South ENVIRONMENTAL Clay Electric Cooperative, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 CONSULTING 300 Hwy 19 North (386) 325-1734 (386) 328-9206 Palatka, FL 32177 Etc, LLC (386) 328-1432 FISH CAMPS Steve A Chapman, DMD 516 River St 3520 St Johns Ave Florida Power & Light Co. Palatka, FL 32177 Bass World Lodge & Marina Palatka, FL 32177 2900 Catherine St (386) 937-7158 209 Browns Fish Camp Rd (386) 328-8351 Palatka, FL 32177 Georgetown, FL 32139 (800) 226-3545 EQUIPMENT RENTALS (386) 467-2267 Hicks Dental 800 Zeagler Dr, Suite 330 Seminole Electric Cooperative Sunbelt Rentals Georgetown Marina & Lodge Palatka, FL 32177 890 Hwy 17 North 3523 Reid St 1533 Hwy 309 (386) 325-6000 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Georgetown, FL 32139 (386) 328-9255 (386) 643-6010 (386) 467-2002 Destination Putnam 91 CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
FITNESS CENTERS Badcock Home Furniture & GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Putnam County Supervisor of More Elections Putnam Health & Fitness 1000 St Johns Ave State Representative Bobby 2509 Crill Ave, Ste 900 Center Palatka, FL 32177 Payne Palatka, FL 32177 213 Perry St (386) 328-1412 3841 Reid St, Ste 5 (386) 329-0408 Pomona Park, FL 32181 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 649-8784 McKinnon Home Furnishings (386) 312-2272 Putnam County Tax Collector 237 Hwy 17 North Office FLORISTS Palatka, FL 32177 NE Florida Regional Council 312 Oak St (386) 328-8880 Flowers by Melanie, Inc. 100 Festival Park Ave Palatka, FL 32177 102 Oakwood Ave Jacksonville, FL 32202 (386) 329-0282 GARBAGE COLLECTION Palatka, FL 32177 (904) 279-0880 Town of Interlachen (386) 329-5559 Waste Pro of Florida 311 Atlantic Ave 170 County Landfill Rd Congressman Ted Yoho Interlachen, FL 32148 Ralph’s House of Flowers Palatka, FL 32177 5000 NW 27th Court, Ste A (386) 684-3811 605 St Johns Ave (386) 328-5445 Gainesville, FL 32606 Palatka, FL 32177 (352) 505-0838 Town of Pomona Park (386) 325-4734 GAS - NATURAL 1775 Hwy 17 South GOVERNMENT OFFICES - Pomona Park, FL 32181 FUNERAL HOMES Palatka Gas Authority CITY & TOWNSHIP 518 Main St (386) 649-4902 Clayton, Frank & Biggs Funeral Palatka, FL 32177 City of Crescent City Town of Welaka Home (386) 328-1591 3 N. Summit St 402 Cypress Ave Crescent City, FL 32112 400 4th Ave Crescent City, FL 32112 Welaka, FL 32193 GENERAL CONTRACTORS (386) 698-2525 (386) 698-1621 (386) 467-9800 Jerry Hafner, General City of Palatka Flagg Serenity Memorial Contractor 201 N. 2nd St GROCERY STORE Chapel 122 Hilty Lane Palatka, FL 32177 Hitchcock’s Markets 2400 Madison St East Palatka, FL 32131 (386) 329-0100 9 Eastgate Square Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 983-2166 (386) 312-0444 Palatka Housing Authority East Palatka, FL 32131 The Mathe Corporation 400 N. 15th St (386) 328-1494 Johnson-Overturf Funeral 106 Mathe Ave Palatka, FL 32177 Hitchcock’s Markets Homes Interlachen, FL 32148 (386) 329-0132 1114 Hwy 20 307 S. Palm Ave (386) 684-2471 Palatka, FL 32177 Putnam County Clerk of Courts Interlachen, FL 32148 (386) 325-4521 Riverside Builders of Putnam 410 St. Johns Ave (386) 684-6514 County Palatka, FL 32177 Johnson-Overturf Funeral 511 W. Towles Ave (386) 326-7600 Publix Super Markets #727 Homes Palatka, FL 32177 171 Town & Country Dr 1230 Hwy 20 (386) 937-7248 Putnam County Development Palatka, FL 32177 Interlachen, FL 32148 Authority (386) 312-8305 1100 Reid St (386) 684-3360 St. Johns River Concrete Company Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 GYPSUM / DRYWALL Masters Funeral Home, LLC 305 North Pine Street (386) 328-1503 3015 Crill Ave Palatka, FL 32177 Continental Building Products Putnam County Government Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 385-3863 886 Hwy 17 North 2509 Crill Ave (386) 325-4564 Palatka, FL 32177 GLASS DISTRIBUTORS Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-5766 Masters Funeral Home, LLC (386) 329-0205 Lee & Cates Glass Distributors 1207 Hwy 20 629 Hwy 19 South HEALTH CARE SERVICES Interlachen, FL 32148 Putnam County Property Palatka, FL 32177 Appraiser (386) 684-4177 Azalea Health (386) 328-5301 312 Oak St 613 St Johns Ave, Ste 300 Palatka, FL 32177 FURNITURE / HOME Palatka, FL 32177 GOLF COURSE / COUNTRY (386) 329-0286 FURNISHINGS CLUB (386) 328-0108
Aaron’s Sales & Lease #C0150 The Oaks Golf Club Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Putnam County Dept of Health 420 Hwy 19 North 1264 Hwy 309 130 Orie Griffin Blvd 2801 Kennedy St Palatka, FL 32177 Crescent City, FL 32112 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-9979 (386) 467-2512 (386) 329-0800 (386) 326-3200 92 Destination Putnam CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
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Florida Medical Hearing Flagler Hospital, Inc. Neuco Distributors, LLC H. Earl Wallace, II - Land Centers 400 Health Park Blvd 1214 Hwy 17 North Surveyor 1108 S. State St, Ste 108 St. Augustine, FL 32086 Palatka, FL 32177 224 N. 6th St Bunnell, FL 32110 (904) 819-4400 (386) 328-1257 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 530-2528 (386) 328-3233 Putnam Community Medical INSURANCE AGENCIES HEAVY EQUIPMENT Center LAUNDROMAT CONTRACTORS 611 Zeagler Dr Palatka, FL 32177 Aron Livingston Agency - City Coin Op. Laundry W.W. Gay Mechanical (386) 328-5711 New York Life 1608 Reid St Contractor, Inc. 222 N. 3rd St Palatka, FL 32177 HOTEL / MOTEL / LODGE 524 Stockton St Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-5942 Jacksonville, FL 32204 (386) 326-9030 (904) 388-2696 The Bartram Inn Bed & Breakfast LAUNDRY SERVICE 116 Kirkland St Bates, Hewett & Floyd HOME HEALTH CARE Palatka, FL 32177 Insurance UniFirst Corporation (352) 359-0623 3400 Crill Ave, Suite 2 317 NE 2nd St Brooks Rehabilitation Home Palatka, FL 32177 Health Ocala, FL 34470 Best Western Inn of Palatka (386) 328-1100 3424 St Johns Ave (352) 629-7141 119 Hwy 17 South Palatka, FL 32177 East Palatka, FL 32131 (386) 325-4567 Direct Auto & Life Insurance LAWN EQUIPMENT SALES & (386) 325-7800 3902 Crill Ave SERVICE Kindred Home Health Care Palatka, FL 32177 205 Zeagler Dr, Ste 401 Crystal Cove Resort & Marina (386) 326-1547 Futch’s Power Depot, Inc. 133 Crystal Cove Dr Palatka, FL 32177 625 Hwy 19 North Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-0202 Palatka, FL 32177 Edith Aldrich Insurance Agency (386) 325-1055 (386) 385-5658 Mederi CareTenders 1721 Reid St Grand Gables Inn Bed & 6719 Crill Ave Palatka, FL 32177 Breakfast Futch’s Tractor Depot, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-0610 603 Emmett St 8515 Hwy 207 North (386) 325-3555 Palatka, FL 32177 Hastings, FL 32145 Farm Bureau Insurance (831) 915-4278 (904) 692-3673 Nurse On-Call 147 Hwy 17 South 3630 SW 47th Ave East Palatka, FL 32131 Hampton Inn - Palatka Old Castle Lawn & Garden Gainesville, FL 32608 (386) 325-5822 100 Memorial Pkwy (352) 395-6424 1512 Hwy 17 North Palatka, FL 32177 Bostwick, FL 32007 Frank Bush Insurance Agency SunCrest Omni Home Health (386) 530-2420 (386) 312-0208 1062 Hwy 19 South, Suite 2 3900 Crill Ave Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 R & J Power Equipment, Inc. Suites (386) 325-9468 (386) 312-0646 100 E. Hick St 3813 Reid St Palatka, FL 32177 HOSPICE CARE Palatka, FL 32177 Meade Insurance Agency, Inc. (386) 325-3356 (386) 325-2500 307 Hwy 19 South Community Hospice & Palatka, FL 32177 LAWN MAINTENANCE Palliative Care of Putnam Quality Inn & Suites - County (386) 328-8627 Riverfront Eddie’s Lawn Services 5111 Crill Ave 201 N. 1st St 128 Grassy Lane Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Reiter Insurance Agency, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 (877) 699-7300 (386) 328-3481 926 N. Summit St (386) 326-4040 Crescent City, FL 32112 Haven Hospice Renegades on the River (386) 698-2400 LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS & 6400 St Johns Ave 1171 County Road 309 Palatka, FL 32177 SUPPLIES Crescent City, FL 32112 Susan G. Helwig, Insurance (386) 328-7100 (386) 524-4179 Agency Rachelsie Farm, Inc. 836 S. Moody Rd, Suite 1 1035 Bardin Rd Vitas Healthcare Sleep Inn & Suites Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 320 Zeagler Dr 3805 Reid St (386) 312-1002 (904) 284-0503 Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 643-6640 (386) 325-8889 Destination Putnam 93 CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
LODGE - PRIVATE / MARINA Putnam County Courier PEST CONTROL SERVICES CORPORATE Journal Acosta Creek Marina 330 N. Summit St Florida Pest Control & The Floridian Sports Club 124 Acosta Creek Dr Crescent City, FL 32112 Chemical Co. 122 Floridian Club Rd Satsuma, FL 32189 (386) 698-1644 2405 Crill Ave Welaka, FL 32193 (386) 467-2229 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 467-2181 NURSING HOMES (386) 328-1541 The Boathouse Marina Crestwood Nursing Center Norfolk Southern Fishing Lodge 329 River St Massey Services, Inc. 501 S. Palm Ave 120 Mullis Trail Palatka, FL 32177 1761 E. Dobbs St Palatka, FL 32177 East Palatka, FL 32131 (386) 328-2944 St. Augustine, FL 32084 (386) 328-1472 (386) 385-3071 (904) 808-1828 MARINE CONSTRUCTION LOUNGE / PACKAGE Lakewood Nursing Center Sentry Termite & Pest Control, GOODS 100 N. Lake St Eco Marine Contractor, LLC Inc. Crescent City, FL 32112 Cheyenne Saloon, Inc P.O. Box 487 431 Atlantic Ave (386) 698-2222 337 Hwy 17 South San Mateo, FL 32187 Interlachen, FL 32148 East Palatka, FL 32131 (352) 454-7915 (386) 684-2847 (386) 328-9216 Solaris Healthcare Palatka 110 Kay Larkin Dr MARINE DEALERSHIP PET SERVICES Parker House Lounge, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-0173 143 N. Summit St S & A Leisure, Inc. Canine Companions Dog Crescent City, FL 32112 1300 Hwy 309 North Training, LLC OFFICE SUPPLIES & (386) 698-2397 Welaka, FL 32193 120 Carraway Court FURNITURE (386) 467-7000 Palatka, FL 32177 MANUFACTURING 386 325-3378 King’s Office Supply & Printing Sunrise Marine Montco Research Products, Inc. Co. 228 Hwy 17 South PETROLEUM DISTRIBUTOR - 209 Janice Dr 306 Central Ave East Palatka, FL 32131 WHOLESALE Hollister, FL 32147 Crescent City, FL 32112 (386) 325-5504 (386) 328-0767 (386) 698-1121 Port Consolidated, Inc. 102 Reid St MANUFACTURING - MATTRESSES / BEDDING Staples - Store #1056 CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE Palatka, FL 32177 327 Hwy 19 North Factory Direct Bedding, LLC (386) 325-2064 Palatka, FL 32177 Thompson Pipe Group Pressure 1400 Reid St (386) 325-1831 245 Comfort Rd Palatka, FL 32177 PHARMACY & MEDICAL Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-1200 SUPPLIES (386) 328-8841 PAINTING & SUPPLIES A-1 Pharmacy METAL FABRICATORS Massey III Painting MANUFACTURING - PAPER 815-3 S. Moody Rd 1661 Baden Powell Rd PRODUCTS Palatka, FL 32177 First Coast Metal Roofing Hawthorne, FL 32640 (386) 385-3987 Georgia-Pacific - Palatka Chip Supply (386) 328-7782 Mill 186 Hwy 207 Sherwin-Williams Company PHYSICAL & P.O. Box 1458 East Palatka, FL 32131 #2636 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Palatka, FL 32178 (386) 325-0242 302 Hwy 19 South (386) 328-8826 Kennedy Rehab & Skilled Palatka, FL 32177 MILITARY RECRUITERS Therapy Services (386) 325-5480 Georgia-Pacific - Palatka 3603 Crill Ave Operations U.S. Army Recruiter - Palatka Palatka, FL 32177 PARTY RENTALS 215 County Rd 216 Station (386) 325-1001 400 Hwy 19 North Palatka, FL 32177 Marie’s Tables & Tents Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 329-5682 5262 Silver Lake Dr PHYSICIANS - (386) 325-8833 Palatka, FL 32177 CARDIOVASCULAR MANUFACTURING - TRUSS (386) 312-9848 SYSTEMS NEWSPAPERS First Coast Cardiovascular Institute United Rent-All of NE Florida, True House, Inc. Palatka Daily News Inc. 205 Zeagler Dr Ste #100 105 Denver Rd. 1825 St. Johns Ave 4743 Blanding Blvd Palatka, FL 32177 Crescent City, FL 32112 Palatka, FL 32177 Jacksonville, FL 32210 (386) 325-2836 (386) 325-9085 (386) 312-5200 (904) 771-3300 94 Destination Putnam CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
PHYSICIANS - GENERAL PHYSICIANS - PULPWOOD & TIMBER Coldwell Banker/Ben Bates, Inc. PULMONOLOGY CONTRACTORS Erin Fortner Express Family Care, LLC 6500 Crill Ave 3400 Crill Ave, Suite 1 Palatka, FL 32177 Putnam Pulmonary Practice Cremer Wood, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 326-0575 700 Zeagler Drive 2508 Reid St (386) 937-0054 Suite 6 Palatka, FL 32177 Express Family Care, LLC Palatka, Florida 32177 (386) 325-7326 Coldwell Banker/Ben Bates, Inc. 300 S. Main St (386) 530-2749 Nancy Jones Crescent City, FL 32112 Gator Timber & Land, LLC 330 N. Summit St (386) 698-1221 1520 Hwy 17 North PHYSICIANS - URGENT Crescent City, FL 32112 Bostwick, FL 32007 CARE (386) 698-2313 Flagler Multi-Specialty Care (386) 328-6969 Center 400 Health Park Blvd St Johns Urgent Family Care RADIO STATIONS Exit Realty Producers St. Augustine, FL 32086 6101 Crill Ave Palatka, FL 32177 229 Lake Ida Point Dr (904) 819-4431 91.3 Hope FM (386) 326-1225 Interlachen, FL 32148 3419 St Johns Ave Island Doctors (301) 806-8935 Palatka, FL 32177 199 Hwy 17 South, Suite A PLASTIC FABRICATORS (386) 325-3334 East Palatka, FL 32131 Modern Realty of Putnam, Inc. (386) 312-0250 Larissa Rickets Plastic Masters International, Natkim Radio - WIYD / WPLK Inc. 881 Hwy 20, Suite 3 Sunrise Primary Care / WAVE Interlachen, FL 32148 101 Eucalyptus Ave 327 Hwy 207 1428 St Johns Ave (386) 684-0930 Crescent City, FL 32112 East Palatka, FL 32131 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 698-2279 (386) 312-9775 (386) 325-5800 Modern Realty of Putnam, Inc. PHYSICIANS - ONCOLOGY PLUMBING & SEPTIC REAL ESTATE - Tommy King SERVICES COMMERCIAL 881 Hwy 20, Suite 3 Cancer Center of Putnam Interlachen, FL 32148 County Bellamy Plumbing, Inc. Coldwell Banker Commercial/ (386) 684-0930 600 Zeagler Dr 6695 Crill Ave Ben Bates - Ben Bates Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 3400 Crill Ave Roland Pacetti Realty, Inc. (386) 326-7900 (386) 328-2172 Palatka, FL 32177 Roland Pacetti (386) 328-6716 208 N. 6th St PHYSICIANS - OPHTHALMOLOGY PLUMBING SUPPLIES Palatka, FL 32177 Coldwell Banker Commercial/ (386) 325-5569 Ben Bates - Marc Spalding Eye Center of St. Augustine - Bramlitt’s Plumbing & Electric 3400 Crill Ave, Suite 1 George A. Davis, MD 110 Hwy 19 North Roland Pacetti Realty, Inc. Palatka, FL 32177 800 Zeagler Dr, Suite 120 Palatka, FL 32177 Taylor Douglas (386) 328-6716 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-1520 208 N. 6th St (386) 328-8369 Palatka, FL 32177 REAL ESTATE - GENERAL (386) 325-5569 PHYSICIANS - OPTOMETRY PORTABLE TOILETS Century 21 Triton Realty Sellstate High Performance St Johns Eye Care, Inc. A Dire Need, LLC Cassandra Browning-Nettles Realty 2504 Crill Ave 152 Matt Trail 611 N. Summit St 514 S. Palm Ave. Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Crescent City, FL 32112 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-5141 (386) 325-6188 (386) 698-2100 (386) 530-2181 PHYSICIANS - PEDIATRICS Gottago of Putnam County Century 21 Triton Realty St Johns Realty & Management Kids Care Pediatrics P.O. Box 2741 Barbara Scholl 220 N. Summit St 6910 Old Wolf Bay Rd Palatka, FL 32178 611 N. Summit St Crescent City, FL 32112 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-6454 Crescent City, FL 32112 (386) 698-1000 (386) 328-7337 (386) 698-2100 PRINTING SERVICES PHYSICIANS - PODIATRY Coldwell Banker/Ben Bates, Inc. Watson Realty Corp. Graphics II Ben Bates 203 Hwy 17 South Richard Jason, D.P.M. 623 St Johns Ave 3400 Crill Ave, Suite 1 East Palatka, FL 32131 3600 Crill Ave Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-9888 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-4021 (386) 328-6716 (386) 325-7541 Destination Putnam 95 CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS Dairy Queen of Palatka, Inc. Zaxby’s of Palatka Neal Strickland Roofing, Inc. 822 St Johns Ave 423 Hwy 19 North 153 Hwy 17 South WTRP Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 East Palatka, FL 32131 205 Zeagler Dr, Suite 303 (386) 325-2677 (386) 328-3495 (386) 328-5509 Palatka, FL 32177 (904) 886-9006 Lori’s Fountain Restaurant RETAIL STORES RV PARK / CAMPGROUND 2401 Crill Ave Palatka, FL 32177 San Mateo Estates RV & RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Family Shoe Store (386) 328-9769 Mobile Home Park 711 St. Johns Ave Friends of Ravine Gardens, Inc. 471 San Mateo Rd Palatka, FL 32177 1600 Twigg St. Mariachiles Mexican Grill San Mateo, FL 32187 (386) 325-7847 Palatka, FL 32177 318 St Johns Ave (386) 328-4866 (386) 329-3721 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 530-2114 Lady Bug’s Gift Shoppe St Johns Campground 114 S. 2nd St 436 Hwy 17 South RESTAURANTS McDonald’s of Palatka Palatka, FL 32177 East Palatka, FL 32131 (386) 328-7502 Angel’s Diner, Inc. 2627 Reid St (386) 328-4470 209 Reid St Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-2092 Treasure Fine Jewelers RV SALES & SERVICES (386) 325-3927 157 Town & Country Dr Musselwhite’s Seafood & Grill Palatka, FL 32177 New Horizon RV, Inc. 125 Hwy 17 South (386) 328-3222 Beef O’Brady’s 617 Hwy 17 South East Palatka, FL 32131 201 N. 1st St San Mateo, FL 32187 (386) 326-9111 Palatka, FL 32177 RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (386) 326-8900 (386) 325-2525 Niko’s Pizza, Inc. River Villas 55+ Community SAND MINING 804 Hwy 19 South Blue Water Bay 239 E. Buffalo Bluff Dr. #250 Palatka, FL 32177 319 State Road 26 Satsuma, FL 32189 Vulcan Materials - Smith (386) 328-8558 Melrose, Florida 32666 (386) 279-6241 Division (352) 475-1928 1451 State Road 100 Papa John’s Pizza #3622 Villa Farms Luxury Community Melrose, FL 32666 1608 Reid St Bound for Glory & St. Johns 7300 Crill Ave, # 65 (386) 659-2477 Palatka, FL 32177 Cafe Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-7277 621 St Johns Ave (386) 325-0055 Vulcan Materials - South Palatka, FL 32177 Division Shrimp-R-Us & More 386 328-4109 400 Keuka Rd 765 3rd Ave ROOFING CONTRACTOR Edgar, FL 32149 Welaka, FL 32193 (386) 684-2441 Bradley’s Steaks & Seafood (386) 467-7111 Armstrong Roofing, Inc. 909 Hwy 19 North 455 East End Rd SECURITY ALARMS Palatka, FL 32177 Singleton Subway Inc. #13481 San Mateo, FL 32187 (386) 326-4334 151 Town & Country Dr (386) 325-2023 Safe Touch Security Palatka, FL 32177 Consultant - Abe Alexander C.P. Deli & More, Inc. (386) 328-0008 Blue Sky Roofing of North PO Box 224 3707 Crill Ave Florida, LLC Palatka, FL 32178 Palatka, FL 32177 Singleton Subway Inc. #4631 196 W. River Rd (386) 546-0626 (386) 325-3405 201 Reid St Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-4233 SHIPPING SERVICES Chili’s Grill & Bar (386) 325-5154 1004 Hwy 19 South Hamby Construction & Roofing, City Shippers Palatka, FL 32177 Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Inc. 1608 Reid St 386-328-4646 425 Hwy 19 North 112 Lake Broward Lane Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Pomona Park, FL 32181 (386) 325-5942 (386) 328-4655 (386) 649-9231 Corky Bell’s Seafood of Palatka, Inc. SHOPPING CENTERS 185 Hwy 17 South 3 Bananas Restaurant & Bar Hawkins Roofing, Inc. East Palatka, FL 32131 11 S. Lake St 112 Cereus Lane Palatka Mall, LLC (386) 325-1094 Crescent City, FL 32112 St Augustine, FL 32086 400 Hwy 19 North (386) 698-2861 (386) 937-1634 Palatka, FL 32177 (770) 955-8117 96 Destination Putnam CATEGORICAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
Palatka Marketplace P & F Mini Storage TRANSPORTATION / VETERINARIANS 805-901 Hwy 19 South 533 S. Summit St SHUTTLE SERVICES Palatka, FL 32177 Crescent City, FL 32112 Animal Health Center (727) 449-2020 (386) 698-2002 The Ride Solution, Inc. 354 Hwy 17 South 220 N. 11th St East Palatka, FL 32131 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-0327 Q.I.R. Investments Randy Mathews Mini Storage & (386) 325-9999 625 Hwy 100 Hauling Palatka, FL 32177 1400 Reid St Animal Medical Clinic TRASH & RECYCLE (386) 329-4000 Palatka, FL 32177 3301 Crill Ave CONTAINERS (386) 328-1200 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 328-4613 SIGNS - SALES & SERVICE 1st Coast Recycling, Inc. TELECOMMUNICATIONS 108 Seaboard Dr deSigns Palatka, FL 32177 River City Veterinary Hospital AT&T Florida 1309 St. Johns Ave (386) 326-6061 6050 Saint John’s Ave 900 N. Nova Rd, Suite 100-A Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 Daytona Beach, FL 32117 (386) 325-2166 (386) 328-9616 (386) 451-2675 TROPHIES & PLAQUES
Sunshine Trophies & Awards Guiding Light Signs THEATER COMPANY Shelton Veterinary Clinic 239 Hwy 17 North 107 Navajo St 165 S. CR 315 Satsuma, FL 32189 Palatka, FL 32177 River City Players Interlachen, FL 32148 (386) 649-9504 (386) 328-4989 216 Reid St (386) 684-4077 Palatka, FL 32177 STAFFING SERVICES (904) 377-5044 TWO-WAY RADIO SALES & SERVICE WELDING & MACHINE SHOP
Spherion Staffing TITLE SERVICES Hasty’s Communications of 2820 Hwy 1 South, Ste D Elliott Welding, Inc. Florida, Inc. St Augustine, FL 32086 190 Lundy Rd Guaranty Title 6609 Commonwealth Ave (904) 808-1500 Palatka, FL 32177 213 N. 4th Street Jacksonville, FL 32254 (386) 328-8782 Palatka, FL 32177 (904) 783-0130 STEEL FABRICATION (386) 325-4576 VACATION RENTALS WELL DRILLING SERVICES Veritas Steel, LLC Gullett Title, Inc. 211 Comfort Rd 401 St. Johns Ave River Bend Condominiums Moore’s Well Drilling Palatka, FL 32177 Palatka, FL 32177 179 Beecher Point Dr 579 Stokes Landing Rd (386) 328-4683 (386) 328-5106 Welaka, FL 32193 Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 467-2900 (386) 328-1448 STORAGE FACILITIES
Champion Self Storage 4001 Reid St Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-2046
Discount Mini Storage of St Johns 790 Hwy 207 East Palatka, FL 32131 (904) 692-2250
Mathews Moving & Storage, Inc. 1202 Carr St Palatka, FL 32177 (386) 325-7578
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