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The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and Perry residents are gearing up for another fantastic Independence Day celebration. This year marks 249 years since the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the 4th of July: Celebrating Safely in Perry, Florida

The 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began June 1 and runs through November 30. With forecasters predicting an above-normal season, Perry residents know all too well the importance of preparation. After Hurricane Idalia devastated our … [Read more...] about Hurricane Season is Here: It’s Time to Prepare, Perry

By the time the last Monday in May rolls around, most folks are thinking about burgers on the grill, boat rides, and department store sales. That's fine. We all need rest, and if someone’s got a cooler full of cold beer and a folding chair with your … [Read more...] about Memorial Day: A Quiet Reckoning

Well, here we are again. Memorial Day weekend. The unofficial kickoff to summer—barbecue smoke in the air, lawn chairs unfolding like clockwork, and somewhere in the distance, the low hum of a box fan spinning its slow revolution in a screen … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Heat and the Quiet Joy of a Good Puzzle