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Forgotten Coast Lighthouse Challenge More than 400 lighthouse enthusiasts participated in the first Forgotten Coast Lighthouse Challenge on April 24 and 25 by climbing or visiting four northwest Florida lighthouses -- Cape San Blas, Cape St. George, Crooked River, and St. Marks. While Florida was well-represented in the ranks of attendees, climbers came from as far away as California and Washington to the northwest and Vermont and New York to the northeast. Visitors from many of the states in between braved gusty winds on Saturday and the threat of rain Sunday morning to "meet the Challenge." Their efforts were rewarded not only with the spectacular views from the tops of the lighthouses, but also with colorful Lighthouse Challenge tote bags and magnets with photos of each lighthouse visited. Those who visited all four lighthouses proudly sported "I Survived the Forgotten Coast Lighthouse Challenge" buttons, and received Certificates of Completion from the Florida Lighthouse Association. Several dozen lucky participants left with prizes raffled at the lighthouses, ranging from a four-foot solar lighthouse at Cape San Blas, to a child's quilt at Crooked River, to handmade jewelry at Cape St. George, and lighthouse photographs at St. Marks. Miss Florida USA 2010, Megan Clementi of Orlando, and Miss Emerald Coast Teen USA, Cassi McFarland of Crawfordville, FL joined climbers at St. Marks, Crooked River, and Cape St. George on Saturday. They were met by a number of other local titleholders and "Little Misses" as the completed the Challenge at Cape San Blas on Sunday. Thank you once again to all our participants, sponsors, and volunteers who made the Challenge a great success! |
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