Wakulla Coastal Optimist Club

03/19/2026

Celebrating Student Voices in the Coastal Optimist Club Essay Contest!

Students from Wakulla High School recently participated in the annual essay contest sponsored by the Coastal Optimist Club. This year’s theme, “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me,” invited students to reflect on the impact of service and community in essays of 700–800 words, with cash prizes awarded to the top entries.

🎉 Congratulations to our Wakulla High School winners:

🥇 1st Place: Tristen Hubbell, WHS sophomore, received $100 for her insightful and well-written essay that strongly reflected the contest theme.

🥈 2nd Place: Ashlyn Haynes, WHS sophomore, earned $75 for her thoughtful essay about how community is not only about involvement with others, but also about personal growth.

🥉 3rd Place: Scarlette Brown, WHS junior, received $50 for her well-constructed essay highlighting her wide range of community involvement.

We are proud of these students for sharing their voices and demonstrating what it means to serve and strengthen their community. 💙

09/03/2025

🚨 REMINDER: Parade Entry Deadline is Almost Here! 🚨

The 2025 Blue Crab Festival Parade, sponsored by the Coastal Optimist Club, is happening Saturday, September 27th, in Panacea! 🎉🐚🚗

There’s still time to join the fun! Whether you’re a business, club, school, or just want to showcase your creativity, we want you in the parade!

📅 Entry Deadline: September 24, 2025
📍 Line-Up Begins: 9:00 AM
🎈 Parade Starts: 10:00 AM

📋 Download the entry form here
📧 Submit completed forms to: [email protected]

❓ Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Let’s make this the most festive parade yet! 🇺🇸🎺

🎉 Calling All Floats, Walkers, & Classic Cars! 🎉

Get ready to show your community spirit at the 2025 Blue Crab Festival Parade happening Saturday, September 27th, in beautiful Panacea!

The Coastal Optimist Club is proud to sponsor this year’s parade, and we’re inviting YOU to be part of the fun! Whether you're entering a float, car, boat, or walking group — we want to see you there!

📋 Parade Entry Form is now available!
📧 Email completed forms to: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline to enter: September 24, 2025
⏰ Line-up begins: 9:00 AM | Parade starts: 10:00 AM
📍 Line-up locations are listed on the form.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Let’s make this the biggest and best parade yet! 🎈

08/14/2025

🎉 Calling All Floats, Walkers, & Classic Cars! 🎉

Get ready to show your community spirit at the 2025 Blue Crab Festival Parade happening Saturday, September 27th, in beautiful Panacea!

The Coastal Optimist Club is proud to sponsor this year’s parade, and we’re inviting YOU to be part of the fun! Whether you're entering a float, car, boat, or walking group — we want to see you there!

📋 Parade Entry Form is now available!
📧 Email completed forms to: [email protected]
🗓️ Deadline to enter: September 24, 2025
⏰ Line-up begins: 9:00 AM | Parade starts: 10:00 AM
📍 Line-up locations are listed on the form.

Questions? Contact [email protected].

Let’s make this the biggest and best parade yet! 🎈

05/09/2025

🎉🧁 THANK YOU to Our Incredible Bakers & Bidders! 🧁🎉
The 2025 Coastal Optimist Club of Wakulla Cake Auction was a huge success — and it’s all thanks to YOU!

👨‍🍳 To our 15 amazing bakers — thank you for your time, talent, creativity, and heart. Your cakes were stunning, your videos were fantastic, and your dedication made this event unforgettable!

🏆 To our winning bidders — thank you for your generous support! Every dollar you contributed goes directly toward programs that benefit the kids of Wakulla County.

💙 Whether you baked, bid, donated, or cheered us on — you played a part in making a difference in our community.

05/09/2025

🔔🎂 BIDDING IS NOW CLOSED! 🎂🔔
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Coastal Optimist Club of Wakulla Cake Auction — what an incredible show of support for the kids of Wakulla County!

🧁 Our 15 bakers brought the sweetness, and YOU brought the generosity. We are so grateful for every bid, share, and donation.

📦 Winning bidders:
Please pick up your cakes TODAY, Friday, May 9 between 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 English Financial Group Poolhouse
📌 139 Council Moore Road, Crawfordville, FL

💵 Payment can be made by:
✔️ Check (payable to Coastal Optimist Club)
✔️ Cash
✔️ Venmo or Cash App

📞 Questions? Reach out to Megan (850) 363-0064 or Gail (731) 571-9605

💙 Thank you for supporting our mission!

05/08/2025

🎥✨ The Cake Videos Are LIVE! ✨🎥
Our incredible 2025 bakers have put their heart, humor, and talent into these creations — and now it’s your turn to watch, enjoy, and get ready to bid!

🧁 Check out the Video Album to see each baker introduce their cake!
🎂 Then head over to the Cake Photo Album to place your official bid.

❗ Reminder:
✅ All bids must be made in the photo album under the picture of the cake you want.
🚫 Comments under the video album do not count as valid bids!

📅 Bidding is open now through Friday, May 9 at 3:00 PM
Minimum bid: $25
Bid increases in $5 increments

Let’s raise some dough for the kids of Wakulla County! 💙