Howland’s 100th Anniversary party pics
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L-R: Bill Howland, Barbara Howland and Lyn Fletcher pictured earning special recognition from Mayor Frank Davis of the City of Live Oak by way of getting the “Key to the City” for their contributions to the company and community. -Photo by Rob Wolfe Photography
Event attendees fellowshipping while enjoying the music, free food and merchandise at the event.
-Photo by Rob Wolfe Photography
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Howland’s invites the community to a 100-year celebration
A blast from the past: Ribbon cutting for new building held April 21, 1976 - Hal Fletcher, left, and Billy Howland, right, hold the ribbon as W.B. and Ruth Howland (center) cut the ribbon to officially open the new W.B Howland Company building in Live Oak. -Photo submitted by Lyn Fletcher
This photo shows both Howland buildings. The building on left opened in 1926 and 50 years later the new building in the background opened in 1976. -Photo submitted by Lyn Fletcher
By Tami Stevenson
Excitement is in the air at Live Oak’s W. B. Howland Company as they are counting down the days to their 100th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, March 28. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the entire community is invited to stop by to help them celebrate this once in a lifetime anniversary, 1926-2026.
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Visitors enjoying the 47th Annual Olustee Festival. -SVT Photo
The North Florida Performing Arts Academy Choir sang patriotic songs for the Olustee Festival under the direction of Brittney Stevens. The theme this year was Celebrate America in honor of our nation’s 250th anniversary. -SVT Photo - MORE PHOTOS
