TDC grants $3,000 to two local organizations

Lazaro Aleman ECB publishing, Inc. In keeping with the recommendation of the Tourist Development Council (TDC), the Jefferson County Commission recently awarded small grants to two local nonprofit organizations that serve the community. The Aucilla Research Institute, Inc. (ARI) and A Rai of Sunshine of North Florida, Inc. (Rai) each was awarded a $1,500 grant. ARI, which dedicates itself to promoting original research in the earth sciences and natural history of the Big Bend and holding conf