February Fun Facts

Black History is Our History

In honor of Black History Month, Regions Bank is once again offering the Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest to high school seniors and college students. The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Essay Contest is based on the submission of a competitive essay about an inspirational African-American. To enter, applicants write a 500-word essay about how an African-American has inspired and motivated him or her. Entries will be accepted through February 29 th . Contest Official Rules and complete entry details and eligibility requirements are available on the campaign’s website, www.regions.com/ridingforward.

Celebrating 85 years!

The Florida Strawberry Festival is ranked as one of the top fairs in all of North America and is a true American experience. Celebrating its 85th anniversary, this year’s festival runs from Thursday, February 27 th to Sunday March 8 th . Featuring 24 headline acts, 80 thrilling rides, over 400 vendors and the “best strawberries” anywhere, this year’s Strawberry Festival is sure to be a big hit!

17 th Annual National Wear Red Day Valentine’s Day has always been about showing your affection for that special someone. For that extra personal touch this year, why not show you care by trying one of the many great Valentine ideas you will find throughout this issue of Gulf Coast Family. If all else fails, remember you can never go wrong with roses! February 14, 2020

February 22, 1959

February is American Heart Month, and Feb. 7 is the 17 th Annual National Wear Red Day, both drawing attention to cardiovascular disease and the efforts to stop America’s number one killer. Knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack. For information on heart disease, visit www.heart.org.

The inaugural Daytona 500 was run in 1959, and since then NASCAR has grown from its provincial Southeastern roots into a national phenomenon. When it comes to the Superbowl of NASCAR, the Daytona 500 is it! If you haven`t yet experienced the “Great American Race”, you will not want to miss the 62 nd running of the Daytona 500 on February 16 th .

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