A land shaped by timber, water, ambition, grit—and more than a few deadly secrets.
Santa Rosa County has stories of its own.
They were shaped by timber, railroads, river crossings, old hotels, family ambitions—and crimes that once unsettled quiet North Florida communities.
On Friday, September 11, Sweet Tea Murders comes to Arcadia Mill for an evening rooted in the history and character of Santa Rosa County.
Our first Arcadia Nights story features Charles Sudmall, a businessman connected to Milton’s early telephone service and the historic Exchange Hotel. His story reaches into a time when Milton was growing, opportunity was everywhere, and appearances could conceal darker truths.
Surrounded by the woods and waters that helped build this county, we will step back into old Santa Rosa and uncover a remarkable local story of ambition, mystery, and murder.
This will not be downtown Pensacola brought to Milton. Arcadia Nights will have a character all its own—quieter, closer to the land, and unmistakably Santa Rosa County.
Come enjoy an evening of Southern storytelling with Michael Earl Simmons, former homicide detective and police historian.
Sweet Tea Murders: Arcadia Nights
Friday, September 11, 2026 | 5:00 PM
Arcadia Mill
5709 Mill Pond Lane
Milton, Florida 32583
Tickets and details are available at sweetteamurders.com.
Santa Rosa County has been keeping its secrets long enough.
Please do a second one. Really wanted to go, already sold out.
I will!
Oh YAY ! Can’t wait.
Yes. Please do another presentation!!!