April 27, 2010

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YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race dates announced

Series will kick off first race on May 13th at Eastern Lake YOLO Board LLC announces that Destin Real Estate Company, a leading real estate agency serving the Emerald Coast, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series.  The race series consists of a series of five relay races that will take place from May to August at various area locations, and three ‘Family Day’ competitions scheduled throughout the season to coincide with the races. ...

Dead birds found along Walton and Okaloosa County beaches

Recent events wreaks havoc for migratory birds Whether recent bird deaths directly related to oil rig disaster is not yet determined There have been several reports of numerous dead birds found along the beaches of the Florida Panhandle. Don Ware, bird count coordinator of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society and Stephanie Torr of Old Florida Village took a walk along South Walton’s Seacrest Beach on April 24 to assess the incident of dead birds washing up on shore. Don and Stephanie...

Wildlife Refuge presents Owls and other Critters at Topsail April 30

Learn about the fascinating critters that live in our area Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach April 30 at 11:30 a.m. Come and join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as they present their rehabilitated wildlife for your viewing pleasure.  Learn about the fascinating critters that are right here in the park and in Okaloosa and Walton County as they teach you what they eat, where they live and how they survive in the...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

BEA-utiful is the perfect word to describe this little girl A two year old beagle, Bea is quiet and well mannered.  Since she loves kids and is always ready to play, she would be an excellent addition to any family.  Loyal to the core, Bea is an awesome canine companion.  Right now she is happy to be safe and cozy at Alaqua Animal Refuge, but in her heart she also longs to someday find a forever home.  You could be...

Support National Women Build week May 1 – 9

Help Women Build help Habitat For Humanity What is National Women Build Week? Developed through the partnership between Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to the effort to eliminate poverty housing. The event is an initiative of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, underwritten by Lowe’s, which brings women from all walks of life together to learn construction skills andthen use those skills to build simple, decent affordable houses....

Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival May 1

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park hosts educational day of fun for everyone Date: Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute of Northwest Florida State College will sponsor the Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival. This family event will feature fun, educational activities and displays showcasing our coastal environment. Cheer on the crab races...