April 22, 2010

Archive

Florida nature photographers featured at Escape to Create

Exhibits, presentations and workshops held at Rosemary Beach The Merchants of Rosemary Beach invite the public to go behind the lens and learn how acclaimed photographers, John Moran and Richard Sexton, capture their amazing photos nature photos. • April 25 at 5 p.m. – Amavida Coffee in Rosemary Beach Gallery show: Exhibit of John Moran: A Photographer’s Search for the Soul of Florida Opening reception. Exhibit runs through May 22 • April 30 at 7 p.m., Town Hall, Rosemary Beach...

Local dentist shares his love of the Choctawhatchee River

Beautiful smiles thrive at John’s Little Acre To say that Doctor John Savage has lived an interesting and productive life is an understatement. Living along the Choctawhatchee River, John has brought hundreds of smiles through his dental practice and kind heart. Born and raised in the Walton County area, John and his family spent most of their lives along the Choctawhatchee River. John’s great grandfather was a dentist who traveled via horse and buggy to treat his patients along the...

Fresh local produce and flowers offered at Red Bay Grocery

Springtime brings out the best in Walton County offerings Red Bay Grocery and Cypress Cattle Company are offering fresh produce and flowers this spring and summer. The freshly grown Walton County produce and flowers are a collaboration of Cypress Cattle Company’s produce matched with Red Bay’s local shareholder’s garden flowers. All will be available for purchase at Red Bay Grocery. Produce: A 10-week offering of a full bushel box of fresh produce From Cypress Cattle Farm is Community Supported Agriculture...

Explore a coastal dune lake with Walco Eco Tours

Learn about South Walton’s rare coastal dune lakes and dune ecosystems Murray Balkcom, South Walton resident, Realtor and eco tour guide is a man of many facets and talents. Raised on a farm in southwest Ga. near Lake Eufala, Ala., Murray has spent most of his life enjoying the outdoors. Out of college, and working a 70 hrs. a week job, Murray had little time for recreational activities. Deciding it was time for something different, Murray left the confines of...

Walton County fishing report for April 21

Prime time for fishing everywhere! After a long cold winter, fishing is wonderful! Fresh/Bay: Fishing is great on the river! Large crappie, bream, bass and shellcracker are being caught. An 8 1/2 lb. bass was caught last week in the river! Speckled trout and redfish limits are being caught every day. Saltwater: Cobia is doing great, Spanish mackerel and pompano are being caught.  King mackerel are starting to be caught. Click here for  best times The fishing report is brought...

Eden Gardens State park gets tree lift for Arbor Day

Tree trimming donated by local tree service for Arbor Day Eden Gardens State Park’s live oaks got a “tree lift” on April 20. Downey’s Trees Inc. of Santa Rosa Beach trimmed the trees in the state park as a gift for Arbor Day. All of the large, dead limbs along the walkways and paths were trimmed to reduce potential hazards, along with limbs close to the Wesley House that could potentially damage the roof in high winds. “All of these...

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Junior Lifeguard Program tryouts May 22

Junior Lifeguard season runs June 29 – July 29 The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division is excited to announce its 2010 Junior Lifeguard Program. The SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program will be under the supervision of Gary Wise, South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director and South Walton Fire District Professional Lifeguards. Qualifying boys and girls ages (9–15) will be instructed in many aspects of beach and water safety and environmental topics. Registration is limited. There is a...