March 18, 2011

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Watch for the super full moon March 19

Perigee moon biggest in almost 20 years On March 19th, a full Moon of rare size and beauty will rise in the east at sunset. It’s a super “perigee moon”- the biggest in almost 20 years. “The last full Moon so big and close to Earth occurred in March of 1993,” says Geoff Chester of the US Naval Observatory in Washington DC. “I’d say it’s worth a look.” Full Moons vary in size because of the oval shape of the...

Walton County fishing and hunting report for Mar. 16

Redfish in the bay, pompano in the surf Surf: Still a good bit of pompano being caught with shrimp along with a few of cobia starting to showing up. Folks starting to head offshore. Bay: Quite a few trout and redfish biting along with a few sheepshead. River:  Choctawhatchee River a little bit high, but folks are catching a good bit of catfish. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click...

Osprey at work on Lake Powell

Raptor takes flight with fresh catch An osprey takes flight over Lake Powell with a freshly caught mullet. This photo was taken by master naturalist and avid photographer Emily Ellis. Emily is active in the Lake Powell Community Alliance.  The alliance is a community initiative dedicated to preserving the water quality and biodiversity of the globally rare and imperiled Lake Powell ecosystem through education, habitat restoration, watershed-based planning and community partnerships. The Lake Powell Community Alliance is part of LAKEWATCH....

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

She’s a Jim Dandy, a humdinger, a real Dilly of a dog! A Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle mix, Dilly is a canine bound to win your heart.  Chuck full of personality and sweet as a spring morning, she is as smart as she is beautiful.  Her predominantly white and tan coat is dramatically enhanced by highlights of the ever fashionable black, and her big brown eyes speak of unconditional love.  Extremely enthusiastic, Dilly needs a special someone who can help her...

Spring forward time change Mar. 13

Fire District reminds us to change your clocks / change your batteries! South Walton Fire District (SWFD) would like to remind citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks this Sunday, March 13, 2011. SWFD is so committed to this belief that the Fire District will install and replace batteries in smoke detectors for South Walton residents who are senior citizens, disabled, or families in need, at no charge. Remember,...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 12

South Walton Fire District lifeguards will report to eight beach accesses The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), has begun its 6th season. The annual training academy lasts 80 hours and consists of medical, surf rescue techniques, beach and water surveillance techniques, strength and stamina conditioning, Fire District policies/procedures and communications. “Training at this time of year in the Gulf is particularly challenging due to the cold water...

Free firewise workshop for homeowners Apr. 12

Learn how to protect your home from wildfires The Florida Division of Forestry in cooperation with the South Walton Fire District is sponsoring a Firewise workshop in South Walton County, Tuesday, April, 12, 2011, 5:30 – 8 p.m., at the South Walton Fire District Headquarters at 911 CR 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. This workshop is free, includes dinner, and is open to all homeowners and residents in the community. The goal is to help homeowners learn simple actions they...