May 24, 2011

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Choctawhatchee River Paddle Trail in the works

57 miles of planned boat ramp improvements span from Morrison Springs to Black Creek near the Bay Walton County, Northwest Florida Water Management District and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Greenways and Trails are working together to provide a paddling trail on the Choctawhatchee River. The 57-mile trail plan spans from Morrison Springs to the opening of Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. ::MAP:: The project includes rehabilitation and/or construction of five trail head locations starting at Morrison...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friends of the week

All dressed up and ready for a new home These smartly dressed felines each have their own distinct personalities, but both believe in the importance of maintaining impeccable personal appearance. Lowery and Toto are just two of the awesome tuxedo cats that are currently members of our Alaqua Animal Refuge family. Outgoing and extremely affectionate, Lowery always wants to look her best for our visitors. She hopes that by keeping her black and white coat spotlessly groomed, a special someone...

Digital Graffiti returns to Alys Beach June 11

Digital artists to display colorful work on the walls of Alys Beach Saturday, June 11 – 8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. Digital Graffiti is a celebration of digital artistry from around the world. On June 11, artists will be projecting original works onto the town of Alys Beach’s iconic white walls. ::MAP:: Sometimes referred to as “Photon Bombing,” “Guerilla Projection” or “Urban Projection,” underground artists animation and projection technologies to cast dynamic images onto skyscrapers and other urban structures as...

Coastal Library offering summer programs

Turtle Bob coming to library June 2 This year there are three programs for the Walton County Library’s summer reading program theme “One World Many Stories.”  The programs for the Coastal Branch Library will begin June 2 and run through June 16 Thursday mornings at 10 a.m.  The library is located in the South Walton Government-Education Complex off Hwy 331, at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach....

Captain Joe Hebert to hold fishing seminar at Copeland’s Gun Shop June 7

PRO-CURE Gel will be on hand for anglers Captain Joe Hebert of Fish-On Lures and Silly Willy jigs will hold a fishing seminar at Copeland’s Gun Shop on Tuesday, June 7 from 3 – 5:30 p.m. Capt. Joe will demonstrate his line of lures, jigs, rods and reels and have PRO-CURE gel available for anglers. Copeland’s Gun Shop carries a complete line of Capt. Joe’s products. Copeland’s Gun Shop
 is located at 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S, 
Freeport, Florida 32439...

Walton County fishing report for May 18

Fishing is good! Surf: Good bit of pompano being caught surf fishing. Bay: Speckled trout being caught along with lots of redfish. River: Bass being caught at the mouth of the river with live shrimp. Shellcracker being caught on earth worms, a good bit of blue gill and folks getting out there fly fishing. Danny Copeland wants to remind folks that the resident shoreline license is free. Come on by! Click here for fishing forecast This report is brought to...

Destin U.S. Coast Guard Station open house May 21

Learn about boat safety and tour the station The USCG Station Destin in conjunction with the USCG Auxiliary-Flotilla 14 will be kicking off the 2011 National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) on Saturday, May 21, 2011 with an open house from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Destin Coast Guard Station located at the NW side of the Destin bridge.  A schedule of events (attached) for the week along with a map highlight the activities to promote safe boating and water...