April 16, 2012

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Live Oak Landing RV Resort in Freeport adds amenities

Swimming pool, jungle gym and motor boat rentals now available for guests Live Oak Landing in Freeport has finished the construction of several new additions to its RV resort along Black Creek near the Choctawhatchee Bay. “I’m very excited to have completed the construction of these features and give even more value to our guests. Live Oak Landing is already a very unique concept of a gorgeous natural area, upscale amenities, and multiple accommodations all tied together, so these improvements...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Exuberant, energetic and eager to please – these are just a few of the words used by the staff and volunteers at Alaqua Animal Refuge to describe Usher.  This handsome canine is a Labrador Retriever mix who is always happy and ready to play.  Looking at that face it’s hard to imagine  anyone could abandon him, but he was found lost and wandering along the roadside.  Now he is safe and sound at our peaceful ten acre sanctuary.  Content though...

Walton County fishing report for April 11

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching a good mix of everything in the Bay. Lots of big redfish. Some folks getting their lines broken! Good bit of trout in the Bay and flounder gigging as well. Creeks/river: Lots of bass being caught near the mouth of the river and folks are doing a good bit of fly fishing. Surf: Pompano fishing is great! Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where...

South Walton Turtle Watch keeps track of nesting sea turtles

Sea turtle nesting season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an uncertain future. Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, and pollution (physical and light) are only some of the issues sea turtles face as the beautiful creatures struggle to stay alive. Each year from May 1 – October 31, there are four species...

Walton County fishing report for April 5

Fishing is great! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching a good mix of everything in the Bay. Just pay attention. With this mild winter the fishing really has not slowed down. This fish have never left! Creeks/river: Lots of bass being caught near the mouth of the river. Surf: Cobia are running! Reds and pompano have picked up and folks are reeling them in. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals...

Gopher tortoises move slowly through ‘spring training’ of grazing, burrow-digging

In Florida, it is illegal to harm gopher tortoises or their extensive burrows Like a baseball player stretching muscles and practicing skills during spring training, the gopher tortoise is emerging from winter dormancy and moving slowly and steadily through the landscape in search of greenery to eat and a new place to dig its burrow. Look for gopher tortoises’ distinctive domed brown shells and stumpy legs, as these land-dwellers make their way through Florida’s open canopy forests and sandy areas....