February 13, 2013

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FWC proposing 44 day recreational red snapper season

Proposed 2013 season is inconsistent with the current proposed federal season, final decision to come in April The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proposed a 44-day recreational red snapper season for Gulf of Mexico state waters at its meeting Feb. 13 in Orlando. This season would start June 1 and end July 14. The proposed 2013 season is inconsistent with the current proposed federal season, which is currently expected to be about 27 days but may be shortened...

Harbor Docks Charities announces Cobia World Championships Mar. 22 – May 5

First ever stand-up paddle board division and new weigh station in Pensacola Cobia fishing’s premier tournament, the Cobia World Championships, is adding a new twist for 2013. The tournament, which has taken place at Destin’s Harbor Docks Restaurant for over 20 years, has partnered with Bote Boards, to introduce a Stand-Up Paddle Board Division. The angler who lands the largest cobia on a paddle board during the tournament will be awarded a new BOTE Board donated by the Destin store....


Camellia and Art Fest at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 23

Learn all about camellias Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to the annual Camellia and Art Fest on Saturday, Febuary 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festivities begin with talks being given on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation), and the general maintenance and pest control of Camellias.  Camellias, air layered from Eden plants, will be available from the...

DEP, FWC accepting public comment on Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Plan

Voice your thoughts on how RESTORE Act funding should be used on Feb. 28 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will host a public meeting at 6 p.m. Feb. 28 in Panama City Beach to gather input on the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s Path Forward document and Florida’s projects to be submitted to the Council for its consideration. The meeting will be co-hosted by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and will be held in the Student Union...

Valentine tour of homes Feb. 16 and 17

Tour six South Walton homes The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County announces the 2013 Valentine Tour of Homes featuring six  South Walton homes. The annual event is expanding this year, opening homes on the tour both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 from Noon to 4 p.m., those who love of art, design and architecture will be rewarded with the artistically indulgent, self-guided tour. Six distinct and...

Walton County fishing report for Feb. 6

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Sheepshead along the causeway has been biting good. Lots of trout and redfish still biting! Remember, speckled trout is still legal to keep. Creeks/river: Shellcracker and bream on the river. Local fisherman Ron Hyden has been reeling in a few nice size crappie near Three Sisters with a couple of crickets. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click...