December 20, 2013

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NOAA Fisheries announces the 2014 Red Snapper recreational season in the Gulf of Mexico

The 2014 Gulf of Mexico red snapper recreational season will be 40 days, opening at 12:01 a.m., June 1, 2014, and closing at 12:01 a.m., July 11, 2014. For information about how the season was projected, please see the NOAA Fisheries 2014 Red Snapper Recreational Season Length Report. NOAA Fisheries reminds all federally permitted for-hire vessels that after the federal water closure, they may not harvest and retain recreationally caught red snapper if state waters remain open. A list of...

Walton fishing report for Dec. 18

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Lots of small speckled trout in the Bay. Creeks/river: Lots of striped bass, a 34 lb. striper caught near the mouth of the river last week. 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 here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6...

South Walton Fire District seeking professional open water lifeguards for 2014 season

Tryouts commence Jan. 11 The South Walton Fire District is seeking professional open water lifeguards for the 2014 season. Position requirements include: ● at least 18 years of age ● high school diploma ● able to work weekends and public holidays ● in good physical condition ● possession of a valid driver’s license ● complete a 500 meter swim in less than 10 minutes ● complete a 1.2 mile beach run in less than 12 minutes ● successful completion of...

Choctawhatchee Audubon programs and events for January 2014

January 2, Monthly Meeting Program: “The Shark Tank” by Charidy “Sharkie” Krouse, shark biologist and conservationist.  Sharkie presents an overview of the beautiful, mysterious, ecologically important and often misunderstood shark.  She will discuss various species found along the Emerald Coast, their behaviors, reproduction, life strategies, facts and myths and much more. The meeting will be held in Room 130 on the ground floor of the Student Services Center at the Niceville campus of Northwest Florida State College, and will begin...

30A Songwriters Festival Jan. 17, 18, 19, 2014

The 5th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is set for January 17, 18 and 19, 2014. Taking place at venues along northwest Florida’s scenic Highway 30A and the resort neighborhoods of South Walton, the event will feature performances from such esteemed artists as Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Loudon Wainwright III,  Ani DiFranco, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Richard Thompson, Shawn Mullins, John Oates, Jerry Douglas, Rusty Young (Poco), Jonathon Edwards, Jesse Harris, Craig Fuller (Pure Prairie League), John Gorka, Mary Gauthier,...