May 6, 2014

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Walton naturalist nurtures bluebird breeding progam at Hammock Bay

At Hammock Bay in Freeport, there is much aflutter this spring as beautiful bluebirds can be spotted everywhere. As part of a bluebird breeding program maintained by naturalist Joe Wyatt, Hammock Bay has 65 bluebird boxes scattered across their neighborhoods. This spring, the boxes have a 98 percent occupancy rate. This is the eighth year Wyatt has been running the bluebird breeding program.  The success has been quite good with close to 300 fledglings each year. Cool Facts about bluebirds: • It...

A beautiful day to be outdoors

It’s a beautiful day. Head outdoors. Rain is gone, things are drying up. Here is a list of latest road closures in north and south Walton. All of Scenic Hwy. 30A is open except where construction is on west end. NORTH WALTON County Line Rd off of Varnum Rd – 100’ x25’ washed out Passable Wallace Rd off Sandy Ramp Rd Closed Aplin Rd off Sandy Ramp Rd Passable Double Bridge Rd off State Highway 85 – road half washed...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival May 9 -11

Held May 9 – 11, 2014, ArtsQuest is South Walton’s signature arts and music festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance and presented by Visit South Walton. ArtsQuest’s main attraction is the juried fine arts show that features more than 130 participating artists exhibiting and selling their work through the parks and streets of WaterColor Resort. Art buyers can spend the weekend perusing booths that offer only the highest-quality work by artists who are competing for $10,000 in prizes including...

YOLO Board Relay Series races kick off May 29

The 7th Annual YOLO Board Relay Series will kick off its season on May 29. The races will consist of relay-style competition between male and female teams of three in a recreational division. The fun-filled series includes racers of all skill levels and ages from junior to seniors vying for the coveted champion title, all the while rallying in friendly competition out on local waters. This year’s event will include giveaways, refreshments, and kids activities, as well as a welcomed...

Point Washington and Pine Log State Forests temporarily closed

Due to the recent rain event, the Point Washington and Pine Log State Forests are temporarily closed. The gates will be closed until the roads become more navigable. The closure includes hikers, bikers and all vehicle traffic. According to Shane McGowan, Forester at Point Washington, Forestry is currently seeking emergency funding to assist with enabling the reconstruction of the roads and trail bridges that have washed out. To inquire about when the forests will be reopened, contact the field office...

Heath advisory for North Eden Park Road to J.D. Miller Road in Santa Rosa Beach

HEALTH ADVISORY FOR NORTH EDEN PARK TO JD MILLER ROAD IN THE CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY AND EAST BAY SHORE DRIVE AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN THE CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY Walton County – Due to sewage spills caused by the excessive rain in Walton County, the Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) is issuing health advisories for North Eden Park and surrounding areas and the East Bay Shore Drive – JD Miller Road and surrounding areas in the Choctawhatchee Bay. DOH-Walton advises...