June 5, 2014

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Walk Her Way benefit in Rosemary Beach June 13

Time: 6:30 p.m. Will you walk in wedges or strut in stilettos? Whatever your preference, sign up to Walk Her Way at www.walkherway.com. Led by a New Orleans style brass band, walkers will stroll around the square in Rosemary Beach as they show off their favorite pair of high heels. The good time doesn’t stop when the walk ends. Stick around for the awards ceremony and after-party. Free concert featuring Village Brass Band presented by The Merchants of Rosemary Beach....

Saltwater and freshwater license-free fishing days offered this month

Governor Scott and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced Floridians and visitors will be able to fish without a saltwater recreational fishing license on June 7 and 8 and freshwater recreational fishing license on June 14 and 15. These four license-free fishing days fall near National Fishing and Boating Week, a national celebration of fishing and boating, which started June 1 and runs through June 8. The Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation’s www.TakeMeFishing.org website is a place to...

Walton County fishing report for June 4

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay area: Good size speckled trout in the western portion of the bay, some redfish, a few sheepshead and black drum eastward. River: Scattered reports of shellcracker 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....

Walton County beach sampling results for June 3, 2014 – Advisory issued for Grayton Beach

UPDATED June 4 – Advisory lifted for Grayton Beach The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.   Samples are collected from March through the end of October.  The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes.  The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of...

Learn about coyotes at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 6

Time: 2 – 3 p.m. You are invited to come learn about our most ubiquitous exotic mammal, the coyote. This program will cover everything you need to know about coyotes, where they live, how they survive, and how we manage them in our parks. This is an all ages program. Enter the park through the main gate and the staff will direct you to the park’s clubhouse. $6.00 entry admission per vehicle. Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is located at...

Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 5

Time: 12 – 1:30 p.m. Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional, the park has gear. This program will take place at the Beach Access, park in the Day Use parking area and catch the 12:00pm Tram to the beach. The program...

Hurricane season is from June 1 to November 30, are you prepared?

Here are some good tips for Walton area residents Native Floridians are familiar with the impact of hurricanes and the damage it can do to property, life and environment. However, many newcomers are not aware of the what is important to prepare for, should a large storm approach our area. It is important to have valuable information before hand. Here is a list of actions you should take to prepare. The Clyde B Wells bridge (U.S. Hwy. 331) shuts down...