November 14, 2016

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Bay County Shooting Range grand opening set for Nov. 19

Grand opening celebration features free opportunities for the whole family to safely enjoy target shooting at a new, full-service range. The new Bay County Shooting Range officially debuts its state-of-the-art 18-station sporting clays course, 5-stand sporting clays, and multiple position rifle and pistol ranges at a grand opening celebration Saturday, Nov. 19. The free event is open to the public and features supervised target shooting opportunities for youth and adults, door prizes, demonstrations, bounce houses for the kids and more....

Nutcracker ballet performance in Seaside Nov. 19

The Merchants of Seaside will host the Nutcracker ballet performed by Northwest Florida area dancers and Ballet Pensacola. Now established as a Seaside holiday tradition, the one-time performance is free and open to the public Saturday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. in the Seaside Amphitheater. The Nutcracker in Seaside is under the direction of Ballet Pensacola Artistic Director and General Manager Richard Steinert. Known for his innovative and collaborative style of theatre and dance, Steinert has worked in repertory companies throughout...

Hero Walk dedication and Veterans Day ceremony held at Freeport Veterans Memorial

The Freeport Veterans Memorial at Casey Park now boasts a new dedication area named Hero Walk. The walkway surrounding an obelisk features dedication bricks of area Armed Forces veterans. For the last several months, dedication bricks have been installed, and now total about 160. A dedication for Hero Walk was held at the Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11, 2016. “We have been asked over the years to please do something so that local families could buy bricks for their...

Walton County fishing report for Nov. 10

Fishing is good Bay: Still good trout bites and all size redfish. River: Bass and crappie bites along with a few shellcracker. Squirrel season starts this weekend. Watch for lots of folks along the river. 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)...

Florida State Parks offering free admission Nov. 11

Florida State Parks will be offering free admission at Florida’s 174 state parks for all families and visitors Nov. 11, Veterans Day, in recognition of all those who have served and are currently serving in our U.S. military. Year-round, Florida’s state parks offer special deals on Annual Entrance Passes to those who currently serve or have served in the U.S. military branches, veterans with service related disabilities and surviving spouses of members of the U.S. military who have fallen in...

30A Avenue hosting fall festival Nov. 23

Date/time: Wed., Nov. 23 – 12 – 6 p.m. Join in celebrating the Thanksgiving season with an Inaugural event at 30Avenue. Free and open to the public, and serving as the exclusive destination as package pick up for 30A 10K, 30Avenue will be the place to be the day before Thanksgiving. Live music by Forest Williams Band from 12-3 p.m. and then Chris Alvarado 3-6 p.m., balloon art, and face painting, 30Avenue will be a festive place to gather friends...

Seaside holiday parade, Santa, and tree lighting Nov. 26

The Merchants of Seaside welcome the holidays with events for the entire family on Nov. 26. Combine the small-town atmosphere of a beach community parade, throw in a dash of Santa Claus,  and you have the perfect makings to kick off the Holiday season in beautiful Seaside. Stake your spot along 30A for the Annual South Walton Holiday Parade. This Seaside tradition begins at 4 p.m. in front of Seagrove Plaza. Residents and visitors share in the glory as participants...

Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Nov. 26

On Saturday, November 26th, 2016, the WaterColor Community Association will host their 9th annual Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at WaterColor’s Town Center & Cerulean Park. A holiday extravaganza complete with snow, carriage rides, bonfires, pictures with Santa, lighting of the tree, music, beautiful lighting around Town Center and of course a winter market full of gifts, sights, smells and tastes of the season. This event is open to WaterColor residents, guests and...