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South Walton Turtle Watch takes care of our area’s nesting sea turtles

Sea turtle nesting season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an uncertain future. Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, and pollution (physical and light) are only some of the issues sea turtles face as the beautiful creatures struggle to stay alive. Each year from May – October, there are four species of Florida...

Walton County to open beach driving permit lottery April 1

On April 1st, the Walton County Board of County Commission Administration Department will begin the submission period for their annual beach driving permit lottery. Each year, the county issues 150 permits via the beach driving permit lottery. The submission deadline for inclusion into the lottery will be close of business on May 10th. In order to qualify to be entered into the lottery, the following documents must be submitted in the name of the applicant at the time of application:...

7th Annual Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament April 13

Time to catch some fish! The Seventh Annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held from 7 a.m. – noon on Saturday, April 13 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and girls age 15 and under. The first 100 kids will be given their own rod and reel combo from Fish Florida, along with beach rod holders from Ferguson Waterworks, bait, and tackle donated from Yellowfin Ocean Sports. All participants shall...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 9

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their nine tower locations Saturday March 9, 2013. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), will begin its 8th season as new and returning lifeguards report for duty. The life guards are completing their annual training academy, which lasts 84 hours and consists of medical, surf rescue techniques, beach and water surveillance techniques, strength and stamina conditioning, SWFD...

Camp Helen State Park history tour Jan. 5

Time: 10 – 10:45 a.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Camp Helen State Park invites you to their history walk at Camp Helen State Park. Come learn about the early history of the park and local area while wandering on a guided tour around Camp Helen’s restored historical buildings. The history walk takes place the first Saturday of each month. Participation Requirements: • Must have the ability to follow visual and/or verbal instruction independently or with the assistance of a...

Enjoy a New Year’s Day hike at a Northwest Florida State Park

Florida’s State parks celebrating First Day Hike 2013 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service invites the public to get back to nature and start the New Year out right by participating in America’s State Parks First Day Hikes 2013 on Jan. 1, 2013. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking a healthy hike on Jan. 1 at a state...