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South Walton Turtle Watch keeps track of 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 1 – October 31, there are four species...

South Walton Turtle Watch looking for a few good volunteers

2012 turtle nesting season about to start Love sea turtles and want to be a part of a great team of turtle nest walkers? South Walton Turtle Watch is looking for a few good volunteers. If you like getting up early, walking on the beach, being involved  with nature and making a difference, they are looking for you. Walking will be from during the sea turtle nesting season from May to October. Can you walk one day a week? Two...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 10

Lifeguards will be stationed at eight South Walton beach accesses Twenty-nine South Walton Fire District lifeguard candidates graduated training academy on March 9, 2012. Of the 29, eight are new lifeguards. The candidates completed 80 hours of medical training, surf rescue techniques, communications, beach and water surveillance techniques as well as strength and stamina conditioning. South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this Saturday March 10, 2012. The Beach Safety and...

Local resident helps out stunned dolphin at Grayton Beach

Quick action saves the day for lucky dolphin Local resident Shane Carter was a quick thinker when he came to a rescue of a stunned dolphin along Grayton Beach in South Walton on Jan. 7, 2011. Here is Shane’s recap of what happened: “We saw a large group of dolphins at Grayton. The were very active. Lots of jumping/ splashing.  A couple hours later this one came rolling up through the surf.  We ran out and held it’s blow hole...

Camp Helen State Park history tour Jan. 7


Learn about the history of a beautiful local State Park 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...