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New marina erected in Freeport

Perched on what was the former Freeport (Gulfstream) Shipbuilding land on Shipyard Road in Freeport stands the new, massive 80,000 square ft. Shipyard Marina. The building will house up to 480 boats from 22 ft. – 40 ft. in length and up to 9 ft. beam. There is also 2,000 ft. of dockage at the marina on Four Mile Creek. It will be a full-service facility with gas, diesel and engine flushing available. Plans are for the facility to be...

Improvements in the works at Culpepper Landing along Holmes Creek

A major improvement project is in the works at Culpepper Landing along Holmes Creek in Washington County. The project is being funded by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) through the Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) with funding matched by Washington County. The project is being paid for with FWC 75% and Washington County 25% and the canoe / kayak launch area is being paid for by only Washington County. The project consists of replacing the boat ramp, constructing...

Black Creek Lodge in Freeport under new ownership

The popular boat launch, marina and RV park Black Creek Lodge in Freeport has new owners. The 9-acre parcel is now owned by Shon and Kyra Edwards and David and Samantha Bilbrey. Everything will remain the same with improvements on the way. The boat ramp $5.00 launch and $4.00 overnight parking fee is unchanged. Improvements are in the works with renovations currently being done on the 4-room motel. New RV slots, along with tiny cabins for rent are in the...

Partial Grady Brown Park boat ramp closure scheduled for April 7

On April 7, 2021, there will be a partial closure of the boat ramps at Grady Brown Park.  While access will still be available, it will be limited. This partial closure is needed to facilitate the installation of No Wake Zone signage throughout the Choctawhatchee Bay.  This process will require the erection and staging of a barge by the contractor. The contractor will not be closing the entire boat ramp, but they will have to re-route access to the boat...

Improvements on the way for Cowford Landing on the Choctawhatchee River

Walton County is in the contractor bidding stage of making several improvements to Cowford Landing on The Choctawhatchee River. The scope of work includes the construction of a new parking lot, sidewalks, restroom, two overnight shelters, timber boardwalks, and a new floating dock with ADA kayak loading station. New ADA compliant sidewalks and curb ramps will also be constructed as well as drainage improvements including a storm water management system with outfall structure and piping. The work is currently out...

All recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has released an Executive Order regarding recreational boating effective March 27, 2020. Because COVID-19 continues to impact Florida, a new Executive Order has been enacted to reflect direction from Governor DeSantis, the DOH and the CDC. Effective immediately, all recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart. Each recreational vessel must not have more than 10 people on board. Full details and additional proactive measures the FWC is implementing: https://bit.ly/2WGUKX8Executive Order 20-09 has...