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South Walton landscape photographer offering 2014 calendar

30-A Beach Calendar hits retail shops Local resident and landscape photographer Jamie Conley announces the publication of the inaugural edition of the 30-A Beach Calendar™.   Conley, of JConley Images, a fine art landscape photography business, embarked on the calendar project several months ago with several goals in mind.  She wanted a means to showcase the beauty of the area and diversity of seasons in Northwest Florida; to offer a way for people to stay connected to the beach year round....

Veterans Day celebration held in Freeport Nov. 11

More than 150 attendees enjoyed a Veterans Day Celebration under sunny skies at the Freeport Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11, 2013. The event included tribute by Russ Barley, mayor of Freeport, presentation of Colors and raising of the Service Branch Flags by Walton High School Air Force ROTC, National anthem by Latilta Hughes, Military Branch songs by Amy Blizzard, keynote speaker Capt. Kathryn “Bonnie” Bonner USN (Ret), a sweet Americana song from Freeport Elementary School Choir, Taps and gun...

Honor our veterans Nov. 11 in Walton County

A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Magnolia Cemetery located at 222 North Park St., DeFuniak Springs. Annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. at the memorial on the grounds of Freeport City Hall. A very moving tribute to the men and women serving in our armed forces. In addition, Florida State Parks are offering free entry to parks across Florida today for all individuals. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa...

New art adorns wall at South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College

Painting compliments native plant demonstration garden and trail Andy Saczynski, 2013 South Walton Artist of the Year, has added colorful art to the north wall of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the South Walton Center (SWC) of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). Saczynski, a Walton County folk artist is known for turning “junk into funk.” Saczynski donated artwork took approximately 15 hours to create and measures 10 ft. x 10 ft. His public art piece will be a feature...

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree

Angels will be available through Dec. 6 The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is sponsoring the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” this holiday season benefiting children from ages 1 month to 12 years who live all over Walton County. “Angels” will be available for selection beginning Friday, November 1, 2013 from 9 a.m -4 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North County Highway 393, Santa Rosa Beach. All gifts shall be brought to SWFD’s Station 3 by Friday, December 6, 2013...

Heritage Center of Freeport opens

Museum and visitor center a step back in time On Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013 at 2 p.m. the new Heritage Center of Freeport will officially open its doors with a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony. The Heritage Center houses a museum on Freeport’s history and a visitor center. “Freeport’s historian, Beckie Buxton, has been compiling stories and photos of Freeport for decades,” said curator Tim Ard. “Countless hours of volunteerism has created wonderful exhibits of Freeport’s families and businesses,” he...

Walton County hazardous material collection Day Nov. 2

The Walton Board of County Commissioners is sponsoring a project to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of these and other household hazardous wastes: PESTICIDES – USED OIL – STALE GASOLINE – SOLVENTS – FERTILIZERS – PAINT – PAINT THINNERS – PAINT STRIPPERS – BATTERIES – FURNITURE POLISH – BRAKE FLUID – ENGINE DEGREASERS – ANTI-FREEZE – POOL CHEMICALS – INSECTICIDES – SPOT REMOVERS Waste tire amnesty will also be held on the same date, during the same hours and...

Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet to showcase local artist Joan Vienot Nov. 2 – 17

“The Present Moment” show features landscapes painted in oil A one woman show of works by Walton artist Joan Vienot will be on display at Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet in Grayton Beach Nov. 2 – 17, 2013. Opening night is Nov. 2 from 5 – 8 p.m. Cheri Peebles, owner of Grayt Grounds is excited about the show. “My idea is to have a coffee house that is diversified and a service. Featuring local artists is good for the...