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Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail grand opening June 21

Join the Walton County Master Gardeners, Northwest Florida State College, and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance  for the grand opening of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center. The event will be held on June 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. Both the Walton Area & Destin Area Chambers of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting to open the garden and trail, which everyone is invited to enjoy. Immediately following, from 5 –...

Get ready for the Seaside Fourth of July parade

Always patriotic and fun! It is that time of year again; time to bring out your patriotic paraphernalia to celebrate our Independence Day with the “South Walton 4th of July Parade,” Thurs., July 4th beginning at 8 a.m. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage in front of the Seagrove Plaza (home to Garrett Realty, Bruno’s Pizza, Subway & Good Apples), and roll down Scenic Highway 30A, past the rows of spectators and end in...

Alaqua good canine graduate ready for adoption

Looking at this spirited little guy, one might wonder if he was named for his dashing good looks or the energy that keeps him going and going like the Energizer Bunny. A Wire Haired Terrier mix, Dasher has enough character for a dog three times his size, a trait that made him perfect for the Unconditional Love program at the Bay County Correctional Facility. Cheerfully greeting everyone he meets, Dasher was a huge hit with both inmates and staff during...

Community clean up day at Choctaw Beach June 8

On Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean-up day at Choctaw Beach Park on State Road 20 in the Choctaw Beach Community. The Walton County Public Works Department will be providing dumpsters for Walton County residents to dump trash, yard debris, tires, appliances and other miscellaneous items. There will also be a crew and equipment to off-load heavy items. In addition to providing a place for residents...

Seaside offering valet parking services this summer

The community of Seaside is now offering valet service during the busy summer months. PM Valet will park Seaside customers’ vehicles for them. Visitors will be able to drive into Central Square and park on their own or have someone park their car. The valet service option will allow visitors to spend less time parking when wanting to dine or shop during peak times. A valet podium will be centrally located in front of the ATM Kiosk in Central Square...

New book released about South Walton’s coastal dune lakes

Part-time South Walton resident and nature lover, Ginger Sinton has penned a colorful book on Walton County’s beautiful coastal dune lakes. The area’s rare coastal dune lakes are 15 dynamic, geological treasures. The full-color, 112-page, softbound photo book reveals the beauty and rarity of the lakes and surrounding communities along the Scenic Highway 30A area. Author and photographer Ginger Jackson Sinton explores the beauty of the lakes and the diversity of their ecosystems. With an eye for nature and the...

Digital Graffiti comes to Alys Beach June 7-8

Projection art festival a feast for the eyes The white walls of Alys Beach will be illuminated with light, color and sound by artists from around the globe on June 7-8, 2013. The creative expressions use projection technologies to cast  images onto the town’s structures. Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is the first outdoor festival specifically organized to celebrate and showcase these unique talents. Each year’s festival attracts digital artists, filmmakers, musicians, interactive designers, photographers, VJs, producers, and fans of...

Edible gardens of Alys Beach tour May 8

On Wed., May 8, 2013, the Seagrove Garden Club will present the program, “The Edible Gardens of Alys Beach.” Landscape consultant Snookie Parrish will host a walking tour through the Alys Beach gardens. Meet at the Alys Beach Amphitheater parking lot. Later, lunch will be enjoyed at La Cocina, 10343 E Co. Hwy. 30A, Seacrest Beach. The Seagrove Garden Club meets the second Wednesday of each month September thru May at 10 a.m. The cost to members will vary from...