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Go green with Gulf Coast Insulation

Local company offers eco friendly insulation products For the folks at Gulf Coast Insulation, business is booming. The young Walton based company has been growing in leaps and bounds since its start a mere two years ago. With more than eight years experience in the insulation industry, owners Jon LaGrosse, Erin LaGross, Colby Anderson and their team have been using new technology and eco based materials for their insulation projects, keeping them ahead of the industry curve. Their environmentally safe...

Keep it local with Walton holiday fairs

There is something for everyone on your list with upcoming holiday fairs in North and South Walton Coastal Holiday Market at St. Rita Nov. 12 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: St Rita Catholic Church, 137 Moll Drive, Santa Rosa Beach Kick off your holiday shopping with fabulous gift ideas at the First Annual Coastal Holiday Gift Market. Over 36 local and regional artisans, crafters and gift vendors will be on hand offering a variety of finely crafted items,...

Change your clocks, change your smoke alarm batteries this Sunday

For 13 years, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has participated in the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ campaign “Change your Clock -Change your Battery,” reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks this Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011. SWFD is so committed to this belief that the Fire District will install and replace batteries in smoke detectors for South Walton residents who are senior citizens, disabled, or families in...

Hometown Christmas comes to Walton County Fairgrounds Nov. 26

Hand-crafted gifts, food and entertainment in store for all day event The 22nd annual Hometown Christmas, sponsored by the DeFuniak Business and Professional Association, will be held Sat., Nov. 26 – rain or shine, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Walton County Fairgrounds on Hwy. 83N. The annual shopping event brings thousands of holiday shoppers to DeFuniak Springs and features activities for children, food, entertainment and hundreds of unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for every taste. This year features “Sportsman...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office Santa Patrol accepting donations

Donation locations in DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) invites citizens and businesses to participate in the 2011 Santa Patrol fundraiser and donation gift drive to support underprivileged children this holiday season. New toy donations will be accepted today through Dec. 9 at the WCSO headquarters at 752 Triple G Road in DeFuniak Springs and at the Santa Rosa Beach substation located at 133 Sheriff Drive. Last year, the Santa Patrol generated funds to...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Fun loving canine looking for new home If you think this Elvis is “nothin’ but a hound dog,” you need to think again. This very handsome guy is a Basset Hound/Boxer mix  us sociable, playful and an overall irresistible canine. Elvis maintains a cheerful outlook on life, and greets every day with the hope that his special someone will arrive and give him the loving forever home he longs for. And even though he’s “never caught a rabbit,” he is...

South Walton Fire District hosting open house Oct. 22

In an effort to promote fire/life safety, the South Walton Fire District will be hosting a free “Open House” on Saturday October 22, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The event will take place at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. HWY 395 Seagrove Beach, Fl. 32459. There will be “live” demonstrations, child safety seat inspections, fire related games and activities, a “jump house” blood pressure checks, food, drinks and fun and more! Please plan on joining...

2011 Halloween events in and around Walton County

Here are some great ideas for Halloween fun in and around Walton County! Arnett’s Gulfside Trail Rides Pumpkin Fest Oct. 15–16, 22–23 Time: 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Location: 316 S. County Road 393, Santa Rosa Beach A family-friendly fall harvest event with pony rides, a jump house, hayrides, face painting and pumpkin painting. Meet the mini-horses and the mini-mule, Frank. Concession with hot dogs, cotton candy, drinks. $5.00 each event. or $20 include pony ride, hayride, unlimited jumps in the jump house,...