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Alaqua Animal Refuge furver friend of the week

Tiny canine with big personality looking for love Looking for a loving little dog to round out your family circle? If so, we have the perfect pet for you. This oh-so-cute Chihuahua is Pica, and she was discovered wandering lost and alone along the road. Much too tiny to be dealing with cars, and trucks, she was picked up and brought to the safe sanctuary of Alaqua Animal Refuge. Although small in stature, Pica is packed with personality. She is...

Remember our brave soldiers this Memorial Day

Take a moment for remembrance of our brave soldiers who gave their lives for the United States of America As many of us enjoy an extended Memorial Day weekend by firing up the grill, popping a cold one, watching the Indy 500, or simply enjoying an extra day off with family and friends at the beach; please take a moment to remember our brave soldiers who gave their lives for our country. Since 1868, we have set aside this special...

Walton County Health Department issues rabies alert for Grayton Beach

Fox has tested positive for rabies The Walton County Health Department Administrator, Gail Allen, has issued a rabies alert for the Grayton Beach area of Walton County. This is in response to a fox that tested positive for rabies reported on May 23, 2011. All citizens in Walton County should be aware that rabies is present in the wild animal population and domestic animals are at risk if not vaccinated. The public is asked to maintain a heightened awareness that...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friends of the week

All dressed up and ready for a new home These smartly dressed felines each have their own distinct personalities, but both believe in the importance of maintaining impeccable personal appearance. Lowery and Toto are just two of the awesome tuxedo cats that are currently members of our Alaqua Animal Refuge family. Outgoing and extremely affectionate, Lowery always wants to look her best for our visitors. She hopes that by keeping her black and white coat spotlessly groomed, a special someone...

Digital Graffiti returns to Alys Beach June 11

Digital artists to display colorful work on the walls of Alys Beach Saturday, June 11 – 8:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. Digital Graffiti is a celebration of digital artistry from around the world. On June 11, artists will be projecting original works onto the town of Alys Beach’s iconic white walls. ::MAP:: Sometimes referred to as “Photon Bombing,” “Guerilla Projection” or “Urban Projection,” underground artists animation and projection technologies to cast dynamic images onto skyscrapers and other urban structures as...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Brown-eyed gal looking for new best friend The precious little lady with the big brown eyes pictured above is Mitzi.  She enjoys hanging out with her canine companions, and knows how lucky she is to be a resident at our peaceful ten acre sanctuary.  If you were to ask her what she would like more than anything else in the world, she would tell you that she longs to be a part of a loving family once again.  Like Mitzi,...

Live Oak Landing to host grand opening celebration June 9

Ribbon cutting ceremony to include public tours and refreshments Live Oak Landing, located along the Choctawhatchee Bay, will be having its Grand Opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 9 in celebration of the property being the only overnight lodging facility in the city of Freeport. The event is open to the public and light finger foods and refreshments will be served. Guests can receive golf cart tours of the property and its features, including the customized resort cottages. “We’re...

North American spring bird migration count May 14

Get out in the field or be a backyard bird feeder counter for the spring migration count The North American Migration Count (NAMC) is locally supported by the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.  The count is conducted throughout North America on the same day.  The date is the peak of the migration in Massachusetts and  has been chosen to count as many migrants as possible while moving to their final destinations. The mission of the North American Bird Migration...