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Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Pretty feline looking for a “furever” home If you find pleasure in the company of cats but prefer a feline who respects the boundaries of your personal space, Prissy could be the perfect pet for you.  With her queenly carriage and intense green gaze, this four year old Maine Coon mix is the essence of elegance and grace.  She takes great pride in her appearance, keeping her beautiful long coat, a stunning combination of tan and gray, well groomed and...

Walton County Road 3280 closed Aug. 2-4

Closure will be near McDaniel’s Fish camp Walton County Public Works advises that a portion of County Road 3280 in central Walton County will be closed 1.10 miles east of McDaniel’s Fish Camp Road and 1.75 miles west of Black Creek Boulevard for major culvert replacement at Mucky Branch. With weather permitting and no delays, construction will begin on Monday, August 2 and the road should be reopened by close of business on Wednesday, August 4. Motorists should detour around...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Biscuit looking for ‘furever’ home The big brown eyes of this captivating canine are bright with the hope of finding a loving forever home.  Biscuit, a five and a half year old Labrador mix, was given her unusual name not because her gorgeous tan and white coat resembles a perfectly baked breakfast goodie, but because the staff at Alaqua Animal Refuge decided her robust figure reminded them of someone who indulged in a few too many biscuits.  A super friendly...

Colorful path to the Gulf of Mexico

Beach path a canvas of color Local resident Jamie Conley snapped this beautiful photo of a path to the beach near Seagrove in South Walton County. The colorful flowers are part of the Asteraceae (aster or daisy) family, native to our coastal beaches. “This world is but a canvas to our imagination.” ~ Henry David Thoreau...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Pumba looking for ‘furever’ home If you would like a small, very enthusiastic dog to brighten your life and dispel the doldrums of these hot summer days, Pumba may be exactly the pup you’re looking for.  This cute canine is nine months old and a perfect mix of Schnauzer and Yorkie.  His coat, mostly black, is sprinkled here and there with accents of tan and white, and his eyes sparkle with an infectious zest for life.  He loves other small...

Art reception for Beaches of South Walton Artist of the Year July 15

Art reception for Michael Granberry Location: Art of Simple Gallery – Ruskin Place, Seaside, July 15 at 5 p.m. A Photography Reception unveiling the 2010 Beaches of South Walton Artist of the Year, Michael Granberry’s, photographic series: “The Study of People & Places of Walton County. Live music by Sawmill Gravy & the Biscuits. Attending guests will be able to meet and speak with many of the people of Walton County who where involved in the photographic series. This reception...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Gentle feline looking for ‘furever’ home Mercedes is just one of the many feline residents hoping to be adopted.  A two and a half year old tortoiseshell long hair, Mercedes has beautiful yellow/green eyes and a silky coat of black generously highlighted by a golden tan.  She is gentle, quiet and super affectionate.  While she is very tolerant of other cats, Mercedes prefers the company of a kindly human who enjoys quality one on one time with a charming cat...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Pilar looking for ‘furever’ home Pilar is an Anatolian shepherd/Labrador mix. She is a year old, has intelligent brown eyes and a golden tan coat highlighted in all the right places with stylish white accents. Her sweet and gentle disposition make her a favorite among the staff and volunteers at Alaqua Animal Refuge. She loves to go for walks and is great on a leash. While Pilar gets along very well with other dogs, and has even been known to...