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Jail and Bail fundraiser at Tractor Supply in DeFuniak Springs April 11

On April 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., members from the City of DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak Springs Police, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Corrections and several other local law enforcement agencies will partner with The Matrix Community Outreach Center to host their 2nd Annual Jail and Bail fundraising drive. The event will be held at Tractor Supply Co., 931 U.S. Highway 331 S. in DeFuniak Springs. Their goal this year is to raise $15,000.00.  You...

Gregg Allman performing at Gulf Place May 28

Tickets on sale March 17 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman is bringing his distinctive Southern Rock & Blues sound to the Emerald Coast on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and a storied solo-performer will headline at the Gulf Place Amphitheater before an expected sell-out crowd of 4,500 fans – and lucky South Walton residents will be first in line for tickets. Tickets will be available at select local retail...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance hosting eco-tours in South Walton

Discover roads less traveled The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Visit South Walton and Northwest Florida State College, presents a series of Spring eco-adventures in South Walton County. Discover Roads Less Traveled offers visitors and residents varied opportunities to explore and discover the natural resources that make South Walton unique. Descriptions are available online at www.basinalliance.org by clicking the EcoTours information box at the lower-left. Prices vary, starting at $15. Registration is by phone at 850-200-4160. The Florida...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s annual Earth Day Festival April 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Festivities include: Live music by the Wildlife Specialists, festival food, Hands-on environmental demos and exhibits, World of Wonder, live animal programs, arts and crafts, local vendors, nature hikes, a children’s garden, bounce house, games, sweet treats, face painting, and much more. Admission is $8 Adults, $5 Children 2 and under Free. For more information, go to E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s website at www.eowilsoncenter.org or call 850-835-1824. The Center is located at  4956 Sate Highway...

Special needs in nature day at E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center March 8

Register in advance for this special day On Saturday, March 8th, the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center will host its second “Special Needs in Nature Day.”  If you have someone in your family with special needs, come join in on a great day exploring at the Center. Activities will be focused to engage people with predominantly the Autism and Asperger spectrums.  This event provides an opportunity for people with special needs to connect with nature.  Several of the wildlife species at...