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Enjoy license-free fishing days June 1 and 8, 2013

Saltwater June 1, freshwater June 8 The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will be celebrating a saltwater license-free fishing day June 1 and a freshwater license-free fishing day June 8. License-free fishing days are a great opportunity for Florida’s residents and visitors to cast a line into the water and get hooked on saltwater and freshwater fishing. Anglers are not required to have a saltwater recreational fishing license on June 1 or a freshwater recreational fishing license on...

Artists gather to paint for a good cause

Amanda Usrey, artist and proprietor of Studio by the Sea, hosted a painting class for a good cause on May 18. The plein air class was held along Campbell Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The fundraiser for Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, brought in more than $500. It was a great turnout with 17 participants replicating a painting previously painted by Usrey. Warm breezes and a view of the lake made for a perfect day for art. Topsail Hill Preserve...

Pleasant Ridge Arena hosts Neigh and Bray fun show May 18

Kids of all ages enjoy horse back riding at Pleasant Ridge Arena Pleasant Ridge Arena in DeFuniak Springs is hosting a Neigh and Bray Fun Show. Sponsored by owners Diana and Rex Brannon, young children will enjoy stick races, and lead line while the more seasoned riders will compete in pole bending, barrel racing Western and English pleasure and more. There is a class for everyone and every breed. The Neigh and Bray show is held the third Saturday of...

Walk Her Way strut June 7

Men, women and children of all ages are invited to don high heels for Walk Her Way at Rosemary Beach’s Town Center on Friday, June 7, 2013 starting at 6 pm. Sponsored by Rosemary Beach Foundation and Shelter House, this strut aims to raise awareness of domestic violence and is followed by a free after-party and concert featuring The Forrest Williams Band. Click Here to Watch Walk Her Way Video * Large size shoes may be purchased at http://shop.nordstrom.com/  – up size...

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...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center to host nature-themed Summer art Camps

Abrakadoodle will present creative art camp programming for kids 3-12 Parents looking for a truly inspiring setting for their children to develop creativity, art skills and an appreciation for nature and the visual arts need look no further than the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center located at 4956 State Hwy 20 East, Freeport, Florida. The Center is hosting Abrakadoodle-NWF for an impressive array of affordable, nature-themed camp programs for children ages 5-12.  Summer camps kick-off June 5th with weekly sessions each...