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A great day of fishing on Lake DeFuniak

Fun for the entire family was on tap May 22 The Kiwanis Club of De Funiak Springs hosted “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event on May 22 on Lake De Funiak. Prizes were awarded for a good catch in various categories. Fishing was open to boys and girls ages 5-13. Other activities included sack races, fishing instructions and demonstrations and concession stands....

A beautiful beach day at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Another day in paradise and the beaches are open! Jayden and Jackie Roe spent the morning of May 17 strolling the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve in Santa Rosa Beach. “Huge dunes, the mountains of Florida, ghost crabs crawling everywhere, emerald green water, sugar white sand. If you’ve ever seen a more beautiful beach, please let me in on it,” said Kelly Roe, Jayden and Jackie’s mom. Currently the beaches in South Walton County, Florida are not affected by the...

Wildlife Refuge Presents Owls and other Critters at Topsail May 22

Learn about the fascinating critters that live in our area Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach May 22 at 11:30 a.m. Come and join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as they present their rehabilitated wildlife for your viewing pleasure.  Learn about the fascinating critters that are right here in the park and in Okaloosa and Walton County as they teach you what they eat, where they live and how they survive in the...

South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament huge success

More than 100 young anglers caught pompano, whiting, flounder and catfish A perfect day was on tap as young anglers enjoyed the day catching fish along South Walton’s Grayton Beach.  Coastal Conservation Association hosted the annual fishing event on May 15 with more than 100 kids joining in on the popular tournament. More than 100 participants were given their own rod and reel combo and tackle donated from Fish Florida, a state-wide organization that provides the rods and tackle from...

Freeport first graders enjoy learning about wildlife May 14

Local wildlife experts share their knowledge The first grade classes at Freeport Elementary School in Walton County enjoyed a special field trip May 14 at Freeport Regional Sports Complex. Joe Wyatt, naturalist at Hammock Bay gave a demonstration on bluebirds and how important they are to the environment. He also introduced a corn snake. Joe explained what to do if you encounter a snake in the wild. The information came in handy, as when Joe gave a tour along the...

Memorial Day weekend rocks in Seaside May 28 – 30

Music, movies and Farmer’s Market fill weekend with family fun Head to Seaside for a weekend of memorable events guaranteed to rock your Memorial Day Weekend. Let the fun begin as you get down with live music in the Seaside Amphitheater both Friday and Saturday evenings, enjoy the Seaside Farmers Market on Saturday morning and curl-up with a blanket during Central Square Cinema on Sunday night. Memorial Day Monday might be an end to the weekend, but it’s just the...

For The Health Of It hosts Shindig on the Hill May 22

Enjoy a great day of music and camaraderie as For The Health of It celebrates 15 years Come celebrate 15 years in business with the staff and friends of For The Health Of It. They will feature live music by Newfangled Theory, Kelsey Johnson, and Butch & Guest. Raffles, prizes and good times. Food will be available from the store & La Loba’s Bakery. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: 2217 Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 850-267-0558...

Billabong Grom Comp surfing competition May 22

Billabong Grom Comp for Surfers 12 and under to be held at Pompano Joe’s in Miramar Beach 9 a.m. Great surfing competition for young surfers ages 12 and under  will include three divisions—Super Groms ages 8 and under, Mini Groms ages 10 and under, Groms ages 12 and under and Tiny Groms (Ages 6 & under). There will also be a Open Groms division where competitors will be required to catch waves on their own without assistance.  No surfing experience...