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Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival May 1

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park hosts educational day of fun for everyone Date: Saturday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Department of Environmental Protection’s Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, Friends of the Emerald Coast State Parks and the Mattie Kelly Cultural & Environmental Institute of Northwest Florida State College will sponsor the Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival. This family event will feature fun, educational activities and displays showcasing our coastal environment. Cheer on the crab races...

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Junior Lifeguard Program tryouts May 22

Junior Lifeguard season runs June 29 – July 29 The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division is excited to announce its 2010 Junior Lifeguard Program. The SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program will be under the supervision of Gary Wise, South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director and South Walton Fire District Professional Lifeguards. Qualifying boys and girls ages (9–15) will be instructed in many aspects of beach and water safety and environmental topics. Registration is limited. There is a...

Celebrate Turtle Fest 2010 at Gulf Place May 1

South Walton Turtle Watch and SWCC plan day of family fun The South Walton Turtle Watch and South Walton Community Council are hosting Turtle Fest 2010 on May 1 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The festival will be held at the Gulf Place Town Center located at Scenic Hwy. 30A and CR 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Games, a puppet show, a turtle craw and booths dedicated to the education will be at the festival for children of all...

Take a dolphin cruise and support Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge April 24

Enjoy some great family fun and support a great cause RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 1 Waves for Wildlife is a 2 hour dolphin cruise aboard the Southern Star Glass Bottom Boat located at Harborwalk, Destin. Proceeds aid the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge in their mission of education, conservation and rehabilitation for the welfare of Florida’s natural fauna. The cruise will be held on May 1, with 12:45 p.m. boarding. Enjoy food, drink, wine, beer and entertainment. Meet their Animal Ambassadors. Door...

Seaside Spring concert under the stars April 14

Location: Seaside Central Square, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe – Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe have incorporated their musical heritage with unique experience to create one of the most innovative Zydeco groups around. Dikki Du’s original funky and hypnotic style announces that he has arrived, occupying a spot with the best. He takes songs from classic Zydeco and turns them inside out with fresh and funky renditions driving it to the next level. The...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival May 6- 9

Festival comes to Seaside with art and fun for the entire family The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County announces that the 2010 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival will move to Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A. More than 100 artists, along with four stages of music, theater performances, KidZone and a Walton County student art exhibit. Visit culturalArtsAssociation.com or call 622-5970. Schedule of Events •    Thursday, May 6 | Back to Grayton Beach A gathering of friends, old and new, in...

Paddle your way around the Panhandle

  Kayaks an easy fit for anyone interested in outdoor fun     With the Gulf of Mexico, the Choctawhatchee Bay and numerous lakes, creeks and rivers in the area, kayaking is a popular sport in the Panhandle. And with little maintenance cost after purchase, kayaking can be enjoyed by most anyone. There are two basic configurations to choose from, the traditional cockpit style and the sit on top. In a variety of lengths, kayaks range from 8 – 20...