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First sea turtle nest of 2014 laid at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 21

The sea turtle nesting in South Walton has officially begun. During the early morning hours of May 21, a loggerhead turtle successfully laid a nest along the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The nest is a good sized one with 153 eggs laid. The nest was moved closer to the dune line for better protection against the elements. “It was in a high traffic area,” said Jeff Talbert, park service specialist at the park. There were three false...

Camp SkyWay offering outdoor summer fun at Camp Helen State Park

Local Day Camp keeps your children moving, learning, and exploring, while creating memories and friendships Camp SkyWay, located at Camp Helen State Park, offers a one of a kind summer day camp experience for young campers ages 5-12. Campers will experience exciting and unique adventures, with opportunities to discover new interests, build friendships, and explore the captivating outdoors. Go to www.CampSkyWay.com for more details on schedules and activities. Driving Directions Camp Helen is located at 23937 Panama City Beach Parkway,...

Walton County beach sampling results for April 8, 2014

Advisory issued for Grayton and Dune Allen beach WALTON COUNTY – The Florida Department of Health in Walton County conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples are analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes. The presence of enteric bacteria is an...

Walton County opening beach driving permit lottery April 1

On April 1st, the Walton County Board of County Commission Administration Department will begin the submission period for their annual beach driving permit lottery. Each year, the county issues 150 permits via the beach driving permit lottery. The in-person submission deadline for inclusion into the lottery will be close of business on May 9th. Applications will be accepted online through May 10th at midnight. Applications will not be accepted unless all eligibility requirements are met and all documentation is provided...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach March 8

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their ten tower locations this (nine are public accesses) Saturday March 8, 2014 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. This is the 9th season that the Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), will be in place. New and returning lifeguards are completing their annual training academy this week. The 84 hour academy consists of medical, surf rescue techniques, beach...