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Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Town Center Nov. 30

Buy the perfect gift from a local artisan On Saturday, November 30 from 5 – 9 p.m., the WaterColor Community Association will host their 6th Annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market in WaterColor’s Town Center. This holiday event is complete with falling snow, horse-drawn carriage rides around Cerulean Park, bonfires and s’mores, pictures with Santa Claus, lighting of the tree, music, luminaries around the park, beautiful lighting around Town Center, holiday eats, hot chocolate and of course a Winter...

Walton County Sheriff’s Office hosting Christmas gift drive

The Christmas season is once again upon us. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking individuals, groups, organizations, agencies, churches, and local businesses that would like to contribute to the purchasing of Christmas gifts for 250 children in need here in our community. There have a number of ways in which you can participate with helping us to provide these gifts. Below is a list of the options. If you would like to be a part please contact Lt. Danny...

Cut your own tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm in DeFuniak Springs

Leyland cypress, Southern Red Cedar, Arizona Blue Ice Cypress available Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your Christmas tree at Strickland’s Christmas Tree Farm. Located in DeFuniak Springs, the farm is owned by Cody and Linda Strickland. The 60-acre farm is one of the largest in Florida, and offers three varieties: Leyland Cypress, Southern Red Cedar and Arizona Blue Ice Cypress. The Strickland’s have now planted Virginia Pine and...

Rosemary Beach Unleashed Festival Nov. 17

The 3rd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held on Sunday, November 17, from 1 – 4 pm on East Long Green in Rosemary Beach.  This FREE Community Festival is a fun-filled afternoon for 2- and 4-legged friends.  Your dog can be a part of a variety of competitions – children’s handling, best trick, dog fashion show, and more.  Music, bake sale, dance performances, and agility demonstrations will keep everyone entertained.  Pet adoptions by Alaqua Animal Refuge.  Dog  Pet-icures by...

Veterans Day celebration held in Freeport Nov. 11

More than 150 attendees enjoyed a Veterans Day Celebration under sunny skies at the Freeport Veterans Memorial Park on Nov. 11, 2013. The event included tribute by Russ Barley, mayor of Freeport, presentation of Colors and raising of the Service Branch Flags by Walton High School Air Force ROTC, National anthem by Latilta Hughes, Military Branch songs by Amy Blizzard, keynote speaker Capt. Kathryn “Bonnie” Bonner USN (Ret), a sweet Americana song from Freeport Elementary School Choir, Taps and gun...

Honor our veterans Nov. 11 in Walton County

A Veterans Day program will be held at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 at the Magnolia Cemetery located at 222 North Park St., DeFuniak Springs. Annual Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. at the memorial on the grounds of Freeport City Hall. A very moving tribute to the men and women serving in our armed forces. In addition, Florida State Parks are offering free entry to parks across Florida today for all individuals. The Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa...

New art adorns wall at South Walton Center of Northwest Florida State College

Painting compliments native plant demonstration garden and trail Andy Saczynski, 2013 South Walton Artist of the Year, has added colorful art to the north wall of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the South Walton Center (SWC) of Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC). Saczynski, a Walton County folk artist is known for turning “junk into funk.” Saczynski donated artwork took approximately 15 hours to create and measures 10 ft. x 10 ft. His public art piece will be a feature...