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Longleaf pine management workshop coming to Ebro June 4

Landowners and land managers with an interest in growing and managing longleaf pines are invited to attend a Longleaf Management Workshop June 4 in Ebro. The 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. workshop is being offered at the Ebro Community Center, 6229 State Road 79. There is no cost to attend but you must pre-register by May 31. “We believe this is a great opportunity for landowners interested in forestry and wildlife management practices to hear from experts who are knowledgeable...

Alaqua good canine graduate ready for adoption

Looking at this spirited little guy, one might wonder if he was named for his dashing good looks or the energy that keeps him going and going like the Energizer Bunny. A Wire Haired Terrier mix, Dasher has enough character for a dog three times his size, a trait that made him perfect for the Unconditional Love program at the Bay County Correctional Facility. Cheerfully greeting everyone he meets, Dasher was a huge hit with both inmates and staff during...

Community clean up day at Choctaw Beach June 8

On Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean-up day at Choctaw Beach Park on State Road 20 in the Choctaw Beach Community. The Walton County Public Works Department will be providing dumpsters for Walton County residents to dump trash, yard debris, tires, appliances and other miscellaneous items. There will also be a crew and equipment to off-load heavy items. In addition to providing a place for residents...

Seaside offering valet parking services this summer

The community of Seaside is now offering valet service during the busy summer months. PM Valet will park Seaside customers’ vehicles for them. Visitors will be able to drive into Central Square and park on their own or have someone park their car. The valet service option will allow visitors to spend less time parking when wanting to dine or shop during peak times. A valet podium will be centrally located in front of the ATM Kiosk in Central Square...

New book released about South Walton’s coastal dune lakes

Part-time South Walton resident and nature lover, Ginger Sinton has penned a colorful book on Walton County’s beautiful coastal dune lakes. The area’s rare coastal dune lakes are 15 dynamic, geological treasures. The full-color, 112-page, softbound photo book reveals the beauty and rarity of the lakes and surrounding communities along the Scenic Highway 30A area. Author and photographer Ginger Jackson Sinton explores the beauty of the lakes and the diversity of their ecosystems. With an eye for nature and the...

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...

Walton County to host fixed price yard sale and silent auction of surplus April 27

In an effort to rid the county of surplus items and free up space in county facilities, Walton County will be hosting a fixed price yard sale on Saturday, April 27 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the County Landfill located at Highway 83 North, four miles outside of DeFuniak Springs by the State Prison.  Prices will be reduced at 10 a.m. for any remaining items that are unsold. The yard sale will include computers, monitors, collectibles, antiques, beach...