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Cut your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm

DeFuniak Springs farm offers three types of trees Bring back an old holiday tradition, or start a new one as you select and cut down your own Christmas tree at Strickland-Davis Tree Farm. There are three types of trees to chose from – Leyland cypress, red cedar or Arizona Blue Ice. The Arizona Blues are available in grow bags for replanting after the Christmas holidays. Pricing is $6/ft. up to 8 foot tall, $7.00/ft. 8 – 10 ft. tall, $8.00/ft....

South Walton Fire District hosting Caring and Sharing Angel Tree

Be an angel this holiday season and brighten a child’s Christmas The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has the honor and privilege of sponsoring the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” each holiday season. This year the Fire District will receive over 300 angel names from our friends at Caring and Sharing of North and South Walton. Angels will be available for you to select beginning Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 from 9  a.m – 4 p.m. at Station 3/Headquarters, 911 North...

De Funiak Springs Tour of Homes Dec. 3

Partners in Progress announces its 2011 Annual Tour of Homes for Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.  The theme for the 2011 tour is: “Exploring History in DeFuniak Springs.” For the Victorians, the romance of the Christmas season was the tradition that endured year after year. Decorating for the holidays was perhaps the most universally practiced tradition of all. Not only will this year’s participating sites be elaborately dressed for the Christmas season, but they will also...

Alaqua Animal Refuge furever friend of the week

Pretty black lab mix looking for new home This beautiful mom and her litter of adorable pups was rescued by the Alaqua Animal Refuge from a kill shelter. A Black Labrador Retriever mix, she has nurtured her babies well, and now they are all ready to leave and go to out into the world. Fara is sweet, gentle and her fondest wish is for all of her children to find loving forever homes. Of course, she also longs for her...

Go green with Gulf Coast Insulation

Local company offers eco friendly insulation products For the folks at Gulf Coast Insulation, business is booming. The young Walton based company has been growing in leaps and bounds since its start a mere two years ago. With more than eight years experience in the insulation industry, owners Jon LaGrosse, Erin LaGross, Colby Anderson and their team have been using new technology and eco based materials for their insulation projects, keeping them ahead of the industry curve. Their environmentally safe...

Keep it local with Walton holiday fairs

There is something for everyone on your list with upcoming holiday fairs in North and South Walton Coastal Holiday Market at St. Rita Nov. 12 Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Location: St Rita Catholic Church, 137 Moll Drive, Santa Rosa Beach Kick off your holiday shopping with fabulous gift ideas at the First Annual Coastal Holiday Gift Market. Over 36 local and regional artisans, crafters and gift vendors will be on hand offering a variety of finely crafted items,...