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Upcoming Paddles in the Panhandle

The West Florida Canoe and Kayak Club offers a variety of paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle. If you are interesting in becoming a member, you can go to their website at www.clubkayak.com/wfckc or contact Wes Mosteller at wesjane@earthlink.net The Florida Panhandle Canoe and Kayak Connection (FPCKC) is dedicated to recreational paddling in the Florida Panhandle (including Pensacola, Panama City, Marianna, and Tallahassee) and the surrounding areas. Go to http://www.fpckc.com/ for a list of upcoming paddles in our area. Guests...

FWC offers free fishing weekends, expands bay scallop season

Weekend of June 4 – 5, and June 18 – 19, 2011 saltwater fishing license not required statewide Florida is the fishing capital of the world, bringing more than $5.4 billion to our economy.  Today at the Cabinet meeting in Panama City with the support of Governor Rick Scott and the Cabinet, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) announced an exciting resource for anglers.  FWC announced two weekends in June when a saltwater fishing license will not be...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival comes to Seaside May 6-8

23rd Annual Festival to fill downtown Seaside Mother’s Day Weekend The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and the Merchants of Seaside will bring the 23rd annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts & Music Festival to Seaside, Florida, May 6 – 8 (Mother’s Day weekend), featuring the very best in fine art, live music, interactive public art projects, kids’ activities and art demonstrations. 130 international artists’ booths will fill Central Square and the Lyceum showcasing their works in glass, metal, mixed media,...

Where to find the Easter Bunny hoppin’ around Walton

Area family activities include Easter egg hunts, live music and a tea party Apr. 21 – 24 Easter Egg Hunt at Coastal Branch Library Apr. 21 The Friends of the  Coastal Branch Library will be sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt, Thursday, April 21, 2011 from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Library located at 437 Greenway Trail behind the Government Center on Highway 331 South. Children will meet in the story time area of the library before the Easter Egg...

Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 14-15

Event to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour this May 14-15 as hundreds of cyclists venture through scenic South Walton. The weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get an opportunity to soak in a scenic bike ride alongside pristine beaches including a rest stop in charming Seaside and enjoy post-ride activities and mechanical support. On Saturday 30 and...

Bark Park in Santa Rosa Beach slated to reopen

Alaqua Animal Refuge taking over management Dog lovers and friends of the Bark Park in Santa Rosa Beach can now rejoice, as the popular off-leash dog park is slated to reopen in the next few days. Under an agreement with Walton County set to be finalized at the County Commission meeting on Apr. 12., Alaqua Animal Refuge will take over the Bark Park’s management. The park owned by the County has been closed since the end of January. The park...

Choctawhatchee Estuary Family Festival Apr. 30

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park hosts educational day of fun for everyone Date: Saturday, Apr. 30 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...

2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series dates announced

Fourth season of popular series kicks off  May 26th at WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake YOLO Board and presenting sponsor Destin Real Estate Company announce details of the 2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series that will run from May to August 2011 at the WaterColor BoatHouse at Western Lake in WaterColor.  The race series consists of male and female teams competing relay style in two divisions, Beginning and Next Level (men’s), over the course of four races for the champion...