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Marvel of Flight Festival takes off at DeFuniak Springs Airport April 26

The City of DeFuniak Springs is hosting its fourth annual fly-in/aviation festival, “Marvel of Flight” on Saturday, April 26, 2014, 8 a.m.- 4: p.m. at the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport on Hwy 90 West. Come experience history at the DeFuniak Springs Airport as the legacy of the B-25 is celebrated. Get up close and personal with “Panchito,” one of only a dozen or so airworthy B-25’s in existence today. The Panchito has a wingspan of 67 feet 6.7 inches and...

Step back in time at the Apalachicola Maritime Museum

If you haven’t been to the Apalachicola Maritime Museum lately you are in for a pleasant surprise. Over the last few years many enhancements have been made, and the museum now is chock full of the area’s maritime history. The building houses several restored wooden boats, motors, marine equipment and a pictorial glimpse of days gone by along the river. The museum was founded to celebrate and preserve the rich maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands-on learning environment with...

Jail and Bail fundraiser at Tractor Supply in DeFuniak Springs April 11

On April 11, 2014, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., members from the City of DeFuniak Springs, DeFuniak Springs Police, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the Florida Department of Corrections and several other local law enforcement agencies will partner with The Matrix Community Outreach Center to host their 2nd Annual Jail and Bail fundraising drive. The event will be held at Tractor Supply Co., 931 U.S. Highway 331 S. in DeFuniak Springs. Their goal this year is to raise $15,000.00.  You...

Gregg Allman performing at Gulf Place May 28

Tickets on sale March 17 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gregg Allman is bringing his distinctive Southern Rock & Blues sound to the Emerald Coast on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Allman, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band and a storied solo-performer will headline at the Gulf Place Amphitheater before an expected sell-out crowd of 4,500 fans – and lucky South Walton residents will be first in line for tickets. Tickets will be available at select local retail...

Take a guided tour of Point Washington State forest March 17

Time: 9-11:30 am The Florida Pandhandle is one of the five richest biodiversity hotspots in North America. Walton County’s extraordinary ecosystems are home to numerous and unusual native plants and animals. Besides its white-sand beaches, the County boasts the Choctawhatchee River (Florida’s fourth largest in volume), Choctawhatchee Bay, many creeks and streams, and the extremely rare coastal dune lakes. Hosted by Choctawhathcee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some of these very special places. Click...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance hosting eco-tours in South Walton

Discover roads less traveled The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Visit South Walton and Northwest Florida State College, presents a series of Spring eco-adventures in South Walton County. Discover Roads Less Traveled offers visitors and residents varied opportunities to explore and discover the natural resources that make South Walton unique. Descriptions are available online at www.basinalliance.org by clicking the EcoTours information box at the lower-left. Prices vary, starting at $15. Registration is by phone at 850-200-4160. The Florida...

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s annual Earth Day Festival April 5

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Festivities include: Live music by the Wildlife Specialists, festival food, Hands-on environmental demos and exhibits, World of Wonder, live animal programs, arts and crafts, local vendors, nature hikes, a children’s garden, bounce house, games, sweet treats, face painting, and much more. Admission is $8 Adults, $5 Children 2 and under Free. For more information, go to E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center’s website at www.eowilsoncenter.org or call 850-835-1824. The Center is located at  4956 Sate Highway...