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License-free saltwater fishing fun Saturday, Sept. 1

Looking for something to do this Labor Day weekend? Get out on the water and experience some of Florida’s finest fishing. Saltwater recreational anglers can fish without a recreational fishing license on Sept. 1 as part of the state’s license-free fishing days. “Florida’s license-free fishing days are an excellent opportunity to share the fun, excitement and togetherness of a fishing trip with the entire family. This also is a great time for experienced anglers to introduce friends to the sport,...

Love Your Pet Day in DeFuniak Springs Sept. 22

Fun day for canines and felines at the Lakeyard Amphitheater Come join advocates of the Walton County Animal Shelter for a day of furry fun at the Lakeyard Amphitheater in Defuniak Springs. Bring your cat and/or dog out to a day specially designed with your pet in mind. Love Your Pet Day will be held  Saturday September 2,  from 2 – 5 p.m. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Walton County Animal Shelter. Activities will include: Low-Cost Rabies...

Alys Beach 5K Fun Run Sept. 2, 2012

Fun run for all ages! Grab your running shoes, the race to Labor Day weekend is on. On Sunday, Sept. 2, Alys Beach will hold its inaugural Alys Beach 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Located along Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida, Alys Beach is a popular location for family beach vacations and holiday getaways and the 2012 Labor Day weekend will be packed with fun for the entire family. “Since health and fitness is such an integral part of...

Fourth of July family fun events in Walton County

Tons of fun Independence Day in Walton County! Seaside offers up family fun Festivities include community parade, Sinfonia Gulf Coast POPs concert and fireworks Seaside’s annual 4th of July Celebration brings together the best traditions along 30A and South Walton as The Merchants of Seaside host a fun-filled Fourth for all ages including two nights of fireworks, a community parade and live music for the entire family. Schedule: 8 a.m. – Join Seaside on Independence Day as they continue a...

Bay scallop season opens July 1 and runs until Sept. 25

It’s time, bay scallop harvesters! Get your snorkels, masks and dive flags ready. The recreational bay scallop harvest season starts July 1. The season is regularly open through Sept. 10, but at its June 28 meeting in Palm Beach Gardens, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) extended the season two weeks. Bay scallops can be recreationally harvested in Gulf of Mexico state waters (shore to nine nautical miles) from the Pasco-Hernando County line to the west bank of...

572nd Air Force Band to perform in the Seaside Amphitheater June 29

Special performance of patriotic music just in time for holiday weekend Seaside is proud to host a special holiday performance from the 572nd Air Force Band of the South (formerly the Band of the Smokies) on Friday, June 29th in the Seaside Amphitheater. The Band of the South is comprised of some of the most talented musicians in the Southest region. This is the largest ensemble which serves as the primary performing unit. The Concert Band has provided musical entertainment...

Live Oak Landing and Wounded Warrior Fishing launch partnership

Companies partner with new initiative to honor injured soldiers  RVC Outdoor Destination’s Live Oak Landing RV Park in Freeport announces the launch of its Wounded Warrior Fishing sponsorship. The RV park has partnered with retired U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. and current U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Mark McDuffie of Wounded Warrior Fishing, to offer the program designed to help soldiers injured physically or mentally in Iraq or Afghanistan a time to relax and enjoy fishing and the outdoors with their...