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The 2010 Rags to Riches Regatta a colorful event for spectators and racers

Local Santa Rosa Beach sailors win race Elizabeth Savage, race organizer and daughter of the Rags To Riches Regatta originator, pulled together another event enjoyed by both participants and spectators off Gratyon Beach on July 3. Several challenges were overcome both the week prior to and the day of the race, as Hurricane Alex proved a double edged sword. The remnants of the storm swells made for challenging surf launches, however winds associated with the storm drove the looming oil away...

Enjoying quality time along South Walton beaches

Catching some waves at Blue Mountain Beach Local surfers were out in force this weekend enjoying the waves. Pictured here is Dylan Sturdivant catching one in the Gulf of Mexico at Blue Mountain Beach access on June 5. Dylan is the son of Trish and Michael Sturdivant of Santa Rosa Beach. Many locals are out enjoying quality time along the beaches in South Walton. With the future uncertain, everyone is getting out and enjoying our beautiful beaches....

South Walton Community Council hosting beach clean up June 5 -6

Head to local beach access from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and help clean up trash Please come out Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, 2010 to clean the beaches before any evidence of oil arrives. If oil hits the shore, debris that comes into contact with oil will be considered hazardous waste and will need to be disposed of as such. By cleaning the beaches now, we can eliminate some of this debris. Very Important: This is not...

Learn about turpentining at Topsail June 19

Be a part of a turpentine crew as you head out to the piney woods Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park June 19, 10:00 a.m. Be part of the turpentining crew as they go out into the piney woods and earn their daily babbits (or tokens good only at the company store).  Skeeter and Boss Blake will make sure to show all greenhorns how to dip sap, chip boxes and spend babbits. Meet at the  Day-Use entrance off of Hwy...

BP opens claims office and will schedule all oil spill related training in Walton County

Office in Santa Rosa Beach will be open 7 days a week From the Walton County Sheriffs Office: At noon today, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Operations Center went to a level 3 activation. The situation with the oil spill continues to be about the same as it was with the oil being approximately 65-to-70 miles off the coast of Pensacola.  Weather conditions continue to steer it away from the Walton County coastline. The situation will be monitored, but...

For The Health Of It hosts Shindig on the Hill May 22

Enjoy a great day of music and camaraderie as For The Health of It celebrates 15 years Come celebrate 15 years in business with the staff and friends of For The Health Of It. They will feature live music by Newfangled Theory, Kelsey Johnson, and Butch & Guest. Raffles, prizes and good times. Food will be available from the store & La Loba’s Bakery. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: 2217 Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 850-267-0558...

Celebrate Mother Nature with Mom this Sunday

The weather is going to be beautiful! What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than spending some time with her outdoors! Here are a few suggestions to spend the day in and around Walton County. Help Mother Ocean and clean the beach at Whales Tail in Miramar Beach 9 a.m. – This Mother’s Day, pay your respects to Our Mother Ocean with a flower and a clean beach. Join Surfrider this Sunday as they pay tribute to our beloved Gulf...