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South Walton Fire District Polar Bear Splash a chilly success

Dozens gathered on the chilly morning of Jan. 1, 2014 to ring in the new year with a splash in the Gulf of Mexico. South Walton Fire District hosted their annual Polar Bear Splash with a dip in the Gulf of Mexico at the Ed Walline Beach access in Santa Rosa Beach. With an air temperature of 52 degrees and water temp of 65 degrees, the 32 participants spent little time in the water. However, it was all in good...

Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31

Family friendly fun planned The Merchants of Seaside will present the 6th Annual Countdown Seaside: A New Year’s Eve Celebration to welcome in 2014. On Dec. 31, everyone is invited to experience a big family-friendly party in SEASIDE® featuring live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and last until the last firework lights up the sky. Especially for the kids, Abrakadoodle will be on hand from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. offering...

South Walton Fire District annual Polar Bear Splash Jan. 1

Time: 11 a.m. Location: Ed Walline beach access on the corner of CR30A and CR393, Santa Rosa Beach Start the New Year by taking a “SPLASH” with your family and friends at the first ever SWFD Polar Bear Splash. Come join us as “Splashers” take to the gulf waters on New Year’s Day. This invigorating event will surely get your blood flowing and for those that brave the winter waters, we will also be hosting a beach bonfire to help...

South Walton Fire District seeking professional open water lifeguards for 2014 season

Tryouts commence Jan. 11 The South Walton Fire District is seeking professional open water lifeguards for the 2014 season. Position requirements include: ● at least 18 years of age ● high school diploma ● able to work weekends and public holidays ● in good physical condition ● possession of a valid driver’s license ● complete a 500 meter swim in less than 10 minutes ● complete a 1.2 mile beach run in less than 12 minutes ● successful completion of...

30A Songwriters Festival Jan. 17, 18, 19, 2014

The 5th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is set for January 17, 18 and 19, 2014. Taking place at venues along northwest Florida’s scenic Highway 30A and the resort neighborhoods of South Walton, the event will feature performances from such esteemed artists as Kristian Bush (Sugarland), Loudon Wainwright III,  Ani DiFranco, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Richard Thompson, Shawn Mullins, John Oates, Jerry Douglas, Rusty Young (Poco), Jonathon Edwards, Jesse Harris, Craig Fuller (Pure Prairie League), John Gorka, Mary Gauthier,...

Federal and State agencies study Choctawhatchee beach mouse population in Walton County

Documenting the life of a federally endangered mouse What are the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) doing along South Walton’s beach dunes? All three agencies have been working together monitoring the population of the federally endangered Choctawhatchee beach mouse. The Choctawhatchee beach mouse (Peromyscus polionotus allophrys) is a sub-species of the oldfield mouse (Peromyscus polionotus), and is endemic to the Walton area of the Florida...

Holiday lantern parade at Village of Baytowne Wharf Dec. 14

Time: Workshops 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Parade: 6 p.m. In celebration of the holiday season, The Village of Baytowne Wharf present its annual holiday paper lantern parade. This community event will feature commissioned paper lanterns in the shapes of iconic symbols of the holiday season. Come make your own paper lantern for the Holiday Lantern Parade! Decorate a globe lantern with colored paper or build an angel lantern! Treat yourself to some relaxing creative playtime, make new friends, and be...