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Pétanque Park opens in Seaside

A new outdoor facility for the game of Pétanque is now open for the public in Seaside. Located next to Bud and Alley’s Pizza Bar, the three court play areas have lighted courts and seating. Each of the three Pétanque courts are 13 ft. wide by 50 ft. long; two with a lime rock screening surface and one touting Bermuda sod for variety. The use of the Pétanque Park site was was donated by Seaside homeowners Calvin Fayard and Mr. and Mrs. William Sasser, with...

Summer Day Camp offered in DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach

The Walton County Recreation Department is offering Summer Day Camps in June and July. Two camps offered at Wee Care Park in DeFuniak, one camp offered at Helen McCall Park in Santa Rosa Beach. Summer Day Camp offered in DeFuniak Springs June 17 – 21, 2013 Treasure Island Theme Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Travel into history as we spend a week searching for hidden treasure. Each team will compete for the top title of GOLD MINER by...

Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail grand opening June 21

Join the Walton County Master Gardeners, Northwest Florida State College, and the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance  for the grand opening of the Native Plant Demonstration Garden and Trail at the Northwest Florida State College South Walton Center. The event will be held on June 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. Both the Walton Area & Destin Area Chambers of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting to open the garden and trail, which everyone is invited to enjoy. Immediately following, from 5 –...

Tropical storm Andrea creates strong surf conditions in South Walton

Water closed to the public in South Walton The beach flags for South Walton’s beaches will fly at DOUBLE RED today, June 6, 2013. Extremely dangerous rip currents are forecast to remain through until Friday morning. Please do not enter the surf. The high surf conditions are due to Tropical Storm Andrea. RIP CURRENT DEVELOPMENT PROBABILITY AND RIP CURRENT STRENGTH: very high: very high risk of life threatening rip currents means that wind, wave and tidal conditions all support the...

Learn surf fishing at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 21

Time: 10 a.m. Surf fishing is a popular sport along the beaches of Topsail Hill. This program will teach you what types of bait will work, what times of year certain fish can be caught, and common fish you can catch from the beach. Fishing gear is optional, the park has fishing gear. This program will take place at the Beach Access, park in the Day Use parking area and catch the 10 a.m. Tram to the beach. The program...

Artists gather to paint for a good cause

Amanda Usrey, artist and proprietor of Studio by the Sea, hosted a painting class for a good cause on May 18. The plein air class was held along Campbell Lake at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The fundraiser for Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, brought in more than $500. It was a great turnout with 17 participants replicating a painting previously painted by Usrey. Warm breezes and a view of the lake made for a perfect day for art. Topsail Hill Preserve...

Seaside offering valet parking services this summer

The community of Seaside is now offering valet service during the busy summer months. PM Valet will park Seaside customers’ vehicles for them. Visitors will be able to drive into Central Square and park on their own or have someone park their car. The valet service option will allow visitors to spend less time parking when wanting to dine or shop during peak times. A valet podium will be centrally located in front of the ATM Kiosk in Central Square...