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South Walton Turtle Watch takes care of our area’s nesting sea turtles

Sea turtle nesting season runs May 1 – October 31 According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, sea turtles are among the oldest creatures on earth, and have remained essentially unchanged for 110 million years. However, they face an uncertain future. Illegal harvesting, habitat encroachment, and pollution (physical and light) are only some of the issues sea turtles face as the beautiful creatures struggle to stay alive. Each year from May – October, there are four species of Florida...

ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival May 10-12

The 25th annual ArtsQuest Arts and Music Festival will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 10-12, 2013 at WaterColor Inn & Resort along the beautiful South Walton beaches. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, ArtsQuest weekend features 130 exhibiting artists, art workshops, live demonstrations, “ImagiNation – Where kids rule,” performing art, music, a culinary arts pavilion and more. One of the largest arts festivals in the Southeast, ArtsQuest attracts talented artists from around the country to participate...

Imperiled reptile species monitored in Point Washington and Pine Log State Forest

FWC documents species of greatest conservation need  Every day is a new discovery for Charlene Hopkins, wildlife biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. As the field biologist for the Ephemeral Pond Sampling Project in the Point Washington State Forest and Pine Log State Forest, Hopkins’ job is to document the presence of imperiled reptile species in the forests. In 2002, the project started in the two upland sandhill pine forests with emphasis on documenting the presence of...

YOLO Board’s Mileage Builder Series returns to Baytowne Marina May – August

YOLO Board invites all area standup paddling enthusiasts to test their skills and learn from some of the SUP Industry’s finest at the 3rd Annual YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The series includes four individual competition races that increase by one mile increments from one to four miles, a pre-race clinic with a SUP Pro, a one-mile fun race and free kids race at each event and much more....

Find the Easter Bunny and egg hunts in Walton March 30 and 31

Area family activities include Easter egg hunts, live music and more Mad Hatter tea party at Alys Beach March 30 Time: 10 a.m. to Noon in the Amphitheatre. Join Alys, the White Rabbit and the Mad Hatter for hat decorating in the courtyard at Fonville Press. The event is free and open to the public but hats are limited to the first 150 young guests. A suggested $5 donation will be accepted to benefit the Seaside Repertory Theatre. Purchase a...

7th Annual Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament April 13

Time to catch some fish! The Seventh Annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held from 7 a.m. – noon on Saturday, April 13 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and girls age 15 and under. The first 100 kids will be given their own rod and reel combo from Fish Florida, along with beach rod holders from Ferguson Waterworks, bait, and tackle donated from Yellowfin Ocean Sports. All participants shall...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 9

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their nine tower locations Saturday March 9, 2013. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), will begin its 8th season as new and returning lifeguards report for duty. The life guards are completing their annual training academy, which lasts 84 hours and consists of medical, surf rescue techniques, beach and water surveillance techniques, strength and stamina conditioning, SWFD...