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30A Saint Patricks Day Parade Mar. 16

The 6th Annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival is slated for Sat., Mar. 16, 2013, heralding the return of exciting Irish Music band Mithril. Drawing record-setting crowds to their Mobile Symphony Chamber Series performances, the The Mobile-based quartet has also been featured on the syndicated radio show Celtic Connection. The parade expects over 50 floats and parade entries, in all shapes and sizes. Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. just east of Big Redfish Lake and heads 4 miles...

YOLO Board Relay Race Series kicks off May 30

YOLO seeking race teams and sponsors Each spring, area standup paddleboard enthusiasts gather for an exciting season of four monthly relay races known as the YOLO Board Relay Series. A high spirited kick-off for the 6th edition of the event is set for Thursday, May 30 at the WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake. YOLO Board is currently seeking both community sponsors and race teams for this year’s series. Presented by longtime sponsor Destin Real Estate Company, the 6th Annual YOLO...


Camellia and Art Fest at Eden Gardens State Park Feb. 23

Learn all about camellias Location: Eden Gardens State Park Sat. Feb. 23, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Eden Gardens State Park and the Friends of Eden Gardens would like to invite everyone to the annual Camellia and Art Fest on Saturday, Febuary 23, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Festivities begin with talks being given on Camellia identification, air layering (propagation), and the general maintenance and pest control of Camellias.  Camellias, air layered from Eden plants, will be available from the...

Valentine tour of homes Feb. 16 and 17

Tour six South Walton homes The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County announces the 2013 Valentine Tour of Homes featuring six  South Walton homes. The annual event is expanding this year, opening homes on the tour both Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, Feb. 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 from Noon to 4 p.m., those who love of art, design and architecture will be rewarded with the artistically indulgent, self-guided tour. Six distinct and...

Professional open water seasonal lifeguard positions available in South Walton

The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division is looking for professional open water lifeguards for the 2013 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...