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Walton County Saltwater beach monitoring results for week of June 27, 2012

Update June 28: Holly Street and Eastern Lake area rated good, Health Advisory lifted Walton County – The Walton County Health Department conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program.  The water samples are being analyzed for enteric bacteria (enterococci) that normally inhabit the intestinal tract of humans and animals, which may cause human disease, infections, or rashes.  The presence of enteric bacteria is an indication of fecal pollution, which may...

Portion of Scenic Highway 30A dedicated to founder of Modica Market

Businessman remembered fondly by friends, neighbors and visitors By Jamie Conley Davis Properties of Northwest Florida Family, friends, locals and vacationers, gathered on June 21, 2012 in Seaside for the dedication ceremony of  “Charles Modica, Sr. Hospitality Way.” Spearheaded by the efforts of one of Seaside’s first homeowners, Senator Don Gaetz and his son Representative Matt Gaetz, the 2012 Florida Legislature has now officially designated a portion of Scenic Hwy. 30A to honor Charles Modica, Sr., founder of Modica Market,...

Ride On Surf School announces summer camps 

Get on a board and learn to surf this summer! Break out your surf trunks and wax because Destin’s first Surf School is in full swing. Ride On Surf School offers surfing and paddle boarding fun lessons for any level. Come on out and let our team of experienced, certified surf instructors show you why this is the fastest growing water sport in the world. This summer, Ride On Surf School will add a new camp concept for those wanting...

Splash pad opens at Helen McCall Park in Santa Rosa Beach

New feature to keep kids cool this summer Walton County District 5 Commissioner Cecilia Jones hosted a ribbon cutting May 25, 2012 for the new splash pad at Helen McCall Park. The new water feature for children will be open 7 days a week through Labor Day. The splash pad boasts towering water shoots from the ground along with fountains and a water dumping coconut tree. The Mission Play Park area features slides, seesaws, and other activities for children on...

South Walton lifeguard tower stolen

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) filed a report of a stolen lifeguard tower with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) on May 23, 2012. When SWFD lifeguards reported to their post for duty at Ed Walline Beach Access they discovered the lifeguard tower was missing. The WCSO was immediately notified and is currently investigating this as a felony crime. The lifeguard tower, which is approximately 6 ft wide at the base, 8 foot in height and is constructed of...