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First South Walton turtle nest of 2012 laid by an endangered Kemp’s Ridley

Turtle season starts with a special visitor! It’s official, turtle nesting has begun along the beaches of South Walton. The season started off with a special occasion on May 12, 2012 as the first nest was laid by an endangered Kemp’s Ridley turtle. Kemp’s Ridley rarely lay eggs along our beaches. Kim Jackson of Suwanee, Ga. was visiting Miramar Beach when she witnessed the Kemp’s daytime nesting. “We observed her digging her hole and then she laid there for a...

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) announces 2012 Junior Lifeguard Program

2012 Junior Lifeguard season runs June 19 – July 19 Swim tryouts at Ed Walline Park (South end of CR 393)  Fri., May 18 at 3:30 p.m. and Sat., May 19 at 9 a.m. The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division is proud to announce the 2012 Junior Lifeguard Program. For the 5th consecutive year the SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program will be under the supervision of Gary Wise, South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director assisted by the...

World class skimming in Seagrove Beach

Perfect day for skimmers Local photographer extraordinaire Brandan Babineax captured this great photo while a pair of world class skim boarders were enjoying themselves near Seagrove Beach on April 29. Locals Derek Makekau (pictured) and Kenny L’Abbe caught some great action on a perfect day on the Gulf of Mexico. For more great photos by Brandan Babineaux, go to his Facebook page by clicking here....

Dates for 2012 YOLO Board Race Series announced

Popular series returns for fifth season  On Thursday, May 24th, beautiful Western Lake will come alive with hundreds of enthusiastic stand up paddlers geared and ready to paddle their hearts out. Presented by Destin Real Estate Company, the 5th Annual YOLO Board Race Series features relay-style competition between male and female teams of four in the Recreational division and teams of three in the Next Level division. The energy-packed series includes participants of all skill levels and ages from junior...

ArstQuest coming to Seaside Mother’s Day weekend

Annual arts festival celebrated May 11 -13 A celebration of the arts, the 24th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts and Music Festival by the sea is growing to include more activities for the whole family.  Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and presented by Seaside and Visit South Walton, ArtsQuest will be held Mother’s Day weekend, May 11-13, and will feature fine art and crafts, live music, interactive public art projects, kids’ activities and art demonstrations. More than...