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South Walton Turtle Watch keeps track of 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 1 – October 31, there are four species...

Walton County fishing report for Mar. 29

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Folks are catching some flounder along the causeway, also quite a few small redfish and a small speckled trout. Creeks/river: Folks are catching bream finally on the river along with a few bass. Surf: Scattered reports of pompano and whiting being caught. Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun...

Adrenaline Telluride MountainFilm On Tour at WaterColor April 11-12

Get up and get moving, you’ll be jumping out of your seats with excitement Wild rapids, snow covered mountains and rocky trails will send you to the peaks and beyond. Enjoy these action films which will get your adrenaline pumping at the Marina Park Amphitheater at WaterColor April 11-12. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. Films are from 
7:30 – 10 p.m. at the Marina Park Amphitheater within WaterColor. Online Ticket purchase: 
$20 per night tickets or $35 for a two...

South Walton Turtle Watch looking for a few good volunteers

2012 turtle nesting season about to start Love sea turtles and want to be a part of a great team of turtle nest walkers? South Walton Turtle Watch is looking for a few good volunteers. If you like getting up early, walking on the beach, being involved  with nature and making a difference, they are looking for you. Walking will be from during the sea turtle nesting season from May to October. Can you walk one day a week? Two...

Design your dream garden seminar offered April 29 and May 6

Learn how to design your own edible landscape Do you have a vision of the garden you’ve always wanted? Do you dream of having a luscious edible landscape or entertaining in your own beautiful backyard? Do you envision a butterfly garden exploding in color, or a serene, meditation garden? Learn how to make your dream a reality. I will guide you through the steps to bring your vision to life. We’ll explore the basic concepts that will provide the foundation...

South Walton Fire District lifeguards take to the beach Mar. 10

Lifeguards will be stationed at eight South Walton beach accesses Twenty-nine South Walton Fire District lifeguard candidates graduated training academy on March 9, 2012. Of the 29, eight are new lifeguards. The candidates completed 80 hours of medical training, surf rescue techniques, communications, beach and water surveillance techniques as well as strength and stamina conditioning. South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this Saturday March 10, 2012. The Beach Safety and...