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Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour along Florida’s Emerald Coast May 13-15

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 13 -15 as hundreds of cyclists venture through Northwest Florida. The weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get an opportunity to soak in a scenic bike ride alongside pristine beaches including a rest stop in charming Seaside and also enjoy post-ride activities and mechanical support. On Saturday, 30 and 60 mile rides will begin at...

Dedicated group watches over sea turtles

South Walton Turtle Watch Group keeps track of South Walton nesting sea turtles South Walton turtle nest 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 things sea turtles must face as each species struggles to...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival comes to Seaside May 6-8

23rd Annual Festival to fill downtown Seaside Mother’s Day Weekend The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and the Merchants of Seaside will bring the 23rd annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts & Music Festival to Seaside, Florida, May 6 – 8 (Mother’s Day weekend), featuring the very best in fine art, live music, interactive public art projects, kids’ activities and art demonstrations. 130 international artists’ booths will fill Central Square and the Lyceum showcasing their works in glass, metal, mixed media,...

Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 14-15

Event to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour this May 14-15 as hundreds of cyclists venture through scenic South Walton. The weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get an opportunity to soak in a scenic bike ride alongside pristine beaches including a rest stop in charming Seaside and enjoy post-ride activities and mechanical support. On Saturday 30 and...

Oil Spill public forum at Coastal Branch Library Apr. 19

South Walton Community Council hosts guest speaker April 20, 2011 marks the one year memorial of the Deepwater Horizon Oil disaster in which eleven lives were lost, 205.8  million gallons  of oil gushed into the Gulf and an unprecedented  1.8 million  gallons of dispersants  were applied to the oil from the air, boats and subsea. In commemoration of the impacts and lessons learned, on April 19, 2011, Dr. Richard Snyder will be the guest speaker at a public forum sponsored...

2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series dates announced

Fourth season of popular series kicks off  May 26th at WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake YOLO Board and presenting sponsor Destin Real Estate Company announce details of the 2011 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series that will run from May to August 2011 at the WaterColor BoatHouse at Western Lake in WaterColor.  The race series consists of male and female teams competing relay style in two divisions, Beginning and Next Level (men’s), over the course of four races for the champion...

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) annouces 2011 Junior Lifeguard Program

Junior Lifeguard season runs June 21 – July 21 2011 Swim tryouts Sat., May 21 The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division annouces its 2011 Junior Lifeguard Program. The SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program will be under the supervision of Gary Wise, South Walton Fire District Beach Safety Director and South Walton Fire District Professional Lifeguards. Qualifying boys and girls ages (9–15) will be instructed in many aspects of beach and water safety and environmental topics.  The purpose of...

Stinky’s Fish Camp hosting Pompano Tournament Apr. 1 – May 15

Guaranteed $500, $250, $100 cash prizes Stinky’s Fish Camp in Santa Rosa Beach is hosting a pompano tournament Apr. 1 – May 15. Kickoff party at Stinky’s on Apr. 1 at 7 p.m. with live music with Hubba Hubba at 10 p.m. Register at the Baitshack and enjoy complimentary food from their Crawfish Festival tent. Rules & Regulations • $50 entry fee Rules: Able to register anytime during tournament however, must be registered 24 hours prior to first weigh-in. First...