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Enjoy a Mardi Gras celebration along 30A in Seaside Feb. 26

Festivities include a parade, children’s activities and live music It’s carnival time along the Beaches of South Walton and Seaside is the destination for all of the fun and excitement for the entire family. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler as The Merchants of Seaside host a fun-filled day of Mardi Gras revelry with activities for everyone on Sat., Feb. 26. The festivities begin at 12:00 p.m., as Abrakadoodle offers children the opportunity to make Mardi Gras-themed projects. Children will be...

Open water seasonal lifeguard positions available in South Walton

Tryouts to be held Jan. 21 and 28 The South Walton Fire District’s (SWFD) Beach Safety Division will be holding run/swim tryouts for new recruits on Fri. Jan. 21 and Fri., Jan. 28, 2011. 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 · ...

Patriot Flag to fly in South Walton Jan. 17

Memorial flag on its journey across all 50 states honoring the fallen on September 11, 2001 Time: 10 a.m. Location: Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will hoist a 60 by 30 foot American “Patriot” flag at Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. The Patriot Flag is part of a yearlong memorial leading up to the tenth...

Road closure signals beginning of major improvements for Chat Holley Road

Work includes resurfacing and multi-purpose path Walton County Public Works advises that the west segment of Chat Holley Road between County Highway 393 and Nellie Drive in Santa Rosa Beach will be closed to through traffic beginning 6 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 12 until further notice. This closure signals the beginning of major work on Chat Holley Road which will include a variety of resurfacing, restoration of the road base, addition of a multi-purpose path on the north side of...

Civil War declared at peaceful Eden Gardens Jan. 22-23, 2011

Annual School of the Soldier and Civil War skirmishes at Eden Gardens State Park Sat., Jan. 22nd from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sun., Jan. 23rd from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eden Gardens State Park will host the 17th Annual School of the Soldier event led by 7th Vermont Company D (Walton Guard). This will be the 147th anniversary of the actual event that took place in the Point Washington area during the Civil War in 1864 between the...

Patriot Flag to fly at South Walton Fire District headquarters Jan. 17

Memorial flag on its journey across all 50 states honoring the fallen on September 11, 2001 Time: 10 a.m. Location Changed: Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will hoist a 60 by 30 foot American “Patriot” flag at the Publix at South Walton, 2038 U.S. Hwy. 98 W, Santa Rosa Beach on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011. The Patriot Flag is part of a yearlong memorial leading up to...

Be a part of the Great Visit Florida Beach Walk Nov. 6

Help promote the beautiful beaches of South Walton Time: Sunrise – 11 a.m. Location: Your favorite beach in Walton County Florida is out to show the world our beaches are as wonderful as ever with a  one-day beach walk along Florida’s 825 miles of beaches. On beaches across the state, volunteers will walk a designated mile and take a  photo to upload to the internet. Some areas are hosting special events too. All beach photos will be displayed in real...

Witches of South Walton bike ride Oct. 31

Ride your brooms for a good cause South Walton Witches ride again Oct. 31 Time: 7 a.m. departure Where: Meet at Miss Lucille’s. Witches bike to Butler, hang there awhile and regroup at Hibiscus in Grayton Beach for brunch and raffle. Why: To support Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) Entry fee – $15.00  Raffle tickets -$5.00 You are invited to attend the Witches Brew on Thursday, 10/27, 5-7 p.m. at the Red Bar in Grayton Beach to register and pay...