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First sea turtle nest of 2014 laid at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 21

The sea turtle nesting in South Walton has officially begun. During the early morning hours of May 21, a loggerhead turtle successfully laid a nest along the beach at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The nest is a good sized one with 153 eggs laid. The nest was moved closer to the dune line for better protection against the elements. “It was in a high traffic area,” said Jeff Talbert, park service specialist at the park. There were three false...

Digital Graffiti lights up Alys Beach June 5 – 7, 2014

Art, architecture and technology will merge and converge when 27 dynamic digital art works created by artists from all corners of the globe set aglow the iconic alabaster walls, courtyards and pedestrian pathways throughout the town of Alys Beach in Northwest Florida’s South Walton County But that is just the beginning of the excitement for Digital Graffiti 2014. This year’s seventh installation of the world’s first art projection festival also will feature an exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peek tour, an animated...

Gulf Place hosting Sunday concerts

Gulf Place on 30A announces the line up of the Summer Sunday Concert Series, kicking off May 25, 2014. The concert series will be every Sunday between Memorial Day weekend through mid October. Each week will feature a different local or regional group, ranging in genres. Performances will be appropriate for attendees of all ages. Concerts are from 6-9 p.m. are free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the...

Enjoy sunrise and morning yoga at Kellogg Bayside Park every Wednesday in May

Sunrise time: 6:30 – 7:45 a.m. – May 14, 21, 28 Morning time: 10:30 a.m. – 12 Noon Hosted by Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Discover Roads Less Traveled eco-tours will introduce you to some very special places in South Walton. Take time to relax and start your day off right with exercise. Join in for a sunrise yoga class and meditation in a shaded park with magnificent oak trees along the serene Choctawhatchee Bay. No experience is needed and all ages...

YOLO Board Relay Series races kick off May 29

The 7th Annual YOLO Board Relay Series will kick off its season on May 29. The races will consist of relay-style competition between male and female teams of three in a recreational division. The fun-filled series includes racers of all skill levels and ages from junior to seniors vying for the coveted champion title, all the while rallying in friendly competition out on local waters. This year’s event will include giveaways, refreshments, and kids activities, as well as a welcomed...