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For The Health Of It hosts Shindig on the Hill May 22

Enjoy a great day of music and camaraderie as For The Health of It celebrates 15 years Come celebrate 15 years in business with the staff and friends of For The Health Of It. They will feature live music by Newfangled Theory, Kelsey Johnson, and Butch & Guest. Raffles, prizes and good times. Food will be available from the store & La Loba’s Bakery. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: 2217 Scenic Highway 30A Santa Rosa Beach, Florida 32459 850-267-0558...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Lab mix pup looking for love Spring is a time for new life, and Rolf is the perfect embodiment of the season.  An adorable pup who is a black Lab mix, Rolf can be distinguished from his siblings by the six white hairs on his not yet manly chest.  Filled with the joy of living, he is an enthusiastic playmate and a personable canine companion.  Being a permanent member of a loving family would make all his puppy dreams come...

Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nests May 8 on South Walton beach

Mother Nature gives our area a special gift for Mother’s Day A Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle nested in South Walton on May 8. This is quite unusual as there were no Kemp’s Ridley nests laid last year in South Walton, however, there were 38 loggerhead nests in 2009. Each year from May 1 – October 31, there are four species of Florida sea turtles that nest along the beach in South Walton County – Loggerhead, Green, Leatherback and on occasion,...

Take a kid Fishing Day at Lake DeFuniak May 22

Enjoy family fun and fishing at the Lakeyard 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Kiwanis Club is hosting “Take A Kid Fishing” catch and release event at they Lakeyard in DeFuniak Springs on May 22. Great family fun, fellowship and prizes awarded for a good catch in various categories. Fishing is open to boys and girls ages 5-13. First 50 kids to register without their own pole get free bamboo pole. ‘Bait Shop’ sponsored by Walton County officials. Meet at...

South Walton Kids Fishing Tournament at Grayton Beach May 15

Time to catch some fish! The fourth annual CCA Kids Fishing Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. – noon on Saturday, May 15 at Grayton Beach. Sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association, this popular tournament is for boys and girls age 15 and under. The first 150 kids will be given their own rod and reel combo, along with beach rod holders, bait, and tackle donated from the proceeds of  the “Fish Florida” specialty license tags. On the beach...

Walton County Commissioners approve line of defense for the potential of oil spill

Proposed coastal dune lake protection methods waiting on DEP approval The Walton County Board of County Commissioners held an emergency meeting at the South Walton Annex Courthouse May 6 to discuss the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the precautionary measures to protect South Walton’s beaches and coastal dune lakes. The Board unanimously approved a motion to set aside up to one-and-a-half million dollars from its reserve fund to help the sheriff’s office protect the beaches. The sheriff’s proposal includes three...

YOLO Adventures offers eco tours at Eastern Lake

YOLO Stand up paddleboard fun awaits the explorer on Western Lake and Destin Harbor Always wanted to try the stand up paddleboard experience? The opportunity has arrived, as YOLO Board Adventures now offers rentals at three area locations and guided eco tours on a coastal dune lake in South Walton. The rental and guide services for touring Western Lake is located at the WaterColor Boathouse. Rentals only are available at the Red Bar gift shop in Grayton Beach, and Gilligan’s...