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FWC considers restricting methods of take during public-land spring turkey hunts

Proposal would restrict firearms to shotguns and muzzle-loading shotguns only The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is considering a rule proposal that would limit the methods of take allowed during spring turkey hunts on wildlife management areas (WMAs). The proposal would restrict firearms to shotguns and muzzleloading shotguns only, using shot no larger than number 2.  If FWC Commissioners approve the rule, all rifles, pistols, buckshot and slugs will be prohibited during spring turkey hunts on WMAs, beginning...

SWFD urges residents to use extra caution when burning yard debris

April 11th – 17th is Wildfire Awareness Week SANTA ROSA BEACH – It was a busy weekend for the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) with back to back brush fires, starting on the eve of Wildfire Awareness Week.  Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner, Charles H. Bronson, announced on Sunday, that April 11-17 is Wildfire Awareness Week. On Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:41p.m., the SWFD received a call for a large outside fire threatening structures. The SWFD arrived quickly...

Seaside Spring concert under the stars April 14

Location: Seaside Central Square, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe – Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe have incorporated their musical heritage with unique experience to create one of the most innovative Zydeco groups around. Dikki Du’s original funky and hypnotic style announces that he has arrived, occupying a spot with the best. He takes songs from classic Zydeco and turns them inside out with fresh and funky renditions driving it to the next level. The...

ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival May 6- 9

Festival comes to Seaside with art and fun for the entire family The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County announces that the 2010 ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival will move to Seaside on Scenic Highway 30A. More than 100 artists, along with four stages of music, theater performances, KidZone and a Walton County student art exhibit. Visit culturalArtsAssociation.com or call 622-5970. Schedule of Events •    Thursday, May 6 | Back to Grayton Beach A gathering of friends, old and new, in...

Brush fire rages along power lines in South Walton April 10

Update at 6 p.m.: The fire is now contained within Division of Forestry plowed lines around the perimeter. SWFD along with the DOF will be monitoring the area through the evening. At 4 p.m., between five and six acres are burning north of Nuit Street between Church Street and CR 393. South Walton Fire District, Freeport Fire Department and Division of Forestry are currently on the scene of a brush fire in Santa Rosa Beach. All but one of SWFD...

Learn about wildflowers of Walton County April 14

Enjoy the beauty of our local wildflowers with Snookie Parrish On Wednesday, April 14, the South Walton Community Council is sponsoring a presentation, Wild Flowers of Walton County, at the Seaside Repertory Theater at 7 p.m. The program will be presented by Snookie Parrish, a well known local landscape consultant and nature guide. Ms. Parrish is a Master Gardener, Master Naturalist and has guided landscaping at Watercolor and ALYS Beach. The program will feature photos of the many types of...

Walton County fishing report for April 7

Fishing is great everywhere! Fresh/Bay: Trout are biting well along with everything else. The rivers have gotten clear and folks are out fishing in this beautiful weather. The bay causeway has been goof fishing as well Saltwater: Temperatures continue to rise and cobia and pompano are being caught. There was a very large pompano caught on Grayton Beach this week Catfish are starting to come into the bay and that means the crabs are right behind. Click here for  best...

Celebrate Earth Day at Gulf Place April 17

Enjoy organic wine and live music Walk, bike, or ride to Gulf Place to enjoy an evening of green celebration Saturday, April 17th from 3 – 6 p.m., as the merchants of Gulf Place are celebrating Earth Day. Come, relax and indulge your senses with a free organic beer and wine tasting from Tree of Life, one of the area’s only distributors of these carefully crafted spirits. Listen to the sweet melodies of a local favorite, Kelsey Johnson and her newly – formed band, The...