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Artists unite to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge

Transformations Fine Art Show and Silent Auction opening July 1 Local artists from South Walton have put their hearts and hands to work to help bring a very unique art show and silent auction to Scenic 30A. 100% of all money raised from the show will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge, the area’s only no kill shelter. Art exhibit opening night July 1 from 6 – 8 p.m. 38 Main Street, Rosemary Beach (next to Cowgirl Kitchen) Exhibition runs through July...

Loggerhead turtle unable to nest due to obstructions left on beach

Sad news for turtle nesting as loggerhead unable to find place to lay her eggs South Walton Turtle Watch volunteers continue to struggle to find turtle nest success in South Walton. These photos were taken by volunteers June 17. The above photo shows where a loggerhead turtle attempted to nest but was unable due to obstructions left on the beach. No one knows for sure why she gave up, but it appears the tracks spell out the message. The photo...

It’s blueberry time in the Florida Panhandle

Where to find local sweet blueberries to pick or purchase in Walton County and the surrounding area June and July is the time of year to head out and find tasty Florida blueberries. In addition to a great topping for cereal or salads, blueberry pancakes, muffins and coffee cakes are also a popular homemade treat for berry lovers. Many locals take advantage of the local pick-your-own farms and stock up by purchasing berries by the gallon from local growers. Since...

Outta The Woods – new changes in quota permits

Be aware of changes to quota system, gator permits and applications Most hunters know you have the best chance of catching that monster buck off guard during the beginning of hunting season.  That’s why many of us enjoy hunting the archery and muzzleloading gun seasons – and why we can’t miss opening weekend of the general gun season.  After that, a whole lotta gunfire breaks out, and those big boys start getting nocturnal, making hunting ’em a lot more difficult....

Black bears ransack South Walton beehives

Bears wreak havoc, force beekeeper to install electric fences Local beekeeper Earl Barrett is not happy. Local black bears have been raiding his beehives in the Pt. Washington State Forest this season, forcing him to put up electric fences to protect his hives. As he worked on putting up a fence off of CR 83 in Santa Rosa Beach on May 27, Barrett said with a bit of frustration, “this is the third location of boxes I’ve had to fence...

Rare beauties discovered in South Walton

Local encounters endangered pitcher plants along South Walton creek Local Santa Rosa Beach resident Josh Foreman happened upon some rare beauties – endangered indigenous pitcher plants, on a walk near Camp Creek Golf Course recently. Josh explains: “Yellow pitcher plants (Sarracenia Flava) first caught my eye near a small creek flowing east towards Alys Beach, after following the creek a short distance my eyes found a little patch of young white topped pitcher plants (Sarracenia leucophylla) ready to grow up....

Nature girl’s Memorial Day Weekend picks

Lots of fun outdoor activities this Memorial Day Weekend Friday, May 22 Seaside CANCELLED Mike Zito:  7:00-9:00 p.m. – Saturday, May 23 Gulf Place 4:00-9:00 p.m. – Pony Rides – For a small fee the kids can enjoy a pony ride on the green near the Artisits of Gulf Place. Patriotic jumper – Let the kids celebrate by taking a jump in the patriotic jumper that will be set up at the Gulf Place Amphitheater. 7:00-9:00 – Bring your blankets...