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Walton County installs FAWN weather station

A FAWN (Florida Automated Weather Network) weather station was recently installed at Brown Pit off of Brown Road in North Walton County. A joint effort between the University of Florida, Walton County Extension Office, Public Works Department, and the Walton … Continue reading

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Community clean up day at Choctaw Beach June 8

On Saturday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean-up day at Choctaw Beach Park on State Road 20 in the Choctaw Beach Community. The Walton County Public Works … Continue reading

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Yellow flies are back!

It’s that time of year again, and those nasty yellow flies are biting… here are some tips for armoring yourself In Florida, the name “yellow fly” is used to describe about a dozen different species of yellow-bodied biting flies. “Yellow … Continue reading

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Seaside offering valet parking services this summer

The community of Seaside is now offering valet service during the busy summer months. PM Valet will park Seaside customers’ vehicles for them. Visitors will be able to drive into Central Square and park on their own or have someone … Continue reading

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New book released about South Walton’s coastal dune lakes

Part-time South Walton resident and nature lover, Ginger Sinton has penned a colorful book on Walton County’s beautiful coastal dune lakes. The area’s rare coastal dune lakes are 15 dynamic, geological treasures. The full-color, 112-page, softbound photo book reveals the … Continue reading

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CPR and water safety classes in North and South Walton

Learn life saving techniques at no charge Florida Department of Health in Walton County is offering free Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Water Safety Classes at health department facilities in DeFuniak Springs and Santa Rosa Beach.  Classes are free; registration is … Continue reading

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Digital Graffiti comes to Alys Beach June 7-8

Projection art festival a feast for the eyes The white walls of Alys Beach will be illuminated with light, color and sound by artists from around the globe on June 7-8, 2013. The creative expressions use projection technologies to cast  … Continue reading

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Learn to grow and cook with herbs May 15

Program in North and South Walton Learn to grow herbs anywhere, including on your windowsill. Whether you decide to grow your herbs inside or outside, keeping them close to the kitchen will make it more convenient to use fresh herbs … Continue reading

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A guide to Florida snakes

Knowledge is power when sharing the outdoors with these interesting reptiles Florida has an abundance of wildlife, including a wide variety of reptiles. Snakes, and their cousins the alligators, crocodiles, turtles and lizards, play an interesting and vital role in … Continue reading

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Paint a beautiful scene for a good cause at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park May 18

Amanda Usrey, artist extraordinaire and proprietor of Studio by the Sea, is hosting a painting class with the proceeds going to Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. The class will take place at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on May 18 from 2:15 … Continue reading

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