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SWFD Junior Lifeguards win big at Daytona Beach

Matt and Chris Wise bring home gold and silver South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Junior Lifeguards competed this past weekend at the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) Southeast Regional Junior Lifeguard Competition held in Daytona Beach. SWFD Junior Lifeguards Matthew … Continue reading

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Kids can learn to surf this summer in Santa Rosa Beach

Classes to be held June 26th or July 17th Blue Mountain Surf is sponsoring a boys and girls surfing instruction program for all those who are good swimmers and love the beach. The program is geared for children ages 6-12 … Continue reading

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Nature girl’s weekend picks

Celebrate the outdoors with your Dad this weekend Friday, June 19 Baytowne Wharf is the happening place both Friday and Saturday, and the fun kicks of at 4:00 p.m. Friday as the weigh-ins begin for the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin … Continue reading

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Celebrate International Surfing Day at Ed Walline June 20

Surfrider Foundation sponsoring afternoon and evening of fun Join the local Emerald Coast Chapter of Surfrider Foundation for an afternoon and evening of fun planned for anyone who loves the beach. Where: Ed Walline Park, Santa Rosa Beach When: Saturday … Continue reading

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SWFD Junior Lifeguard Program kicks off June 30

Try outs held June 8th and 13th at 10 a.m. The South Walton Fire District Junior Life Guard Program kicks off the season on June 30 at Ed Walline Beach access. The swimming tryouts will be held at 10 a.m. … Continue reading

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Nature girl’s weekend picks

Friday, May 15 Margo Pelligrino paddles into Baytowne Marina to build support for Healthy Oceans Act Estimated time: 5 p.m. (will be updated closer to arrival time) Come down to Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin and welcome paddling environmentalist Margo Pelligrino … Continue reading

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Volunteers chip in to clean up the beach

Surfrider Foundation Emerald Coast Chapter hosted a beach clean up day May 10 at Ed Walline beach park on the corner of CR 393 and Scenic 30A. For more information about the Surfrider Foundation, go to Surfrider.org

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Reflecting on the end of the day

Local photographer Brandan Babineaux snapped this photo of a skim boarder reflecting the end of the day at Seagrove Beach recently. Looks to be a perfect ending of another day in paradise. For more information about Brandan and his photography, … Continue reading

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Billabong Grom Comp competition May 16

Billabong Grom Comp for Surfers 12 and under to be held at Pompano Joe’s in Miramar Beach Billabong Grand Boulevard and Ride On Surf School have teamed up to host their inaugural Billabong Grom Comp on Saturday, May 16th at … Continue reading

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Pura Vida – Surfing on the Gulf Coast

What a week of surf! Tuesday I surfed at Ed Walline.  Paddled out by myself and found a group of younger guys in the water heading out to the second sand bar. Keep in mind we are just now starting … Continue reading

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