November 30, 2013

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Solaris sets sail for charity Christmas cruse with Santa Dec. 14

SunQuest Cruises is proud to announce its Cruisin’ with Santa charity luncheon on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 from noon to 2 p.m. Celebrate the season with family and friends with a sailing around the scenic Choctawhatchee Bay aboard the majestic Solaris Yacht conveniently moored at the Baytowne Marine at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach. Guests to this first-time, festive fete will enjoy holiday music, a tasty, two-course chef-prepared luncheon and a keepsake photo portrait with the celebrity of the...

Eco-passages guide wildlife safely under U.S. Highway 331

As we travel along U.S. Hwy. 331 between Freeport and DeFuniak Springs, many folks do not realize they are passing through two large wildlife conservation areas; Eglin Air Force Base Wildlife Management Area to the west and Nokuse Plantation to the east. With two wildlife conservation areas, and a busy highway, one must wonder how wildlife manages to safely cross the heavily traveled highway. Completed in 2012, Nokuse Plantation constructed what are called eco-passages. Barely seen from above, three environmentally-friendly...

Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Town Center Nov. 30

Buy the perfect gift from a local artisan On Saturday, November 30 from 5 – 9 p.m., the WaterColor Community Association will host their 6th Annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market in WaterColor’s Town Center. This holiday event is complete with falling snow, horse-drawn carriage rides around Cerulean Park, bonfires and s’mores, pictures with Santa Claus, lighting of the tree, music, luminaries around the park, beautiful lighting around Town Center, holiday eats, hot chocolate and of course a Winter...

Ice skating offered at Village of Baytowne Wharf through Feb. 2

For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, the ice skating rink at The Village of Baytowne Wharf is the perfect opportunity to get into the winter spirit. The seasonal ice skating rink has become a local holiday favorite. For $11* guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skate rental is available for $2*. The first hour of each day is reserved for “kids skate” for youths 12 and under. Times are subject to change. Stop by...

Walton County fishing report for Nov. 27

Fishing is good! Choctawhatchee Bay: Redfish and trout bite is still on as well as sheepshead. Various sizes. Folks doing well with plastic bait. Live shrimp catching an assortment of fish. Creeks/river: Falling off a little, however crappie and shellcracker bite on for those who get out there.  Click here for fishing forecast Bay and river report brought to you by Copeland’s. “Where the locals shop and the tourists are welcome.” Click here to find out more about Copeland’s. Copeland’s Gun and Tackle Shop...

Pilot whale discovered stranded at Grayton Beach State Park

A pilot whale was discovered stranded near the beach Nov. 26 at Grayton Beach State Park. Discovered in the early morning hours near the rental cottage area, the whale was in poor condition according to Patrick Hartsfield, park service specialist at the park. Multiple agencies responded according to Hartsfield. “Gulf World, Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded, in addition to park personnel,” Hartsfield said. Due to the severity of its illness, the whale was euthanized...