April 29, 2015

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Walton county fishing report for April 29

Fishing is good! Bay: A few redfish bites in the bay along with trout biting. River: Catfish bite is on. Salt: Pompano bite is on. 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 17290 U.S. Hwy. 331 S Freeport, Florida 32439 (850) 835-4277 Store hours: Mon. – Fri.: 6 a.m. – 5:30...

ArtsQuest comes to Grand Boulevard May 8-10

ArtsQuest, a fine arts festival produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and presented by Visit South Walton and Grand Boulevard announces the complete entertainment schedule for the 27th annual Mother’s Day weekend tradition scheduled for May 8-10 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Town Center. This year, ArtsQuest is packed with nearly 200 exhibiting national and local artists, a public arts display featuring work by Justin Lyons, Sara Lierly and South Walton’s Artist of the Year Francisco...

Spring Fling family fun in DeFuniak Springs May 2

Join the Friendship House of DeFuniak Springs for a day of family fun on May 2, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The event will be held at 353 Juniper Lake Road, DeFuniak Springs. For more information contact (850) 892-0565. • Opening ceremonies and presentation of Flags beginning at 10 a.m. • Entertainment from the stage, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. • More than 25 craft vendors • Children’s safety activities presented by the Walton County Sheriff’s Department, the DeFuniak...

Forest Service to restore 85 acres in Point Washington State Forest

The Florida Forest Service is in the process of restoring a historical, native Longleaf Pine (Pinus Palustris) ecosystem within Point Washington State Forest.  Initially, this will involve the complete removal of off-site Sand Pine (Pinus Clausa) on 85 acres.  A timber harvest operation will serve to accomplish this objective. Due to fire suppression and harvesting of the longleaf legacy canopy prior to the creation of Point Washington State Forest, the area has been invaded by Sand Pine. With minimal sunlight...

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Grasses in Classes program educates while protecting our environment

It is easy to understand why most of us enjoy living in Northwest Florida. The beautiful beaches, creeks, rivers and the Choctawhatchee Bay offer extraordinary opportunities to fish, explore, swim and thrive in the diverse ecosystems that surround us. Have you ever wondered who watches over the health of our beautiful waterways? It’s the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College. CBA has several facets that restore, educate, monitor and research a large geographic area called Choctawhatchee basin watershed....