March 25, 2017

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Walton County fishing report for March 24

Fishing is good Bay: Slot sized and small redfish being caught. Trout slot and small as well. River: Bass and crappie being caught. Crappie carrying eggs. 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. –...

International Ocean Film tour at Watersound April 1

Date/time: Saturday, April 1, 7-10 p.m. The International Ocean Film Tour kicks off its first ever American tour in the Watersound Origins community. Similar to MountainFilm on Tour at WaterColor Inn & Resort, this outdoor event will feature 6-7 films with inspiring protagonists, powerful stories, and stunning visuals all into one film program. The films will be shown at Watersound Origins Village Commons Lawn, 530 Pathways Drive, Watersound, FL 32413 Cost is $15 adults/$5 kids in advance | $25 adults/$10...

Where to find the Easter eggs in Walton County

Community egg drop in Santa Rosa Beach April 8 Date/time: Sat., April 8, 9 – 10 a.m. Seagrove Baptist Church will be hosting an Easter Egg Drop from a helicopter on Saturday, April 8. Register to win a family season passes to Big Kahuna’s Water Park. The egg drop will include 5,000 eggs filled with candy and toys. The event is free and will be held at Helen McCall Park, 325 Moll Drive, Santa Rosa Beach. For more information go...

Choctawhatchee Audubon Society April events

6 April Monthly Meeting and Presentation: “Bug Eyes: What Do Insects See, and How Do We Know” By John Douglass, Scientist. Insect eyes are drastically different from vertebrate eyes, but having good vision can be extremely important for survival whether you re a tiny insect, or a giant squid. Thus, it comes as no surprise that various kinds of eyes have evolved to be exquisitely tuned to each animal s visual needs. In this talk, I will aim to describe...

Fire destroys one home, damages another in Santa Rosa Beach

One home is a total loss and another damaged by fire in Santa Rosa Beach March 20, 2017. The fire was just west of CR83 in the Sand Castle subdivision along Scenic Highway 30A on Sandcastle Court. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined. “The South Walton Fire District is currently assisting the State Fire Marshal in determining the cause of the fire,” said South Walton Fire District Chief Rick Talbert. The fire is now contained. The...

Freeport Arts and Craft Festival, Easter egg hunt April 15

Date/time: Sat. April 15, 2017 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a fun day of activities at the Annual Freeport Arts and Craft Festival and Easter Egg Hunt April 15. The event will be held at the Freeport Regional Sports Complex from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Silent auctions at the Freeport Town Planters Society booth with proceeds going to the ACS/Relay for Life. The Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10 a.m. Egg hunt times: special needs at...