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Prescribed Burn in South Walton May 11, 2010

(Santa Rosa Beach)  – The Florida Parks Service at Grayton Beach State Park will be conducting a 109 acre prescribed burn today, May 11, 2010, in an area located west of Highway 395 and south of Highway 98.  The burn will take place today between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Due to the prevailing wind direction out of the southeast, smoke will be visible in areas of South Walton and will drift to the north.   As always, the South Walton...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Lab mix pup looking for love Spring is a time for new life, and Rolf is the perfect embodiment of the season.  An adorable pup who is a black Lab mix, Rolf can be distinguished from his siblings by the six white hairs on his not yet manly chest.  Filled with the joy of living, he is an enthusiastic playmate and a personable canine companion.  Being a permanent member of a loving family would make all his puppy dreams come...

Cottages for Kids comes to Rosemary Beach May 8

Fundraiser runs through May 30 With tremendous imagination and craftsmanship, local builders and architects come together to create, construct and decorate whimsical playhouse cottages that look like they have popped out from the pages of a fairytale to modern creations brimming with creativity. These fun playhouses will be auctioned to raise money for Children’s Volunteer Health Network, a faith based, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured children by facilitating free immediate access...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

BEA-utiful is the perfect word to describe this little girl A two year old beagle, Bea is quiet and well mannered.  Since she loves kids and is always ready to play, she would be an excellent addition to any family.  Loyal to the core, Bea is an awesome canine companion.  Right now she is happy to be safe and cozy at Alaqua Animal Refuge, but in her heart she also longs to someday find a forever home.  You could be...

Support National Women Build week May 1 – 9

Help Women Build help Habitat For Humanity What is National Women Build Week? Developed through the partnership between Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to the effort to eliminate poverty housing. The event is an initiative of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, underwritten by Lowe’s, which brings women from all walks of life together to learn construction skills andthen use those skills to build simple, decent affordable houses....

Florida nature photographers featured at Escape to Create

Exhibits, presentations and workshops held at Rosemary Beach The Merchants of Rosemary Beach invite the public to go behind the lens and learn how acclaimed photographers, John Moran and Richard Sexton, capture their amazing photos nature photos. • April 25 at 5 p.m. – Amavida Coffee in Rosemary Beach Gallery show: Exhibit of John Moran: A Photographer’s Search for the Soul of Florida Opening reception. Exhibit runs through May 22 • April 30 at 7 p.m., Town Hall, Rosemary Beach...