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Road closure on Scenic Highway 30A at Big Redfish Lake

Bridge construction to close road through Mar. 14 Beginning Mar. 1 – 14 (pending weather), motorists in South Walton County should be advised to seek an alternate route when driving on County Road 30A at Big Redfish Lake as construction work will be taking place at the Big Redfish Lake pedestrian bridge. During this two-week period, the closure is in effect from 7a.m. – 7 p.m (Monday thru Saturday). All vehicle and pedestrian traffic will not be permitted during that time....

Green Thumb Garden club hosts South Walton landscape competition

Residential and commercial gardens encouraged to enter The Green Thumb Garden Club of Santa Rosa Beach will be hosting The American Pride Landscape Competition” for residential and commercial gardens, starting Mar. 26 – Apr. 26. Each year, the club encourages people to enhance their surroundings, and also recognizes those who have put the time and effort into beautifying their homes and businesses.  No garden is too small or too big to be included.  The club’s competition includes patios, sun decks,...

Affordable tax and bookkeeping services

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Seagrove Garden Club meets at Eden Gardens State Park Mar. 10

Master Naturalist Snookie Parrish will present ‘Landscaping for Florida Friendly Yards’ Snookie Parrish is no stranger in South Walton.  She has helped to design and maintain the landscape of two major developments in the area as well as many private homes.  She has a profound respect for Mother Nature and is always willing to share her knowledge. For the club’s meeting Snookie’s presentation is entitled ‘Landscaping for Florida Friendly Yards.’ The meeting and lunch will be held at Eden Garden State Park...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Smart girl looking for forever home Lilly is an approximate 1 and ½-year-old spayed Coon Hound mix. She has a tan and black coat. She is a very energetic, sweet, a very smart girl indeed, and needs a huge fenced in yard for lots of room to run. She is looking for her forever home. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging from dog, cats, horses,...

Backyard poultry the organic way workshop Mar. 21

Learn the basics of raising and maintaining chickens in your backyard Twin Oaks Farm in Bonifay is hosting an organic poultry workshop on Mar. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mar. 21. Learn how to raise chicks from brooding to egg laying hens the organic way. We will cover housing, brooding, watering, feeding and free roaming. Available for purchase: 3 week-old certified organic Rhode Island Red chicks. USDA certified organic feed without soy and everything you will need...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

Cute guy looking for love Blaze is a 2 and 3 months old neutered Pug Mix. He is light brownish red with a white chest and white tips on his feet. He is a cutie for sure. We are looking for our forever home where we can be the center of attention. Alaqua Animal Refuge is a no-kill animal refuge, located on a 10 acre farm housing more than 300 animals daily, ranging from dog, cats, horses, goats and birds....

Winter weather advisory and freezing weather safety tips from SWFD

Santa Rosa Beach – The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for South Walton on Thursday night and Friday morning. Local meteorologists forecast precipitation and freezing temperatures for the next 36 hours, which may create snow flurries. Although no snow accumulation is anticipated, there is an increased likelihood of ice forming on roads, bridges and low lying areas throughout our District. The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) encourages members of the community to please limit leaving your...