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YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series race dates announced

Series will kick off first race on May 13th at Eastern Lake YOLO Board LLC announces that Destin Real Estate Company, a leading real estate agency serving the Emerald Coast, will be the presenting sponsor of the 2010 YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series.  The race series consists of a series of five relay races that will take place from May to August at various area locations, and three ‘Family Day’ competitions scheduled throughout the season to coincide with the races. ...

Dead birds found along Walton and Okaloosa County beaches

Recent events wreaks havoc for migratory birds Whether recent bird deaths directly related to oil rig disaster is not yet determined There have been several reports of numerous dead birds found along the beaches of the Florida Panhandle. Don Ware, bird count coordinator of the Choctawhatchee Audubon Society and Stephanie Torr of Old Florida Village took a walk along South Walton’s Seacrest Beach on April 24 to assess the incident of dead birds washing up on shore. Don and Stephanie...

Wildlife Refuge presents Owls and other Critters at Topsail April 30

Learn about the fascinating critters that live in our area Location: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park on Scenic Road 30A, Santa Rosa Beach April 30 at 11:30 a.m. Come and join the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge as they present their rehabilitated wildlife for your viewing pleasure.  Learn about the fascinating critters that are right here in the park and in Okaloosa and Walton County as they teach you what they eat, where they live and how they survive in the...

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....

Local dentist shares his love of the Choctawhatchee River

Beautiful smiles thrive at John’s Little Acre To say that Doctor John Savage has lived an interesting and productive life is an understatement. Living along the Choctawhatchee River, John has brought hundreds of smiles through his dental practice and kind heart. Born and raised in the Walton County area, John and his family spent most of their lives along the Choctawhatchee River. John’s great grandfather was a dentist who traveled via horse and buggy to treat his patients along the...

Fresh local produce and flowers offered at Red Bay Grocery

Springtime brings out the best in Walton County offerings Red Bay Grocery and Cypress Cattle Company are offering fresh produce and flowers this spring and summer. The freshly grown Walton County produce and flowers are a collaboration of Cypress Cattle Company’s produce matched with Red Bay’s local shareholder’s garden flowers. All will be available for purchase at Red Bay Grocery. Produce: A 10-week offering of a full bushel box of fresh produce From Cypress Cattle Farm is Community Supported Agriculture...