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Back to Nature Festival  

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL - Fall is the perfect time of year for the South Walton Community Council’s Back to Nature Festival Oct. 16-18, the festival will be filled with activities that celebrate the natural beauty of South Walton County. ... Full story

A new route: Henderson Beach by bus on zero dollars a day

Fraser Sherman, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL - There would be less crowding on the Crystal Beach shores if tourists had a cheap, easy alternative for beachgoing, Destin Mayor Craig Barker says. At Monday’s City Council meeting, the council unanimously endorsed Barker’s... Full story

State Park Literacy Month

NORTHWEST FLORIDA – Northwest Florida State Parks Celebrate September as state park Literacy Month. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is celebrating with special events at many state parks... Full story

Airports seek cheaper flights

Dusty Ricketts and Pat Kelly, Florida Freedom Newspapers

WEST BAY, FL — As Airport Authority officials say they are close to announcing a new low-cost carrier for the airport under construction here, two other Northwest Florida airports are stepping up their own campaigns.     For... Full story

Free Labor Day Weekend

SEASIDE, FL – Free Labor Day Weekend activities at Seaside include: Seaside Amphitheater rocks the night away on Sept. 4 with live music from Dread Clampitt from 6-8 p.m. On Saturday, Sept. 5 enjoy fresh produce at the Seaside Farmers Market... Full story

New Sports Commission

DESTIN, FL – The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Destin have announced plans for a joint Sports Commission to attract tournaments and traveling leagues, particularly during slower seasons.  This economic development... Full story

Ultimate Airdog Southern Championship

DESTIN, FL - The premier dock jumping competitions in the country is back at The Village of Baytowne Wharf Sept. 25-27 with the Ultimate Airdogs Southern Championship. This event showcases a variety of jumps and demonstrations, with dogs traveling... Full story

Fall Writers’ Conference

SEASIDE, FL – Escape to Create, Inc. proudly announces its first annual Writers’ Conference to be held Oct. 14-16 in Seaside.Organized in small group sessions, participants will explore literary interests ranging from the craft of... Full story

Destin diver swims with two underwater giants

Robbyn Brooks, Florida Freedom Newspapers

DESTIN, FL — Mike Christy has shared underwater swims with all sorts of creatures, but Saturday the diver playfully scratched the skin of one that was more than three times his size. Christy is one of the captains of the diving vessel... Full story

YOLO Board Seaside Celebration

SEASIDE, FL - YOLO Board LLC is hosting the YOLO Board Seaside Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 19 in Seaside.  The celebration is a benefit for local residents Holly Burke and Jason Thompson, who are both currently battling cancer.  Plans... Full story

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