SANTA ROSA BEACH FLORIDA -
After three years of anticipation, planning, design, and construction, a brand-new Habitat for Humanity ReStore located at 2260 U.S. Highway 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach, FL is nearing final stages of completion. The group hopes to be open for business sometime in July. The new facility has been in the works since 2018 when Habitat for Humanity Walton County received a grant from IMPACT 100. The grant money allowed for the purchase of the property at their soon-to-be new location in South Walton County. Once completed, the new, more spacious modern facility will enable the non-profit group the ability to handle more donated items that will be offered for resale to the public.
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Green Sea Turtles, Loggerheads along with several other species of turtles have begun to make their annual trek to the beautiful beaches of South Walton and 30A. Nesting season takes place in Northwest Florida each year between May and October. In early summer, female turtles begin coming onshore to build nests in the sand dunes and lay their eggs. Anywhere from 8 to 10 weeks later, the hatchling turtles will emerge from the nests. Using the natural light reflections from the surf as a guide, the hatchlings make their way from the nests back into the gulf waters. Sea Turtles are considered protected species.
The short answer is; “Yes”! but there's a little more to it than that. Walton County has a specific ordinance and rules about dogs on the beach including permit requirements. We’ve put together a quick recap of the rules along with the links you'll need to obtain a beach tag to help make the process smooth & seamless!
