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The Walton County Board of County Commissioners Public Notice: TDC Public Workshop: Development of
proposes to adopt the following by ordinance: Seagrove Beach Regional Access
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING WALTON CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 22, THE “WALTON COUNTY WATERWAYS AND BEACH Please be notified that the Walton County Tourist Development Council will hold a
ACTIVITIES ORDINANCE”; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO Regional Beach Access (RBA) Workshop on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM at
SECTIONS 22-02, DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO the South Walton Annex located at 31 Coastal Centre Boulevard, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
22-54, REGULATION OF USE AND CONDUCT ON THE BEACH AND The purpose of this workshop is to discuss the upcoming development of a Regional
WATER BODIES, REGULATING SWIMMING, AND PERSONAL Beach Access (RBA) on East County Road 30A in Seagrove Beach and to gather public
PROPERTY ON THE BEACH, INCLUDING SIGNS AND input regarding the design and amenities. The parcels included in this project are 24-3S-19-
OBSTRUCTIONS, BETWEEN ONE HOUR AFTER DUSK AND ONE 25050-000-0061, 24-3S-19-25050-000-0062, and 24-3S-19-25050-000-0060.
HOUR AFTER SUNRISE; PROVIDING FOR AMENDMENTS TO 22-55, This meeting is open to the public. For additional information, please contact Stacey
CLARIFYING PROHIBITION OF OBSTRUCTIONS AND SIGNS ON THE Infinger at 850-267-4578 or Stacey@visitsouthwalton.com.
BEACH; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE, LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, Walton County adheres to the American with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable
SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE modifications for access to the meetings upon request. Please call (850) 892-8110 to make
DATE. a request.
You are hereby notified that a Public Hearing on the ordinance will be held on For hearing impaired, please call 1-800-955-8771 (TDD), 1-800-955-8770 (VOICE).
Tuesday, May 8, 2018, beginning at 1:00 p.m., or as soon as possible to that Requests must be received at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to allow time to
time, at the South Walton County Courthouse Annex located at 31 Coastal provide the requested services.
Centre Blvd., Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
CAA & SWARA to Host Launch Party for the Underwater Museum of Art
Walton County Strategic Economic Development – On May 10 the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) and the South Walton Artificial Reef
Plan Online Public Survey Association (SWARA) will host a launch party and press conference featuring the artists
The West Florida Regional Planning Council, in coordination with the Board and sculptures of the soon to be launched Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The event
of County Commissioners, are preparing a Strategic Economic Development will take place at Grand Boulevard in conjunction with the opening reception of Arts Quest
Plan to address economic growth and development in Walton County. Fine Arts Festival.
The purpose of this survey is to provide an opportunity to community leaders, The event will not only feature a question and answer session with the artists and the
stakeholders, and residents to identify concerns and potential solutions relating opportunity to see the completed works before they are deployed into the Gulf of Mexico to
to economic development. serve as artificial reefs and an underwater museum, but will also include raffle items,
The feedback received will be taken into consideration to identify priorities, refreshments and live music provided by Shawn Mullins and his band, Soul Carnival. A
roles and resources, and to create a cohesive vision for the community. cash bar will be available featuring signature Art Week cocktails. Tickets are $100 for VIP
The survey will be open until the close of business on Tuesday, May 8 th. and $50 for general admission.
The UMA is the first of its kind in the USA. The museum is part of the CAA’s “In Public
SURVEY LINK - https://wfrpc.wufoo.com/forms/zrtlk3m1jo6snk/ Spaces” program and will reflect the mission of the South Walton Artificial Reef
Association to enhance the ecological, creative, cultural, economic and educational
opportunities for guests and locals alike.
The artists selected to create the statues for the 2018 installment each received a $2,000
stipend to create their sculpture, and $500 to use to ship the finished sculpture.
The UMA project will provide anchor points for marine life to inhabit. Sculptures are
expected to be in place for the Summer 2018 season. The sculptures will rest in about 50 to
60-feet of water on a one-acre patch of seabed 0.71 miles off of Grayton Beach State Park
that has been dedicated to the CAA for the purpose of the underwater sculpture exhibit.
Five of the seven artists whose proposals were selected for this first installation are local to
the Emerald Coast. For artist info and a full description of each sculpture, visit: https://
www.culturalartsalliance.com/local-arts/underwater-museum-of-art
Artist renderings of the winning proposals can also be viewed and downloaded here:
https://walton.montala.com/?c=1552&k=de419d4c19
For more information visit The Cultural Arts Alliance website at
www.culturalartsalliance.com/our-events/ or contact
The Cultural Arts Alliance at 850-622-5970.
CUT-OUT THIS COUPON FOR SAVINGS DISCOUNT Walton County Planning Launches Citizen Serve Online
Public Portal
PIZZA BY THE SLICE!!
Hamburger Combo...Only $6.99 In an effort to streamline the Planning and Development Services Department, and to
provide the public with an easier path through the planning process, Walton County has
16” 1 Topping Pizza for ONLY $10 launched their online planning portal.
The Walton County Online Planning Portal allows for the submittal of applications, the
ability to follow and track applications through the entire planning process and provides
PLACE YOUR AD WITH US! We cover from 30A, all the way for the submission and tracking of non-beach code enforcement complaints.
thru FREEPORT up to DeFuniak Springs along Hwy.90 and up to Hwy. 83N. Residents can access the portal from their home, office or mobile device.
Being that we print every other week, it does become hard to find.
Come to FREEPORT City Hall, all Libraries in the county, all businesses in
This portal allows for a greater level of transparency, increases internal efficiency and
FREEPORT and in Walton County. Come ON, don’t delay!
gives residents and staff the ability to submit and follow all planning and development
Lime Green Boxes, Exxon Gas in Freeport has past Editions below top rack.
projects through the entire process.
ONLINE USERS can view all past Editions at:
Theemeraldstarnews@blogspot.com The public can access the portal at https://www2.citizenserve.com/waltonplanning.
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A Tale of Three Cities… Sixth-grader gives Gaetz the A NEW: Lord's Prayer
What it’s like to be a city. finger, gets lesson in First
By a 15-year-old school kid who got an
(www.abettersouthwalton.org), Amendment A+ for this entry !
- A Better South Walton The Lord's Prayer is not allowed in
During his Monday tour through Crestview,
(ABSW) is proud to present
Congressman Matt Gaetz, R-1st, met with sixth- most U.S. Public schools as before.
“A Tale of Three Cities...what it's like to be a city”, a series graders at Shoal River Middle School to give A kid in Minnesota wrote the following
of three forums designed to provide attendees with first-hand accounts of them a brief civics lesson. NEW School Prayer:-
the real-life challenges and successes from several incorporated Florida
cities. And at least one young girl learned about her
Our first forum will feature Nick Batos, who served as the first Now I sit me down in school
First Amendment right.
Mayor of Estero in Lee County. Mr. Batos is a retired executive who led After meeting with students, Gaetz took a selfie
Where praying is against the rule.
the successful effort to get the incorporation of Estero on the November with the audience and quickly shared it to his For this great nation under God
2014 ballot. It passed by a resounding 86 percent. Facebook page. Finds mention of Him very odd.
Don’t miss your chance to hear Mr. Batos’ story of how the Village of Es- Kids were smiling and waving their hands —
tero moved from a grassroots citizen organization to “A Village with a Vi- and one young lady in the front was clearly If scripture now the class recites,
sion” and get your questions answered. extending her middle finger. It violates the Bill of Rights.
Please join us on May 9, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the To the congressman, it’s just another day in And anytime my head I bow
Rosemary Beach Townhall, South Barrett Square in politics. Becomes a Federal matter now.
Rosemary Beach. This forum is free and open to the public.
Our hair can be purple, orange or
green,
Shades Bar and Grill in Inlet Beach to Host an All-Day That's no offense; it's a freedom scene.
Throw Down on Cinco de Mayo
Bring the whole family out for a Cinco de Mayo party at Shades Bar and
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Grill in Inlet Beach, FL on May 5, 2018 from 11-till the wee hours. Let the Prayers spoken aloud are a serious
kids play on the bouncy houses while you enjoy live music by Anne Cline vice.
along with great Mexican inspired food and drink. Shades will be serving For praying in a public hall
Salsa Verde, Guacamole, Salsa Roja, Steak Tacos, Burrito Banderes, Pork Might offend someone with no faith at
Quesadillas and more from a special Mexican menu. Also, enjoy drink and all.
shot specials and Mexican beer bucket specials. The party begins at 11AM In silence alone we must meditate,
and will continue all night long. God's name is prohibited by the State.
About Shades Bar and Grill: We're allowed to cuss and dress like
Shades Bar & Grill is a South Walton family tradition since 1994, offering a
freaks,
diverse menu of fresh seafood, 100% Angus burgers, famous hot wings and
lots more. Shades offers a fun family-friendly atmosphere for lunch and
And pierce our noses, tongues and
dinner. Shades has a game room for kids to stay occupied while the adults cheeks.
indulge in the amazing draft beer selection with 46 beers from around the
world or our full bar. A true sports haven, Shades has 15 HD Big Screen They've outlawed guns, but FIRST the
TV’s, 2 Projectors and all the premium packages. Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me
liable.
We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the 'unwed daddy,' our Senior
King.
It's 'inappropriate' to teach right from
wrong.
We're taught that such 'judgments' do
not belong.
We can get our condoms and birth
controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem
poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not
allowed,
No word of God must reach this
crowd.
It's scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school's a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen
We invite kids of all ages to feel free to
become a writer and learn how to write to let
the people know and you share your News
with everyone else. Spread the Word!
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COMING SOON!! Get in while you can!!! A Local Directory of Walton County
This space is going to become available to any business located anywhere in Walton County. Everyone should list!
We will break the sections into services and also under the Section of Walton you reside in.
We will begin accepting calls for interested businesses, churches, funeral homes, food banks, employment, Sports
Complex, skate Parks, Car repair, Baby sitting, Exercise, etc.
…..If you want people to come to you. THIS IS THE ‘BEST DEAL EVER’!
(Name of business, address and phone #. Additional sentence an extra $1 per line)
We will grow this as space is needed. Let’s all get together make a full page Directory for those out of town visitors to know where this and that is.
Today’s GPS applications will make it easy. All businesses currently Advertise can also place in the Directory if they choose to.
So, don’t hesitate. We wanted to find a way to make it inexpensive to Advertise your business
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