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The intense storms, rain, and tornadoes that recently came through our area are now gone, and we are happy they didn't do more damage. Listen to my first-hand account of some of the crazy and unfortunate results of the weather in my area this past week.

Halloween here on the Emerald Coast is a great place for the kids. Uptown Station will be holding a Halloween Kids Day on October 27th! Uptown Station is in Fort Walton Beach off of Eglin Parkway. There will be lots of Halloween activities in areas such as, Seaside, Baytowne, Destin Commons, Grayton Beach and Sandestin! Adults make sure you bring your costumes too! Many bars have costume contests and its always a great time!

Norriego Point is eroding away more each day. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is supposed to start dredging the pass to temporarily repair Norriego Point. The repair that has been pushed back would cost $75,000. The city is still waiting for approval. A seawall or rocks is a possible solution to the everlasting erosion.

Red Tide has been here on the Emerald Coast. Though it is improving, take extra caution if you swim or have respiratory trouble. Red Tide is an red algae bloom that gives off a toxin that kills fish by the masses. If Red Tide is present the following symptoms can be experienced: coughing, sneezing and burning of the nose and eyes. Red Tide's existence is determined by the weather and water conditions.

23 Leatherback Sea Turtles recently hatched in South Walton County. The South Walton Turtle Watch Group monitored the next closely for 79 days! This was the first documented Leatherback Sea Turtle nest in Walton County.

Big Kahuna's is not becoming a condo complex! Big Kahuna's might be expanding by adding more parking, more access from 98 and new attractions. The miniature golf course and go-cart track might have to be removed.

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Work continues on a waterfront condominium complex that has encountered a host of delays.

Construction vehicles and mounds of dirt remained in front of the Presidio condominium site Monday at a time of year when the project’s backers had hoped the complex would be ready for occupancy.

But the 16-floor development on the south side of U.S. Highway 98 near Fort Walton Beach City Hall should soon be ready for its first tenants, said Joel Meriwether, Presidio’s sales director. Full story at http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/9496

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Mullet Festival, Navarre Beach Fall Festival of the Arts, Harbor Walk Village, Blue Mountain Beach, Louisiana Lagniappe Renovations, Beach Nourishment, Pensacola Ghost Tours, Destin Fishing Rodeo, Artists in Santa Rosa Beach, Red Snapper Fishing Limits and so much more!

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The Mullet Festival in Niceville will take place October 19-21! This is one festival you don't want to miss. There is always a huge turn out along with great headliners like Kenny Rogers who will play Sunday night at 6 pm and Blake Shelton who will also take the stage Friday night at 10:30.

Blue Mountain Beach will get improvements to the public beach access at the end of County Road 83. The project will include restrooms and 22 parking spaces. The total cost of the project is $183,807 and should take 188 days to complete. Pompano Joes is expecting construction to start on the parking lot in November. The Pompano Joes parking lot is a $4 million project that should be completed Spring of 2008.

Walton County has opted to not spray pesticides to keep dog flies away. Many residents feel spraying could be hazardous to humans and the environment.

Louisiana Lagniappe opened in 1984, but will close for 5 months for renovations. Renovations will include an update to the interior, expand the dining room and kitchen. The flooring and seating will also be replaced. The restaurant should reopen March 1st of 2008!

Recently the public got to see the conceptual design of the Destin Harbor. That is 12 years in the making! Phase 1 of the harbor redevelopment is expected to begin in early 2009 at a cost of $10-15 million. Phase 2 will start 3-5 years later depending on many factors, and it will cost an estimated $40-$45 million.

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Music selection for this episode is Green Hit of Santa Rosa Beach with Top

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