[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Almost two years after being designated as a Florida Scenic Highway, Walton County?s Scenic 30-A corridor is more vibrant than ever. After officially earning designation as a Florida Scenic Highway in May of 2008, Scenic 30-A has continued to work towards improving the overall traveling experience along the corridor.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]With continuous support and assistance from local residents, state and local government representatives, business owners, and community organizations, this 28.5 mile corridor will celebrate its natural, cultural, historic, recreational, archeological, and scenic resources during Florida Scenic Highway Day.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]With continuous support and assistance from local residents, state and local government representatives, business owners, and community organizations, this 28.5 mile corridor will celebrate its natural, cultural, historic, recreational, archeological, and scenic resources during Florida Scenic Highway Day.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]In celebration of this exceptional corridor the Friends of Scenic 30-A will be hosting an opening ceremony for Scenic Highway Day, Friday evening March 26, 2010 at the Walton County District 5 office located at 70 Logan Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m (CST). During this opening ceremony, a short documentary on Coastal Dune Lakes will be shown following a brief presentation about the Florida Scenic Highway Program. That evening and the following day, visitors can stop by the office to pick up brochures, educational materials, and other information about Scenic Highway 30-A.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]On Saturday March 27[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]th[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman], visitors can tour the Scenic Highway on a free Scenic 30-A Trolley that will depart from the office and will make regular stops along the Corridor. The Scenic 30-A Trolley will make regular stops along the corridor from Topsail Hill State Park on the western side of Scenic 30-A to the Rosemary Beach Town Center on the eastern side of Scenic 30-A. Additionally, many local businesses will be [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]offering specials and discounts to Scenic Highway Day participants. Overall, everyone is invited to Bike or Hike Scenic 30-A?and see it in a different way.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]On Saturday March 27[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]th[/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman], visitors can tour the Scenic Highway on a free Scenic 30-A Trolley that will depart from the office and will make regular stops along the Corridor. The Scenic 30-A Trolley will make regular stops along the corridor from Topsail Hill State Park on the western side of Scenic 30-A to the Rosemary Beach Town Center on the eastern side of Scenic 30-A. Additionally, many local businesses will be [/FONT][/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]offering specials and discounts to Scenic Highway Day participants. Overall, everyone is invited to Bike or Hike Scenic 30-A?and see it in a different way.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]For more information regarding Scenic Highway Day along Scenic 30-A, contact Vivian Shamel, Citizen Planner, Walton County Planning and Development Services. For more information about the Florida Scenic Highways Program, contact Ray La Fontaine, District Scenic Highways Coordinator, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District Three, District Environmental Management Office.
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Vivian Shamel Citizen Planner Walton County Planning and Development Services shavivian@co.walton.fl.us 850-267-1955
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]Ray La Fontaine [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman]P.O. Box 607, Chipley, FL 32428-1607 [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman][FONT=Times New Roman,Times New Roman] ray.lafontaine@dot.state.fl.us
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For information on the Friends of Scenic 30-A, visit the following websites:
For information on the Scenic Highway Programs, visit the following websites:
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