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As a local nonprofit organization, his group works to identify and protect sea turtle nests along more than 17 miles of beaches in Bay County, from St. Andrews State Park to Camp Helen State Park.
Last year, PCB Turtle Watch tagged 47 nests, of which the majority were loggerheads. Some also were green sea turtles. Both are threatened species.
According to Beach Councilman Phil Chester, Florida beaches are responsible for about 90% of all sea turtles nesting in the U.S.
Because of this, Chester said it is apparent the Panhandle plays a crucial role in the survival of sea turtles. We whole-heartedly support and appreciate the efforts of Turtle Watch and their many volunteers, he wrote in an email. We ask everyone to be mindful of the turtle nests and leave no trace on the beach overnight.
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PANAMA CITY BEACH The eighth annual Americana Music Concert Series in the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park will experience a new first in 2021 by going online.
The free Saturday night concert series begins Jan. 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and will continue Jan. 30, Feb. 13 and 27, and March 13 with some of the best American Roots musicians touring the country today. This year, all of the concerts will be online at Facebook.com/friendsofcamphelen.
The concert series is hosted by Lucky Mud and sponsored by Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park.
The first show kicks off Jan. 16 with smooth music from prolific singer/songwriter Rupert Wates of London, England. The legendary Brian Smalley will perform Jan. 30. His knack for story telling is featured on his “acoustic novel” CDs as in, “Chickens Pigs,” “Key” and his latest “Chosen.