Kick off the new year with the 12th Annual Polar Bear Plunge hosted by South Walton Fire District, starting with towel pickup at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar and ending with a Gulf plunge at Ed Walline Beach Access. The New Year’s Day tradition features a costume contest, a community countdown to the water, and supports local education and safety programs. Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/SWFDPBP26.

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