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Join The Lake Powell Cleanup Sep 17

Join The Lake Powell Cleanup Sep 17

Join us in a community effort to clean up Lake Powell at Camp Helen State Park. Sign-in will begin promptly at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th at the Lake Powell Park [boat ramp behind Publix] or at Camp Helen State Park. FREE t-shirts will be given to the first 50 volunteers to register. Participate in a 'Chance Drawing' to win some very nice prizes! Continue reading... What do you think?
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Love Karoake? AJ's in Grayton Beach Has Your Stage!

Love Karoake? AJ's in Grayton Beach Has Your Stage!

Think you have what it takes to entertain on the big stage? Join in the fun at AJ's Grayton Beach on Thursday nights at 9PM as locals, tourists, and staff battle it out on Karaoke Night. AJ's is known for great food and good times. With live music and an eclectic atmosphere, this hot spot in Grayton is a beloved spot for families, music lovers, locals and visitors. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Fallapalooza at EO Wilson Biophilia Center Sep 24

Fallapalooza at EO Wilson Biophilia Center Sep 24

The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport will host Fallapalooza on Saturday, Sep. 24 from 9 AM - 2 PM. The nature-based festival is open to the public and everyone is invited to experience the Biophilia Center with festival games, animal encounters, and more! Grab a treat from Sweet Millie's or some lunch from Copper Grille and enjoy it on the terrace while you watch the foxes play. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Stinky's Bait Shack Serves Up Breakfast, Coffee, & Live Music

Stinky's Bait Shack Serves Up Breakfast, Coffee, & Live Music

Hunting for a fantastic breakfast? Then make Stinky’s Bait Shack your destination. Stinky’s Bait Shack is located on Scenic 30A in Dune Allen, next door to Stinky's Fish Camp restaurant. Stinky's Bait Shack is the only place you can grab everything you could possibly need for a day on the water while not forgetting the real essentials - breakfast, coffee, and a Bloody Mary to really get you going! Continue reading... What do you think?
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Seaside School Ranked First Among State Charter Schools

Seaside School Ranked First Among State Charter Schools

With the opening of the new 2022-2023 school year, The Seaside School, Inc. continues to earn top academic rankings by claiming the #1 ranked combination charter school in the State of Florida for the 2021-2022 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program, and ranks as one of the top public schools in the State of Florida. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Paddle at the Park Aug 20

Paddle at the Park Aug 20

The 10th Annual Paddle at the Park is a standup paddle board race event, on the beautiful white sandy beaches of Henderson Beach State Park on Aug. 20, 2022. The event offers races for all age and skill levels, with its Kids’ Fun Paddle, 1-Mile Beginner Ride, 3-Mile Recreational Race, and 6-Mile Elite Race. Sponsored by HCA Florida Destin Emergency. Continue reading... What do you think?
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New Owners & Chef For Locals' Favorite Chanticleer Eatery in Grayton Beach

New Owners & Chef For Locals' Favorite Chanticleer Eatery in Grayton Beach

When you sit down at Chanticleer Eatery, you simply know something special is coming. But like its namesake, this is no fairy tale folks, this is the real deal! If you’re craving that special gourmet-twist on home-cooked staples, look no further than Chanticleer Eatery in world-famous Grayton Beach! Tucked in the tall pines just a stone’s throw north of Scenic 30A on Clayton Lane, Chanticleer is serious about making every meal as impressive as the last. Continue reading... What do you think?
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WaterColor Inn Adds New Amenities and Family Suites for 20th Anniversary

WaterColor Inn Adds New Amenities and Family Suites for 20th Anniversary

St. Joe Hospitality has completed a major renovation at WaterColor Inn & Resort, just in time to mark the 20th anniversary of the popular Gulf front resort. Renovations were completed ahead of the July 4th holiday, and include 7 new family suites, a new 2,800 square foot zero-entry family pool with a kids’ area, plus a new restaurant called Gather Kitchen + Bar that offers indoor and outdoor service to take advantage of the expanded pool deck area. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Stinky's Bait Shack Live Music Fundraiser Aug 18

Stinky's Bait Shack Live Music Fundraiser Aug 18

Songwriters David Bourné, Kree Harrison and Jason Martin will headline Tim Jackson’s Songwriters Performance Series Live at Stinky's Bait Shack on Thursday, August 18th from 6:30-10pm to raise funds and awareness for the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC), presented by McNeese Title with additional support from Ocean Reef Resorts. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Dave Rauschkolb Receives Van Ness Butler Jr Hospitality Award

Dave Rauschkolb Receives Van Ness Butler Jr Hospitality Award

Dave Rauschkolb walks into Bud & Alley’s on a humid summer morning among the background sounds of Seaside coming to life for the day. On the way into the main dining area, he passes by a group of employees readying themselves for the tasks ahead. In passing, he makes it a point to look at each one of them as he offers a prominent “good morning.” Continue reading... What do you think?
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July Live Music at Stinky’s Bait Shack

July Live Music at Stinky’s Bait Shack

Stinky’s Fish Camp and Stinky’s Bait Shack have supported, promoted, and featured local South Walton music legends, as well as traveling musicians, for over 15 years. Between crawfish festivals, fishing tournaments, and amazing local & regional musicals playing each week - there is always something fun happening in The Shack! Continue reading... What do you think?
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Red Fish Taco Live Music Lineup for July & Beyond

Red Fish Taco Live Music Lineup for July & Beyond

Red Fish Taco is one of the coolest places on 30A to hang out with friends and family with comfortable seating inside and outside with cornhole and an amazing bar. Summer 2022 hours are 11 AM - 9 PM daily! Enjoy live music in the Garden Room - a covered outdoor space with some of the best live music on the coast - where tacos are tasty and the margaritas come in different flavors and sizes. Rock out with local and touring musicians Tuesday - Sunday nights now through Labor Day! Continue reading... What do you think?
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July Live Music at The Bay on North Beach

July Live Music at The Bay on North Beach

Come out to The Bay every Wednesday night at 5PM for dinner, cold drinks and a bonfire with various local musicians on North Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay at the 331 bridge. It's a midweek tradition in South Walton, Florida! Also join us every Sunday for Pickin' with Mike Whitty and Friends from 4-8PM. Summer is in full swing - the days are longer and the temps are high. Cool off at The Bay, an award-winning, yet casual waterfront restaurant and bar on the beach of the Choctawhatchee Bay. Continue reading... What do you think?
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