Hit the beach or hit the trail - it's on us! Once again, SoWal outdoor lovers have free summer admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through ....
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Stories by SoWal Staff & Contributors.
As the old one-story dune cottages of yesteryear disappear, a few are still available to lucky visitors to South Walton. Beach Baby is one of the few that remain on the beach in Seagrove, and holds all the old charm and memories of the SoWal past.
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Distillery 98 is celebrating their first year in business on Saturday, May 22 with an all-day celebration including a paddle board race on Eastern Lake followed by a crawfish boil, local live music, and raffle at the local distillery to benefit Gulf Therapy.
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Art Month South Walton, an initiative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and sponsored in part by Visit South Walton, is a month-long celebration of the Arts featuring events and programs presented in locations throughout Walton County.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for March 2021, with sales statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
The South Walton real estate market statistics for March 2021 continue to show a red hot market with very low inventory and rising prices in South Walton and Scenic 30A.
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There is a new town center rising on the eastern end of South Walton. Watersound Origins began 15 years ago a bit off the beaten path as a St. Joe subdivision with 10-hole golf course, community pool and clubhouse, nature trails and access to Lake Powell, bordering Camp Helen State Park.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for February 2021, with sales statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
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Earth-lovers are asked to meet at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort to celebrate Earth Day and lend a hand on Thursday. April 22 at 8:30 a.m.. Volunteers will help clean the shoreline by removing plastics and other debris harmful to local wildlife, bay water and natural resources along the Sandestin boundary of Choctawatchee Bay. Refreshments will be provided by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
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Tickets are going to sell fast and we're excited for the 22nd year of this great jazz event just east of SoWal in Panama City Beach at Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheater. Check the festival website for the latest info and the festival Facebook page to see what else is in the works.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for January 2021, with sales statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
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Local Catch Bar & Grill, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, celebrates its first momentous decade!
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Sandestin is South Walton's largest resort destination, featuring miles of pristine beaches and a number of championship golf courses, high-rise condos, rental homes and a vast array of dining, retail and entertainment options.
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Making its Northwest Florida debut in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is Arhaus Studio, the service-first concept store extension of national furniture and home design retailer, Arhaus, opening late summer 2021 at the South Walton mixed-use Center. Arhaus partners with artisans and makers around the world to offer globally inspired, heirloom-quality furniture and décor for the entire home, both indoors and out, with Arhaus Studio continuing to represent this in a more intimate setting and smaller store footprint.
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In a year that should have been about celebrating ten years of service to the community, Food For Thought is instead honoring a very different anniversary - one year since the start of the COVID-19 shutdown.
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The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce its newest signature event, The South Walton Street Art Festival (SWSAF), will join this year’s Art Month South Walton schedule of May events. Artists, families, friends and school groups are invited to participate in this three-day festival that will take place in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center throughout Mother’s Day weekend, May 7th - 9th.
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Here at Live 30A, we believe in living simply and giving generously. We believe in making an impact in all that we do. That's why every real estate client who trusts our services to purchase or sell a home is helping to contribute to something bigger & more beautiful - impacting lives in the process. Every home sale and purchase with Live 30A generates company profits that are reinvested into people and ministries that could use a helping hand.
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Madison Olson is a SoWal native who now lives in France and is building a campaign to race across the Atlantic on a 6.5 meter sailboat alone!
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The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA)has announced an excting new public art project and is requesting proposals from artists or artist groups for the design, fabrication, and installation of small-scale or mid-scale permanent outdoor works of art along the planned Monarch Art Trail (MAT).
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Reflections On Seaside by acclaimed architect, author, and urbanist Dhiru A. Thadani celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the town of Seaside, returning to the place that has inspired countless designers, architects, urban planners, and everyday citizens in the search for the ideal hometown. The work is the sequel to the critically acclaimed Visions of Seaside, published in 2013.
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Nearly 1,700 runners participated in the 19th Annual Seaside School Virtual Half Marathon and 5K race from Sunday, February 14th to Sunday, February 28th, 2021. Ranging in ages from two to 82 years-old, participants represented 37 states and various countries including Spain, the United Kingdom and Canada.
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You're in luck! The Bay and North Beach Social together are ready to host the annual North Beach St. Paddy's Day party on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 12:00 - 9:30. Make sure to arrive wearing green! The party kicks off with live music at both venues.
North Beach Social
Krissa & Mark || 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Rhino Jockeys || 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
The Bay
Luke Langford Band || 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Forrest Williams Band || 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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The Sandestin Wine Festival takes place April 15-18, 2021 throughout The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin.
See ticket options and schedule of events at sandestinwinefestival.com.
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North Beach Social (NBS) is now officially open underneath Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria at the foot of the 331 Bridge in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Formerly the North Beach Tortilla Company, the space has been brightened up to reflect the natural beauty of the scenic surroundings, namely some of the best sunsets overlooking the bay in South Walton. Outside seating is aplenty at the bar and deck with an abundance of white sandy beach for kids and adults to play.
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Nearly a year since temporarily shutting its doors due to COVID-19, The REP Theatre is set to make its highly-anticipated return just in time for spring. On March 29th, the new season kicks off with an exciting lineup of events full of mesmerizing storytelling and entertainment the entire family will love.
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2021 marks the 30th year in business for Cartercraft Roofing in South Walton!
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