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Volunteer Opportunities in South Walton

Volunteer Opportunities in South Walton

We are blessed with a caring and giving community, and during these difficult times, local organizations need our help more than ever. The SoWal List below has up to date info about our local groups and organizations, but be sure to check in with them to see if procedures, times, and needs have changed due to COVID-19. And as always, monetary donations are always needed and welcome! Continue reading... What do you think?
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Point Washington Medical Clinic Seeking Volunteers

Point Washington Medical Clinic Seeking Volunteers

Point Washington Medical clinic is a donation-based clinic serving the SoWal community and has been overwhelmed with people seeking medical care and testing for COVID-19. Volunteers are needed NOW for a rewarding experience helping with all types of duties on clinic days - parking assistance, front desk, interpreters, health educators, nurses and health providers. You can also volunteer to help with special events or projects. Contact Shannon Kramolis by email or phone 850-213-1133. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Walton Skate Park Complete and Immediately Popular

Walton Skate Park Complete and Immediately Popular

I checked out the completed park the other day and there were a lot of people already hanging out and enjoying the new addition to Helen McCall Park. The dream of Walton Skate Society has become reality, through the hard work and fundraising of the group and our community. Walton County Skate Park is at Helen McCall Park south of US 98 and just west of Hwy 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Continue reading... What do you think?
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South Walton Nature Walks

South Walton Nature Walks

Nothing is better for your body and your mind than getting back to nature among the trees and flowers, wind, water and wildlife. South Walton's natural beauty is astounding, and the reason folks flock to our coast. The beach is the main draw, but just off the beach some of our favorite spots feel like a world away. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Rags To Riches Regatta Returns To Grayton Beach

Rags To Riches Regatta Returns To Grayton Beach

A Local Fourth of July Weekend Tradition Finds Its Sea Legs - originally published by SoWal.com in 2014 “Whenever two sailboats are on the water at the same time,” says Charlie Thornton, “it’s a race. The captains may not admit it, but each wants to go faster than the other.” Some things never change. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Alys Beach Outdoor Art is Diverse & Fabulous

Alys Beach Outdoor Art is Diverse & Fabulous

Grab the kids and the camera and hit the trails and pedestrian paths in Alys Beach for a perfect SoWal outing of fun and one-of-a-kind experience in South Walton. South Walton has a lot of outdoor art and our unique towns love to show it off. Alys Beach continues to add art installations that we all can enjoy. Find Alys Beach on the east end of Scenic 30A, just west of the Hwy 98 intersection and Rosemary Beach. Alys Beach is one of our favorite towns to walk and the architecture itself is an outdoor art gallery. Continue reading... What do you think?
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New Photo Galleries of Every Beach, Bay & Lake Access in South Walton FL

New Photo Galleries of Every Beach, Bay & Lake Access in South Walton FL

Over the last few months we've added 1,400 new photos of every public Beach, Bay & Lake Access in the South Walton area - and all photos are available for you to use! Go to this map and directory of all accesses and click on the access name to go to its page with photos, map and features of each access - www.SoWal.com/beach-accesses. Use this valuable resource to link to the nearest access to your rental home or home for sale, or for your visit to our area. Please feel free to add links to beach accesses on your social media and website, and share by email. Want to use photos only? We've made all photos available for easy download at www.ShareSoWal.com - go to the folder "accesses - beach bay lake" and inside you'll find a folder for...
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Help Sea Turtles by Keeping SoWal Beaches Clean & Dark

Help Sea Turtles by Keeping SoWal Beaches Clean & Dark

South Walton beaches are a go-to destination for summer fun and for sea turtles. On our amazing white sands, several species of sea turtles return each year to build a nest and lay their eggs. It’s sea turtle nesting season once again and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding beachgoers to take precautions that can help protect these federally threatened and endangered marine reptiles. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Vacation Rentals Now Booking in South Walton

Vacation Rentals Now Booking in South Walton

Vacation Rentals in Walton County are now permitted, pursuant to the county’s safety plan, which includes cleaning guidelines. Vacation Rentals are now open in South Walton and other panhandle counties. Vacation rentals must follow the county's guidelines and are also subject to governor's orders that visitors from Louisiana, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida or the duration of the person’s presence in the State of Florida, whichever is shorter. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Expanded WaterColor Beach Club & More at WaterColor Inn

Expanded WaterColor Beach Club & More at WaterColor Inn

WaterColor Inn guests can now enjoy two exciting, recently completed projects - an expansion of WaterColor Beach Club and Camp WaterColor, adding even more family-friendly outdoor recreation and dining options. With the addition of six WaterColor pools, WaterColor Inn now has the most pool access on Scenic 30A, as well as several new casual dining restaurants – providing families with plenty of options for basking in the SoWal sun, just steps away from our sugar-white beaches. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Virtual Auction for COVID-19 Relief

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Virtual Auction for COVID-19 Relief

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, is pleased to announce a special virtual auction benefiting children in need in Northwest Florida during a time of great uncertainty. “Large gatherings may be currently suspended, but the needs of our 16 children’s charities are greater than ever before. We feel a strong sense of responsibility to find creative ways to continue supporting our charity partners and the important work they are doing for the children in our community,” DCWAF President John Russell said. Continue reading... What do you think?
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Free Coronavirus Testing for Walton County Residents

Free Coronavirus Testing for Walton County Residents

Until recently Walton County’s coronavirus testing has lagged far behind neighboring counties and the state. When the virus was first discovered taking hold in cities across the country, residents were overwhelming officials with requests for tests that just weren’t available. Lots of people were sick and wondered if they might have gotten the virus. Others were just wondering if they had been exposed. “We had to turn a lot of people down,” said Holly Holt, administrator of the Walton County Health Department. Continue reading... What do you think?
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