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Caring & Sharing of South Walton Launches Covid-19 Relief Fund

Caring & Sharing of South Walton Launches Covid-19 Relief Fund

Like many organizations across the country, Caring & Sharing of South Walton has seen a rapid increase in the number of people in need of food and financial assistance. The local nonprofit has risen to the occasion, serving more people than ever before, while also launching a relief fund to help other organizations in need. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse Operating Details & Specials

Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse Operating Details & Specials

Greetings friends, we are sorry you can't be with us at the beach right now. The sky is sunny and blue, the air is perfect spring and the beaches are open! Things have been as slow here as anywhere and we are only running on a skeleton crew at the moment, but as the lock-down is beginning to ease folks are starting to book, and we know many of you are looking to get away. We write to share a few things we hope you will find of interest: Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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CVHN Receives $35,000 Grant for New Mobile Unit

CVHN Receives $35,000 Grant for New Mobile Unit

Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) recently accepted a grant of $35,000 from the Helping Hands Foundation of the All In Credit Union. The funds will go towards a second mobile dental unit to focus on restorative dental care in both Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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CAA Launches Emergency Relief Fund for Local Artists

CAA Launches Emergency Relief Fund for Local Artists

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has launched an Emergency Relief Fund for Artists (ERFA) for the immediate needs of local professional artists who have experienced loss of income due to COVID-19. Applications will be accepted weekly through CAA’s website, and grants will be available within one week of approval. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for January 2020

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for January 2020

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for January 2020, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Single family homes closed sales were up 2.1% for January 2020 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 14.3%. Inventory was down .9%. Median sales price was up 11.4%. Dollar volume was up 54.8% over last year at $162 Million. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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South Walton Beach Accesses - Beach Parking, Lifeguards, Restrooms

South Walton Beach Accesses - Beach Parking, Lifeguards, Restrooms

Everyone wants to know where to park at the beach in South Walton. What features do our beach accesses have? Which 30A beach accesses have restrooms. Which beach accesses have lifeguards, ADA accessibility, wheelchairs available for public use, beach chair rentals, etc. We have all the locations and details about public beach accesses in South Walton, Florida Just go to our SoWal Beach Access Guide with a list of all beach accesses in Walton County > Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Book Your Next Vacation from Destin to Inlet Beach with Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals

Book Your Next Vacation from Destin to Inlet Beach with Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals

When it comes to booking your perfect vacation getaway, Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals is the place to call. As Owner John Paulsen puts it, “we are a boutique store and are very hands-on, keeping both the property owners and guests very happy. We are not just a number in the bin. We find that vacationers are looking for something they don’t have at home, for nice accommodations and amenities and things to do, we deliver on all accounts.” Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Caliza Receives Top Honors for Dining Experience

Caliza Receives Top Honors for Dining Experience

Caliza Restaurant at Alys Beach, now open for the season, has received the Diners’ Choice Award as a result of being voted by diners as a top-rated restaurant experience. The unique open-air restaurant and bar has received top honors in several categories for the Northwest Florida region: best overall dining experience, best food, best service, best ambiance, best outdoor dining, romantic atmosphere, and other top foodie ratings. The OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award lists are a celebration of top-rated restaurants. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Happenings at The Bay - Our Favorite Casual Waterfront Restaurant & Beach Bar

Happenings at The Bay - Our Favorite Casual Waterfront Restaurant & Beach Bar

Voted ‘Best Place for Live Music’ in the 2020 Perfect in South Walton Awards, The Bay, Chef Jim Shirley’s waterfront hot spot, features an excellent happy hour, Sunday Funday with brunch and Sunday Pickin’, and as the award suggests, an incredible setting for live music! Each season brings celebration and special events to the bayside restaurant, located at the foot of the 331 bridge in SoWal, and March is shaping up to be one busy month your famiy and friends won’t want to miss. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Loving Lunch at La Cocina in Seacrest

Loving Lunch at La Cocina in Seacrest

Last week, I joined the SoWal team for lunch at La Cocina. The restaurant has been open in its Seacrest Beach spot for over ten years and is well known for its Latin-inspired cuisine and great margaritas in a festive atmosphere. It's been high on my list of SoWal restaurants to experience, all of my expectations were fulfilled and more. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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