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Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for October 2019

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for October 2019

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for October 2019, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Single family homes closed sales were up 15.5% for October 2019 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 35.2%. Inventory was down 5.1%. Median sales price was down 2.9%. Dollar volume was down 9.1% over last year at $146.5 Million. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Have a Holly Jolly Baytowne!

Have a Holly Jolly Baytowne!

Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas at The Village of Baytowne Wharf with a packed calendar of fun events throughout the month of December. Baytowne is a wonderful place to enjoy holiday shopping, dining and entertainment with friends and family, and this season they're featuring live music performances, twinkling light shows, Ice Skating Extravaganza, Winter Wonderland and a New Year's Countdown to ring in 2020. To help you keep it all straight, we're giving you this guide to events taking place at The Village of Baytowne Wharf this December. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Is South Walton As A Luxury Locale Good Or Bad?

Is South Walton As A Luxury Locale Good Or Bad?

This past week I drove my daughter to the airport so she could visit a friend out of state. On the short drive I passed a blazing red Lamborghini and a sparkling silver Ferrari California on highway 98. Amazingly, the entire drive home to Santa Rosa Beach I was behind an impressive McLaren 570S. A McLaren. On highway 98. For those of you who aren’t car people, suffice to say that’s pretty tough to do in Beverly Hills on an average day. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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New! Home Delivery from Shaka Sushi & Noodle Bar and Southside Slice Pizzeria

New! Home Delivery from Shaka Sushi & Noodle Bar and Southside Slice Pizzeria

Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar (Inlet Beach) and Southside Slice Pizzeria (Rosemary Beach) are now offering delivery from 4:00PM to close every night. The delivery area is limited for now - anywhere up to 3 miles around Shades Bar and Grill. The plan is to eventually grow that radius as business allows. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Big Daddy's Sets Gold Standard for Bicycle Sales, Rentals & Service

Big Daddy's Sets Gold Standard for Bicycle Sales, Rentals & Service

There are lots of places that sell lots of bikes, but Big Daddy’s Bike Shop remains at the top of the hill. They’ve been in business here in SoWal on Scenic 30A in Blue Mountain Beach at the top of the hill (literally and figuratively) for 21 years now for a reason: They simply have set the gold standard for bicycle sales, rentals, and maintenance. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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The REP Theatre Makes Holiday Magic With Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

The REP Theatre Makes Holiday Magic With Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)

Every Christmas Story Ever Told brings together the magic and wonder of all your beloved holiday stories in one place bringing families together and giving a reason to celebrate the season like nothing you have ever experienced before. Catch mainstage performances at The REP Theatre in Seaside throughout December. Then come out to see several outdoor performances in towns and places in South Walton. See dates and places for Every Christmas Story Ever Told - On Tour starting Nov 26. 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 September 2019

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for September 2019

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for September 2019, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Single family homes closed sales were up 1.8% for September 2019 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 3.6%. Inventory was uo 1.5%. Median sales price was up 10.1%. Dollar volume was unchanged over last year at $142.3 Million. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Holiday Parade & Turn On the Town in Seaside Nov 30

Holiday Parade & Turn On the Town in Seaside Nov 30

Turn On The Town! Lighting & Santa: Sat, November 30 at 5:00pm in Seaside, Florida! At 5pm, it’s party time in the amphitheater with holiday festivities and of course pictures with the jolly-bearded one. Soon, the master of ceremonies asks all the kids to the stage to sing to the crowd of smiling faces, and after jingle bells, the count down begins in unison to “Turn on the Town.” 5:00PM Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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SoWal Style - Craftsman Bungalow Perfection in Wild Heron

SoWal Style - Craftsman Bungalow Perfection in Wild Heron

People are usually surprised to find inside the gates of Wild Heron a community full of fine examples of Craftsman-style architecture. In the early years of the 20th century, the architectural firm of Greene and Greene designed what would later be known as quintessential Craftsman-style architecture. The firm was steeped in the Art & Crafts movement and influenced by existing California board and shingle buildings. The Craftsman style is defined by low-pitch gable roofs with broad eaves, large front porches, and exposed wooden structural elements. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Kous Kouri Race at Grayton Beach State Park Nov 30

Kous Kouri Race at Grayton Beach State Park Nov 30

There are lots of foot races that take place in SoWal, but few offer the communion with nature experienced by runners participating in the Grayton Beach Kous Kouri 8 & 4 Miler to be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 30 at Grayton Beach State Park. This run is a genuine TRAIL run beginning and ending near the main pavilion at the park. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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SoWal Santa Sightings!

SoWal Santa Sightings!

It’s time for holidays at the beach and St. Nick is taking plenty of time to enjoy the Emerald Coast version of white Christmas before the big day. Our latest SoWal List is a Santa (naughty or nice) List for a bunch of places and events around town town where kids can catch up with Santa and pass on their Christmas wishes! Check back to this list as we keep it updated! Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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SoWal Lunchtime - Seafood at Bud and Alley's in Seaside

SoWal Lunchtime - Seafood at Bud and Alley's in Seaside

Bud and Alley’s is the perfect place to grab a sunny table with friends for lunch this Fall. Small plates, sandwiches, and salads make for a light-yet-satisfying lunch before hitting up the shops around town. Whether you opt for a table inside the dining room (think wall-to-wall windows with an Old Florida cottage feel!) or a breezy seat on the deck, views of the dunes and Gulf are ubiquitous. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Fun & Funky Nostalgia & Fashion at Quincy Avenue Art & Things in Seaside

Fun & Funky Nostalgia & Fashion at Quincy Avenue Art & Things in Seaside

Nestled in the heart of Seaside, there lives a small robot that surely comes to life when the lights go out. At Quincy Avenue Art & Things, nostalgic toys take up several shelves and both kids and adults can’t keep their hands off them! They walk, they light up, they play drums, a tiny woodpecker goes to work while a pigeon struts about….they just are TOO MUCH FUN….and just a small part of all things cool & funky at Quincy Avenue Art & Things! Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Beau Interiors Captures Holiday Spirit with 4th Annual Christmas Open House Nov 17

Beau Interiors Captures Holiday Spirit with 4th Annual Christmas Open House Nov 17

It’s the most wonderful time of the year at Beau Interiors. The Grayton Beach store is set to host their 4th Annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to celebrate the season with live music by The Gulfgrass Ramblers, along with light bites, and specialty drinks in the breezeway. Meander throughout the store to discover unique gifts, chic decorations, and more. Beau will also have special sales and giveaways during the open house. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Shimmering Seas Jewelry & Gifts Sparkles at 30Avenue

Shimmering Seas Jewelry & Gifts Sparkles at 30Avenue

30Avenue in Inlet Beach is a great place for holiday shopping, and there is no better place to start than Shimmering Seas Jewelry & Gifts. With a variety of designers and styles for every aesthetic, Shimmering Seas has provided SoWal locals and visitors with beautiful jewelry collections since 2008. Laurie and John Olshefski opened Shimmering Seas in Pier Park in 2008, and in 2016 they followed with a second location at 30Avenue. 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 August 2019

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for August 2019

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for August 2019, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Single family homes closed sales were up 36.3% for August 2019 compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 6.5%. Inventory was down .5%. Median sales price was up 2.7%. Dollar volume increased 43% over last year at $207.1 Million. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2020

SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2020

The 30A Songwriters Festival returns toSouth Walton January 17-20, 2020, with a stellar group of artists on the schedule. Headliners represent a range of music genres, including John Prine, Brian Wilson, Indigo Girls, and Tanya Tucker. Wilson will bring his nine-piece band to perform some of his Beach Boys classics, and Prine will have his own band backing him on his much-loved catalog of songs. Meanwhile, Indigo Girls will give a preview of an upcoming studio album and Tucker will fearure the one she recently released, While I’m Livin’. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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