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Good Times Cooking at Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 16-17

Good Times Cooking at Sandestin Gumbo Festival Feb 16-17

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort cooks up great gumbo paired with first-rate fun at the Gulf Coast’s favorite winter food event – the 29th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 16-17. Gumbo lovers from across the Southeast will join in the festivities during the extended Presidents Day weekend. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Cultural Arts Alliance Valentine Tour of Homes Feb 17-18

Cultural Arts Alliance Valentine Tour of Homes Feb 17-18

This Valentine's weekend get intimate with some of SoWal's finest homes! Valentine’s weekend is the time for romantic dinners, thoughtful gifts, and flowers. But it's also time for the annual Valentine Tour of Homes presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County. Each year the tour opens the doors to South Walton's best, allowing exclusive looks at architecturally-acclaimed homes with stunning interiors in picturesque settings. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb 17

Camellia Festival at Eden Gardens State Park Feb 17

The Friends of Eden and Florida State Parks pay tribute to the Camellia Saturday, Feb. 17th from 10am to 2 pm at Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington, North of US 98 via CR-395. Visitors are invited to stroll through amazing Camellias, enjoy a Camellia floral arrangement demonstration, learn air layering, (a Camellia propagating technique), and Camellia waxing for bloom preservation. Attend a program on Camellia care and other plant related topics by Marie Harrison, a Master Gardener and author of numerous Gardening Books. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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The Red Bar Celebrates 23 Years on Super Bowl Sunday

The Red Bar Celebrates 23 Years on Super Bowl Sunday

Once upon a time way back during the last century, destiny led Oliver Petit to the site of the Red Bar in the year 1990. A cook by trade, Oli took a job at the building when it was the Bay Café, not knowing that it would become the place where legends never die. He traveled all the way from the faraway town of Fort Walton Beach - back when there were few signs of life between Destin and Grayton. “When I got here I almost turned around,” Oli exclaimed. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Topsail Talks: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Artificial Reef with SWARA Feb 9

Topsail Talks: Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Artificial Reef with SWARA Feb 9

Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park for a Topsail Talks Educational Discovery Series on Friday, Feb. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) will discuss the seahorse reef installed at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. The snorkel reefs are close enough to the shore that they can be reached by kayak or paddle board, so snorkelers or divers can access them from the beach Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Toast to New Experiences at 45 Central in Seaside

Toast to New Experiences at 45 Central in Seaside

45 Central in Seaside offers more than just an opportunity for a fantastic happy hour and an excellent dinner, it offers a chance for new experiences with an extensive wines-by-the-glass menu. Chef Jim Shirley opened 45 Central in 2015 with 45 premium wines by the glass and another 65+ by the bottle, all hand selected by wine curator Richard Liveakos. 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 November 2017

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for November 2017

The latest SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for November 2017, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Single family closed sales were down 4.3% for November compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was was up 44.6%. Inventory was down 1.9%, dropping for the 7th month in a row. Median sales price was up 32.5%. Dollar volume was down 8.1% over last year at $113.6 Million. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Polar Bear Plunge January First 2018

Polar Bear Plunge January First 2018

In conjunction with South Walton Fire District (SWFD), Gulf Place will host the 5th Annual Polar Bear Plunge at 1 p.m. on January 1, 2018, at Ed Walline Beach Access, located across the street from Gulf Place located on the corner of Highway 393 and Scenic 30A. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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La Lumière: A Metropolitan Affair - Fundraiser Set for Feb 10 at Grand Boulevard

La Lumière: A Metropolitan Affair - Fundraiser Set for Feb 10 at Grand Boulevard

La Lumière: A Metropolitan Affair is the upcoming 4th edition of local Hannah Martin’s highly-anticipated annual fundraiser. This year the event benefits Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), Special Olympics Florida — Walton County, and Westonwood Ranch. Hannah Martin’s connection with the Special Olympics started long before La Lumière derived, but her help in aiding CAA and Westonwood Ranch is new to this year’s fundraising efforts. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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A Brand New Start for NWFL Fitness & SoWal Crossfit

A Brand New Start for NWFL Fitness & SoWal Crossfit

It’s hard to imagine two people at the beach more fit than Matt and Megan Titus. As owners of SoWal CrossFit (NWFL Fitness), these two are “in it to win it” when it comes to health and fitness. They could easily grace the cover of any healthy lifestyle magazine, but it’s “what’s inside” that really comes forth when speaking to them. Trading in “bad habits” for “healthy habits,” they decided back in 2011 to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Flounders For Fishmas 2017!

Flounders For Fishmas 2017!

That time of the year when two of my favorite seasons collide, Christmas and Flounder! I have always been a big fan of Christmas time, decorations, family, gatherings & presents always gets me happy and engaged. The fact that this is when the Flounder bite is at it's peak just off the beach at South Walton only makes it better. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Idyll Hounds Brewing Company Raises The Bar

Idyll Hounds Brewing Company Raises The Bar

Beach, Beer, Repeat - that is the slogan you see everywhere at Idyll Hounds Brewing Company. And trust me, once you've tasted their brewed goodness, you'll be all in for the Repeat part! In the taproom alongside the shiny silver fermentation tanks, you'll be greeted with a full glass and a friendly smile. The beer options are unique and incredible, and you can't help but wonder … how do they do it? 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 2018

SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2018

We know you love the beach. And who doesn't love music?! Beach & music lovers converge every January in SoWal for the annual 30A Songwriters Festival. The 9th annual 30A Songwriters Festival brings more great music for SoWal beach lovers from January 12-15, 2018 - with performances by 175 artists on more than 20 stages! 2018 30A Songwriters Festival SCHEDULE Check back here for schedule by artist and by venue as soon as they are available. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Super Spots for Sparkling SoWal Jewelry

Super Spots for Sparkling SoWal Jewelry

From luxurious leather & pearls to shimmering silver and glorious gold, your jewelry choice often reflects your emotions, enhances your appearance, and can even spark conversation. Jewelry is not a necessity, but to those of us who love to accessorize, it is part of who we are. Here is our latest SoWal List of some of our favorite local places to shop for jewelry. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Tune In to Real Florida at Eden Gardens State Park

Tune In to Real Florida at Eden Gardens State Park

Visiting Eden Gardens State Park is tuning out the rest of the world and tuning in the “Real Florida”. Trade in your worries and turn on to the splendor of SoWal's great outdoors, with some Florida history to boot. Just a bit north of the beach, Eden Gardens State Park is nestled in the woods of Point Washington, along the shores of Tucker Bayou and the Choctawhatchee Bay. It's the ideal spot to relax and have family fun. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Let's Talk Sustainability at Seaside Institute Dec 11: The Washed Ashore Project

Let's Talk Sustainability at Seaside Institute Dec 11: The Washed Ashore Project

Join the Seaside Institute for the next Let's Talk 30A Sustainability meeting: The Washed Ashore Project on Monday, Dec. 11 from 4 til 6pm. Let's Talks: Sustainability series takes place throughout the year in the Assembly Hall located on the Seaside Institute Academic Village campus. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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