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South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Apr 27-30

South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Apr 27-30

A dazzling roster of more than a dozen celebrity winemakers, brew masters, distillers, chefs and entertainers, will converge in Miramar Beach, Florida to wine, dine, educate and entertain guests as part of the four-day celebration of wine during the 2017 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival held April 27-30 throughout the Town Center of Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Low Density Zoning Will Save Our Space (sos)

Creating a low density zoning plan for the coastal areas along 30 A and along the bay will stop the congestion that continues to be thrust upon our finite space. A new master plan for zoning must be legislated into existence. A moratorium on the permitting of multi-family units should be implemented. A low density zone between 98 and 30A as well as a zone adjacent to the bay should be established. Minimum lot sizes must be expanded to limit density and avoid further pressure on our infrastructure. Open spaces must be preserved and protected from over development.
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Walton County Opens Pilcher Park On The Bay

Walton County Opens Pilcher Park On The Bay

About 50 people attended the opening of Pilcher Park last week and were wowed by the gem of a park underneath the 331 bridge on the south shore of the Choctawhatchee Bay. It's the place to go for launching a boat or fishing along the rocks, on the docks, or on the 200-foot pier. Just about any species of saltwater fish can be caught at the park. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Sowal Style - Exclusive Courtyard Vacation Rental Home In Alys Beach, Florida

Sowal Style - Exclusive Courtyard Vacation Rental Home In Alys Beach, Florida

Alys Beach in South Walton, Florida is a luscious beachfront community of evocative architecture and carefully-considered details. On a curving lane next to the picturesque Caliza Pool & Restaurant, this five-bedroom villa maintains that tradition with the added convenience of being a short stroll to pristine beaches, the winding Nature Preserve trail, and refined shopping and dining. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Bijoux Keeps It Friendly For Locals

Bijoux Keeps It Friendly For Locals

Once in a while, the SoWal staff likes to meet up at the end of the day for happy hours. We sip on wine and cocktails and nibble on a few bites shared family style. We love chatting about the latest happenings and getting all the fun scoop. Last week we had a full evening and an impromptu birthday toast at Bijoux. We left inspired by small bites, mules and design. Above all, we enjoyed a few good laughs and captured some fun moments. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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O'fishily Spring Break

O'fishily Spring Break

It's o'fishily spring here at the beach. LOTS of folks down on Spring Break and I'm taking a lot families fishing. Plenty of Vermillion Snappers and Pinks to catch which makes it easy to keep the kids happy. If they aren't getting a bite within a minute of hitting the bottom we're moving! It doesn't take much to keep kids happy fishing, just constant action.... and that's pretty easy to come by on the inshore reefs this time of year. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Stinky's Pompano Tourney & All Day Happy Hour Starting 7 Am

Stinky's Pompano Tourney & All Day Happy Hour Starting 7 Am

It’s always fun to watch the Pompano action heat up on SoWal Beaches at this time of year. Experienced local anglers can be seen on the beach, or on a sandbar perched on “pompano ladders” sight-fishing for the perfect cast. Adding to the excitement each Spring are salty anglers and newcomers joining together in the spirit of camaraderie and competition for Stinky’s annual Pompano Tournament. This year's 7th annual edition runs from April 1st through May 15. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Stinky's Fish Camp 10th Anniversary All Day Festival Apr 1

Stinky's Fish Camp 10th Anniversary All Day Festival Apr 1

Stinky's Fish Camp 10th Anniversary Celebration is April 1 (April Fools Day) but the party is all weekend! Come out to celebrate with everyone at Stinky's and pass a good time with good food and live music til the wee hours. The weekend kicks off on Friday, March 31 with a Captain's Party at the Bait Shack for the 7th annual Stinky's Pompano Tournament. The tournament runs from April 1 - May 15. The party continues through Sunday with Stinky's Brunch, music and more crawfish. 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 February 2017

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report For February 2017

The newest Walton County Real Estate Report includes all of South Walton real estate activity for February 2017, including statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. The beaches were cool during the second month of 2017 but real estate was hot with single family closed sales up 10% for February compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales was up a whopping 27%. Inventory was up 2.4%. Median sales price was also up 2.4%. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Salon Twist Embarks on Lucky 13

Salon Twist Embarks on Lucky 13

Salon Twist opened the doors to a full book of clients on St. Patrick’s Day 13 years ago. The Seagrove salon’s success can be attributed to hard work, good vibes and maybe even a bit o'luck. Owner Gina Shiflett moved to South Walton a mere sixteen days prior, and it’s been a whirlwind ever since. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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30A St. Patrick's Parade & Festival Mar 18

30A St. Patrick's Parade & Festival Mar 18

The 10th Annual 30A St Patrick’s Parade and Festival returns to South Walton on Saturday, March 18! The parade along Scenic 30A will join the day's celebration at Gulf Place where everyone's Irish for a day! Celtic rock bands, Irish dancing, food and drink, and activities for the whole family including the pups. Headliner: Whiskey of the Damned! Tickets are available now and sign up if you want to roll in the St. Patrick's Day Parade. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Cool Fishing on Spring Break

Cool Fishing on Spring Break

After a mild and warm February it turned to winter just in time for the first big spring break week. I had trips all this week but the weather has been anything but warm, sunny and calm causing me to cancel the last three days. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Redd the Singing Bartender Fuels Good Times

Redd the Singing Bartender Fuels Good Times

Redd has big red hair, a big personality, and a big singing voice. She sings and serves at her colorful little bar behind Sally's By The Sea Store in Blue Mountain Beach. At Redds Fueling Station, the fuel for good times is equal parts beloved tunes, yummy food, and cold drinks. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Camp Helen State Park 20 Year Celebration March 25

Camp Helen State Park 20 Year Celebration March 25

Camp Helen State Park invites everyone to their 20-Year Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, March 25 starting at 8:30am in The Lodge and continuing until 12:30pm with presentations, walking tours and special guests such as Elam Stoltzfus - producer of Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewels of Florida's Emerald Coast. Come when you can and stay as long as you can. Here is the schedule: 8:30-9:30am Explore birds on the park's nature trails with Bay County Audubon Society. Take a walking history tour. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Seabreeze Jazz Festival Apr 19-23

Seabreeze Jazz Festival Apr 19-23

Multi-Platinum-selling saxophonist Kenny G, keyboardist Brian Culbertson, top-charting saxophonist Boney James, and legendary band Tower of Power are just some of the exciting talent set to perform at the "Ultimate Weekend of Smooth Jazz". Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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La Crema Tapas & Chocolate Is the Crème De La Crème

La Crema Tapas & Chocolate Is the Crème De La Crème

La Crema Tapas and Chocolate is a special stop along Rosemary Beach’s cobblestone sidewalks, just the kind of place you might find yourself sitting all afternoon with friends over nibbles and coffee, then maybe drinks and succulent small plates. (Rinse and repeat.) And much like Rosemary Beach, La Crema exudes European charm. And much like a European café, patrons find themselves content to while the day away over some of life’s wonderful pleasures: chocolate, coffee, tapas and wine. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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Chilly Fishing Days Almost Over

Chilly Fishing Days Almost Over

Boy, this winter has gone by fast. Hard to believe that the Spring Break crowds ( hordes?) will be here in two weeks. The early breakers will have a lot warmer Gulf than usual to play in this year. The water temp on the beach was 66 degrees this past week with surface temps of 67 off a couple miles. I have not heard of a Cobia being seen yet but there are Spanish in St Andrews bay all ready and the pompano bite has been strong on SoWal beaches the past week. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!
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