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  1. Kurt

    Stacey Brady Wins Annual Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award

    Congrats to our friend Stacey - she has always been professional and a pleasure to work with over the years! The Walton County Tourism Department announced Stacey Brady as the winner of its annual Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award. This hospitality award was established in 2003 to recognize...
  2. Kurt

    The St. Joe Company 2023 Growth

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe” or the “Company”) announces record setting performance in 2023 with growth across all segments of the Company. St. Joe achieved all-time record activity in a number of key metrics in its residential, hospitality and commercial segments. “St. Joe...
  3. Kurt

    High Wind Warning 1/8/24 - Schools Closed 1/9/24

    HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ TUESDAY * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...South Walton, Coastal Bay, Coastal Gulf and Coastal Franklin Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this...
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    Deer Lake State Park

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    The Outpost On Black Creek

    https://www.outpostonblackcreek.com https://www.facebook.com/outpostonblackcreek The Outpost on Black Creek was initially constructed in the early 1980s as a general store. Over time, motorcyclists started to frequent the establishment in increasing numbers, resulting in growing crowds that...
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    Misc The St. Joe Company Reports Second Quarter and First Half 2023 Results

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-second-quarter-and-first-half-2023 July 26, 2023 at 4:10 PM EDT PDF Version Highlights for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022: Quarterly net income attributable to...
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    Freeport Town Center

    There is a lot of development centered around the Hwy 331 and Hwy 20 intersection, including a proposed hotel behind Publix.
  8. Kurt

    Hammock Bay in Freeport Florida

    Not pictured is Hammock Bay's expansion to the south and east of the main development all the way to the bay, which includes 9 new communities and a bayfront clubhouse at Steamboat Landing. Steamboat Landing at Hammock Bay
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    Watersound Origins Aerials

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    South Walton Beach Access Updates 2023

    This project is nearly complete. Still needs lot striping and some lighting but should be open soon.
  11. Kurt

    30A Closed at Deer Lake For Bridge Replacement On Oct 30, 2023

    Beginning October 30, 2023, both lanes of Scenic 30A will be closed at Deer Lake east of Seagrove due to the construction of a new bridge. The project encompasses relocating utilities, removing the current box culvert, installing a new precast concrete bridge, realigning the road and multiuse...
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    Misc Emerald Coast Association of Realtors Market Statistics For Walton County

    I've been missing the detailed real estate reports which stopped being published by ECAR after September 2022. Here are 2 new graphics with major real estate market statistics for March and April 2023. https://www.emeraldcoastrealtors.com/housing-statistics/ Sales statistics are generated on...
  13. Kurt

    Commercial The St. Joe Company Set To Open 5 New Hotels

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) anticipates completing and opening five new hotels in the first half of 2023. These hotels include The Lodge 30A, an 85-room boutique hotel located on Scenic Highway 30A that opened in February. Over the next four months the Company anticipates opening...
  14. Kurt

    Misc The St. Joe Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2022-results February 22, 2023 at 4:10 PM EST PDF Version Continued execution of the long-term strategic goal of diversifying and growing recurring revenue streams...
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    In Memory Of Harriet Huntress Crommelin (1946 - 2023)

    SO many great memories of our friend Harriet and it's hard to measure all the happiness and good times she provided to so many people at Café Thirty-A. Harriet Huntress Crommelin, 76, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, passed away February 8, 2023 at her home in Seagrove Beach. Harriet was...
  16. Kurt

    Pickle's in Seaside Adding Beachfront Bar

    Pickle's is expanding and Pickle's Sandbar is set to open next Wednesday 2/15/23. It will be a full bar with 6 different draft beers and an extensive mixed drink menu. It joins other SoWal beachfront restaurant/bars: Bud & Alley's in Seaside, The Vue in Dune Allen, The Beach House and Barefoot's...
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    Spring Break 2023 Updates & Info

    Here we go folks! https://sowal.com/story/local-and-visitor-school-calendars-for-2022-2023 From Walton County Sheriff's Office https://waltonso.org/ This is the social media post we don't want to write. The topic we don't want to speak of. Like Voldamort in Harry Potter where everyone just...
  18. Kurt

    A welcome sight in Seaside

    As usual there are a lot of changes in Seaside. It's been a whirlwind the last few years. It was a sad day when the public beach accesses were fenced when all SoWal beaches were closed at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Today the fence is down and hopefully it will stay down.
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    Commercial St. Joe Buys The Pearl and Other Properties

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) announces that it recently closed on three strategic real estate transactions and provides an update on projects that are scheduled to open in 2023. The Pearl Hotel. (Photo: Business Wire) In early December, The St. Joe Company closed on the...
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    Misc The St. Joe Company 3rd Quarter, First Nine Months of 2022 Results

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-third-quarter-and-first-nine-months-2022 October 26, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT PDF Version Quarterly revenue increased by 7% to $57.6 million, compared to $53.9 million in 2021 due to strong growth in...
  21. Kurt

    Perspicacity > Cabana > ?

    Hard to believe I first shopped at Seaside's outdoor market more than 30 years ago. The kiosks and surrounding area are currently being remodeled and will re-open as individually-operated mini-stores. https://seasidefl.com/news/a-letter-from-daryl-rose-davis
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    Misc The St. Joe Company Second Quarter and First Half 2022 Results

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-second-quarter-and-first-half-2022 Quarterly revenue decreased by 6% to $68.2 million compared to $72.2 million in 2021 due to timing of homesite sales and mix of sales from different residential communities while the...
  23. Kurt

    Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) Laws of Walton County

    https://waltonso.org/lsv/ Low Speed Vehicle Laws Section 320.01(41), Florida Statutes, defines low speed vehicles (LSVs) as “any four-wheeled vehicle whose top speed is greater than 20 miles per hour, but not greater than 25 miles per hour.” LSVs must be registered, titled and insured with...
  24. Kurt

    Misc St. Joe Company First Quarter 2022 Results

    April 27, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT PDF Version Revenue increased by 57% to $64.9 million compared to $41.3 million in 2021 Net Income increased by 319% to $13.4 million compared to $3.2 million in 2021 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities increased by 102% to $19.8...
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    Misc St. Joe 2021 Annual Report

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) releases its 2021 letter to shareholders and Annual Report on the company’s website at ir.joe.com. The Annual Report pdf is also attached to this post. An excerpt from St. Joe CEO Jorge Gonzalez: We have seen other real estate cycles before in this...
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    Misc St. Joe 4th Quarter and Full Year 2021 Report

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2021-results February 23, 2022 at 4:10 PM EST PDF Version Revenue for the full year 2021 increased by 66% to $267.0 million compared to $160.5 million in 2020 Net...
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    Misc New from St. Joe: Ward Creek - 1,600 Homesites in Panama City Beach

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) today announces the commencement of development of the Ward Creek community, a new residential project in Panama City Beach, Florida. The community is planned for approximately 1,600 residential homesites to include a mix of single-family homes and...
  28. Kurt

    SoWal Spring Break 2022

    Hi Everyone - it's almost here! https://sowal.com/story/school-calendars-for-2021-2022 Click to open the 2021-2022 South Walton School Break Calendar (PDF) Highlights & Updates for 2021-2022 School Calendars: Birmingham, AL city school breaks - Spring Break March 21-April 1 Atlanta Schools...
  29. Kurt

    Commercial Tom Thumb with Burger King by Dune Lakes Elementary

    On the corner of Hwy 98 and MC Davis Blvd
  30. Kurt

    Misc The St. Joe Company Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-third-quarter-2021-results October 27, 2021 at 4:10 PM EDT PDF Version Net Income up 94% for the third quarter of 2021 versus the third quarter of 2020 Net Cash from Operations up 79% for the...
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    Misc The St. Joe Company 2nd Quarter 2021 Report

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-second-quarter-2021-results-and-declares The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the “Company”) today announced revenue for the second quarter of 2021 increased by 100% to $72.2 million as compared to $36.1 million for the...
  32. Kurt

    South Walton Bobcat aka Red Lynx

    This beautiful cat was lounging on the dock in the later afternoon sun yesterday. It is rare to see them at all, so to see him yawning and stretching without a care out in the open was very surprising, and quite a treat. Most people don't even know we have bobcats in the area because they are so...
  33. Kurt

    The St. Joe Company Announces Plans for a Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel in Santa Rosa Beach

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) today announces plans for a Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. St. Joe intends to build the hotel on its property near West Hewett Road just north of US Highway 98. Plans call for the four-story hotel to feature 107 guest rooms...
  34. Kurt

    Misc Owl's Head Farms Development in Freeport, Florida

    SoWal Real Estate News Owl’s Head Farms, the master plan community in Walton County located at 11285 US Hwy. 331, is set to break ground on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at 10 a.m. The entire community is invited to join in the celebration. Founded on the basis of a peaceful, sustainable, relaxed...
  35. Kurt

    Misc The St. Joe Company Enters the Apartment Management Business

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and HomeCorp today announced the formation of a joint venture partnership to create a new apartment management company. The new company will initially manage the Watersound Origins Crossings and Pier Park Crossings apartment communities, both of which...
  36. Kurt

    Misc The St. Joe Company Reports First Quarter 2021 Results

    https://ir.joe.com/news-releases/news-release-details/st-joe-company-reports-first-quarter-2021-results-and-declares The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (the “Company”) today announced revenue for the first quarter of 2021 increased 122% to $41.3 million as compared to $18.6 million for the first...
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    Misc The St. Joe Company Annual Report 2020

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) releases its 2020 letter to shareholders and Annual Report on the company’s website at www.ir.joe.com.
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    Misc South Walton & 30A Rental Photography

    Moon Creek Studios offers photography, video, and aerials for vacation rentals & real estate - more info at MoonCreekStudios.com. We are a full time commercial photography studio for more than 30 years in SoWal, with clients that include St. Joe, Sandestin, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and...
  39. Kurt

    Misc South Walton & 30A Real Estate Photography

    Moon Creek Studios offers photography, video, and aerials for vacation rentals & real estate - more info at MoonCreekStudios.com. We are a full time commercial photography studio for more than 30 years in SoWal, with clients that include St. Joe, Sandestin, Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and...
  40. Kurt

    John Malkovich at The Red Bar

    Oli said he was very happy, honored and humbled to have legend John Malkovich at The Red Bar for dinner the other night. He complemented the new place and told him he did a great job rebuilding the restaurant compared with the old Red Bar which he had visited before.
  41. Kurt

    Beach Renourishment Plan Reboot

    Board of County Commissioners Meeting for March 9, 2021 TITLE/REQUESTED ACTION: Direct staff to bring back a Beach Renourishment plan :wave:
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    Hazardous Materials Collection Day 3-20-21

    March 20, 2021 from 8AM-12PM in North Walton and South Walton. Please help us keep our environment clean and neighbors safe! Household Hazardous Waste Amnesty Days – Walton County Solid Waste offers our citizens an environmentally safe way to dispose of hazardous household waste at no charge...
  43. Kurt

    South Walton Beach Service - Rental Chairs/Umbrellas by SWBSA

    Under the managed beach vendor program, the county has entered into an agreement with the South Walton Beach Service Association to provide rental chairs and umbrellas at 19 neighborhood and regional county beach accesses that have 100 feet or more of public beach. The county will receive $3.00...
  44. Kurt

    Misc The St. Joe Company Q4 & Full Year 2020 Results

    The St. Joe Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results and Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.08 | The St. Joe Company The St. Joe Company’s (NYSE: JOE) (the “Company”) net income for the fourth quarter of 2020 increased approximately 128% to $19.8 million, or $0.34 per share...
  45. Kurt

    Spring Break 2021 - canceled?

    Spring Break is Here! Here are dates from nearby states. Most county school districts have not canceled Spring Break. Most universities have canceled Spring Break and given an extra week for winter break, or altered their calendars to give more one day breaks throughout the semester - what...
  46. Kurt

    Misc St. Joe Announces Hotel Indigo in Panama City’s Downtown Waterfront District

    The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) announces Hotel Indigo®, a stylish and vibrant boutique hotel, as the brand for its planned hotel in Panama City’s downtown waterfront district. St. Joe intends to build, own and operate the previously announced hotel on a portion of the Panama City...
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