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Utility companies have power.

Any of the state parks and the lakes and bay - early morning is best.

According to this video, 5453 and 5533 have been purchased.

Someone sharp and reliable with skills can find work in SoWal. However, making a living, considering the cost of living, is difficult.

Sad indeed - not many people had a bigger impact on music or more popularity. He created a unique scene.

I wouldn't read too much into it. I've found online travel journalism to be shallow and often inaccurate. Most info seems to be skimmed off of websites. It hardly seems the authors are actually in the place or were just driving through.

You're welcome. Results will vary. :wave: I plan on trying out crab Island BBQ on Black Creek. There's a thread on it.

Grayton Corner Cafe Mi Casita The Outpost The Caf Black Creek Diner South of Philly Nick's Seafood Boondocks The Oar House Sweet Southern Comfort You're So SoWal if you ever ate at Bloom's.

I am not in favor of replacing dunes with a toilet.

Onshore winds start ramping up tomorrow afternoon peaking at about 25 mph Friday morning.

hoo boy - St. Joe's reinvention from developer to land sales and landlord was a complete sellout of our environment and their touted environmentalism. They even had environmentalists on staff. Now they either sell to DR Horton types that take everything down to the dirt or do it themselves...

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You're in for a fun time. Just remember you're on SoWal time now. Take it easy and go with the flow. Enjoy native plants and wildlife.

There was a shuttle bus startup that was set to debut March 2020 but got killed by the pandemic. I think the future is small, autonomous, electric trolleys that are being tested in many places now. They won't be quick though so tourists will probably want to keep using their cars and golf...

Stinky's Fish Camp - They have private area upstairs or you can rent out the Bait Shack. Amazing food and fun atmosphere on the lake with dock across from the beach. Redfish Taco - they have great food, outdoor area, and privacy inside or outside can be arranged. They can cater to whatever food...

And that list has dwindled more and more. We do have excellent restaurants with very good food but you have to learn not to look at prices. It's the cost of living in "paradise". Heck, even the seafood market fish prices are hurtful but a better choice if you're on a budget. Better yet -...

Congrats! Fish Out of Water Cafe Thirty-A Seagar's Bud & Alley's Edward's La Crema Paradis Borago Farm & Fire Pescado

Thank you.

The dunes, lakes, Outfalls and nearly every other natural feature in SoWal have been manhandled for decades. I think WaterSound owners have been wanting to shorten the flow since the start. St. Joe has always left it alone and spent a lot of money cleaning the lake, beaches and dunes...

The remains of an iconic landmark in Inlet Beach have officially been torn down. Built more than 60 years ago, the pier at Camp Helen State Park had been ravaged by some of the worst storms this area has seen, especially the 1975 Hurricane Eloise. What was left of the pier is just a few piles...

Thanks for the report! Restaurants and shops in Seaside and all over SoWal have had a busy year with a ton of visitors. Labor shortages and supply issues have made it tough on them, often having to go with restricted hours and limited options. Seaside parking is free on the circle, probably...

Be sure to check with The Pearl, WaterSound inn and WaterColor inn. If they are full they will be able to help with several other hotels managed by St Joe Hospitality in Sandestin and Panama City Beach.

From what I gather looking at stats and watching tourism and the TDC very closely since the beginning... Most people are coming from the south and know about us. They need to be reminded and given incentive to book early and often but it's an easy sell. The condos, rental agents, and resorts...

Paying the entry fee is one of the few things in life I pay for that makes me proud.

The Bay and North Beach Social - waterfront with beaches and lots of outdoor seating and activities! 45 Central in Seaside AJ's Grayton Bud & alley's plus Pizza Bar and Taco Bar Local Catch NEAT in Alys Beach

This is cool. All trash in the lakes is bad but some of the worst I've seen is trash washing in from the Gulf and getting trapped in the outfalls, especially after storms. I recommend starting there and/or along 30A and other roads that border the lakes.

It is interesting how people have different perspectives depending on if they are natives, or when they imported themselves to SoWal. Old timers say the time before Seaside was tops. Davis and Duany will live in infamy. And true, there was nothing like the experience of the jukebox and sandy...

You mean because we aren't on the list? I think the list is, or at least became, a marketing hype thing and every beach i America will eventually rotate through. Grayton Beach has been on it at least twice.

The property, including the old Seagrove motel cottages and cowgirl building sold and are going to be demolished to make way for new monster houses. Locals are very upset that the new owner cut some very beautiful old oaks that had withstood time and many hurricanes.

Very rarely is one day the same as the next. SoWal is basically the same as Destin water with the exception that if you are to the west of an open lake outfall you might get lake water mix.

A lot of young people share apartments or houses in SoWal. Less expensive options can be found in Panama City Beach or Freeport / Defuniak Springs. Ironically, Inlet Beach was once considered inexpensive. North Santa Rosa Beach north of 98 between 393 and 331 has some cheaper places - old...

Locals already kicked their ass once they'll do it again. Brands will always pull but locals and toursits want AUTHENTIC experiences.

I just drove through Blue Mountain Beach and saw several public accesses with signs, parking, flags and Walkovers for everyone to use. Lots of public beach and large homes for rent and condos and townhomes. Someone is trying to wish them away.

Last I heard he was living in Tallahassee.

If your assessed value is around $500k figure about $5,000 per year with $50,000 homestead exemption if you qualify. Seniors - https://floridarevenue.com/property/Documents/pt110.pdf Check with tax collector to verify - Walton County Tax Collector - Contact Don't forget any subdivision fees.

This page is helpful to locate accesses and get info and photos - South Walton Beach, Bay & Lake Accesses

Old Blue Mountain is good, there are several neighborhood accesses that are walk up with no parking but not too many houses and there is some public beach along there. Old Florida Beach is gated and not too many houses with lots of beach. Seagrove is slim pickens with no crowds - you can look...

If you like the towns like Seaside and WaterColor, and don't mind a lot of people then they are good places to be to have your access and other amenities. Some of the county public accesses are problem places with a small bit of public beach sandwiched between "private" property. Meaning some...

If you take the long view it is steady growth for SoWal - meaning all the way up to I-10. The 98 and 331 corridors are entering a boom in commercial. The 30-A corridor is getting more built out and more exclusive. Prices on the Gulf and bay and bayous are sky rocketing. We are getting a surge in...

Probably just runoff from the flooding. It will last until the runoff slows.

They are open spots.

Seaside Motor Court is undergoing renovation and will re-open with a new name and a cafe where the real estate office is.

Reservations are required. Contact Cabana Man - Club Cabana Man Every Pavilion is restricted exceptf or Coleman, George’s Gorge, and Club Cabana Man-Restricted Pavilions require an Access/Promo Code, not for a discount;rather, permission to rent chairs in the restricted areas reserved for...

Welcome back. See the post above yours. And also Seaside | Seaside Commercial Beach Access As our beach access reopens on May 29th, we have asked Cabana Man, who has 34 years of beach service to our locals and visitors, to manage our beach. They will provide two service levels. Cabana Man...

Grayton Beach was amazing when the roads were dirt.

Beach Highlands Access is the one outside the gate you refer to. Stallworth Preserve Access is inside the gate. South Walton Beach, Bay & Lake Accesses The county still has Stallworth Preserve Access in inventory but it is inaccessible. Perhaps the gate should come down. I am glad we have...

If they hadn't shut down when they did in the frenzied thick of spring break a lot more people would have died. People congregate there no matter where they stay in SoWal. A hard choice to close but very necessary.

Restaurant people are locals too. Almost everyone I know is hurting. I've never known a better time than now to practice empathy and kindness. And besides there are a lot of locals with a lot of money and also many other people are hanging out here in their 2nd (or 3rd) home.

Some people have a habit of criticizing Seaside but they did the right thing and did it first.