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Traveling to the Florida Panhandle? Tips & Advice

Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
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We're seeing a lot of excitement about opening our beaches, businesses, restaurants and vacation rentals. We're all #InThisTogether during the COVID19 pandemic and share responsibility for protecting our families and communities this summer. We welcome our visitors to the world's most beautiful beaches. And we ask you to please plan ahead, pack your supplies and your patience, and be mindful of health and safety during your stay.

Summer 2020 is here and vacation rentals are open. Let good times roll with caution, social distancing, fun in the sun, with kindness and care for everyone around us.

I'm seeing a lot of important and positive advice from locals, businesses and beach lovers and would like to share them with our readers. Feel free to offer your friendly and constructive advice by posting here. Please be kind.


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elgordoboy avatar
elgordoboyBeach Fanatic
#27
Sorry but a pic of traffic doesn't make me afraid or angry.
No apology needed good sir, I am glad for it. You ever get the address for raven316’s friends address in WC?
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal GuideAuthor
#28
Walton County Board of County Commissioners have instituted the following regulations:

  • By adoption of Resolution 2020-42 on May 12, Beach vending is now permitted with the restrictions that vendors place their equipment a minimum of six feet apart, place equipment in a manner that prevents groups of more than 10 from congregating, and requires that all equipment is disenfected between each use.
  • The following restrictions are also in place:
    • No special events or beach bonfires will be allowed.
    • Visitors to the beach must adhere to CDC guidelines of social distancing – no groups of more than 10, and 6 or more feet between groups.
    • All normal beach activities will be permitted based on Walton County's Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance.
  • The Walton County Sheriff’s Office will handle enforcement with a customer service approach.
raven316 avatar
raven316Beach Lover
#30
No apology needed good sir, I am glad for it. You ever get the address for raven316’s friends address in WC?
Get the address why?
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal GuideAuthor
#31
Do the restaurants in SOWAL that are doing "take-out" have a website or an App that people can use to order ahead? My city has an App with participating restaurants that will allow you to order on-line and pay at most places. It really has been a blessing for our local businesses that were trying to stay afloat.

Please see the Food & Dining Forum. Many of our restaurants are offering online ordering for pickup and also for menus and ordering while dining on site. Each restaurant has its own unique operations as they continue to change their services to meet safety and social distancing requirements. All of our restaurants are on social media keeping us up to date. We share many of their updates here in the dining forum.

Dining and Food

There are some lists of restaurants out there but they are not updated or useful. Restaurants need us to follow them on social media for the latest news pertaining to their unique operations. Share their updates with friends whenever possible.

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leeboyBeach Fanatic
#32
I heard restaurants were full last night and folks were lined up outside Publix around dark o'clock.

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