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You Are Needed For Post-Fourth of July Neighborhood Cleanup

You Are Needed For Post-Fourth of July Neighborhood Cleanup

Every year our beaches, parks and neighborhoods experience a significant increase in litter following the Fourth of July weekend. That’s where we need your help! Keep Walton County Beautiful is inviting neighborhoods across Walton County to participate in our Post–Fourth of July Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. This is a fun and meaningful opportunity for your community to come together, show pride in your surroundings and help protect the places we all enjoy. Continue reading...
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South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program Summer 2025

South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program Summer 2025

The South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program returns for Summer 2025 with approximately 200 participants ready to learn what it takes to work as a surf rescue professional along the Emerald Coast. The program begins Tuesday, June 10, with a dual-curriculum approach, creating a fun and welcoming environment for both first-time and returning Juniors. More information and registration online at SWFD.org. Continue reading...
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The 30A Fest Summer Series Features Concerts At Watersound Town Center

The 30A Fest Summer Series Features Concerts At Watersound Town Center

The Cultural Arts Alliance Of Walton County (CAA) is bringing the jams once again to Watersound Town Center for the 30A Songwriters Festival Summer Series, part of their exciting Sounds Like Summer lineup! Join the SoWal community under the shade of The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center for a season filled with live music, theater performances, outdoor movies, and more. It’s the perfect way to enjoy summer evenings in South Walton. Continue reading...
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Winston Churchill Through The Storm June 14

Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Winston Churchill Through The Storm June 14

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present Winston Churchill: Through The Storm Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 7 pm - a fundraising show for ECTC. Prime Minister Winston Churchill reminisces about his life. Moving back and forth from past to present, Churchill recalls his worst and finest hours. Written and performed by stage veteran and local actor favorite Bruce Collier, this expertly woven historical drama is not one to be missed. Continue reading...
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Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents Tchaikovsky X Drake May 17

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents Tchaikovsky X Drake May 17

Sinfonia Gulf Coast will conclude its 2024-2025 season with a unique and innovative performance, Tchaikovsky X Drake, on Saturday, May 17th at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. This genre-defying concert fulfills Sinfonia's mission to entertain, educate, and inspire by reimagining Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 through the music of Aubrey “Drake” Graham. Continue reading...
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Now Open: Camp Creek Lake Access With Dock & Small Boat Launch

Now Open: Camp Creek Lake Access With Dock & Small Boat Launch

The turquoise waters and magnificent beaches of SoWal aren't the only natural gems in South Walton County! Local officials recently gathered for a ribbon-cutting bash to celebrate the grand opening of the Camp Creek Lake Access with paddle board, canoe and kayak launch in Seacrest. Located at 121 Camp Creek Road S., this new spot is your ticket to exploring the unique beauty of our rare dune lake ecosystem. Continue reading...
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Legally Blonde The Musical May 2-18 At Emerald Coast Theater Company

Legally Blonde The Musical May 2-18 At Emerald Coast Theater Company

Alright, gather 'round, theater lovers! The Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is about to drop a musical bomb of pure joy: Legally Blonde The Musical! Get ready to bend and snap your way to their stage from May 2nd to 18th, 2025. They're doing shows Thursday through Saturday nights at 7 pm, and chilling with matinees on Sundays and Wednesdays at 2 pm at Grand Boulevard. Continue reading...
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Sandestin Wine Festival April 10-13

Sandestin Wine Festival April 10-13

Indulge in a weekend of sun, sips, and Southern charm at the Sandestin Wine Festival! The 38th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will take place April 10 - 13, 2025. Topping area polls as a must-experience event, this beloved festival offers four full days of unique events including wine dinners with celebrity chefs, yoga, live music, interactive experiences, culinary tents, and of course wine tastings. Continue reading...
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FSU Health Hospital Coming To Panama City Beach

FSU Health Hospital Coming To Panama City Beach

FSU's planning to build a 'FSU Health' hospital in Panama City Beach on Hwy 79 to make healthcare better and more accessible in Northwest Florida. The location is about a 30 minute drive from the intersection of Hwy 331 and Hwy 98 in South Walton. With the goal of improving access and innovation in health and health care in Northwest Florida, Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the FSU Health name. Continue reading...
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Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Activities & Volunteer Opportunities

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Activities & Volunteer Opportunities

Spring is here and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is hopping all around our watershed! The CBA has a robust agenda of activities for the spring season, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our watershed. There are upcoming field trips with local children, extensive water monitoring, and new outreach programs and events for you to be a part of. Time spent outdoors, giving back, supporting our local environment - it doesn't get any better! Continue reading...
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Digital Graffiti At Alys Beach May 16-17

Digital Graffiti At Alys Beach May 16-17

The white walls of Alys Beach's architecture are a pristine canvas, and for a couple of nights each May, they come alive and pulse with vibrant, shifting light and color, creating unique patterns and images. Often pleasing and thought provoking, groups of friends, couples, and families stroll the streets and winding pedestrian paths of our beloved SoWal town, soaking in an experience unlike no other found anywhere else in the world. Continue reading...
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Artsquest At Grand Boulevard May 3 & 4

Artsquest At Grand Boulevard May 3 & 4

The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artwork—One Man Show—will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. The festival, a beloved May tradition, will take place May 3-4, 2025, at Grand Boulevard Town Center’s North Park. Continue reading...
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