Mountainfilm on Tour returns to WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater on November 1-3, 2018, in partnership with official sponsors Delta and Visit South Walton. Gates open at 5:45 PM. Films begin at 7 PM.
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The new fitness center at Alys Beach is nearing completion and it is a wonder to behold. The plans are coming to fruition and everyone is invited to join during the exclusive initial membership drive.
ZUMA – Born from the Mediterranean spirit of peace and balance through health and beauty. ZUMA is the word for peace.
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Every year it is one of the most anticipated events in SoWal and every year it sells out faster than any other. This coming your the Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Run is on Sunday, March 3, 2019.
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Rivard of South Walton in Grayton Beach was acquired by Ocean Reef Vacation Rentals to meet increased demand for rental homes and condominiums in SoWal. The two vacation rental companies have been serving South Walton for more than 30 years. Now they are blending values, integrity, and local longevity to a combined access of more than 550 vacation rentals from Destin to Panama City Beach.
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Several local businesses have come together in order to gather supplies and raise funds for those directly affected by Hurricane Michael.
The Category 4 storm caused an overwhelming amount of damage to Panama City, Panama City Beach, Mexico Beach, Lynn Haven, and Apalachicola, Fla. Since it’s devastating landfall on October 10, locals have jumped at the opportunity to help aid relief efforts in any way possible.
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Here in SoWal we are very thankful that we had very little impact from Hurricane Michael. Damage was limited to a relatively small number of trees down causing brief road closures and power out for much of South Walton for a couple of days. All businesses are open and the Gulf water is back to blue and beautiful.
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Nostalgic and charming, Borago opened its doors in March of 2000 with the focus of bringing fresh, coastal-Italian cuisine in a modern-trattoria style to SoWal.
Together creatively since 1992, Chef/Owners Michael Dragon and Mark Anton were both educated at the College of Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University. In the late nineties a friend invited them down to South Walton and when they caught sight of the hidden gem of a building that is Borago’s bones, they knew it was kismet.
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The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has been “serving from the bay to the beach” for 35 years now and celebrated with their 6th annual Fire Prevention “All You Can Eat” Pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for August 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Single family closed sales were down 14% for August compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was up 9.3%. Inventory was up 0.4%, dropping for the 16th month in a row. Median sales price was up 5.7%. Dollar volume decreased 26.8% over last year at $144.8 Million.
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Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival is known as the Best Beer Fest on Florida's Emerald Coast!
The 11th Annual Baytowne Beer Festival is coming up October 12 & 13 in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. This popular fall event features more than 40 on-site craft brewers, 200+ domestic and international craft beers, seminars, samplings and live music in The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, Florida.
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Porches become stages and strangers become friends on October 7th in the Eastern SoWal community of WaterSound Origins.
Listen to live music from Motel Radio Huck And Lilly, Scott Rockwood Trio, Kyle LaMonica, and Hit Nashville Songwriters on the front porches and lawns of Watersound Origins in South Walton.
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Four diamonds. Panoramic Gulf views. Casual vibes. Tranquil blues. Fish Out Of Water (FOOW) plays it cool among the happiest of Happy Hour spots in South Walton.
All views lead to the ocean in FOOW’s updated dining room. Cozy cushions, hardwood floors, an open kitchen (with a tandoor oven!) and the indoor/outdoor FOOWbar leads you to the wide patio with Gulf views. Blue as the eye can see.
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Sunburst Beach Vacations offers a wide selection of rental properties perfect for your next beach escape. And did you know the boutique vacation rental company is exclusive to Scenic 30A?
The staff are experts at all things SoWal, including matching travelers to the perfect beach cottage in the perfect town. Many homeowners and guests have remained loyal to Sunburst for years because the staff is pleasant to work with and the homes are well appointed.
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The big fish news the past 10 days has been the Mahi!
While Panama city had a touch of Red Tide that seemed to make national news, we have had the prettiest water of the year off Grayton. Clear deep blue "offshore " water within 5 miles of the beach some days. Patchy grass lines that move in and out, no big islands of grass or thick lines but a distinct tide line that has had a lot of Mahi scattered along it.
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The CVHN Big GIve: 2018 Caftans & Cocktails will take place Friday, September 28 from 6:00pm til 10:00pm at Bud & Alley's Restaurant in Seaside with all proceeds benefiting Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Formerly known as the Hurricane Party, this event is in its fourteenth year, and in 2017, it raised over 62,000 dollars to put towards CVHN’s mission. Tickets available online!
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As Roux 30A Executive Chef/Owner Nikhil Abuvala likes to put it, “I want our customers to put their trust in us.”
He has held on to this concept from the very beginning (they opened their doors in 2013), offering his Chef’s Table model to enthusiastic diners.
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Treat yourself to a spa day at Serenity by the sea at Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. From now until Halloween, Serenity is offering their Fall Wellness Journey packed with a day of indulgent services.
Begin your journey with a morning yoga session followed by a relaxing 60-minute HydraFacial that will leave your skin glowing. Then, indulge in an 80-minute Moroccan Body Melt to restore optimal hydration to your skin and hair.
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Fueled by more than 4,000 blue crabs from our local harvesters and craft beer, spirits and wine from across the globe, it's going to be one heck of a good time.
30A Blue Crab Fest will feature fresh local seafood like you've never seen before. We'll also have an incredible live music line up, a full day of awesome regional Chef demonstrations and family friendly attractions. What more could you want from a beautiful weekend at the beach?
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This past March a new sign appeared outside a familiar Uptown Grayton eatery. “Crackings” is the new name - superior breakfast, brunch, and lunch is their game.
When they sold most Another Broken Egg Café’ locations, Clayton Green and his family decided to go in another direction, re-naming the Grayton Beach and Destin locations “Crackings.” Clayton and wife Kristy Green are “all in” with their “new” restaurant which took over where Another Broken Egg Café’ left off.
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Gulf Place is a vibrant neighborhood on the west end of Scenic Highway 30A just steps from the Gulf of Mexico.
Visitors and locals love Gulf Place for local art, down to earth shopkeepers, a bustling dining scene, and community events. The town center is across Scenic 30A from Ed Waline Beach Access, one of the most popular beaches in SoWal. Here’s your local’s guide on where to eat, stay, shop and play in Gulf Place.
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For the third year, National Drive Electric Week is celebrated at Destin Commons with a one day event presented by Nissan LEAF, the exclusive automotive sponsor of National Drive Electric Week. The National Drive Electric event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10AM to 7PM and is expected to be larger than previous years.
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Keeping the tempo at the forefront of the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition of “symphony redefined” as it enters its 13th season. Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winner Jane Lynch Headlines Sinfonia’s Gala Event on Dec. 18.
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