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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!
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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.
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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.
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Sip, Sip, Hooray! SoWalWine’s on the way. Since 2013, the unforgettable event has blended a curated selection of offerings into an unmatched world-class experience.
Come be a part of the Southeast’s stand out wine and food festival, where you’ll find the perfect pairing of sunshine, wine, food, industry celebs, and beautiful beaches. The three-day South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival takes place at Grand Boulevard's Town Center at Sandestin on April 24-27.
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South Walton is an enviable vacation spot — and just off the beach at the growing and vibrant Watersound Origins community you can live the life full time!
Surrounded by majestic natural splendor and pristine beaches, Watersound Fountains at Watersound Origins is one of the most exclusive 62+ residential communities in the world.
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Get ready to cast your lines and raise a glass—Stinky’s Fish Camp is bringing back the biggest fishing showdown in Walton County!
The 15th Annual Stinky’s Pompano Tournament kicks off with an epic celebration on March 29, 2025, at Stinky’s Bait Shack, setting the stage for five weeks of friendly competition from March 30 to May 4, 2025.
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Watersound Club Members now have another world-class golfing experience to enjoy. The Third Golf Course is a brand-new 18-hole golf course designed by Davis Love III, located north of Shark's Tooth Golf Course.
The Third offers a unique golfing experience with pristine greens, lush fairways, and natural landscapes. It has been carefully designed to fit into the surrounding environment, using the existing topography to create a challenging yet enjoyable course.
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The Wednesday Night Concert Series returns to Baytowne! This spring sit back and relax, and enjoy live entertainment. The concert series will feature both local and regional talent from a variety of genres. Concert begins at 7pm on the Events Plaza Stage.
Wednesday Night Concert Series runs from March 5th - Wednesday, March 26th at 7-9pm - and is free!
March Concert Line Up
March 5th: Forrest Williams Band
March 12th: Modern Eldorados
March 19th: Almost Famous
March 26th: Clinch 46
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Alys Beach, the incomparable coastal town on Florida's Scenic 30A, has expanded its Concierge Program, with exclusive new offerings for homeowners and vacation guests. The additions to the existing Concierge Program add a new layer of ease and enjoyment to the graceful balance of life in Alys Beach.
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Join Borago this Sunday, March 2nd, as they celebrate 25 incredible years with an unforgettable anniversary party from 4 PM – 8 PM (with an after-party from 8 PM till late!) Expect delicious food, a live DJ setting the vibe and drinks available for purchase!
Bring your friends and family—let’s raise a glass to community, great food, and 25 years of amazing memories!
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Panhandle Getaways Enter to win a pair of 4-day passes to the 2025 Seabreeze Jazz Festival held April 24-27, 2025 in Panama City Beach, Florida! There will be TWO winners chosen, each receiving two passes for the 4-day event. One entry per valid email address plus Bonus Entries.
Enter to win at this link: Seabreeze Jazz Festival 2025
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Still family owned and operated, Dune Allen Realty is the pioneer of South Walton vacation property management companies. Opening their doors in 1958, the staff takes pride in providing guests to South Walton the absolute best beach accommodations and service; professionally caring for vacation properties and providing a home away from home to generations of families returning to their favorite vacation spots on South Walton beaches.
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Join the SoWal community for the inaugural Clay for a Cause: Bowls of Love, a unique visual arts education and fundraising event on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center.
Guests will enjoy a variety of gourmet soups served in handcrafted ceramic bowls, lovingly created by local artisans, to support Caring & Sharing of South Walton and the CAA’s Pottery Studio.
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For the past six years, South Walton public beaches have had a Managed Beach Vendor Program.
Three years ago, the county took over the program from the Tourist Development Council (Visit South Walton). The program has generated a total of just over $1.1 million in revenue for the county over that span.
On Tuesday, county commissioners awarded a two-year contract to Coastal Parasail for just over $1.5 million a year.
Beginning March 1st, 2025 Coastal Parasail will rent beach chairs & umbrellas on South Walton public beaches.
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company presents Always a Bridesmaid. The show will run February 20- March 2: Thurs - Sat at 7pm, Sundays & Wednesdays at 2pm. All ECTC productions will be staged at ECTC’s space in Grand Boulevard Town Center, located in Miramar Beach, Florida.
Tickets and information can be found at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org.
Always A Bridesmaid
February 20- March 2
Thurs - Sat: 7pm
Sundays & Wednesdays: 2pm
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Exciting news for food lovers in South Walton — Scratch Biscuit Kitchen is expanding its hours and launching a brand-new dinner menu!
After a brief pause, the beloved biscuit spot is reopening on Saturday, February 15 with expanded hours from 7 AM- 8 PM daily, serving a new all-day menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
New menu items include:
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! This hysterical event will be hosted by resident funny guy Jason Hedden and features Mary Ellen DePetrillo, Fran Capo, and Lou Angelwolf.
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Beat the Spring Break rush and get a grayt deal at Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse in Grayton Beach! It's quiet and quaint and in the heart of South Walton & just off Scenic 30A.
Book three or more consecutive weekday nights (Sunday-Thursday) through the end of February and receive a 33% discount.
Use Promo Code: SOWAL33 - CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW
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Immerse yourself in the glamour of 19th-century Parisian cabaret at La Vie En Rouge, presented by Emerald Coast Theatre Company on Friday, March 7th from 6-9PM.
The exclusive signature event will feature exhilarating live performances, dazzling costumes, and a vibrant atmosphere for guests 21+. Get ready to indulge yourself in an evening of elegance, as we transport you to the iconic Moulin Rouge for a night of dinner, dancing, entertainment, silent auction, and many more unforgettable moments.
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