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Chef David Bishop Celebrates a Decade of Cooking Up Good Times at Bud & Alley’s

Though you may find him fishing, you won’t likely ever find Chef David Bishop fishing for compliments. Hardworking, focused and self-effacing, Bishop would rather be nearly anywhere than in the spotlight. Not surprisingly, the place he is most at home, most relaxed and happy is in his kitchen at Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant in Seaside, which is where we caught up with him recently between lunch and dinner service. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Five Daughters Bakery Sweetens Airstream Row in Seaside

Nothing Is Sweeter Than family That's emblazoned on the front of one of the t-shirts hanging off a shiny airstream addition on Scenic 30A in Seaside. The sweet family concept is displayed daily by the sugary concoctions emanating from the silver home of Five Daughters Bakery where Isaac and Stephanie Meek have settled in with their sweet donut eats. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Sinfonia Presents A Rockin' Holiday with Mary Wilson Dec 15

Mary Wilson of the Supremes is bringing her larger-than-life vocals and amazing energy back to the Sinfonia stage for A Rockin' Holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Sinfonia's full orchestra shares the stage with Ms. Wilson and her incredible band at Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach for a most magical concert of the holiday season. Tickets are available online at sinfoniagulfcoast.org. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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GRAYT Holiday Market at Grayton Beer Company Dec 2

Grayton Beer Company will host the 2nd Annual GRAYT Holiday Market on Saturday, Dec. 2 from noon to 6PM with lots of local shopping, food, drink and Santa Claus too! Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Locals Form New Nonprofit: Safe Water for Walton, Inc.

A group of Walton County residents has incorporated “Safe Water for Walton, Inc.,” as a Florida non-profit organization - primarily to continue community opposition to a “deep injection well” State permit that would allow toxic landfill leachate to threaten the regional water basin. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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The Nutcracker Ballet at Seaside Amphitheater Nov 18

The Merchants of Seaside will host the sixth annual Nutcracker ballet to be performed by Northwest Florida area dancers and Ballet Pensacola. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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We Share the Beaches Educational Series

Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles group invites our community to the We Share the Beaches Educational Series held at the South Walton Coastal Branch Library. Programs are held monthly on specified Wednesday nights as announced from 6:30 til 7:30pm. Free and open to the public and also as training for Friends of South Walton Sea Turtle Volunteer Beach Ambassadors. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Café Thirty-A Charity Christmas Soirée Dec 1

Café Thirty-A owner Harriet Crommelin is hosting the annual Charity Christmas Soirée on Friday, December 1, 2017. The Christmas-themed event benefits Caring and Sharing of South Walton. Tickets are available for $75 per person at cafethirtya.com. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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The Temps are Fallin' and the Fishin's Fine

We have had a great stretch of wonderful weather here at the beach. Until today it's been warm, sunny, calm and crystal clear water. We had a little front come through this AM and while the temps may drop a little. The Gulf looks to stay quite fishable and the skies sunny for at least a couple more days. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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A Celebration of Bubbles with Chef Jim Shirley Nov 12

Finish your weekend of great food and wine at the Seeing Red Wine Festival with the Celebration of Bubbles hosted by Chef Jim Shirley of Great Southern Café. This sparkling event will be held on November 12 from noon til 2pm on the Seaside Lyceum lawn. The brunch features sparkling wines from around the world, perfectly paired with a walkabout brunch. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Absurd Form Exhibit & Reception at Justin Gaffrey Gallery Nov 9

South Walton artist Justin Gaffrey will be unveiling his new contemporary body of work, “Absurd Form” on Thursday, November 9 from 5pm til 8pm. The art opening will take place at the Justin Gaffrey Gallery located along Scenic Highway 30A in Blue Mountain Beach. The exhibition, small bites and adult beverages are complimentary and open to the public. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Fishing When We Can in SoWal

I know it's been 3 weeks or so since I wrote but we have only been able to fish about 10 days of that time. Between Hurricanes that hit elsewhere but kicked the Gulf up and just regular old cold fronts and breezy days I have sure had to cancel a lot of fishing trips this fall. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Fishing, Sightseeing and Dolphin Tours with Osprey Charters

Captain Greg Burnett has a ton of fish tales and he likes to tell 'em! Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for September 2017

The latest SoWal Real Estate Report includes all of South Walton real estate activity for September 2017, including statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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RUN/SUP Gains Momentum in SoWal & Beyond

Some of us work out for vanity or for sanity. Then there are those who find their life’s purpose in fitness. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Bud & Alley’s Hosts 27th Annual Seeing Red Vintner Dinner Nov 9

Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant on Scenic 30A in the heart of Seaside welcomes Fall with a time-honored kick off of the 27th annual Seeing Red Wine Festival by hos Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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A Superior AC Company Expanding Facilities & Charitable Giving

While keeping his customers “cool as a cucumber” for the past 15 years, Jimy Thorpe’s A Superior Air Conditioning Company continues to offer excellent service and give back to our community. With residential and commercial HVAC customers The maintenance plans also include various discounts for any necessary repairs, heating and cooling equipment, HVAC accessories, and service fees. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Coastal Dune Lake Day at Grayton Beach State Park Oct 21

Walton County Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board is hosting Coastal Dune Lake Day at Grayton Beach State Park on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10:00 am til 2:00 pm. The community is invited to come out for a celebration of South Walton area coastal dune lakes on the shores of Western Lake in Grayton Beach. The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance will have a booth full of information about how to protect the dune lakes, as well as a few tanks of native dune lake marine life. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Century 21 Blue Marlin Golf Tournament Oct 20 to Benefit Five Local Charities

Take a swing for a good cause (actually five!) at Century 21 Blue Marlin's 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament on October 20th at Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club, presented by the Henderson Beach Resort! In honor of five years, the annual tournament will benefit FIVE local charities: Alaqua Animal Refuge, Lighthouse Family Retreat, Special Olympics Florida - Okaloosa County, Trees on the Coast, and Youth Village. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Bay Baits Grand Opening and Fishing Tournament Nov 4

Business partners Phillip Poundstone and Jacob Watkins are always hungry for a new business venture. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company Captures Time

This past year has flown by for most folks, but Nathanael Fisher has figured out how to capture time, even for a moment, with every production of the Emerald Coast Theatre Company. Now into its 5th season, with Nathanael as the Producing Artistic Director, over 7,000 people have attended performances at the “560 Grand Boulevard, Upstairs” location. Seated alone in the curtained main stage area, Nathanael seems content and “at home” in the ECTC environs. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Festival of the Arts Set for Oct 28-29

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) presents its annual Festival of the Arts for an entire weekend of art, music, food and fun for everyone. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Kathleen Broaderick Finds Pure Joy in Art at Chroma

Award-winning Miramar Beach artist Kathleen Broaderick has a right to crow. Her plucky, proud red and blue “Patriot Rooster” painting has enabled her to strut her stuff onto the national art scene. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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30Awesome Vacation Rentals Is All About Relationships

Deciding to make your property a vacation rental is deciding to start a new business. There are dozens and dozens of details that can be easily overlooked, even if you're great at business. Whether you recently purchased a “hot rental investment” or have owned property for years, there are so many things to consider. As with any new business, it's wise to seek guidance from an experienced source. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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MountainFilm on Tour at WaterColor Nov 3 & 4

Mountainfilm on Tour returns to WaterColor Marina Park Amphitheater on November 3 & 4, 2017. Celebrating its 17th year, the two-night outdoor film festival is dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating audiences about issues that matter. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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