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    Alys Beach area

    Try again.
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    SWFD: Practice LSV Safety

    The game is over. Saw golf carts lined up for sale outside Lowe's today.
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    Deer Lake bridge Status

    A local who called was told March 11 but possibly earlier. Take with a big grain of salt. Raining all day today and forecast to rain Saturday.
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    SoWal Incorporation

    Y They pushed out the professionals, took over the board, then made it a county department with yes man in charge. At the same time, adding NoWal tourism in to the mix to spend tourism tax money up there.
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    SoWal Incorporation

    I always assumed it was about the county government wanting control. Specifically of money. Development. I've watched our climate change from pro environment to pro development. And the takeover of the TDC more of the same.
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    Official Statement from Walton County Administration About Website

    Some Ahole who loves developers apparently. lol at "Visionary Developer Jay Odom" Probably some guy running for office who thinks he's clever. Like the guy who spams email and youtube with "Walton Politics" like he is a 3rd party. This guy I think...
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    Permission to host event at Gulf Place?

    How many dogs we talking about? Need facilities?
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    Parking Madness Coming to Scenic Gulf Highway!

    Every shoulder in SoWal needs to be made into parking or a turn lane from what I've seen.
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    Tornadoes cause damage in SoWal area 1/9/24

    Following the severe weather Monday night and early Tuesday morning, many of the roadways throughout Walton County were blocked or otherwise unsafe for travel due to storm debris. According to Public Works Director Buddy Wright, much of the first day after the tornadoes, strong winds and rain...
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    Blue Mabel closed permanently

    Nice 1st post! I assume you are one of them. That totally sucks. Happens almost every time a business goes bust.
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    Today's local scam

    yup - just got got this text
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    Wanted Hello community, wanted short term loan-$1200

    Why not a credit card cash advance? If you can't get that then why would anyone loan to you?
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    Authentic Walton

    https://defuniakherald.com/news/tourist-development-council-unveils-new-branding-for-north-walton/ Late afternoon of Dec. 5, at the Best Western Hotel in DeFuniak Springs a special announcement was presented by Kelli Carter, Director of Marketing, Walton County Tourism. The Tourist...
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    Power lines proposed across the Choctawhatchee Bay

    I haven't seen plans. Will they go over the top of the restaurant? They're going to be an eyesore in land also. Pay attention and you'll notice utilities are allowed to blight nearly every community.
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    Walton County Customary Use in the News

    Greedy is the way beachfront owners are seen by the other 99.999%, like it or not. Maybe they're not all disgusting but following the directions of their masters, the lawyers and politicians. Disgusting? That's the people who actually put property lines on sand and dunes and first profited...
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    Saving South Walton Beaches

    You should post relevant info here not everyone is on the facebook.
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    Proposed Middle Bay Road in SoWal from Grand Boulevard to Hwy 331

    I don't recall exactly how it went down but some state Republicans visited our BCC not too long ago and glad handed them the connector road through the state forest in Seagrove. Seemed like all it took was a little sucking up and some St. Joe schmoozing in Tallahassee for a done deal. We got...
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    Walton County Customary Use in the News

    And did the homeowner sue and the city roll right over?
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    Blue Mountain Beach Beach Grab

    Too bad we can't use tourism dollars to save tourism.
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    Telluride Blues and Brews '23

    Dang! Missed it again - thanks for posting!
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    Commercial 300 Apartments + Commercial in Freeport at 331 and 3280

    Approved by BCC: Request on behalf of Encore Multi-Family, L.L.C., for EMF Freeport, consisting of 300 multi-family units on 82.19 acres at the southwest corner of the U.S. 331/CR-3280 intersection, south of Freeport. Of the units, 20 percent were proposed as income restricted (affordable)...
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    Commercial Black Creek Estates in Freeport - 161 Homes on 87 acres

    Approved by BCC: Request on behalf of C&R Freeport, L.L.C., for approval of the Black Creek Estates Detailed Planned Unit Development (PUD). In March 2023, the BCC had granted final approval for the Black Creek Estates Conceptual PUD as 161 single-family lots, residential appurtenances, and a...
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    Commercial The Landing at Santa Rosa - 40 townhomes East Hewett Rd

    Approved at BCC meeting: Request on behalf of Santa Rosa, L.L.C, for approval of The Landing at Santa Rosa, a proposal for 40 townhomes, clubhouse amenity, pool, and infrastructure on 10.03 acres on the east side of East Hewett Road, 0.70 mile north of U.S. 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The property...
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    Possible Expansion Of Santa Clara Beach Access in Seagrove

    At BCC meeting: Request by CFO Thomason for approval to advertise and hold a 1 p.m. Sept. 11 public hearing at the Walton County Courthouse to consider amending the current fiscal year budget in the Tourist Development Fund in the amount of $14,225,000 and the Preservation Fund in the amount of...
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    Misc Walton County Affordable Housing

    In the midst of a tough housing market and soaring mortgage rates, more millennials than ever are saying they never plan to own a home. New survey data from Apartment List shows that in 2022, 24.7% of millennials said they plan to “always rent” rather than buy a house. That’s nearly double the...
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    Another Big Reason to Hate Golf Carts in SoWal

    Children love toys.
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    Hurricane Idalia Updates & Info

    There are a lot of old homes that will get washed away.
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    US 98 Six Lanes On The Way

    10 years ago, today wasn't soon. :rolleyes:
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    Walton County Customary Use in the News

    Not if you enjoy sitting on your beachfront balcony with a bullhorn, directing your black-shirted security guards and berating bikini-clad women and bucket-toting children.
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    Golf Cart DUI Driver Flips In Seaside

    A Tennessee man is charged with DUI after crashing a golf cart Saturday night in Seaside and seriously injuring his passenger. Colter Schaefer, 19, of Franklin, Tennessee was arrested and charged with DUI. Florida Highway Patrol states Schaefer attempted a left turn onto Watercolor Boulevard...
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    Teens Gone Wild On The Beach In Seagrove, Sheriff Responds

    A hormone, dope and alcohol jammer might work.
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    Stabbing and Oklahoma Drills On Rosemary Beach

    By DOTTY NIST In the wake of a July 4 beach incident in Seagrove involving a crowd of teenagers, fighting, and minor injury to two beachgoers, Walton County Sheriff Mike Adkinson recently suggested an agreement with the county commission. The proposed agreement would provide for his...
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    Circle K at 393 & US 98

    Now that they're owned by farmers will the microwave burrito and forever hotdogs go away?
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    Walton County Customary Use in the News

    What are we to become? The Hamptons of the South?
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    Is the beach free to get into?

    That's kind of what I'm getting at - private resorts, private beaches. The settlement may have set up beachfront owners to do whatever they want on "their beach". And if the county objects they just get sued and have to back down. Personally I think the State of Florida should make all beaches...
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    Is the beach free to get into?

    This got me thinking about the new customary use agreement letting beachfront owners have commercial setups - will they start charging daily fees for parking, bathrooms, umbrellas and chairs, etc. and become mini private beach resorts? How about sign an annual agreement with a subdivision in...
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    Another Big Reason to Hate Golf Carts in SoWal

    Do these crapmobiles have air in the tires? Can they run with flat tires?
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    Tourist Development Council TDC New Building for Visit South Walton on 331

    The latest in the ongoing evolution of Walton County TDC politics is a proposal for splitting of funds to create a visitor center in the north end. I'd like to see bed tax dollars spent wisely on improving the quality of life for locals, which translates to visitors. Siphoning funds for a...
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    30A Trolley

    They were set to launch and then Covid hit. Pretty sure they are gone gone.
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    Another Big Reason to Hate Golf Carts in SoWal

    For 1, 001 time, increase speed limit.
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    Three Bundles of Cocaine Found On The Beach In SoWal

    Atlanta will never leave.
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    Another Big Reason to Hate Golf Carts in SoWal

    One in a million.
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    Just Now

    There is nothing lite about it.
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    looking for lot clearing in Inlet Beach

    It is ridiculous how much non-native plants are planted around here. And we have so many beautiful ones that are native and thrive.
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    looking for lot clearing in Inlet Beach

    Sure! I inherited a yard with mostly trees and some grass. I have ignored the grass and it is becoming beautifully wild and the butterflies and bees love it.
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