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Ovide, the signature restaurant at Hotel Effie at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has launched new breakfast, brunch and dinner menus highlighting the flavors of the Gulf Coast and the freshest, in-season ingredients.

All menus include ample vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Located steps from The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Ovide embraces the local food and cherished flavors of the Gulf Coast and presents them with a sophisticated and refreshing style.

 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has created a partnership with the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast to expand its Youth Arts Education program for club members and produce a high-quality mural that will serve as a source of inspiration and education to club visitors and participants.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents an Evening with Laura Benanti at Seagar’s Prime Steak & Seafood on Wednesday, September 27. Beginning at 5:30PM, the evening includes valet, champagne reception, four-course dinner, wine, gratuity and performance.

TICKETS $295 | Purchase at sinfoniagulfcoast.org

Idyll Hounds Brewing Company’s signature event, Houndfest9 presented by Rosemary Beach Realty & Cottage Rental Company, will take place Friday-Saturday, September 29-30 with proceeds benefiting Westonwood Ranch.

To kick off the event weekend, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company has added a new VIP dining experience, presented by The Henry Haus, in partnership with Idyll Hound Proper, on Friday, September 29 from 6-9 p.m.

The Point Washington Medical Clinic invites you to join them as they celebrate another year serving the community – and the seventh annual Harvest Moon Celebration fundraiser to support the mission of the clinic: to build a stronger and healthier community by providing high-quality primary health care regardless of the patient’s means or access.  

Learn more about the Harvest Moon fundraiser and purchase tickets:
https://e.givesmart.com/events/sa0/

There are multiple  ways to support PWMC on Saturday, September 30th:

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts by expanding and enhancing the offerings of its annual Festival of the Arts set for October 27-29.

This year’s event kicks off on Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. with the Arty Kick-Off Party on the Henderson Beach Resort’s Piazza Plaza. Award-winning oil painting artist Kathy Schumacher will paint live, while guests enjoy hors d’oeuvres, creative cocktails by Black Sheep Tequila, live music by Coconut Radi, and a cash bar. Tickets to the Arty Kick-Off Party are $75 per person (includes two drink tickets).

Alys Beach Crafted will be held October 25-28 in Alys Beach, Florida.

Come out and enjoy Alys Beach Crafted to include Makers Market on Friday and Saturday (free and open to the public), as well as a variety of ticketed sessions each day including art/craft workshops, cocktail seminars, Spirited Soirée, and Firkin Fête. See the schedule of events for Alys Beach Crafted 2023 and get your tickets early!

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) will usher in the fall 2023 cultural arts season with something new ... and salty!

The first-ever Salt Water Music Fest, presented by Salt Water Vacations and MKAF, brings Destin music lovers a sensational three-day music showcase celebration to raise funds and awareness for MKAF — Destin’s champion of the cultural arts for all.

Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 15th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 6th & 7th, 2023. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor.

The Walton County Tourism Department, along with the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, will once again host an International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 – 11 a.m.

Residents, students and visitors are encouraged to participate in the world’s largest volunteer effort with the common goal of cleaning up our coastal waters for our ocean’s health. Volunteer Beach Ambassador teams will be hosting teams at five South Walton regional beach accesses listed below: