On January 14th 2016, the public is invited to a special open house featuring the works of Melody Bogle, South Walton Artist of the Year. The open house takes place at 21 Days Lane in Point Washington from 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bogle specializes in techniques known as “en plein air,” which means “in the open air.”
In our area, we are fortunate to have two premier beach destinations that merge almost seamlessly together. While they are neighbors, each offers a unique experience. The remarkable communities of which we speak are, of course, South Walton and Destin.
South Walton is comprised of a varied collection of “towns” that nestle predominantly along Scenic Highway 30A. Each offers their own interpretation of a life well lived by the beach.
When you walk into NEAT Bottle Shop in Alys Beach, you are struck by orderly arrangement, the crispness, and the upscale nature of the place. But it is the comfort of the space that makes it special. Right away you feel at home.
Happy New Year to all South Walton fishing fans! I realize I haven't written a fishing report in about a month. I took two weeks off for my daughter's wedding the start of December and the last 2 weeks of the year were nothing but wind and rain.
I ran a Flounder trip a week before Christmas and the gulf wasn't fishable again 'til New Year's day. Luckily the first three days of the year had everybody on my boat catching lots of fish.
It's a repeat! Building Homes for Heroes took home Best of Show for the second year in a row at the 6th annual Festival of Trees at Grand Boulevard with their military themed Christmas Tree, complete with small wooden houses and flags. The design earned Building Homes for Heroes $2,500, aiding in their mission to build homes for returning disabled veterans.
Batman or Superman? Cinderella or Belle? Flash Gordon or Princess Fiona... the possibilities are endless! Whichever superhero or princess you choose to be, it's sure to be a magical day for the fam at the Capes & Crowns Fun Run and 5K at Baytowne on Saturday, January 30. It's a magical day for the whole family starting with the race at 9:00 a.m. and ending with a party in the Village.
The latest real estate report for November 2015 includes statistics for single family homes in Walton County, Florida. Closed sales were up 11% for November compared to the same month last year. Cash sales were up 12.5%. Inventory was down a significant 10%.
Stan, Gulf World's newest rough-toothed dolphin resident, is acclimating well to his new environment and companions. He's now living with five other rough-toothed dolphins, all rescues that were deemed non-releasable by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Stan, a 225 pound, 7 ft 1 in long rough-toothed dolphin, was originally rescued by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and transported to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitative care after he was found stranded this past June.
The Merchants of Seaside are proud to present a fantastic, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in the twinkling, holiday town of Seaside. On Thurs., Dec. 31, the 6th Annual Countdown Seaside activities will welcome in 2016 with live entertainment, kid’s art projects, street performers and fireworks over the Gulf of Mexico.
Some of the best American Roots musicians touring the country today will play at Camp Helen’s Americana Music Concerts this winter. The third annual concert series is going down in the Lodge every other Saturday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
The lineup has a thing for harmony and picking and belting out that lonesome sound. Concert dates are:
January 9 | The Currys
January 23 | Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen
February 6 | Lucky Mud
February 20 | Passerine
