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Karuna means "Loving Compassion" and South Walton is ready to send some karuna to the victims of the earthquakes in Nepal at this Sunday's 30A Karuna Festival. The music festival will take place at The Hub in Seagrove Beach on May 31 from 11am to 10pm. Make plans to come out for Sunday Funday filled with great food, great music, and a great cause. And if you're ready to start the day early, then join friends and neighbors for a great morning yoga practice before the music begins.

Restaurant Paradis is a rare find, with much talent in the kitchen. The gem in Rosemary Beach encapsulates the standards of fine dining without ever for a moment being pretentious or stuffy. Paradis serves modern, coastal-inspired dishes where every ingredient is expertly presented. The most important part of the restaurant's success is the people working to make it happen.

Are you ready for the YOLO Board Relay Series at The Bay?

The grassroots organization “For a Better South Walton” is moving forward with community meetings with the goal of exploring South Walton's future and pursuing incorporation for a self-governing city.  The second community meeting was held Thursday night in Seascape. Kelly Mossburg of Seagrove Beach led the meeting and described in detail many possible options that would better our beloved community of South Walton.
 
“If we stay on the current path we are on, we may wake up one day and realize this isn’t the special place we know and love anymore,” Kelly stated.
 

Kick-off summer with a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend lineup all along town center with WaterColor Merchants. Enjoy live music, fine wine tastings, fun family activities such as corn hole and face-painting, personal styling, trunk shows, painting demos, and much more taking place Friday through Monday (May 23-24). You'll love the entire weekend of events but be sure to join the street party with a live performance by Geoff McBride on Saturday from 4-6pm. Everyone's invited to come out and celebrate Summer 2015 in WaterColor.

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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is preparing for fun in the sun with a memorable summer lineup of offers, special events and savings up to 25 percent on accommodations this season.
 
Sandestin’s location on the picturesque Emerald Coast reports average summer high temperatures in the 80s and lows in the 70s, making for comfortable beachside fun for families and guests of all ages. The resort is offering a variety of summer deals and discounts this season including:
 

Billy McConnell is the Operations Director for Jim Shirley Enterprises and is one of the busiest people in South Walton, overseeing the operation's restaurant and catering businesses for Great Southern Cafe, The Bay Restaurant, 45 Central Wine Bar, and 331 South. Billy resides in Seagrove Beach with his wife Nancy and his number one dog, Ruca.

 
The Energizer Bunny’s got nothing on you! What is your secret…do you take special vitamins or supplements to keep you going?

Seems like yesterday that Ed Berry and Rachel Morgan opened up their Blue Mountain grocery, For the Health of it, but it’s been 20 years and the neighborhood health food store is still going strong.

South Walton residents and beach lovers are expected to join hands on the beach in Gulf Place on Saturday, May 16, to help raise awareness to protect our shores and embrace clean energy.

The annual Hands Across the Sand/Land gathering will take place at noon on Saturday on the beach at the Ed Walline Park beach access in Gulf Place. Check in is at 11:00 a.m.