Listen up, beach lovers! It's that special time of year again in South Walton – Sea Turtle Season is officially underway, running from May 1st all the way through October 31st.
These ancient mariners, our flippered friends who've been gracing our shores for millions of years, need our extra TLC during this crucial nesting period.
FSU's planning to build a 'FSU Health' hospital in Panama City Beach on Hwy 79 to make healthcare better and more accessible in Northwest Florida. The location is about a 30 minute drive from the intersection of Hwy 331 and Hwy 98 in South Walton.
With the goal of improving access and innovation in health and health care in Northwest Florida, Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the FSU Health name.
Spring is here and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is hopping all around our watershed!
The CBA has a robust agenda of activities for the spring season, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our watershed. There are upcoming field trips with local children, extensive water monitoring, and new outreach programs and events for you to be a part of. Time spent outdoors, giving back, supporting our local environment - it doesn't get any better!
Exciting news for food lovers in South Walton — Scratch Biscuit Kitchen has expanded its hours from 7AM until 8PM every day, and added a brand-new dinner menu!
It's right on Scenic 30A in WaterColor - casual, tasty, and relaxed with indoor and outdoor seating - right across from the beach, and more shopping and dining in the heart of SoWal.
Alys Beach and the community celebrated the Grand Opening of the new, permanent, custom-designed location of the Alys Shoppe in Alys Beach's Town Center on March 11th.
Located in the easternmost corner of the newly completed mixed-use condominium, The Della, designed by Moule & Polyzoides Architects, the Alys Shoppe's new interior space is thoughtfully designed by the interior architecture team of Hart Howerton to reflect the sophistication, grace, and well-edited luxury of Alys Beach, an extension of Life Defined.
Watersound Club Members now have another world-class golfing experience to enjoy. The Third Golf Course is a brand-new 18-hole golf course designed by Davis Love III, located north of Shark's Tooth Golf Course.
The Third offers a unique golfing experience with pristine greens, lush fairways, and natural landscapes. It has been carefully designed to fit into the surrounding environment, using the existing topography to create a challenging yet enjoyable course.
Alys Beach, the incomparable coastal town on Florida's Scenic 30A, has expanded its Concierge Program, with exclusive new offerings for homeowners and vacation guests. The additions to the existing Concierge Program add a new layer of ease and enjoyment to the graceful balance of life in Alys Beach.
Angelina's reopened on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 11am for Valentine's Day. It was a full house all day. Everything is fresh and bright and delicious as ever!
Shawn, Brian, Jan and the entire staff thank you for your support!
Still family owned and operated, Dune Allen Realty is the pioneer of South Walton vacation property management companies. Opening their doors in 1958, the staff takes pride in providing guests to South Walton the absolute best beach accommodations and service; professionally caring for vacation properties and providing a home away from home to generations of families returning to their favorite vacation spots on South Walton beaches.
For the past six years, South Walton public beaches have had a Managed Beach Vendor Program.
Three years ago, the county took over the program from the Tourist Development Council (Visit South Walton). The program has generated a total of just over $1.1 million in revenue for the county over that span.
On Tuesday, county commissioners awarded a two-year contract to Coastal Parasail for just over $1.5 million a year.
Beginning March 1st, 2025 Coastal Parasail will rent beach chairs & umbrellas on South Walton public beaches.
