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Celebration is the theme as multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning Kool & The Gang and the Commodores join smooth jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson, top-charting saxophonist Boney James, and legendary band Spyro Gyra for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival.  

The "Ultimate Weekend of Smooth Jazz" returns to Panama City Beach, Florida  with over 25 stellar performances of top national contemporary jazz artists set for April 18th-22nd.  Presented by ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals.

It's definitely Spring Break time here at the beach.

Lots of families on vacation, lots of traffic and lots of fish in the box. I have been mainly taking out family groups with school age kids the past couple weeks and we have been wearing 'em out catching Triggerfish, Vermillions and Pinks. So far we have been able to limit out on Triggers every trip but it is starting to get harder to find enough over the 15" fork length with LOTS of just short being thrown back.

On a recent visit to Crackings in Grayton Beach, owner Clayton Green couldn’t wait to offer up his most recent specialty dishes.

Fresh off the heels of another award-winning season with their first Sandestin restaurant, The Sunset Bay Café, Bryce Jarvis and his father Gary have decided to test the waters of Baytowne Wharf with the opening of Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House.

The latest SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for February 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.

Single family closed sales were up 16% for February compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was was up 11.7%. Inventory was down 6.7%, dropping for the 10th month in a row. Median sales price was down 4.8%. Dollar volume increased 2.9% over last year at $117.8 Million.

The Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC) is excited to announce The Down & Derby Fest, taking place at The Market Shops on May 5, 2018 in honor of the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. Tickets are on sale now!

The festival will feature “Derby Fare” from local restaurants highlighting the Emerald Coast’s best savory cuisine, decadent desserts and luscious libations. The menu will offer everything from a mint julep to an authentic Kentucky Hot Brown.

Fans of Edward’s Fine Food and Wine in Rosemary Beach have always loved unique touches like black-and-white movies in the courtyard, the Chef’s Counter, live music, and a farm-fresh menu.

Since taking over the helm from founder and local Chef Ed Reese in October 2017, Chef Josh Smith has worked to capitalize on those traditions while injecting his own style.

It’s time to start planning summer activities for the kids in SoWal, and the South Walton Fire District has the perfect opportunity for them to learn better beach safety, develop a skill set for the future and develop new friendships.

Bust out your favorite green socks and hats, and practice your jig because everyone is Irish in South Walton for the annual 30A St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival this Saturday, March 17th!

The parade starts on Scenic 30A at 2 pm, just west of County Highway 83 (Blue Mountain Beach Road) and travels west to Gulf Place. The Grand Marshal of the parade this year will be Walton County Commissioner Tony Anderson.

Café Thirty-A has played host to anniversary dinners, engagement parties, milestone birthdays and date nights.

The beloved restaurant, with its white tablecloth service, is known for accommodating those special memory-making moments that call for breaking bread together in style. But did you know that Café Thirty-A is also a happening spot for cocktails, good wine, small plates and dinner specials?