State park personnel were in Walton County on June 7 to hear from the public about a 10-year plan under consideration for Deer Lake State Park in southeastern Walton County. About a dozen members of the public attended the meeting, which was held in the pavilion at Eden Gardens State Park.
June 7, 2016 by Kurt Lischka
Flying high with the gulls in beautiful Seagrove Beach.
Beach like a Local!
There are a many reasons why Angelina’s Pizzeria and Pasta in Seagrove Beach has been a success for more than 20 years, but the most important are the great food and warm, friendly service. When Brian and Jan Ethridge moved to SoWal in 1994 to open their little Italian eatery, they wanted nothing more than to offer home-style cuisine by the beach - and they have succeeded.
Seagrove Beach is perfect for nature lovers seeking an unspoiled retreat and uncrowded environment. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and more in this quaint town with Old Florida charm.
Back in the 1940s and 1950s, families came to Seagrove Beach to rent modest one-story cottages with paddle fans instead of air conditioning, and wide-screened porches (perfect for sleeping). The same families returned to Seagrove Beach year after year, and now second and third generations make the journey.
This pic was taken in about 1970. We're sitting in my uncle’s boat on the beach in Seagrove in front of my Great Aunt Sue and John’s "Yellow House", which is still in the family, owned by Leonard Isacks (2nd from left in photo). It's located just east of where the Seagrove Villas were before they tore those down.
Me and many of my cousins, from left:
Lillian Isacks, Ithaca, NY – 54, works at Cornell University
Leonard Isacks, New Orleans, LA – 51, owns Isacks Construction
Fletcher Isacks, Seagrove Beach, FL - 47, owns Isacks Imagery
Old Seagrove is a wonderfully shady place with large oaks and dusty roads. We feel lucky that our home and office are on these well-worn roads where we enjoy filtered sunshine and Gulf breezes every day.
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We get quite a few snowbirds in South Walton, but a pair of eagles swimming and frolicking on the beach recently take the cake. Actually, these two are likely permanent SoWal residents, probably a mating pair with a nest nearby.
This time of year our local eagles venture out for a good meal and to gather material (seaweed?) to build their nests for chicks coming soon. We've never heard of any on the beach though.
Sally Edwards and her husband Larry from Birmingham got quite the show from their Seagrove condo, and sent us the photos to share.
You’ve just re-connected with a high school classmate on Facebook. Unfortunately, your newly found former acquaintance has just invited herself and the entire family to the beach for the long holiday weekend. What to do?
First, thank your lucky stars the old Seagrove Villa Motel survived the real estate bubble. Next - tell the friend in Atlanta or Nashville or wherever she currently calls home to make better use of her time online and surf over to and get a room at the Seagrove Villas Motel.
