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There’s perhaps no artist more synonymous with South Walton than Justin Gaffrey, whose richly textured paintings colorfully depict the area’s distinct coastal landscape and wildlife.

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is presenting an exciting calendar of fall events to include a free DINO LIGHTWIRE performance, festivals for the entire family, Barktoberfest for the four-legged family member and Halloween on the BOOlevard where everyone gets into the spirit.

School has started, we are over the peak-season hump and things are starting to slow down.  Our friends at Hibiscus say it's a good time to offer some GOOD DEALS and an opportunity to WIN A WEEK'S STAY for when things really start to slow down.

To start, they just lowered weekday rates across the board by about a third: a $40 to $120 per night savings. They also have an exclusive "Weekday Run of the House" deal for friends and past patrons where you can save as much as an additional $90/night. Save up to $165/night for weekday nights through September 20th.

North Beach Social to host Dog Days Down, an all-day celebration held August 31 to wrap the dog days of summer with a bang! Live music from 11am - 9pm featuring: The Kennedys, The Wavy Winstons, Sunshine Wranglers, and Dion Jones & The Neon Tears.

Enjoy epic hot dog specials all day long!

North Beach Social is a beach restaurant and bar located at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay. Learn more:
North Beach Social

To say Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals is hands on, and up close and personal with owners and guests, would be selling the company short. They've been family owned and operated for many years and have managed many of the same properties for decades. 

Farm & Fire, a favorite South Walton waterfront restaurant on the bay, offers a diverse menu and dining experience that is sure to please with incredible views and memorable sunsets.

The St. Joe Company has announced plans by the Berkowitz Contemporary Foundation, an arts-supporting non-profit organization, for the Longleaf Art Park at the Watersound Origins community.

The park, which is currently under development off Origins Parkway, is planned for 15.5 acres and will be open to the public once complete. Day-to-day operations will be managed by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.

 Hotel Effie, the 250-room boutique hotel located at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has become a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection.

As a newly-minted member of the Autograph Collection, Hotel Effie enters the brand’s unique portfolio of diverse properties, with more than 295 hotels globally. Carefully selected for hotels’ thoughtful vision and passion, each Autograph Collection property creates a singular and special guest experience through its inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality.

According to a recent article from Southern Living Magazine, Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant in Seaside is one of 17 of Florida's Most Legendary restaurants. A distinction we applaud and feel like we already knew!