Business

The town of SEASIDE® will be hosting a one-day job fair Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in SEASIDE® at 121 Central Square (at the entrance between Modica Market and Pizitz).

There will be an opportunity to meet with SEASIDE® merchants currently hiring job seekers for part-time, full-time and seasonal positions. Employers will be on hand with a list of job openings available in the areas of hospitality, retail, recreation, swim and tennis, restaurant, maintenance and others.

Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design, has awarded “Best of Houzz” to Randy Wise Homes, Inc. of Niceville, FL. Randy Wise Homes, Inc. is a locally owned general contracting company that has provided building and remodeling services across Northwest Florida, including Niceville, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Freeport and Crestview for the past 37 years. The more than 16 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community chose Randy Wise Homes.
 

The latest real estate report for December 2013 in Walton County shows a mixed bag, likely due to the seasonality of sales, but also some interesting continuing trends which show the strength of our real estate market.

Average percent of original list price received on closed sales
 

Inventory continues to shrink
 

SoWal local Emeril Lagasse just kicked off season two of Emeril's Florida on the Cooking Channel, and our beloved South Walton takes center stage. This season, SoWal is featured in nine different segments, with the first airing Sunday, Jan. 19 at 1:30 p.m. CST. Two episodes focusing solely on South Walton Beaches air Sunday, Jan. 26 at 1:30 p.m. CST and Sunday, Mar. 2 at 1:30 p.m. CST.

The beaches of South Walton are often the first choice for beach weddings and other special occasions. Seaside is in the heart of SoWal and offers several unique spaces for the perfect event.

Seaside's charm extends beyond its wide porches, soaring rooflines and picket fences. Seaside is a place of emotion, of happiness across generations. Seaside brides and grooms later help their kids plan the perfect wedding. A setting in Seaside elevates an event from ordinary to extraordinary.

Dave Rauschkolb is always on the hunt for new adventure and ways to expand and improve his business. Although he loves all that the beach life has to offer, you'd be hard pressed to find someone working harder in South Walton. His recent announcement to open Bud & Alley's WaterFront Restaurant in Panama City Beach made a big splash, but a new venture closer to home is also big news.

With a variety of great restaurants along the Destin Harbor, it takes a lot to stand out. With so much fanfare about the recent opening of Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, they’ve got to be doing something right. Since opening last Spring, Boshamps has garnered much attention for its locally-caught seafood dishes, fresh Apalachicola oysters and southern-inspired cuisine. 
 

The off season is locals' season at Stinky’s Fish Camp. Stinky's likes to give back to us beach dwellers by bringing in awesome music, paired with the awesome food at our much-loved restaurant and bar hangout. Right now, Stinky’s has a lot going on and we got the scoop for you in our first edition of Stinky News…
 

Emerald Homes has quickly become a major player in the South Walton real estate market, offering luxury properties in several of our beach communities. We received the following Q&A from Emily Natalio, Marketing Coordinator for Emerald Homes, Northern Gulf Coast, which covers some of the most frequently asked questions about the company and its offerings.

1. When did Emerald Homes start doing business in South Walton?

If you want to know the meaning of “old Florida,” Dewey Destin’s Crab Island location will provide you with a great lesson. Though their harbor-side restaurant is fabulous and more visible, just off the beaten path is Dewey’s original location that captures what Destin was like before the high-rise condos were built and when fishing was the only game in town.