Wait until you see all the joy on the kids' faces. The annual Cottages for Kids event is so fun and rewarding. Builders and architects are needed to chip in and help build childrens' smiles. Not only in the regular smiley sense but also helping make kids' smiles better through free dental and medical care.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is a premier vacation destination for people from around the world. The ultimate family vacation resort spans 2,400 acres from beach to bay and has fine amenities and activities for the whole family.
South Walton is known for having the best things in life. Luxurious vacation homes, opulent shopping, stunning natural resources, and some of the best restaurants you'll find anywhere. But don't be fooled. We have some of the same issues as anywhere else in America. We're fortunate that we also have people here in paradise who keep a foot in the real world.
Lace up your running shoes! The 3rd Annual Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run will take off AUG 31. The race course winds through the resort town located along Hwy 30A and features an oversized obstacle course for kids of all ages. The race ends at the Alys Beach Amphitheatre where participants will enjoy an awards presentation, music, food, and beverages.
The price to participate in the certified 5K is $35 and the 1 Mile Fun Run for children 12 and under is $15. The Alys Beach 5K is limited to 400 participants and the 1 Mile Fun Run is limited to 150 participants.
We are thankful for our SoWal lifeguards and love the junior lifeguard program. It's such a great program and a great opportunity for our local kids.
The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) 2014 Junior Lifeguard Program was held at the Ed Walline Beach access from Jun 17 to Jul 17, concluding the sixth season last week.
“This season far exceeded our expectations, in large part because of the boys and girls that participated and the support of their parents”, said Gary Wise, Beach Safety Director.
Dr. Matthew Kinzelman, a board-certified family medicine physician, has moved his practice to Sacred Heart Medical Group in Santa Rosa Beach.
Dr. Kinzelman received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI and completed his residency training at Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee, FL.
Before moving to Santa Rosa Beach, he had his medical practice located at Sacred Heart Medical Group in Pace, FL for many years. Dr. Kinzelman has a special medical interest in treating the entire family, from children to grandparents.
The South Walton Fire District encourages locals and visitors to “Leave the Shows to the Pros” and enjoy a safe, professional fireworks display. The scheduled July 4th fireworks shows for South Walton:
• Rosemary Beach 8:30 pm
• Alys Beach 9:00 pm
• Watersound 9:00 pm
• Seaside 9:00 pm
• Watercolor Inn & Resort 9:00 pm
• Sandestin Hilton 9:00 pm
• Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin 9:15 pm
The 4th of July in Seaside, Florida is an all-American celebration of music, food, white beaches, flags, fireworks, and a parade through the middle of town. It just doesn't get any better. The celebration kicks off with the annual South Walton 4th of July Parade that begins in Seagrove and culminates in Seaside. Line up early along Scenic Highway 30A and be prepared for laughs and lots of loot! Locals, visitors, and generations of South Walton families help make the parade an event that is cherished.
The 3rd Annual Easy on 30A free benefit concert will take place July 3, 2014 from 6 - 10 p.m. at WaterColor's Marina Park. Performers include Tim Jackson, Geoff McBride, The First Note Band, Sharif Iman and Ike Bartley. Fabulous raffle and silent auction items donated by local businesses will benefit the Muscogee Indian Nation, LightHouse Family Retreat, and Alaqua Animal Refuge.
The 4th Annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta benefiting the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Guild will take place Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10am-2pm. Approximately 4,000 ducks will begin their race across the Lagoon at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Prizes will be awarded to the owners of the first ducks to cross the finish line, including a $5,000 first-place prize!
