Chair Yoga Classes at the Blake in Miramar Beach – Tuesdays, September 3, 17 and October 1 and 15 at 9:45 a.m. at the Blake, 90 Ponce De Leon St. in Miramar Beach. RSVP at (850) 650-5000 to register.
Monthly Meeting- Coastal Seniors will meet Friday, September 13 from 11...
Caring & Sharing of South Walton to Host Fourth Annual Fall Fashion Show on September 29th at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Join Caring & Sharing for their Fall Fashion Show presented by Emerald Coast Hospice on Sunday, September 29th at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort...
by Heather Bennett Eye
If you’re looking for the perfect place to beat the heat or get an after-beach treat, Beach Happy Cafe in WaterColor is the place to go. Owned by Chris and Shannon Kramolis in partnership with The 30A Company, Beach Happy Cafe is a casual dining and...
Dog-Harmony’s 9th Annual Barktoberfest Set for October 25th Promises to Be a Howling Good Time!
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In Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Grand Park from 4:30-6:30pm
The Emerald Coast’s one and only doggie costume-contest Barktoberfest is back this fall and will take place on October 25 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Grand Park. This paw-ty with a cause benefits Dog-Harmony, a local nonprofit dedicated...
Alaqua Animal Refuge’s Animoré Weekend returns Saturday, Sept. 21, with the exciting addition of the Bluegrass Barn Jam! Held at Alaqua Animal Refuge in Freeport, the Bluegrass Barn Jam features an outstanding lineup of nationally and regionally recognized Bluegrass acts, set to perform across multiple stages on the beautiful...
DEP Announces 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative to Increase Public Access, Recreation and Lodging at Florida State Parks
SoWal Admin -
As part of the 2024-25 Great Outdoors Initiative, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has proposed to increase public access to Florida’s state parks with the addition of new outdoor activities and lodging options. These draft proposals can be found here.
Public input is an important and valued part of all DEP...
Unveiling Climate-Controlled Food Lockers to Combat Hunger in Walton County
The community of Walton County is set to embark on an innovative initiative to combat food insecurity with the introduction of state-of-the-art climate-controlled food lockers at the Generation Next Kids Homeless Service Center. This exciting project has been made possible...
Governor Ron DeSantis Presents $20,000 Awards to Five Florida Teacher of the Year Finalists.
Governor Ron DeSantis recently recognized the five Florida 2025 Teacher of the Year finalists. Governor DeSantis presented each finalist with a $20,000 check. The winner, Jaime Suarez, was named the overall winner at the Teacher of...
Walton County Democratic Women's Club member Victoria Crystal was honored by Grit and Grace July 19-23. Her "powerful" story was delivered by Connie Baldwin of Defuniak Springs. From being orphaned at the age of 6 to being an abused wife to the many contributions she has made to her...
Kimberly Stanley, SEASIDE Institute™
When discussing sustainability, many think about environmental concerns and the ways we can help slow the effects of climate change. However, the concept extends far beyond our planet's health. It also encompasses social inclusion, wellness, and economic stability. The term, officially defined in 1987, refers to...