Update 3/25/20: Training sessions cancelled or postponed due Health Precautions Related to the Coronavirus. Check here for updates: https://www.facebook.com/pg/FriendsOfSouthWaltonSeaTurtles/events/
The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) has announced the Voluteer Beach Ambassador training sessions for 2020! The VBA team first took root in October of 2016 as a group...
UPDATE 3/25/20: Event postponed due to the coronavirus. Date TBD. Check here for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/135895574380539/
Color the Coast, sponsored by South Walton Academy will be held on April 4, 2020 and is a fun run to raise awareness for autism with proceeds going directly to South Walton Academy students for...
It’s been a busy year in South Walton, including a celebration for the opening of a new regional beach access, work on two other new regional beach accesses progressing, improvements being made to keep existing beach accesses in good condition, pedestrian bridges being updated and replaced, and new properties...
Visit South Walton’s 2020 Perfect in South Walton Award winners represent fan favorite businesses and activities in 30 categories, including best event, best local art gallery, best casual lunch and best fine dining.
Winners are celebrated during an awards ceremony, but in addition to the local accolades much more is...
By Heather Bennett
We have all been affected by cancer in some capacity, and too many families are forced to endure childhood cancer. There is a beacon of hope for these families, and it can be found here along the Emerald Coast, at Lighthouse Family Retreat. LFR have been hosting...
By Rita L. Sherwood
Walton County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state of Florida, and the demand for an alternative learning environment is here. Enter South Walton Academy, (SWA) the only school of its kind within a three hour drive on the Emerald Coast. And what...
By Lori Leath Smith
Local Special Olympics Florida founder Charlie McFarland has something in common with Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics iconic national founder. Like Eunice, Charlie believes in the spirit and souls of those who have special needs. Even though Charlie passed the “baton”,for 40 years he committed himself...
By Gueary Clendenning
Christmas is just around the corner; after Thanksgiving, the pace quickens toward the big day! We’ll find ourselves in a big rush, always pursuing one more thing we need to get accomplished. We look for the nearest parking spot in the crowded mall, searching for the perfect...
Everyone knows there’s just no place like home for the holidays, and this season there’s no better gift to give a young one but South Walton’s own Theo! This year, Santa's elves have been busy crafting 100 Giant 36” Theos available exclusively at Pecan Jack’s Candy and Ice Cream...
