Congratulations to long-time Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper. For the second time, the tax collector’s office was ranked #11 as “Best Small Company to Work For” in the state of Florida. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. 100 companies...
Helping to Build a Strong Community
By Heather Bennett
Every day people are blessed to live in such a beautiful part of Florida. It’s a place where families enjoy quality time together while biking, kayaking, SUPing, swimming or building sandcastles. Children’s laughter can be heard all around. However, not all children...
By Heather Bennett
Don’t dread Mondays this summer. The week kicks off right with plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained. Stop at the South Walton Coastal Library for the children’s summer reading program, or to experience the hands-on science program, From Shelves to Shores hosted by the...
Local Author Ann Kief’s Adoption Story
Blessed By Adoption Premiers July 23rd & 25th in South Walton
Meet local author Ann Kief, a former German baroness, as she tells her adoption story through the pages of her new book, Blessed by Adoption. Here readers will find a true story about a...
By Rita L. Sherwood
It all started when Mark Berler had a momentary break from caring for his wife Chelsea, who was suffering from stage IV breast cancer. He was online checking out some paintings by enowned Walton county artist Clint Eagar. When asked why Mark couldn’t pick up the...
Locals and Summer visitors to South Walton will once again be able to enjoy free day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Walton County Tourist Development Council is paying the cost of entry to for day-use visitors...
Saturday, June 1st at Ed Walline Beach Access
Join the Friends South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) on Saturday, June 1st for a morning of celebration, education and fun! Celebrate with FOSWST the launch of their new coloring book, “The Adventures of Theo.” Participate in a series of educational Beach Walks...
Walton County Named as Fastest Growing Local Economy in Florida
In a recent story published by Watchdog News, Walton County was named the fastest growing local economy in a Wall Street 24/7 analysis of growth domestic product growth from 2012 to 2015. Per the article, “Walton County recorded a 53...
