Walton County Launches Geocaching Program
Walton County has decided to launch a Geocaching program. What, you might ask, is Geocaching? It is a kind of real-life treasure hunt and...
Green Thumb Garden Club is Offering Scholarships to Students from Walton...
By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair
For over four decades, Green Thumb Garden Club has awarded Mercer Scholarships to college students from Walton County. ...
Did Ponce de Leon really find the springs in north Walton?
By Helen Petre
No, probably not, but the springs named after him are well worth protecting. I usually write about wild places and organisms in...
Know Your Neighbor: Zoran Subotich
The Person Behind the Music, the Moments, and the Magic
By Lori Smith
I’ll admit it — when I first sat down to write this, I...
Where Thread Meets Tide: The Handwoven World of Kathy Schwietz
By Andrea Allen
Tucked away in Inlet Beach, just minutes from the Gulf’s white sand and rolling surf, a
quiet kind of magic is happening inside...
From Rental to Residence: Full-Home Painting Projects That Add Value
By Kyle Sparks, Ovation Painting
Across the Emerald Coast, many properties serve multiple purposes. Some are investment rentals, some are second homes, and others eventually...
Money Matters: Doodie! Doodie!
CLINT GHARIB, AIF, CFED
Wow, what a new year can ring in. If you’ve been reading my updates then you know I have been saying...
Camellias Take Center Stage as Seagrove Garden Club Members Gather
Winter blooming camellias are showcased at Eden Gardens State Park in FebruaryCamellias, the showy bush with large, colorful winter blooms, was the focus of...
SoWal Upcoming Events February 2026
Farmers Markets
Grand Blvd. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grayton Locals Market Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hibiscus Guest House
Seaside Amphitheater Saturdays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Peddlers...
Innovation Takes Flight: South Walton Mosquito District Wins Prestigious Award and Donates...
South Walton Mosquito District (SWMD) proudly announces its recent recognition at T-Mobile’s 2025 4th Annual Innovate Awards in Orlando, where industry leaders were honored...































































