Ten Years Later: How a Dream, a Turtle and Local Support...
By Lori Leath Miller
Ten years ago, many South Walton residents could still remember when Highway 30A felt more like a scenic backroad than a...
Walton County Launches Expanded Beach Tram Service with Inaugural Ride to...
Walton County will launch an expanded Beach Tram service connecting visitors to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Walton County Tourism...
Land Trusts and Conservation Easements – Tools to Preserve Florida’s Past...
By Jon Carroll
Growing up in Southwest Florida, one of the most memorable trips I ever took was a canoe and camping trip through the...
Introducing the SoWal Life Parent’s Guide to Summer Fun
We're so excited to introduce something new for our SoWal Life families - our very first Parent’s Guide to Summer Fun!
This annual summer insert...
Internet as Essential Utility. Treat It Like Water and Power
By Don Carter, Secure Vision
Internet service is no longer an amenity. In today’s communities, it functions the same way as water and electricity. It...
South Walton Live Music Scene May 2026
Locals Last Stand May 17
Locals Last Stand returns to the The Pavilion at Watersound Town Center May 17 from 2-6 p.m. Enjoy live music,...
Improve Your Grades with Music Lessons
Music education has long been considered an enriching extracurricular activity, but growing evidence shows that it can play a powerful role in improving student...
Popular Destin Café Lady Ray’s Announces Expansion and Founders Club as...
By Tim Vondell
This month, Lady Ray’s celebrates its fourth anniversary, marking a significant milestone for the beloved Destin-based brand known for its whimsical tea...
A Pastor’s Ponderings: Fog
By Rev. Pete Hyde
The night was crystal clear when they crawled into the tent and slipped into sleeping bags for the night. The campfire...
Zoran Subotich: Entertaining People with Music and Serving the Lord
By Rich Sanders
Zoran Subotich, a popular entrepreneur in the wedding and event scene on the Emerald Coast, came here for the first time nearly...































































