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Please use the SHARE buttons to forward this news Longleaf Educational Services (501-3c)  recently announced the 11th annual Longleaf Writers Conference scheduled to take place May 11-18, 2024, in Seaside, Florida, as part of Art Week South Walton. The Longleaf Writers Conference includes a full week of intensive writing workshops, one-day seminars, agent consultations, school outreach programs and social events. The conference, which takes place at the Seaside Institute and other local venues in Seaside, Florida, provides an opportunity for beginning, intermediate, and advanced writers to celebrate writing, network, and hone their craft. Visiting authors Adam Johnson (The Orphan Master’s Son – Pulitzer Prize Winner, Fortune Smiles – National Book Award Winner) and poet Maggie Smith (Good Bones, Keep Moving, You Could Make This Place Beautiful) will each lead a seminar and a public reading while guest literary agents Anjali Singh (Ayeshe Pande Literary), Martha Wydysh (Trident Media Group), and two other agents to be named later, will offer seminars and one-on-one consultations with attendees. “We are fortunate to continue to attract high-caliber writers such as Adam Johnson and Maggie Smith,” said LWC co-founder and Creative Director Matt Bondurant (The Wettest County In The World, made into the film Lawless; The Night Swimmer; Oleander City). “And there is no other writers conference that allows you to step out of intimate workshops with national award-winning authors and agents directly onto the white sand of the Gulf of Mexico. Our writers love that, and they also appreciate the people and culture of... Read More

Please use the SHARE buttons to forward this news This week on 30A, don’t miss the soulful tunes of Blues on the Beach, the sophisticated sips at the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, and the musical journey with Lauren Daigle at Kaleidoscope Beach Weekend. Plus, indulge in gourmet delights at the Low Country Boil and enjoy live music with Rafael Suárez. Join us for these unforgettable events along Scenic Highway 30A! 1. Blues on the Beach: A Sunset Serenade on 30A Experience an enchanting evening of live blues music at Red Fish Taco in Blue Mountain Beach, Florida, on Wednesday, April 24, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Enjoy soulful melodies by the sea as the sun sets on scenic Highway 30A. Blues on 30A / Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 6 p..m – 9 p.m. @ Red Fish Taco 2. Vintner’s Paradise: South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival 2024 Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of wines and spirits at the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, taking place from April 25 to April 28, 2024, at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin. With over 600 high-quality wines, craft spirits, and celebrated wine celebrities, this award-winning charity event offers an unparalleled tasting experience in Northwest Florida. Join in for a weekend of gourmet pairings, expert-led seminars, and exclusive tastings. Learn more HERE. 2024 South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival / Thursday, April 25, to Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 4 p.m. @ Grand Boulevard 3. Kaleidoscope... Read More