The transformation of the Old Florida Fish House from a small seafood restaurant into a premier 30A dining and entertainment destination has been years in the making. The newest enhancement for the Fish House is a Lakeside Songwriter Concert Series, featuring some of Country music’s most talented artists. The Series is every Friday evening, beginning March 22, until May 3rd. Artists include Charles Esten, an accomplished singer, songwriter, and actor. Esten is well known for his roles in Netflix’s hit series Outer Banks and ABC’s Nashville. Click HERE for tickets! “We are excited to bring a new series to 30A,” stated Keith O’Leary, owner of the Fish House. The O’Leary family purchased the Fish House in 2018 and has been making improvements ever since. Improvements over the past half-decade include sourcing fresh and sustainable seafood and meat from all over the world, serving food from an all-scratch kitchen, enhancing seating areas to showcase the beauty of Eastern Lake, and featuring quality live entertainment most nights of the year. “This project has been a labor of love for our entire family,” according to wife and co-owner Tammie O’Leary. Tammie’s specialty is designing and maintaining the lush outdoor seating, which is adorned with café lights, natural oaks, and whisps of Spanish moss. Keith’s area is working with the team to ensure the best food, service, and entertainment possible. The O’Learys first purchased a property next to the Fish House when they still lived in a suburb of St. Louis. “We were regular... Read More

The South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, is scheduled to place April 25 – April 28, 2024, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. With more than 600 quality wines and spirits to taste over four days, this annual award-winning charity event delivers a wine experience unparalleled among Northwest Florida wine festivals. Click HERE for tickets. The 2024 festival will not only feature world-class wines, but craft spirits will also be showcased throughout the weekend. “The 2024 festival is all about the experience. You can’t go anywhere in the world and get this experience and proximity to wine and spirits royalty. Craft spirits have exploded in popularity, and we will present the best of the best and even show attendees how to make great craft cocktails during the festival,” said Chan Cox, festival founder and owner of Wine World. The Willamette Valley Wineries Association will be featured in 2024 and more than a dozen of their noted winemakers and winery VIPs will participate in the festival. In addition to the vast selection of wines from around the world, the festival is known for hosting nationally and internationally well-known wine celebrities and 2024 will be no exception. Past wine and food celebrities include Don Hartford, Peter Mondavi, Jr., Chuck Wagner, Marc Perrin, Jean Charles Boissett, and Chef Emeril Lagasse. The Savor South Walton Culinary Village will feature wine and food pairings and Nosh Pavilions, located throughout the festival grounds, feature local coastal cuisine. More than 100 tasting tents and popular educational seminars... Read More