A doctor’s “bedside manner” will not usually appear on their resume, but patients in need of a primary care physician would no doubt give Dr. Patsy Vargo and Hillary Glen, DNP, ARNP, “Five Stars” for their attentive approach to patie... Read More

When it comes to booking your perfect vacation getaway, Destin Getaways Vacation Rentals is the place to call. As Owner John Paulsen puts it, “we are a boutique store and are very hands-on, keeping both the property owners and guests... Read More

Elmo’s Grill has been in business in SoWal for almost 30 years now and owners Brad and Amanda Josten plan to keep serving great food for 30 more. “We took over in May 2016 and have done a lot of tweaking to the original menu,” says ... Read More

If you ever hear someone singing “Pizza By The Slice, Oh So Nice,” you can be sure that they've been to Southside Slice, the local's favorite pizzeria that prides itself on made-to-order, awesome pizza renditions. Read More

Visitors to SoWal spend a lot of time along Scenic 30A, and a MUST visit to Alys Beach is always in order. Located on the east end of South Walton (just west of Rosemary Beach), locals and out-of-towners are always amazed at the uniq... Read More

Locals interested in expanding their creative horizons will be able to do so shortly with the expansion of the OLLI at FSU, PC30A class curriculum starting up right here in our SoWal community. OLLI (the Osher Lifelong Learning Insti... Read More

Not long ago, in a not-so-far-off land, there existed a magic kingdom known as Scenic Hwy. 30A….locals and visitors to this enchanted land were amazed at the beauty of the area and just how doggone friendly everyone seemed.  Fast-for... Read More

Longtime fans of 723 Whiskey Bravo in Seagrove Beach can look forward to meeting new Chef Margaret LaVetty, aka “Chef M” beginning Dec. 26, 2019. Read More

The seed was planted for Planet Secure in 2005 when Ken Richard’s business in St. Louis was burglarized. “When I went looking for a burglar alarm/security system, everyone wanted to charge me an arm and a leg,” explains Ken. “I just ... Read More

There are lots of places that sell lots of bikes, but Big Daddy’s Bike Shop remains at the top of the hill. They’ve been in business here in SoWal on Scenic 30A in Blue Mountain Beach at the top of the hill (literally and figurativel... Read More