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Superintendent of Schools April Update

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and all schools in the Walton County School District will be engaged in activities designed to raise awareness and promote prevention.  Additionally, we will be acknowledging April as National Autism Awareness Month with information and activities that promote autism awareness, autism acceptance, and that celebrate the value and […] Read More


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What’s on 30ATV ?

30A Sellavision 30A Media loves to support small business, and where better than to provide a platform to showcase products and services. We recently launched a new weekly segment called 30aSellavision. As the name implies, it is literally showcasing products on Facebook live with a venue to purchase items right away. We started the first […] Read More

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Easter Reflections

By Guery Clendening It is Spring! The flowers are blooming and Azalia’s have been beautiful this year. I love this season. To me Spring speaks of new beginnings. When I lived in Illinois, the winters could be harsh at times. I remember during one winter, looking out my office window at a very large tree. […] Read More

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Westonwood Ranch Planting seeds of success

By Heather Bennett   Westonwood Ranch, founded by Lindy Wood, is a non-profit organization located in Freeport that will offer a farm-based learning program for individuals with autism.  They will focus on providing functional learning opportunities to prepare young individuals and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder a transition into the workforce. Lindy and her family […] Read More

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SoWal Life Centerspread

Exploring the Amazing Waters of Walton County Florida By Steve Ortner Walton County, Florida is home to some of the most pristine and unique waterways in the world.  Besides being home to the beautiful emerald green waters and snowy white sand of the Gulf of Mexico, the Santa Rosa Beach area is also home to […] Read More

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Disaster Preparedness by Apex

Dear Apex, I am a local property manager, and I have dealt with several different restoration companies in my career.  I am curious to know why some companies only install drying equipment, and others remove damaged material from the properties before installing equipment?  Can you help me understand the process for future reference?  James A. […] Read More

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SoWal Life Feb 2018 issue MRB revised for march 2018

Stairs and Elevators By Maurice Stouse “Trees don’t grow to the moon”. “ The stock market makes you feel like you’re climbing stairs when it’s going up and like you’re riding an elevator when it’s going down”. These are but a few of the sayings that retired stockbroker Keith Knight of Santa Rosa Beach can […] Read More

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Walton County is Growing Fast, Tourism Up

By Tad Hunter Walton is the third fastest growing County in the State of Florida. Walton County is growing at a rapid pace making it one of the fastest growing markets in Florida. Tourism as measured by bed tax receipts was up over 16% in 2017 from the prior year. Reports of early vacation booking […] Read More

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Foster Gallery’s Spring Rotation Artists

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces The Foster Gallery’s Spring Rotation Artists Opening Reception To Take Place March 7 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 20 local artists who were recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Spring Rotation, which runs February 26 […] Read More