South Walton Economic Development Update By Lisa Hughley As a Real Estate Broker and resident of Walton County, I am always seeking information on new and upcoming area projects. If you take a drive throughout South Walton, you will see many new exciting projects underway.  Take a look at the following projects approved by Walton […] Read More

Some Thoughts on Hurricane Season Hurricane season. It’s that time of year when we start paying attention to the weather channel like many people in other parts of the country watch football. The Atlantic Hurricane season officially starts June 1 and runs through November 20.  This hurricane season has been particularly active for the Emerald Coast. However, we […] Read More

SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL COMPETES IN THE 10TH ANNUAL BEST ROBOTICS COMPETITION   Competition brings out the “BEST.” Eighty students from the Seaside Neighborhood School will venture to the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida to compete for the Emerald Coast Hub in the 10th Annual BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition.   BEST Robotics […] Read More

South Walton High School Marching Band Growing and getting recognition By Heather Bennett “Go forth and set the world on fire,” is a quote by St. Ignatius of Loyola, and it’s the motto of this year’s South Walton High School Marching Band,  who are certainly trying their best to live up to it. The band […] Read More

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the month: “Callie” This beautiful lady is Callie. Callie is a gorgeous six year old Great Pyrenees. Callie is new to leash walking, but you would never know it – this gal loves strutting! Callie is ready to find a family who will spoil her and show her what love […] Read More

People of South Walton; Tim and Ronnie Wyatt of Pecan Jacks By Heather Bennett Tim and Ronnie Wyatt, who  were high school sweethearts, also share a love for sweets. When their printing business started to slow during the economic downturn, they turned towards pralines to help supplement their income. Having made the delicious, sugary treats […] Read More

Furniture South Has Expanded its Showroom and Design Center to 10,000 Square Feet Furniture South has expanded again – the second time since their grand opening five years ago.  They have added about 5,000 sq. ft. to their existing space for a total of 10,000 sq. ft. “This expansion includes more floor space so we […] Read More