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Theo has arrived in South Walton

Theo of South Walton, a lovable plush turtle has officially arrived in South Walton. Theo arrived by UPS air and is now for sale at the Pecan Jacks Candy and Ice Cream Shop in Gulf Place and the Children’s Store in Seaside. Pecan Jack’s is offering a free scoop of homeade Ice Cream with the […] Read More

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Ava’s Furniture and Design

Team Work Makes the Dream Work at Ava’s Furniture and design. It takes the entire team at Ava’s Furniture and Design to complete the job. Ava’s began it’s story ten years ago with mother Susan and her daughter Courtney, a team of two with a dream of having a one stop shop for our shopper’s […] Read More

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Walton County School Schools A+ Rating for 2017-18 School Year

The Florida Department of Education released their Annual Accountability Report on Wednesday, June +27, and the Walton County School District has officially received an “A+” rating for the first time since 2014! Our very proud Superintendent of Schools, A. Russell Hughes stated, “It will take continuous attention to students, instruction and leadership to maintain this […] Read More

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What’s on 30A TV? Where’s Theo?

That will be the question on everyone’s lips this summer as 30A TV tracks the adventures and stories of Theo of South Walton, a loveable, stuffed turtle representing all endangered sea turtles. Theo will be traveling the coast of 30A to deliver turtle safety and conservation information. The video segments will present the proper way […] Read More

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Walton County Providing free day passes to Grayton and Topsail State Park

Peace, love and Sandy Paws Located in Gulf Place on Scenic Hwy. 30A and serving South Walton is 30A Vet, a full-service animal hospital for dogs and cats, providing state-of-the-art services. These include digital x-ray, therapeutic laser treatment, full-service dentistry, senior pet care, chronic pain management, behavioral consultation, vaccinations, heartworm and flea prevention, skin allergy care, […] Read More

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Walton County School District Superintendent’s Update

The 2017-18 academic year has come to an end, and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes is exceedingly proud of all graduating High School Seniors!  Walton County School District places a high priority on educating and preparing students to meet the demands of the post-secondary arena and job market. Based on current statistics, approximately 80 percent of […] Read More

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From the Desk of Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr.

Beach Access: Private property or open to the public? The “Beach Access” question has come to dominate community discourse in Walton County, and the outcome of this issue has vast statewide implications. The dispute has arisen primarily over the past 10 years. In 2016, the Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance enacting a customary […] Read More

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Runsup announces summer sessions

The BoatHouse Paddle Club Summer RUN/SUP Races The RUN/SUP Summer Race Series is a one-mile trail run followed by a one mile stand up paddle board (SUP) competition. The race starts from the BoatHouse Paddle Club, RUN/SUP’s flagship location in WaterColor, Florida. The participants will transition from a trail run to a stand up paddleboard […] Read More

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Over a Hundred are Blessed at Marketplace Luncheon

People poured through the doors of Good News United Methodist Church in May for the fifth annual Marketplace Luncheon. Anticipation for the luncheon and program increased as people found their seats and waited patiently. The luncheon was held in conjunction with the fifth annual Week of Blessings, sponsored by the South Walton Ministerial Association. Business […] Read More

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Introducing the Adventures of Theo the Sea Turtle

Introducing “Theo of South Walton” Sea Turtle By Dee Cruce It was a gorgeous morning in the month of September in Blue Mountain Beach when little Theodora, the loggerhead sea turtle, boiled out of her nest with her turtle brethren, foggy-eyed but hopeful, and made her way across the sand to the water to begin […] Read More