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You nominated them. You voted for them. And now, it’s time to reveal the winners of this year’s 30A Hot Spots Awards! Almost 1,750 of you cast 52,000 votes across 31 categories, and we are pleased to present a list of your choices for the hottest spots in South Walton. With hundreds of amazing local businesses in […]
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30A Color Provides Reliable Home and Handyman Services
Ask any homeowner along the gulf coast, and they’ll tell you that one of the biggest challenges of home ownership here is finding reliable help with home repairs, painting, house keeping, remodels and basic home maintenance. “Almost everyone says it’s impossible to find high-quality workers, and when they do find someone, they’re often unreliable,” said Jesse Davis of […]
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Beach Business for Sale: Sweet Henrietta’s Treats
By Lauren Sage Reinlie In the security area of a small Florida airport, an agent asked Rick Stanfield if he preferred to be taken to a private area for his full-body search. “Uh, no … Why? What all are you going to be searching here?” he asked, joking, but also with some trepidation. He spread […]
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Spring Break 2017: When Are Schools Out?
Spring Break is here, folks, and South Walton will once again welcome tens of thousands of visitors this season. For easy reference, we’ve put together this round-up of when all of the major colleges, universities and school systems will be here at the beach. PRO TIP: Looking for something fun and different to do this year? You can book […]
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Vote Now for Your Favorite 30A Hot Spots
Welcome to the 2017 30A Hot Spot Awards! Only one (1) vote is allowed per email address, and you can vote until March 15, 2017. Although we would love to include every local business in each category, we only include the top 10 candidates that received the most nominations (which were solicited in January). However, please note that you can vote for […]
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30A Red Blend Named ‘Best Wine Under $25’
In its first year on the market, the new 30A Red Blend has been named the best of its kind under $25. It earned a gold medal in the Bordeaux blends under $25 category during a blind taste testing at the South Walton Wine and Food Festival competition last month. Over 600 wines were entered. A panel of 21 […]
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Join The 30A Company for a Summer Internship at the Beach
Looking for a summer internship? Want to be able to go back to school bragging that you snagged the best one ever — a summer at the beach? The 30A Company is looking for a few good interns who are passionate and have a strong work ethic. We have multiple positions available touching on several […]
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After a Hard Year, Marie’s Bistro Gets New Chef
Nestled in the neighborhood Blue Mountain Beach, Marie’s Bistro is a quaint little restaurant known for their eclectic mix of dishes, including everything from Mediterranean to Southern-infused cuisine. Husband-and-wife owners, Hanie and Marie Nasri, originally from Egypt, relocated to the Emerald Coast in 1989 looking for a safe place to raise a family. They settled in South Walton for the beautiful […]
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How to Spend Valentine’s Day in South Walton
Looking for something to do this Valentine’s Day? South Walton has plenty of options whether you are looking for a romantic dinner for two, a unique experience as a couple or a night out to celebrate with friends. Check out our round-up of Valentine’s Day activities: Take a dinner cruise on the SOLARIS yacht: For an […]
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New lululemon Store Opens in Grayton Beach
South Walton’s thriving yoga and fitness community is celebrating the arrival of the new lululemon store in Grayton Beach. The new official lululemon store is located directly on Scenic Highway 30-A in the old LilyPads location, replacing the nearby lululemon “showroom” that was open for over four years. A team of local experts spanning numerous fitness lifestyles […]
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