South Walton
At the request of Walton County Democratic Party Chair Margie Jordan and other community leaders the Walton County Board of County Commissioners took up the issue of the Confederate Flag hanging at the County Courthouse. The Board voted in 2015 to keep the Flag flying as a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the confederacy. […]
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Top 11 Signs You’re a Beach Person
We recently asked 30A’s 630,000 Facebook fans how you can tell if someone LOVES the beach – perhaps a little too much. Hundreds of salty comments later, we now present to you the Top 11 signs you might be just a bit beachy: 11. When someone says they’re going on vacation, you automatically ask, “Which beach?” […]
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Step Back in Time at Rosemary Beach
One of 30A’s planned New Urbanist communities, Rosemary Beach is an architectural treasure trove, boasting influences from the West Indies, New Orleans, Charleston and St. Augustine, among others. The grand homes (many with adjoining carriage houses that are just as extraordinary) are interconnected by a discreet network of pedestrian paths and boardwalks, which become even […]
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5 Local Places to Enjoy in (Almost) Total Isolation
During the off-season, it’s not too difficult to secure a secluded spot to call your own on almost any local beach. But during Spring Break and the sweltering summer months, out-of-town guests are here in full-force, making some locals feel a tad bit claustrophobic. If you find yourself needing to get away from it all, here are a few places you’ll almost always have […]
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Babysitting at the Beach: Tips from a Professional
It can be tough to find a good babysitter any time, but it’s even harder when you’re away from home on vacation. When mom and dad want to enjoy a night out by themselves, who can you call? What questions should you ask a potential babysitter? With a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, classroom teaching experience and […]
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And the Winners Are … 30A Hot Spots Poll Results Released
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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Sandestin Focuses on Family Fun for Spring Break
Complimentary daily activities, weekly events and friendly competitions are part of a new family-focused programming initiative for 2017 spring break announced by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The resort’s plans will span a five-week period coinciding with spring breaks throughout the Southeast from March 11 through April 10. “We wanted to take a more positive […]
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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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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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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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