South Walton Florida

South Walton Florida January 13, 2024

Point Washington Medical Clinic Opens New Facility

The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) is pleased to announce the official Ribbon Cutting and Reception of its new stand alone 4,750 sq. ft. facility located at 1321 N. County Hwy 395 in Santa Rosa Beach. The press and public are invited to attend the event beginning at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Following the ribbon cutting there will be a reception with live music and tours of the building. Founded by Drs. Hillary Glenn, DNP, APRN and Patsy Vargo, MD, Point Washington Medical Clinic provides free medical care to those who need it thanks to their dedicated team of volunteers, from doctors and nurses to various community members who assist with health education, translation, and administrative tasks. Their new facility, beautifully situated on the Point Washington United Methodist Church campus in Point Washington, was designed by architect Zack Quinn with interior design by Suzanne Rester Watson. Woodruff Construction handled the construction and Bradford Davis Landscape Architect the environs. Co-Founder and Executive Director Dr. Hillary Glenn, DNP shares, “This building is by the community, for the community. We wouldn’t be here without the many contributions of our generous supporters, and we’re incredibly excited to expand our services and hours to serve our neighbors even more. Designed with the patient in mind, the building’s intentional details are all planned to ensure privacy and provide a calming comfortable environment, as well as being organized so the volunteers and team can easily access the tools they need.” Dr. Glenn... Read More

South Walton Florida January 7, 2024

Marcus Pointe Golf Club – A Florida Panhandle Golfing Paradise

Marcus Pointe Golf Club, another jewel in the crown of Florida’s Emerald Coast, offers exciting challenges with its undulating landscapes and tricky angles. The course’s favorable green fee is bound to charm the most passionate golf enthusiasts. Location: A Slice of Golfing Heaven in Pensacola Marcus Pointe Golf Club is situated in Pensacola, Florida, nestled amidst the idyllic surroundings of Northwest Florida. Its serene location offers a fantastic golf experience and satiates the senses with beautiful scenic views and year-round play. Visit Marcus Pointe Golf Club Located at: 2500 Oak Pointe Dr, Pensacola, FL 32505 Why Golfers Love Marcus Pointe: A Blend of Challenge and Beauty Golfers love Marcus Pointe for its spectacularly designed course, maintaining a perfect balance of being challenging yet fun. The Club offers dramatic elevation changes not usual for this area of Florida. A golfing experience within its serene surroundings, catering to players of all skill levels. I love everything about this course! The views and scenery are perfect! This course has extremely friendly staff, refreshing cooled water containers along the way. Quite inexpensive for the experience! –CHRIS, G. GOOGLE REVIEWS. Marcus Pointe Course Ratings: An Acknowledged Gem Marcus Pointe has continually garnered praise from golfers and esteemed golf publications. It remains a beloved golfing destination with a community rating of 4.1/5 and keeps getting better and glowing reviews praising its well-kept greens and customer service. And on GolfPass, over the last six months over 90% Recommend golfing here. Course Designer: The Genius of Earl Stone... Read More

South Walton Florida January 4, 2024

January 2024 Events Around 30A and South Walton

January 10, 2024 Alys Beach Job Fair Alys Beach, an entity of EBSCO Industries, is expanding its team and will hold Job Fairs on January 10, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. at 84 Elbow Beach Road, Building 1. Alys Beach offers its employees competitive wages and superior benefits package. Multiple positions are available in the following departments: Guest Services, Security, Food & Beverage, Construction and Commercial Construction. $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS for anyone hired by attending the job fair. If you have any questions, call 850-213-5500. Apply online beforehand at alysbeach.com/careers. However, computers will be available for your use. Nestled on 158 pristine acres along the Gulf of Mexico, Alys Beach is a unique urban project that blends new city planning with old-world charm. Its striking architecture, elegant settings and natural landscapes make it tempting to stop and explore on your way down the east end of Scenic 30A. Alysbeach.com. Friday, January 12, 2024 Nick’s on the Bay Annual Bonfire Come out to Nick’s on the Bay on Friday, January 12th at 5 p.m. for the Annual Bonfire. Enjoy food, drinks and sunset from one of the best views on the bay. DJ Viper will be kicking off the entertainment followed by The Velcro Pygmies. Don’t miss the local’s favorite outdoor gathering of the year! NO cover charge. All ages and pets welcome. Come out for some good ol’ fashioned fun with friends. There will be food service inside of the restaurant, an ATM, and a cash bar located on premises. Additional parking... Read More

South Walton Florida December 30, 2023

Luxurious Oceanview Investment Property

We have a luxurious ocean view investment property in South Walton Florida on 30A waiting for you… Intoducing 62 Cote D Azur Location: SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459 | Map Link | Price: $3,499,000 Queenie Linderman Local Agent Phone 208-881-8311 Email queenie@30alocal.com MLS# 928099 List Date 07/21/2023 Property Type Single Family 62 Cote D Azur Details Perhaps it’s time for some change? Owning Real Estate has been a time-tested strategy for building generational wealth and preserving assets. Investing in Real Estate provides diversification, providing many benefits like capital appreciation, rental income and tax advantages. We have a luxurious ocean view investment property in South Walton Florida on 30A waiting for you… We are offering this 7 bedroom, 8 bath home in one of the most desirable vacation areas of Florida. Thank you for visiting… Call, email or fill out the contact form below for more information. Cypress Sunset, built in 2022 is a slice of paradise with deeded beach access just steps away in a 13 home subdivision located in Seagrove Beach and is directly on the north side of scenic Highway 30A, just west of Alys Beach. Seagrove beach lives up to its namesake as a natural paradise with beautiful stretches of sun soaked beach along the Florida Gulf coastline. Seagrove is a hot vacation destination for someone looking for a classic Florida vacation vibe. Nearby shopping, dining, and activities entice you to look at this area for your next 30A rental investment property. This property features a private pool, and is offered as fully furnished. Full/Half Baths • 7 /... Read More

South Walton Florida December 6, 2023

Winter Fishing on the Emerald Coast

By Cali Hlavac As colder temps roll in, we start to target more inshore species – specifically Flounder, Redfish and Trout. The cooler weather means the fish will school up in one area, making them easier to catch once you track them down. Flounder will be in the Bay and Gulf this month, as November and December feature some of the best flounder action of the year. The move here allows them to settle on natural and artificial reefs to spawn at this time. Because of their shape, flounder are typically always found on the bottom, where they can burrow into sand to await prey. They hang within 200 yards off the beach, typically at depths of 20 to 60 feet. Common flounder species in the Gulf of Mexico are the Gulf Flounder and the Southern Flounder, and odds are the latter will be a much larger fish – with the female Southern Flounder maxing out around 28 inches. One of the best things about targeting flounder is that they like to come back for your bait if they miss it the first time. So, just hold out and wait on them! As for Trout, find them in deeper water this time of year, specifically around deep water boat docks, bridges, and deep holes in the bayous and channels. Fish for these using live shrimp, pinfish, and croakers on a Carolina rig or under a popping cork. Try a slow troll to find the fish, with a shrimp soft tail plastic jig, and then... Read More

South Walton Florida December 6, 2023

30A Songwriters Festival Celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary in 2024

For the past 15 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of dedicated live music fans from around the world to hear original songwriters spanning multiple genres perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Scenic Highway 30A on the Gulf of Mexico feature 30 venues presenting over 180 songwriters and 280+ solo, band, and in-the-round performances throughout the weekend of January 12 – 15, 2024. 30A Songwriter Festival 2024 Lineup 30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 15th year with performances on the main stage at presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach with headline performances by renowned artists Jeff Tweedy, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Rosanne Cash, Grace Potter, Rodney Crowell, and KT Tunstall. The festival will also be welcoming the following first-timers to 30A: Kelly Willis, Shannon Whitworth and Woody Platt, Sunny War, Chapel Hart, John Muq, Jack Barksdale, The Pink Stones, David Childers, Megan Burtt, Rachael Kilgour, Pete Francis, Derek and Katelyn Drye, Matthew Killough, Mike Kinnebrew, Caitlin Cannon, and Bayless Littrell. Returning to perform two shows each throughout the weekend are songwriting legends Rodney Crowell, John Oates, Steve Earle, Matthew Sweet, Mindy Smith, Drivin n Cryin, Aaron Lee Tasjan (with band), Parker Millsap, Peter Yarrow, David Ryan Harris, Shawn Mullis, Robyn Hitchcock, John Fullbright, Black Opry Revue, Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill, Jeffrey Steele, David Lowery (Cracker), Emerson Hart, The Rev. Shawn Amos & The Brotherhood, Mary Gauthier, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Sarah Lee Guthrie, Will Hoge, Chuck Prophet, Florence Dore, Dan Bern and Abe Partridge. We are pleased to announce the following additional... Read More

South Walton Florida November 27, 2023

Advertising in South Walton Opportunities

Advertise With SoWal Life Media Group & SoWal Connections for a full Media presence on 30A & South Walton Beaches to Panama City Beach. Reach. Everyone. In. South Walton. ABOUT THE “LIFE” FAMILY OF COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS SOWAl Life is in Seven community newspapers serve South Walton, Miramar Beach, Destin, Panama City Beach, Fort Walton Beach, […] Read More

South Walton Florida November 27, 2023

Thinking of Remodeling your Home in 2024? Use Your Home Equity to Your Advantage!

Jack Libby of Glory Mortgage and Mark Bell of Carrot Top Designs sit down to discuss. Emerald Coast Real Estate has seen a surge in recent months, leaving smart homeowners with a large opportunity. According to the St. Louis Federal Reserve, homeowners are now sitting on nearly $30 trillion in home equity. Roughly $200,000 per home! This leaves owners with many options to […] Read More

South Walton Florida November 26, 2023

Artists of 30A Holiday Artwalk Dec. 2!

Mark your calendars for the Artists of 30A Holiday Artwalk! Saturday, December 2, from 10:00 to 4:00 local artist studios and galleries will be open to tour as we welcome the Christmas season. Participating Artists and Galleries from West to East: Melissa Brown, Kay Richoux & Helene PappasLocal Landscapes, Mixed Media and Handmade Paper Collage143 […] Read More