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Fifth Annual Polar Plunge at Gulf Place Jan 1st 2018

2017 Coverage Gulf Place to Host the South Walton Fire District Fifth Annual Polar Plunge Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (December 15, 2017) – Gulf Place on 30A is set to host the South Walton Fire District 5th Annual Polar Plunge. For the fifth consecutive year, Gulf Place Community will host the South Walton Fire […] Read More

December 15, 2017

‘It takes a village to feed a village’

Year-round food provision for school-aged children is the direct mission of Santa Rosa Beach based non-profit Food For Thought Outreach. Founder Tiffanie Nelson said that the non-profit's regular weekend backpack program services 2,886 children every week of the year across Okaloosa and Walton ... Read More

December 15, 2017

Appeals court affirms ruling in favor of condo owners in Pensacola Beach over property tax

More: Santa Rosa leaders put beach preservation on hold, citing dispute with Sen. Bill Nelson. The case has the implication to eliminate millions of dollars in tax revenue the county has collected since 2011. Condo owners at the Portofino Island Resort... Read More

December 15, 2017

Idyll Hounds Brewing Company Raises The Bar

Beach, Beer, Repeat - that is the slogan you see everywhere at Idyll Hounds Brewing Company. And trust me, once you've tasted their brewed goodness, you'll be all in for the Repeat part!

In the taproom alongside the shiny silver fermentation tanks, you'll be greeted with a frosty mug and a friendly smile. The beer options are unique and incredible, and you can't help but wonder … how do they do it?

Christmas celebration at Eden Gardens State Park

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WJHG) - Kayla was live at Eden Gardens State Park as they get ready to celebrate the holidays. The staff and friends of Eden Gardens State Park invite you and your family to the Christmas Candlelight Open House on December 16th ... Read More

December 15, 2017

SoWal Insider’s Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2018

We know you love the beach. And who doesn't love music?! Beach & music lovers converge every January in SoWal for the annual 30A Songwriters Festival.

The 9th annual 30A Songwriters Festival brings more great music for SoWal beach lovers from January 12-15, 2018 - with performances by 175 artists on more than 20 stages!

Santa Rosa commissioner suggests moving proposed Pensacola fish hatchery to Navarre Beach

A Santa Rosa County commissioner is suggesting a new location for Pensacola's troubled fish hatchery project — Navarre Beach. Rob Williamson, who represents the Navarre area, said the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's hatchery would be a good fit for county-owned land on the ... Read More

December 15, 2017

360 Blue Acquires St. Joe Club & Resorts’ Vacation Rental Program

360 Blue, LLC announced it has acquired the entirety of the St. Joe Club & Resorts' Vacation Rental program, adding over 235 homes to the company's portfolio. Its second acquisition this year, Santa Rosa Beach-based 360 Blue now represents the largest collection of luxury vacation rental properties ... Read More

December 15, 2017

Island Sands Beach Weddings Miramar Beach FL #wedding

Nicki Cox, voted Best Wedding Coordinator in Destin 2017 by Destin VIP Magazine, is a professionally trained Floral Designer with over 18 years of des... Read More

December 15, 2017

Lorraine Gilmer

Mrs Gilmer is survived by one son: Gary Gilmer (Marilyn) of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; two daughters: Peggy Maxwell Scott (Keith) of Anderson and Loretta Ashley (Barry) of Honea Path; seven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She is preceded in d... Read More