Southern Holiday Homes, an exclusive full-service vacation rental agency on Highway 30A, has announced their property, SEA-ing Stars, is likely the top earning rental property in the area boasting over $1 million in guest reservation revenue in both 2023 and 2024 consecutively. Located in Seagrove, SEA-ing Stars, the company’s flagship, short-term rental home, features 10 [...]

The Dawson Group, a locally owned and operated restaurant group, has acquired three notable South Walton establishments, including Red Fish Taco, Stinky’s Bait Shack, and Stinky’s Fish Camp, from longtime local, Jim Richard of Word of Mouth Restaurant Group. Owned by Clark and Ashley Beecher, The Dawson Group is known for their various historical establishments [...]

Costa Family McDonald’s has announced that their second McDonald’s location in Santa Rosa Beach will be open on Tuesday, December 17. The company’s first McDonald’s in Santa Rosa Beach opened earlier this year in June. David Costa Jr., owner and operator of Costa Family McDonald’s, along with local dignitaries and members from the Walton Area [...]

The fifth edition of the 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, raised a record-breaking $103,228 for The Sonder Project. The sold-out, annual event took place on Friday, November 8 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, featuring 14 regional and local restaurants and catering companies, each competing for the title of “Best BBQ” chosen by the [...]

The Market Shops Ninth Annual Bloody Mary Festival, powered by Step One Automotive Group, was held on Saturday, October 12 and raised $37,600 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County.  The shopping center was transformed into a bustling festival ground to host over 800 attendees and a variety of local vendors. Festive tomato-themed balloon décor, [...]

Café Thirty-A, located at 3899 East County Hwy 30A, is set to host their annual Christmas Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7 benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton. In honor of longtime owner, Harriet Crommelin, who passed away in 2023, this year’s event will be presented by three Harriet Crommelin Honorary sponsors including Earl [...]

On Wednesday, TMH Physician Partners, in collaboration with The St. Joe Company, held a ribbon cutting and open house to showcase the new medical office plaza at 1002 N. Arnold Road in Panama City Beach. The ceremony, attended by local officials and healthcare leaders, marks a significant advancement in healthcare accessibility for residents in the area. "We [...]

30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, will take place on Friday, November 8 on the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, benefiting The Sonder Project. The community is invited from 5-8 p.m. to sample unlimited barbecue, sponsored by Barker Williams and Shoreline Title, from various regional and local restaurants, each competing for the [...]

Sunset Isle Yacht Club, located on Okaloosa Island on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, is now accepting boaters for their new, luxury marina that is the only full-service marina in Northwest Florida that can provide mooring for yachts up to 300-feet. Spanning over nine acres on the Choctawhatchee Bay, situated on a 12-foot wide [...]

Idyll Hounds Brewing Company’s signature event, Houndfest X, will take place Thursday - Saturday, September 26 - 28 with proceeds benefiting Alaqua Animal Refuge. To kick off the signature event, Idyll Hounds Brewing Company is partnering with Back Beach Barbecue for a VIP dining experience on Thursday, September 26 from 6-9 p.m. at the brewery. [...]