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Bay Baits, a locally owned and operated bait and excursions shop in Santa Rosa Beach, invites anglers of all ages to fish in the the first Bay Baits Inshore Classic May 19 and 20. “With the success of our other annual fishing tournament, the Bay Baits Benefit, we wanted...

Long-time Walton County activist Bill Fletcher has announced he’s running in this year’s election for District 4 County Commissioner. “I believe we need to foster better communication between citizens and our government,” Fletcher says. “We can restore confidence by strictly adhering to the Sunshine Law and Public Records Law with...

It’s Pizza Bro! By Dee Cruce In the mood for a good pizza? You have to check out Brozinni’s Pizzeria in Seagrove. Established four years ago by locals Kevin and Nicole McKee, the building has been recently renovated and offers indoor and outdoor seating. Most importantly, their New York-style pizza is...

Food for Thought Launches Summer Program Food For Thought outreach is a not-for-profit organization based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, that provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy to prepare food for students dependent on free or reduced school meals. Their goal is to support a child’s development and educational experience...

Women Can Be Hooked on Fishing at Any Age By Heather Bennett The story of Gaynelle Moore’s adventures paints a picture of women in fishing that challenges the stereotype of fishing as a male dominated sport. I recently spoke to Moore, a local resident, about her love of fishing. I found...

It’s All About You at Margaret Ellen Bridal By Heather Bennett 30A is a dream-wedding destination, with an abundance of wedding planners, officiants, caterers, musicians and photographers. But you can’t have a wedding without a dress. Margaret Ellen Bridal is an essential addition to South Walton for brides on the Emerald...

The Historic Gulf Cemetery will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, at 10 a.m. The 104-year-old cemetery is located at 1466 S. Cty. Hwy. 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. The 131 veterans interred in the cemetery will be honored in a service that will include...

The South Walton Children’s Chorus is set to celebrate its one-year anniversary with the “Splendor of Spring” concert on Sunday, May 6, at 1 p.m. with a reception to follow at Christ the King Episcopal Church. “The Spring concert is a finale to what we have been working on...

South Walton Turtle Watch: “Turtley” Worth It By Dee Cruce They’ve been around since the dinosaurs. What’s that? It just so happens that our gorgeous beaches are the long-time nesting ground of many endangered species of sea turtles, including the Loggerhead, Leatherback, Kemp’s Ridley and the commonly known Green sea turtle....

There’s A Lot Going On in May Superintendant Update Superintendent A. Russell Hughes is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Todd Drake as principal of Emerald Coast Middle School. Drake is originally from Snellville, Ga., and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Augusta University, a Master's of Mass...