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Stinky's Fish Camp in Dune Allen Beach by the Gulf has completed the final touches on an outdoor live music venue on Lake Allen (a SoWal coastal dune lake).

The South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program returns for Summer 2025 with approximately 200 participants ready to learn what it takes to work as a surf rescue professional along the Emerald Coast.

The program begins Tuesday, June 10, with a dual-curriculum approach, creating a fun and welcoming environment for both first-time and returning Juniors. More information and registration online at SWFD.org.

Whether you’re unwinding by the pool, biking through town, shopping and dining in town center, or taking in the breathtaking Gulf views, your ideal summer escape is in Alys Beach's privately-owned and stylishly appointed luxury vacation rental homes.

Listen up, beach lovers! It's that special time of year again in South Walton – Sea Turtle Season is officially underway, running from May 1st all the way through October 31st. 

These ancient mariners, our flippered friends who've been gracing our shores for millions of years, need our extra TLC during this crucial nesting period.

FSU's planning to build a 'FSU Health' hospital in Panama City Beach on Hwy 79 to make healthcare better and more accessible in Northwest Florida. The location is about a 30 minute drive from the intersection of Hwy 331 and Hwy 98 in South Walton.

With the goal of improving access and innovation in health and health care in Northwest Florida, Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the FSU Health name.

Spring is here and Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is hopping all around our watershed!

The CBA has a robust agenda of activities for the spring season, dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of our watershed.  There are upcoming field trips with local children, extensive water monitoring, and new outreach programs and events for you to be a part of. Time spent outdoors, giving back, supporting our local environment - it doesn't get any better!

Exciting news for food lovers in South Walton — Scratch Biscuit Kitchen has expanded its hours from 7AM until 8PM every day, and added a brand-new dinner menu! 

It's right on Scenic 30A in WaterColor - casual, tasty, and relaxed with indoor and outdoor seating - right across from the beach, and more shopping and dining in the heart of SoWal.

Alys Beach and the community celebrated the Grand Opening of the new, permanent, custom-designed location of the Alys Shoppe in Alys Beach's Town Center on March 11th.

Located in the easternmost corner of the newly completed mixed-use condominium, The Della, designed by Moule & Polyzoides Architects, the Alys Shoppe's new interior space is thoughtfully designed by the interior architecture team of Hart Howerton to reflect the sophistication, grace, and well-edited luxury of Alys Beach, an extension of Life Defined.

Watersound Club Members now have another world-class golfing experience to enjoy. The Third Golf Course is a brand-new 18-hole golf course designed by Davis Love III, located north of Shark's Tooth Golf Course.

The Third offers a unique golfing experience with pristine greens, lush fairways, and natural landscapes. It has been carefully designed to fit into the surrounding environment, using the existing topography to create a challenging yet enjoyable course.

Alys Beach, the incomparable coastal town on Florida's Scenic 30A, has expanded its Concierge Program, with exclusive new offerings for homeowners and vacation guests. The additions to the existing Concierge Program add a new layer of ease and enjoyment to the graceful balance of life in Alys Beach.