Slices of 30A: Your 30A & South Walton Real Estate Blog - Blog Archive: September, 2023

South Walton High School scored 93.95/100 based on college readiness, college curriculum breadth, state assessment proficiency, and graduation rate!

Here are a few more ratings we learned from the US News & World Reports: 

  •  Ranked #70 out of 4,202 high schools in the state of Florida and #1,070 out of 42,634 high schools in the US. This puts South Walton in the Top 2% of Florida Schools.
  •  73% participation rate in 27 different college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
  •  98% graduation rate for the 2022-23 school year.

Read their Full Report HERE.

 

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Solidago, aka Goldenrod: Captivating Facts and Folklore Surrounding this Native Florida Plant  

Solidago, commonly called Goldenrod, and many blooming wildflowers, could be something you've thought very little about. For many others, the very mention of it makes the eyes water and nose itch! Commonly believed to be the cause of hay fever, it turns out this late summer/fall perennial is edible and offers many health benefits. 

Tall Goldenrod is a member of the Asteraceae, the Sunflower family. About 140 varieties of Goldenrod grow throughout North America,  Europe, and Asia.  Sixty of those varieties occur in every habitat type, including woodlands, swamps, mountains, and fields in eastern North America from the Great Plains to the Atlantic.

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September at the beach usually means thinner crowds, with summer temperatures beginning to dip. But this month, we’re still feeling like a ‘cat on a hot tin roof’!

While it may still be hot, there are plenty of ways to chill out and have fun over the next few weeks along the beaches of 30A.  We've put together a lineup of events you won't want to miss before the Fall festival season begins:

See a Show at The REP

The Repertory Theater in Seaside has live entertainment all year round, whether it’s musical performances, theatrical plays, or an interactive kids’ Improv Bootcamp! Check out their current lineup for Sept./Oct. 2023.

To buy tickets, visit their website at http://lovetherep.com/.

2023 Patriot's Run Santa Rosa Beach Half Marathon…

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5 Steps to Prepare Your 30A Beach House or Condo For Sale

We all want to be good neighbors. But when it comes to selling your home, it's not just about "keeping up with the Joneses." It's about outshining them at every opportunity!

With new listings hitting the market locally each week, the right strategy has never been more important to win over buyers and achieve the highest possible sales price. Here are five proven steps to set your property apart from the competition.  

STEP 1: Stage Your Home to Show Its Full Potential

Home staging is one of the hottest trends in real estate—because it works! According to the Real Estate Staging Association, professionally staged homes spend 73% less time on the market.

So, what exactly is…

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