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Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County

 

Get Creative This Fall: New Classes at the Cultural Arts Alliance

Looking for something a little different to do in South Walton this fall? The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has released its September creative lineup, with workshops and classes designed for everyone from complete beginners to experienced artists.

And there's plenty to choose from.

A Little Something for Everyone

September's calendar includes painting, pottery, photography, gardening and even a few seasonal projects. Some highlights include:

Printing with Sunlight: Cyanotype Workshops – Create beautiful blue-and-white prints using sunlight, plants and found objects in this beginner-friendly introduction to one of photography's oldest techniques.

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What Do Real Estate Investors Look at in Terms of the Cap Rate?

The capitalization rate gives buyers an easy way to compare how much income different properties might earn. For example, if you are looking at several 30A vacation rentals, you can use cap rates to narrow down your options before digging deeper into each property’s finances. But a higher cap rate does not always mean a better investment. A property with a higher projected return might also need more maintenance, have less stable income, or be in an area with uncertain long-term demand. Another property could have a lower cap rate but be in a location or style you like more. That’s why the cap rate is just one number to consider, not the final answer.

Why Cap…

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Tickets Are On Sale Now for the 30A Songwriters Festival 2027

One of South Walton's most anticipated weekends is on the calendar. Tickets are now on sale for the 30A Songwriters Festival, returning over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, January 16–19, 2027. The 30A Songwriters Festival is now in its 18th year and has grown into the biggest and most respected songwriters festival in the Southeast. Music fans from around the world come to enjoy great performances in special venues along Florida's Gulf Coast. This year, more than 175 well-known songwriters will perform over four days in more than 30 venues along Scenic Highway 30A. You can enjoy small shows in cozy rooms for under 100 people or see big concerts for thousands at…

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