"Slices of 30A"

The ODD PELICAN BEER COMPANY CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING

Serving Up Flavorful Beer for The Fun-Loving Crowd

Long-time local and private chef Hunter Davis and business partner Anne Margaret Harrison have teamed up combining the best of their business   experience, talents, and backgrounds to launch the area’s newest brewery and taproom, ODD PELICAN BEER CO. Davis and Harrison have gotten off to a solid start in the business by securing a SEASIDE® license to make and distribute an exclusive brew aptly named “Seaside Suds.” ODD PELICAN BEER CO currently offers three other specialty brews including “The SUMMIT,” “Black Creek Stout” and “SPECTACLE”.

 Hunter and Anne Margaret also have a shared passion for giving back to the community and supporting local non-profit organizations. Both are actively…

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CAA’s Annual Flutterby Festival Weekend Kicks Off with Monarch Art Trail Opening

Northwest Florida is a part of the migratory pattern of the Monarch butterfly, and every fall tens of thousands of Monarchs can be seen enjoying an abundance of native wildflowers that thrive throughout Walton County. Since 1992, The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has celebrated this yearly natural event with The Flutterby Festival, an annual children’s arts and science event.  

As an addition to this year’s festivities, The CAA is proud to announce the opening of another Art in Public Spaces initiative - Monarch Art Trail (MAT).  An outdoor sculpture project was created with support from The St. Joe Community Foundation. The official opening of the Monarch Art Trail takes place Friday, November 12th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm and…

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The Secret Sauce To A Swift Sale!

We've been helping owners with their beach homes for over 28 years and know what works!  So, today, we're sharing a little of the "Secret Sauce" we use when assisting our clients in planning for a successful sale!   Let us know any questions or curiosities you may have about what it might take to get your beach home "SOLD" too!

SMART PRICING

A “smartly priced” home is key to garnering genuine buyer interest that ultimately leads to stronger offers.  So, take time to become well informed on current market values.  Get professional insights that include a custom detailed study of your home, its features, the local neighborhood, any amenities, and recent sales.   Our team can provide in-depth pricing studies at no cost, or obligation and assist you…

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As We Head Into Fall - Where's The 30A Real Estate Market And How Do We Compare With Current National Trends

There are conversations buzzing in the air both nationally and for our area here in South Walton that perhaps the real estate markets may be experiencing a slight shift from the last year’s white-hot seller’s market.  As we transition into the fall season what are the market numbers telling us?  Are home prices changing?  Is there a change in inventory levels?  Is the market still strong as it was this time last year or is there a transition in process away from a sellers’ market?  In today’s post, we’re taking a look at these questions and do our best to sort out what sales and inventory numbers may be telling us

According to both Florida and Nationwide industry analysts, major market home prices and appreciation remain at levels not seen in over…

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This Weekend on 30A!

From plays to movies, and football, to farmers' markets there's plenty to do along 30A this weekend!   Check out our list of just a few fun things going on here at the beach!

International Ocean Film Tour at Watersound Origins

Date:                 Friday Sept 17 – Saturday Sept 18th

Time:                7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where:             Watersound Origins Village Commons Lawn  - Event Details & Ticket Info

Moonlight Paddle on Lake Powell

Date:                    Friday Sept 17

Time:                   7:30 – 8:30 pm

Where:                Camp Helen State Park  -  Event Details

Seaside Farmers’ Market

Date:                 Saturday – Sept 18th

Time:                9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Where:             …

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Sending Love ( & Relief Supplies) from South Walton to Louisiana

When you live along the Gulf Coast, hurricanes, and storms are simply a way of life. As communities both far and near, we always come together to help one another in a time of need. In an effort to assist those who want to help our neighbors in Louisiana who are living through the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, we’ve put together a list of relief efforts currently underway by 30A local businesses.  Please consider reaching out to support these local efforts!   

Also please check back often - as we receive additional sources of relief efforts we'll update the list below with new information!

From Seaside FL Facebook Page: Please visit our Stories or Hurricane Relief Story Highlight on our Instagram page @seasidefl to learn more. We will continue…

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South Walton's Beach Access & Parking Updates

South Walton's Beach Access & Parking Updates

This upcoming fall and winter, construction will begin on three new parking areas and beach access points at Seagrove Beach; and extensive parking with public transit just north of Gulf Place. 

One of the new locations coming to Seagrove will be a Regional Access Point, which includes seasonal lifeguards, ADA-compliant boardwalk, restrooms, and parking -- making two Regional Access points for Seagrove Beach. (The other location is south of Santa Clara Ave.)

The following are new and renovated locations: (click below to view locations on a map)  

• Seagrove Regional Beach Access (located across from Café Thirty-A) is nearly through the design/permit phase. Improvements will include 21 +/-…

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Buyers' Top 3 Favorite 30A Beach Towns

What areas/beach towns along 30A are experiencing the most activity and interest of buyers so far this year? If you live in or own property in Seagrove Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, or Watercolor then you’re in a very popular location indeed. So, like most property owners, in today's market, you are not only most likely enjoying a significant equity increase, but buyers are actively looking and buying in your Beach Towns the most right now!

Maintaining its #1 ranking as a 30A Favorite Beach Town is Seagrove Beach.  This little town was branded as "The Place Where Mother Nature Did Her Best" by founding developer CH McGee back in the 1920s. and 30s.   Today Seagrove begins on the eastern border of Seaside and extends just beyond the Eastern Lake…

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What's Happening with the 30A Real Estate Market

Yesterday in the news, according to NAR (National Assoc of Realtors);  June median home prices nationwide are up by 23.4% compared with the previous year.   But the first rule in real estate is LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION.  Trends in real estate markets are hyper-local.  So, to get a snapshot of what’s happening here along 30A we’ve pulled together some year-to-date trends to share.

In South Walton, specifically, homes located south of Highway 98 and along the 30A corridor are where we focused our info today.  The local median home price here increased this year by 42.5%.  The current median home price in the area is $1,255,000. The trend for the number of homes sold so far this year is up along with the gap between the seller’s asking price compared…

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DIY Coastal Dune Lakes Clean-Up Day in South Walton

When driving down Scenic 30A in South Walton Florida you’ll no doubt notice a series of lakes along the way.  This unique chain of 15 lakes which is found dotting the 19+ miles of our Northwest Florida coastal highway is not your ordinary lake! They are indeed rare, unique, and found in only 4 places throughout the world!  Because of the combination of fresh water and their close proximity to Gulf waters, the result is the existence of a highly delicate ecosystem.  As such, these special lakes found along Scenic Highway 30A are  also protected to insure their continued health and vitality.    

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, (CBA), Walton Tourist Development Council  (TDC) and the Walton County Board of County Commissions are sponsoring a DIY…

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