"Slices of 30A" - Local News from 30A

Walton County Commissioners Issue Burn Ban

Posted by Robin Maynard on May 17th, 2020

     On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, the Walton County Florida Board of County Commissioners issued a burn ban for all areas of Walton County including southern Walton County and the Beaches of 30A Florida. The ban went into effect immediately and will continue until lifted by Walton County BCC.

This ban includes ALL outdoor burning including beach bon fires and any other type of open fire.  Acceptable fires include cooking of food exclusively on a gas or charcoal grill  and authorized burns conducted by the Division of Florida Forestry Service

   Burn bans are put into effect when weather conditions create extreme fire conditions. Because of the abnormally low level of rainfall that Walton County has experience lately, a burn ban was issued. 

For…

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Florida Governor Announces Status of Short Term Rentals at Friday Press Conference

Posted by Robin Maynard on May 17th, 2020

At a public press conference in  Jacksonville Florida on Friday afternoon, Governor DeSantis gave an update and  announcements on continuing Phase 1 of the of the  Safe Smart. Step by Step Recovery Plan to reopen the state.  New changes to take place include:

STATUS OF SHORT TERM VACATION RENTALS: 

Governor DeSantis addressed the  status of the short term rental ban which has been in place state-wide since his Mar 27, 2020 order.  On Friday, he called on counties to  draft a safe, smart plan for    re-opening the rentals in the respective counties and submit those plans to the state for consideration.  If a county's plan is approved, rentals could feasibly allowed to resume operation again as early    as May 18th. 

The beach communities along…

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A Message From Davis Properties' Owner & Sales Team

Posted by Robin Maynard on March 18th, 2020

March 18, 2020

As one of the area’s oldest, independently owned real estate firms along 30A & South Walton Florida, Davis Properties has weathered turbulent and uncertain times of market declines, hurricanes, and oil spills; all while standing firm on our founding principles of doing the very best we can for our clients, our families, our friends and our community. For the past 27 years we have committed our lives and livelihoods to all of the South Walton communities we serve, and it is our plan to continue to do so.

As your trusted real estate advisors, we are mindful of the effects that COVID-19 is having on everyone’s lives and we share your concerns for our mutual well-being. We believe communication is more important than ever as the…

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The St. Joe Company to Build Watersound, Florida Lifestyle Town Shopping Center

Posted by Robin Maynard on February 26th, 2020

 

The St. Joe Company announced on Monday, February 24th,  plans to build a new town center at the gateway to its Watersound Origins residential community. The new center will include a Publix Super Market along with additional commercial spaces. The location for the proposed center, which will be called Watersound Origins Town Center, will be at the intersection of US Highway 98 and North Watersound Parkway, two miles west Inlet Beach.

The Publix Market plans include approximately 48,000 square feet with a pharmacy, deli, bakery and a liquor store. The Watersound Origins Town Center is being master planned to potentially include 200,000 additional square feet of leasable commercial space. This is only a portion of the retail, entertainment and…

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Davis Properties hosting “Retire Old Glory” US Flag Drive

Posted by Robin Maynard on July 22nd, 2019

 Seagrove Beach FL –  The Davis Properties Sales Team is  hosting a South Walton community service project over the next several weeks. “Retire Old Glory” U.S. Flag Drive, is geared toward giving SOWAL & 30A locals a convenient means to properly dispose of their old, worn or tattered American flags.

“With Independence Day recently past, we thought that many folks might have purchased new American Flags to display over the Fourth of July holiday. But the dilemma is, once you have a new flag, what to do with the old one? With our centrally located office in Seagrove Beach, we thought a US flag drive might be a unique & useful way to serve our community.” Commented Larry Davis, Owner/Broker at Davis Properties.

According to USFlag.org;  a site…

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Davis Properties to host 30A SHOWCASE TOUR

Posted by Robin Maynard on September 27th, 2017

 

Who doesn't LOVE looking at 30A Florida Beach Homes?  The Davis Properties Sales team has put together a special OPEN HOME event featuring four distinct and unique properties that are currently on the market for sale.  The South Walton homes specially selected for the tour are located in the 30A Beach Communities of Seaside, FL and Seagrove Beach. Each property is unique and different and offers something for almost everyone.   Go here -----> Tour Map  Our team will be on hand Thursday - Sept 28, 2017 from 11am - 2:00pm serving as your personal tour guide.

If you're not in the area but still curious about  any of these wonderful properties

Get Detail information or  Contact any our "Tour Hosts" and get the  scoop on each one here!

1. 304 W…

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Walton Public Workshops on Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Codes Updates

Posted by Robin Maynard on September 7th, 2017

 

The Walton County Planning Department will be on hand September 11, 13 and 14, 2017, hosting a series of workshops to conduct a group discussion, answer questions and listen to community input on the proposed changes to the Land Development Code.  The primary goal of the workshops is to ensure that everyone in the community who wishes to give input about the Land Development Code and the updates that are being made has a chance to do so.  

This is the second of three phases to update the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code.  This phase will include:

• Correcting inconsistencies and redundancies in the code.

• Making sure the code is clear and easy to use.

• Keeps with the overall goal of the plan, which is to serve the…

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Rosemary Beach Florida - Neighborhood Parks and “Krier” Walks

Posted by Robin Maynard on November 1st, 2016

[There are many subtle design elements about Rosemary Beach, FL that make it a distinctive and unique gulf front community. In the mid 1990’s as it was being planned, a great deal of care and effort was made by the development and landscape design teams to feature the native plants and trees that thrive in the area and to create inviting open spaces, parks and greens for everyone to enjoy. With this week’s post, we’ve invited one of Rosemary Beach’s original landscape designers, Stephen Poulakos, to share insights on the parks and green spaces he designed.]

Rosemary Beach, Florida is a beach town built for the ages. It holds a dear and special place in my heart and is where my infatuation with New Urbanism began. Having grown up in suburban Atlanta,…

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3 FUN things to do in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida this weekend!

Posted by Robin Maynard on September 30th, 2016

The weekend is here....time to relax, rewind and enjoy life at the beach!

From farmer’s markets, art walks, music or food festivals it seems there’s never a lack of fun things to do along the Beaches of South Walton, Florida. So there’s definitely no reason to be bored around here! Our featured activities this upcoming weekend all take place in Santa Rosa Beach – one of South Walton’s 16 beach neighborhoods.

The weekend kicks off Friday morning at the Santa Rosa Golf Club at the Fore Her Benefit golf tournament. Later in the evening and on Saturday plan to head on over to Gulf Place Town Center at the corner of Scenic Highway 30A and Highway 393 to imbibe in the inaugural 30A Craft Beer and Spirits Festival. Looking for a little Sunday Funday fun?…

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“A Better South Walton” Group Announces Upcoming Town Hall Meetings

Posted by Robin Maynard on August 23rd, 2016

Santa Rosa Beach, FL – A local organization known as “A Better South Walton” (ABSW) will hold two Town Hall meetings to update the community on progress for a proposed initiative to establish a new municipality in Walton County. Defuniak Springs, Freeport and Paxton are currently the only incorporated communities in Walton County. According to the groups’ website the mission of “A Better South Walton” is to seek more effective governance and local representation for South Walton to preserve and enhance its unique character, property values and quality of life.

“With the community’s feedback, we will incorporate those ideas and suggestions into a final charter summary that will define South Walton. It has never been more important to have the…

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