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

Walton County BCC Confirms Purchase of Eastern Lake Waterfront Parcel

The beautiful beaches of the scenic 30A region of South Walton County just got a little better.

In a regular meeting on August 9th, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC) gave final approval to the proposed purchase of a section of beachfront land near the community of Seagrove Beach located immediately to the west of Eastern Lake, and includes the Eastern Lake outfall.  The BCC is also currently working to finalize the purchase of adjacent parcels to the east of the recently purchased parcel in the Eastern Lake area.

Eastern Lake is one of fifteen unique Coastal Dune Lakes that are located along the nineteen mile stretch of coastal Scenic Highway 30A on Northwest Florida’s beautiful Emerald Coast. The Coastal Dune lakes along…

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South Walton Is Not Only Growing, We’re Thriving!

The Beaches of South Walton have been experiencing a lot of growth and change over the last couple of years. How does that change look?

We’ve put together some stats that are pretty amazing.

South Walton County by the Numbers

More and more people are discovering the 30A area as both a vacation destination and as a highly desirable place to live, work, play, and raise their families. Ten to fifteen years ago, it wasn’t uncommon for businesses to close during the “off season” (traditionally Labor Day to March 1); but now, due to a full line-up of nearly year-round concerts, major events, art fairs and festivals, the “shoulder seasons” are becoming more and more narrow. (Go to Waltonoutdoors and 30A.com for info on upcoming local events.)

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Help Shape the Style of the 30A Communities!

The local Tourist Development Council (TDC) for South Walton is looking for the public's help in deciding the future of 30A's distinctive style. You could have a hand in shaping the way future generations experience this beautiful section of the Northwest Florida gulf coastline.

Visit Walton County recently welcomed a team from R-A-M Professional Group to help decide the future of the community's public spaces. The group will ultimately be responsible for producing a Design Guide that is meant to direct the artistic vision of key public features in the area including signage, walkovers and landscaping.

They've asked for the public's help! Make sure to do your part and fill out this quick survey. Basically, the survey looks for guidance on the…

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Thanksgiving 30A Style

Thanksgiving is  less than a week away;  after that it's a full court press on to Christmas and New Years.  Here along the Beaches of 30A & South Walton, there’s no lack of activity geared toward getting everyone in the holiday spirit!  Beginning this weekend and over the coming weeks ahead there are LOTS of fun and entertaining events to choose from.  Kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with the third annual  Thanksgiving Day 30A 10K run, enjoy Holiday Parades, Tree lightings, and of course Santa sightings along the Beaches of South Walton are always the talk of the town.  Here's a partial list of activities going on, but be sure to check out 30A.com   and  Waltonoutdoors for their  full event calendars and complete run-down on Thanksgiving  weekend and…

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Celebrating Seaside Post Office's 30th Anniversary!

Seaside, FL - On October 23rd, locals, town merchants and curious visitors gathered in front of one of Scenic 30A's most iconic spots to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the Seaside Post Office.

Built in 1985 during a time when Scenic 30A was much less developed; the post office was intended to serve as a landmark. It would become popular gathering place and a way to provide a "sense of place" for the fledgling new community.

Situated literally in the geographical center of Seaside, the post office was designed by the town's founder, Robert Davis.

The Seaside Post Office Today

Thirty years later the post office still serves its original purpose. It is also, no doubt, the most photographed building in Seaside and most likely the most…

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