Post Views: 216 Come and celebrate Fall with Camp Helen State Park and the Friends of Camp Helen State Park at their First Fall Festival. Be ready for fun with music, games, face painting, arts and crafts for the children, cake walk and more. The Friends of Camp Helen State Park are hosting a Pumpkin Patch fund raiser and will have pumpkins for […]
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Post Views: 249 2nd Annual Wiggin’ Out For A Cause Thursday – October 13 – 6 to 10 pm V Lala Galleries – 30Avenue 12805 US Hwy 98 East at Eastern Entrance to Scenic Hwy 30A Inlet Beach, FL 32413 Don’t miss this entertaining ladies night out at V Lala Galleries on October 13, from […]
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Post Views: 214 The Steak & Stake Dinner provides and opportunity for every guest, including donors, community partners and volunteers to meet with and hear from the direct beneficiaries of their efforts- our Club Members! Youth sit at every table and are given the chance to share their story of how Boys & Girls Clubs […]
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Post Views: 195 Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament to benefit Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers Destin, FL – September 4, 2016…Destin Commons will host their first Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament competition on Sunday, October 16, at 12:30 pm. along the Center’s South Street expansion area between World of Beer and H&M. The event’s proceeds […]
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Post Views: 167 Destin Commons donates $35,000 to four area charities Destin, FL (August 31, 2016)…Destin Commons recently made a donation to each of four area charities through the Center’s Coins For A Cause program. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation received $10,000 that will directly benefit their All Kinds of Arts initiative. Three […]
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Post Views: 240 TROPICAL STORM HERMINE PRESS RELEASE 1 WALTON COUNTY ISSUES LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY: WEATHER ALERTS AND OPERATIONS UPDATES FOR TROPICAL STORM HERMINE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: August 31, 2016 For More Information Contact: Louis Svehla at 850-951-7101 DeFuniak Springs, FL…The Walton County Board of County Commissioners, in conjunction with the Walton County […]
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Post Views: 178 Tropical Storm Hermine has formed off the Gulf coast and is headed for Florida. At 4 p.m. Wednesday, the center of storm was about 350 miles west-southwest of Tampa. Maximum sustained winds were sitting at 45 mph with higher gusts. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for the Anclote River to Destin, Florida. […]
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Post Views: 218 30A Trading Company to Bring Upscale Retail and Locally-made Goods to Seagrove Beach Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. — Aug. 31, 2016 — Maui Waves, Inc. recently unveiled plans for a new coastal retail store at the corner of CR 30A and Dalton Drive in Seagrove Beach. Named 30A Trading Company, the 7,000 square-foot retail building will […]
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Post Views: 174 A hurricane watch was issued Tuesday evening for Florida’s Gulf Coast as a tropical depression continues to swirl across the Gulf of Mexico. Two computer models are expecting the storm to become a hurricane — forecasters issued a watch between the Anclote River, near Tarpon Springs, and Indian Pass. A tropical storm […]
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Post Views: 162 MIAMI, Florida – NOAA’s National Hurricane Center in Miami, – a legitimate weather source – issued a Tropical Weather Outlook at 8 a.m. on Sunday, August 28, 2016, due the presence of a tropical wave that could become a Tropical Storm and impact U.S. Gulf Coast states. The system, named Invest 99L, is […]
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Post Views: 292 Latest on Invest 99l from Walton County EM — the OFFICIAL source of emergency notification, warning messages and preparedness tips for Walton County, Florida. Walton County EM Visit our weather tracking satellite and radar page 30A TV Weather page HERE Here is the latest on Invest 99L. A little good […]
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Post Views: 426 45 Central Wine Bar Welcomes Andy Saczynski as the September Artist of the Month Celebrate Unique Local Art at 45 Central in Seaside at Our Artist Reception on September 1st as Andy Saczynski is Welcomed in the Space Each month the walls of 45 Central are filled with the work of a new artist. During the month of September, we are featuring former South Walton Artist of […]
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Post Views: 266 WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~No Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period~ The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the […]
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Post Views: 270 Alfonso Academy launches fall program and New Light Dance Company Miramar Beach, Fla. – Alfonso Academy has officially launched their fall program with the release of their schedule of night classes. Classes begin on Monday, September 6, 2016, and will include various dance styles including contemporary, ballet, tap, hip-hop, acrobatics/tumbling, jazz, as […]
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Post Views: 384 Join us as we clean up the beaches all throughout Walton County, Florida. Bring your water bottle, sunscreen and hat and help make a difference. Email us at the email address on the flyer for more info or subscribe to our events page here on FB to stay up to date. Tshirts […]
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Post Views: 176 Most of you know Chef Lock from our GREAT CHEFS OF 30A television series. (click here to view ) We are so pleased for Chef to have found a fantastic location for Italian cuisine at amici 30a Italian Kitchen amici 30A Italian Kitchen appoints Executive Chef to the new […]
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Post Views: 277 2016 South Walton RUN/SUP Series to Benefit Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Walton County, Fla. (August 18, 2016) – The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced they will host the 2016 South Walton RUN/SUP (Stand Up Paddle) Series event on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Grayton Beach State Park from 9 […]
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Post Views: 292 Walton County Commissioner Information – 30A TV does not endorse candidates. For information purposes on candidates bios as provided by votewalton.com ========================================================= Candidate : Melanie Nipper County Commissioner, District 3 Candidate’s Statement My goals are simple and they apply to every aspect of the issues facing our county. “Just do the right […]
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Post Views: 262 Walton County Opens Sandbag Stations at Multiple Locations Walton County Opens Sandbag Stations at Multiple Locations Due to the impending severe rainfall event that is anticipated in Walton County starting late Tuesday evening until early Saturday morning, Walton County will open a “sandbag station” at four locations throughout the County (See below). […]
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Post Views: 258 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers announce 2016-2017 board …Bill Fletcher new president (Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL) August 3, 2016…The 2016-2017 new board members were sworn in at a recent board meeting for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers. (ECCAC) Bill Fletcher, a Freeport resident, is this year’s new president. He was […]
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Post Views: 238 Walton County Traffic Alert: Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge Down to One Lane Walton County Traffic Alert Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Walton County as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. • U.S. 331 Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge – The Choctawhatchee Bay Bridge will be reduced to one lane […]
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Post Views: 347 The Big Tamale Balance 30A on 30a Television 5.30am Daily Yoga Hey guys! Lauren here with The Big Tamale 30A TV; we’re at Balance Health Studio in Seagrove Beach and Kelli Precourt is about to teach us some yoga, so come on in. Let’s get our Namaste on. Wooo! Come join us […]
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Post Views: 322 Fore Her Presents 4th Annual Fore Her Golf Outing Proceeds benefit local women battling breast cancer Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (July 21, 2016) – Fore Her, Inc. is currently accepting registration for the 4th Annual Fore Her Golf Outing. The event will take place on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Santa Rosa […]
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Post Views: 283 Contact: Jon Ervin (850) 622-7806 jon@visitsouthwalton.com July 15, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance Update Walton County’s current Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance [No. 2016-16] addresses unpermitted personal property left on the beach overnight. Overnight is defined as the hours between one hour after dusk and one hour before […]
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Post Views: 334 Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (July 12, 2016) – Gulf Place on 30A announces it will be the official headquarters for the 30A Half Marathon and 5K, presented by The 30A Company, YOLO Board, and 360 Blue, on October 21-23, 2016. All proceeds will benefit The Sonder Project, a locally-based nonprofit that focuses […]
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Post Views: 278 Florida Department of Health: There is no flesh eating bacteria in Florida coastal waters Yesterday, reports came out about flesh-eating bacteria closing Panhandle beaches. Those are false and have been corrected. There is no flesh eating bacteria in the Gulf or other Florida coastal waters. There were health advisories issued due to […]
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Post Views: 308 Bellamy, a 4 year old Schnauzer mix, has been waiting for her forever home for 160 days. She can usually be found carrying around her favorite toy or begging for a belly rub! She loves every human she meets, but she can be a little picky about her canine friends. Bellamy weighs […]
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Post Views: 258 Bay Club of Sandestin AVAILABLE LISTINGS AT BAY CLUB SANDESTIN The Bay Club is located on the beautiful grounds of the Resort at Sandestin, just eight miles east of Destin on Hwy 98. The area is noted for having spectacular shopping, exhilarating sunsets, historical sites, an almost continuous calendar of events, and […]
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Post Views: 210 Editor note; Much is shared about the cost to turtle breeding from unfilled holes on the beach. Little known are the dangers to humans too. Stories below about serious events involving sand holes on our beaches. Please share, it could save a life. #30atv @30abuzz ——————————————————————— BY ROBERT B. SIMPSON I promised […]
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Post Views: 258 For more than twenty years, the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s daily operational goal has been the rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured wildlife indigenous to Northwest Florida. The Refuge provides wildlife rescue services and environmental outreach to five counties in Northwest Florida; our staff is on duty 24-hours a day, seven […]
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Post Views: 243 Walton County is home to 15 named coastal dune lakes along 26 miles of coastline. These lakes are a unique geographical feature and are only found in Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, Oregon, and here in Walton County. Our coastal dune lakes share an intermittent connection with the Gulf of Mexico. The lake […]
Read morePost Views: 316 (Santa Rosa Beach, FL) – 30a TV (www.30a.tv ) will be holding casting calls (by appointment only ) for their new series of television shows. If you have interest in being a television show host or participant in our television programming, and live in the Destin or Santa Rosa Beach area, please […]
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Post Views: 272 Lucy Buffett re-releases new cookbook… LuLu’s Kitchen, A Taste of the Gulf Coast Good Life Gulf Shores, AL and Destin, FL (April 30, 2016)…Back by popular demand, restaurateur and author Lucy Buffett is re-releasing her successful cookbook. Formerly self-published in 2007 as Crazy Sista Cooking, the updated and repackaged version is […]
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Post Views: 231 30A has superb positioning for glorious sunsets. We see many photos of radiant spectacular skies. 30A TV brainiacs have come up with a show segment for those who can’t always make it to see a 30A sunset. On or around sunset time each evening on Ch17 Mediacom and Ch8 Fairpoint, we will […]
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Post Views: 102 Sales Professional Earns International Designation For Luxury Home Marketing Expertise Santa Rosa Beach, FL (March 31, 2016) – Kelly Klein with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty has earned the prestigious Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist® designation in recognition of her experience, knowledge and expertise in the luxury home market. “Kelly Klein is […]
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For over ten years, skateboarders in Walton County have been dreaming of a new skate park. Those dreams are now close to coming true. Walton County has allocated 20,000 square feet of space at Helen McCall Park off U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach for a new skating facility. Walton Skate Society is now making a major fundraising push to help bring the project to fruition. The group held a fundraiser on February 20 at Trebeaché that drew huge crowds, showing what a large support base the project has. The Owsley Brothers performed for a packed house. Check out this video: Listen to this 30A Radio interview with Justin Gaffrey, a local artist and skater, about the project: Learn more at waltonsk8s.com.
Don’t miss the upcoming Market Days of South Walton, an event in the style of West Indies markets, the fine art shows of Coconut Grove in Miami and the wildly popular South Walton Community Yard Sale, formerly held in Seaside. The event will be held on March 26-27 at South Walton High School. It will include hand-crafted art, market and wholesale goods, food vendors, a community-wide yard sale, live music, an outdoor living exhibition and a kids’ zone. Saturday’s event will also feature an antique and vintage car show. On Sunday, join in for an Easter egg hunt. Find beautiful handcrafted jewelry and furniture, one of-a-kind paintings and sculptures, vintage furniture, antiques and collectables, sporting goods, folk art, home accessories and decor. Like the yard sales of South Walton over the past decade, only yard sale items in good condition will be allowed, and this category will be carefully monitored. This event is sponsored by Hilltop Production Events, Kathleen’s Cottage, & H & M Event Rentals. The tentative schedule is as follows: SATURDAY, MARCH 26 Arts/crafts/commercial vendors, sponsors: Start time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Walton High School football field South Walton Antique & Vintage Car Show: Cruise-in time: 9:30 a.m., South Walton High School track Car show: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., awards presented at 2:30 on center field Outdoor Living Exhibition/Kid Zone: Start time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Exhibitions, games, interactive activities, nature displays and educational booths , Festival lawn 3 p.m. – Gates Close SUNDAY, MARCH 27 Arts/crafts/commercial vendors, sponsors: Start time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., South Walton High School football field South Walton Community-Wide Easter Egg Hunt: Start time: 2 p.m., Adjacent practice field Outdoor Living Exhibition/Kid Zone: Start time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Exhibitions, games, interactive activities, nature displays and educational booths , Festival lawn 3 p.m. – Gates Close Find more info here.
Every day, The 30A Company works hard to promote our laid-back beach lifestyle and to help support and promote Gulf Coast businesses. But we’re also very passionate about giving back to our local and global community. Here are a few of the worthwhile projects that we’re very proud to be involved with: The Sonder Project 360 Blue, YOLO Board and The 30A Company are founding partners of The Sonder Project, a non-profit organization that supports high-impact, sustainable projects aimed at ending extreme poverty and hunger, locally, domestically and abroad. What does “Sonder” mean? Sonder is the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own — each with a story to tell and each with a story worth hearing. One of our endeavors is Project: feed, a program that helps vacation rental companies across the country to collect and redistribute the nonperishable food items routinely left behind by departing guests. We then work with a network of nationwide volunteers to redistribute the otherwise discarded food to local charities and food banks in each community. Over 100 vacation rental management companies have already joined the program, and the hope is that with minimal effort, Project: feed can help the vacation rental industry come together to make a real impact in the fight against hunger. In December 2015, our Sonder team completed construction of a new school in the village of Bagyambin, Burkina Faso, in Africa. The new school will make education possible for 77 students in the village, which is a huge milestone in a country where 78 percent of the population is illiterate. Our team also completed construction of a water well in the village of Nabadogogo, Burkina Faso. Prior to the completion of this project, the 3,500 people living in this village had to spend hours and walk miles to retrieve filthy water needed for survival. With a water well now in their community, they can enjoy clean water near their homes and use their most valuable resource — time — in more productive ways. To learn more about The Sonder Project, or to find out how you can get involved, please visit thesonderproject.org. 30A Sticker Donation Box Partnership with Alaqua Animal Refuge So far, we’ve given away over 990,000 of our famous round blue 30A stickers. Although we give them away for free in local businesses, donation boxes have been set up in many locations to encourage contributions to Alaqua Animal Refuge, our local no-kill animal shelter. Alaqua Animal Refuge is located on 10 gorgeous acres of farmland in Freeport, just north of Santa Rosa Beach. As many as 100 animals are adopted every month at Alaqua, and the refuge is home to as many as 250 animals at any given time. It costs about $80,000 a month to run Alaqua, which is dependent on private donations. To date, our 30A Sticker Donation Box partnership has raised over $130,000 for this special local charity. Any local business that would like to have an Alaqua Animal Refuge 30A Sticker donation box can call Alaqua at 850-880-6399. 30A Charity Golf Classic Created by The 30A Company’s co-founder Angela Ragsdale, the 30A Charity Golf Classic has raised over $73,000 for charities to date. Proudly sponsored by The Aesthetic Clinique and many other local businesses, 100 percent of all proceeds from this annual event go straight to help local charities in need. In its first year, $23,000 was given to Off The Mat and Shelter House Domestic Violence Center. In 2014, $27,000 was raised for Alaqua Animal Refuge. In 2015, $23,000 was raised for Food for Thought. In 2016, the tournament’s charity partner will be Children’s Volunteer Health Network. For more information about the 30A Charity Golf Classic, visit 30Acharitygolfclassic.com. 30A 10K & Fun Run Partnership Every Thanksgiving morning, thousands of runners gather in Rosemary Beach for the 30A 10K & 1-Mile Fun Run. The annual race, organized by Karen Meadows, Craig Baranowski and Amy Stoyles, benefits different local charities each year with a focus on families and children. To date, the 30A 10K has raised over $150,000, and The 30A Company is a proud sponsor of this new holiday tradition. For more information, visit 30a10k.com. In addition to these initiatives, The 30A Company frequently donates product, promotion, time and resources to many other wonderful local organizations and events, including South Walton Fire District, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance, Food for Thought, Seaside Neighborhood School, Cultural Arts Alliance, The Repertory Theatre, Children’s Volunteer Health Network and many more. Get involved! To learn all about South Walton’s many wonderful local charities, please visit 30Acharities.com.
Bring your funky beach cruiser to the third annual 30A Sand Rover Rally in South Walton, Florida, on April 9, 2016, presented by Land Rover Gulf Coast. Last year, over 80 vehicles showed up for the rally, which was featured in the Summer 2015 issue of ROVERS magazine. Land Rovers, dune buggies and beach cruisers of ALL MAKES AND MODELS are welcome. SCHEDULE 8:30am – 12pm: Trail Rides or early setup 12pm – 5pm: 2016 30A Sand Rover Rally (in the parking lot at the corner of 30A and 393 by Gulf Place) 5pm – 8pm: After-party at La Playa (just across the street) featuring The Courtyard Saints (More details below) CLICK HERE NOW TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING! PRESENTED BY: WE’D ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR 2016 SPONSORS: 3RD ANNUAL 30A SAND ROVER RALLY SCHEDULE SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016 8:30am – Noon: Trail Rides or Early Setup This year, we’ll skip the long, slow caravan crawl out into the woods. Instead, we’ll MEET in the woods at 8:30am. We’ll provide everyone with coordinates to the big meadow where we did the drone flyover last year (see photo below). After a few minutes of photos and introductions, we’ll break up and hit the trails for hours of fun! With any luck, we’ll have some rain in advance that week. All drivers are asked to be responsible and courteous to other drivers and to local property, and any off-roading activities should adhere to Tread Lightly principles. South Walton features over 25,000 acres of protected land, including Point Washington State Forest. But if getting muddy or dusty just isn’t your thing, no worries! You can hit the beach that morning instead, or cruise along Scenic Highway 30A, or just head over to the official rally location to mingle with other enthusiasts. IMPORTANT TRAIL RIDE NOTES: Some of the trails in Point Washington State Forest are very narrow (as in, “knock your mirrors off,” “scratch your paint,” and “tear up your roof rack” narrow). If your don’t like the sound of limbs scratching along the sides of your vehicle, we strongly recommend that you stick to the main dirt roads (see map below). If you drive down the narrow unmarked sand trails, you might not be able to back out, especially if you’re part of a long caravan. Please also note that anything on TOP of your truck (flood lamps, luggage, surf boards, etc.) could easily be damaged on the narrow trails, so please take it slow and easy. Please don’t feel pressured to venture onto these narrow trails. There are plenty of wide dirt roads to explore! 12pm – 5pm: The 2016 30A Sand Rover Rally will be held in the parking lot just across the street from Gulf Place and Ed Walline Beach Access. We’re expecting another big turnout this year, so if “getting a good spot” is important to you (or if you have a stunning “show car”), you might consider skipping the morning trail ride and head straight to rally location to secure a great spot. We really have no way of knowing for sure how many vehicles are planning to attend, but volunteers will be ready to help park vehicles as they arrive. If the main parking lot fills up (first come, first served), there are other public parking spaces nearby. Just come prepared to HAVE FUN and bring your best casual beach attitude! 5pm – 8pm: Official rally after-party featuring The Courtyard Saints at La Playa in Gulf Place CLICK HERE TO LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING! Check out this recap of our 2015 event by 8 FIFTY Productions: CAMPING: Campgrounds fill up fast, so if you plan to camp, please make your reservations as soon as possible. Local camping options include: Grayton Beach State Park Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Camping on the Gulf Live Oak Landing Point Washington State Park: $10/night (RSVP: 850-547-7083) HOTELS & RENTAL HOMES: Scenic Highway 30A is home to a very wide range of accommodations, from multi-million dollar beach front estates to cabins, studio apartments and boutique hotels. To find some great options, visit 30Ahotels.com and 30Arentals.com. OFF-ROADING TRAILS: South Walton is home to 25,000 acres of protected land, with Point Washington State Forest accounting for over 15,000 acres. This map shows the best access points for trail rides: GENERAL CONDITIONS: — Easy Trails: 2, 6, 8, 11, 13, 20, 22, 26, 27, 28, 31 (the north side) — More Challenging Trails: 1, 12, 14, 15, 24, 25, 33 + unnumbered roads and trails Click here now to join our official 30A Sand Rover Rally Facebook group! Photos by Sean Murphy Photography:
beSpring Break is HERE, folks, and we’ll be welcoming tens of thousands of visitors this season! Here’s a quick snapshot of when the major colleges, universities and school systems will be here. Looking for something fun to do while you’re here? Check out 30A Tours to book your Spring Break adventure NOW! February 27 – March 5 School Enrollment Ohio University 38,000 Rice University (Texas) 6,000 Rollins College (Fla.) 2,300 Temple University (Penn.) 37,700 University of Florida 49,600 University of Michigan 42,800 Wright State University 18,400 March 5 – March 12 American University (D.C.) 10,000 Appalachian State University (N.C.) 17,500 Arizona State University 72,300 Ball State University (Ind.) 22,100 Barry University (Fla.) 9,300 Baylor University (Texas) 15,200 Boston University (Mass.) 30,800 Bowling Green State University (Ohio) 17,800 Central Michigan University 27,000 College of Charleston (S.C.) 9,900 East Carolina University (N.C.) 27,000 East Tennessee State University 15,600 Emory University 13,900 Florida State University 40,500 George Mason University (Va.) 33,400 Georgetown University (D.C.) 17,200 Grand Valley State University (Mich.) 24,700 Illinois State University 20,800 Mercer University (Ga.) 5,500 Michigan State University 48,000 Middle Tennessee State University 24,200 Minnesota State University 15,700 Minnesota State University Mankato 13,600 Missouri State University 21,100 North Carolina State University 34,000 Northern Kentucky University 15,500 Northwestern University 20,000 Old Dominion University (Va.) 24,200 Park University (Mo.) 25,500 Pennsylvania State University 44,900 Sam Houston State University (Texas) 17,700 Southern Methodist University (Texas) 12,000 Tennessee Technological University 10,000 Troy University (Ala.) 29,700 University of Central Florida 59,000 University of Georgia 33,400 University of Memphis (Tenn.) 18,000 University of Miami (Fla.) 16,800 University of Minnesota 52,600 University of Pennsylvania 21,300 University of Pittsburgh (Pa.) 28,800 University of South Carolina 45,300 University of Tampa (Fla.) 6,900 University of Virginia 21,200 Vanderbilt University 12,700 Virginia Commonwealth University 32,000 Virginia Tech 31,000 Webster University (Mo.) 21,100 Western Kentucky University 21,100 Western Michigan University 25,100 March 12 – March 19 Armstrong Atlantic State University (Ga.) 7,600 Auburn University (Ala.) 25,500 Clemson University (S.C.) 15,500 Cleveland State University 17,200 Colorado State University 32,000 Columbia University (N.Y.) 27,700 Dallas Independent School District (Texas) Duke University (N.C.) 14,800 Florida International University 48,000 Georgia Southern University 20,300 Georgia State University 40,000 Gulf Coast State College (Fla.) 7,200 Harvard University (Mass.) 21,300 Indiana University (System) 83,700 Iowa State University 31,100 Kansas State University 24,400 Leon County, Tallahassee School System Mississippi State University 20,000 New York University 38,400 Northern Illinois University 25,400 Ohio State University 56,900 Oklahoma State University 26,100 Oklahoma University 30,800 Purdue University (Ind.) 39,800 State University of New York (System) 465,000 State University of West Georgia 11,700 Stony Brook University (N.Y.) 24,700 Syracuse University 20,500 Tennessee State University 8,500 Texas A&M University 53,400 Texas State University 34,300 The George Washington University 24,600 University of Alabama 33,600 University of Arizona 40,000 University of Connecticut 22,500 University of Houston 39,900 University of Iowa 30,400 University of Kansas 29,500 University of Kentucky 28,100 University of Maryland 37,700 University of Massachusetts 68,400 University of Mississippi 20,800 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 67,100 University of North Florida 14,300 University of North Georgia 9,000 University of North Texas 36,200 University of South Alabama 15,100 University of South Florida 47,200 University of Southern California 41,000 University of Southern Mississippi 18,000 University of Tennessee Knoxville 27,600 University of Texas 38,500 University of West Florida 10,200 Valdosta State University (Ga.) 13,100 Wayne State University (Mich.) 32,600 March 19 – March 26 Bay County (Panama City, Fla.) Public Schools College of DuPage (Ill.) 29,000 Drexel University (Penn.) 25,500 Georgia Institute of Technology 20,500 Huntsville (Ala.) School District Jacksonville State University (Ala.) 9,500 Kent State University (Ohio) 42,600 Little Rock (Ark.) School District Louisiana State University 29,600 Loyola University New Orleans 5,000 Miami University (Ohio) 20,200 Nashville (Tenn.) School District Okaloosa County (Destin) Public Schools St. Louis Public Schools Texas Tech University 32,700 Tulane University (La.) 13,400 University of Akron (Ohio) 24,600 University of Alabama Birmingham 18,000 University of Arkansas 24,600 University of California Irvine 30,000 University of California Los Angeles 42,200 University of Cincinnati 42,700 University of Colorado Boulder 29,900 University of Illinois 28,100 University of Nebraska 50,000 University of Oregon 20,700 University of Wisconsin 42,300 West Virginia University 29,700 Western Carolina University (N.C.) 10,000 March 26 – April 2 Alabama State University 5,800 Birmingham (Ala.) Public Schools Cornell University (N.Y.) 21,000 Dothan (Ala.) School District Eastern Michigan University 23,000 Fayette County (Lexington, Ky.) Public Schools Saint John’s University (N.Y.) 15,700 University of Louisiana (System) 24,500 University of Missouri 35,500 University of North Alabama 7,300 University of West Alabama 5,200 Walton County (Santa Rosa Beach) Public Schools April 2 – April 9 DeKalb County (Ga.) Public Schools Fulton County (Ga.) Public Schools Jefferson County (Kent.) Public Schools Kennesaw State University (Ga.) 32,500 BOOK YOUR SPRING BREAK ADVENTURE NOW! Although we did our best to verify all of the above information, of course, you should check with your school before making any travel plans. Please report any corrections to feedback@30A.com, and if your school isn’t listed, please shout out your dates below!
The Alys Foundation is giving away a free, four-night stay in this stunning Alys Beach home during Digital Graffiti — the world’s first projection art festival! The lucky random winner will arrive on Thursday, May 12, 2016, and stay four incredible nights, departing on Monday, May 16, 2016. The winner will also receive six weekend passes to Digital Graffiti (valued at $300 each), which is being held May 13-15, 2016. The entire package is valued at over $5,000, and the deadline to enter is March 28, 2016. CLICK HERE NOW TO ENTER TO WIN! Check out the home: Learn more about Digital Graffiti:
For our Valentine’s Day edition of The 30A Show, we brought in one of the best couples we know — George and Ann Hartley, owners of the most historical restaurant in South Walton, Seagrove Village Market Cafe. The Hartleys give blind date tips, relocation advice and play a special “Match Game” contest. They also give an update on the cafe, which had to be relocated after the building was torn down last year, as well as share some breaking news on their next big project on 30A. Hear all this and more in the third episode of The 30A Show, brought to you by 30A Cottages and Concierge. The 30A Show airs Friday mornings on 30A Radio and is also available on Soundcloud, in the 30A mobile app and wherever you get your podcasts. Love what we’re doing? Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes to help more people find us. And now on to the show!
Post Views: 211 Sk8 Deck-o Fundraiser & Party at Trebeache Walton Skate Society is pleased to present Sk8 Deck-o! Come out for a night of skateboard art, live music and tasty food at Trebeache’ on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 5-8pm. All proceeds will go to the Walton Skate Society for the creation of a new […]
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For all foodies out there, a new event is coming to South Walton this spring that shouldn’t be missed. The Food Film Festival, created by Emmy award-winning filmmaker and Travel Channel host George Motz, will be held April 8-10, 2016, with events at scenic locations across the area, including Caliza Restaurant, Bud & Alley’s and The Hub. Tickets available at special savings for a limited time only. Get tickets now! South Walton is the fourth location for this exciting festival, which has also been held in New York, Chicago and Charleston, South Carolina. Attendees will screen a selection of the best of today’s food documentaries while tasting the dishes seen onscreen and others, all prepared by some of the South’s most-renowned chefs. Chefs attending the event include Braden Wages of Malai Kitchen in Dallas, Texas; Michael Gulotta of MoPho in New Orleans, Louisiana; Kevin Gillespie of Gunshow and Revival in Atlanta, Georgia; and Phil McDonald of Bud + Alley’s Pizza Bar. Events include: Friday — VIP Preview: A Taste of What’s to Come VIP guests can rub elbows with filmmakers and chefs and taste a showcase of the weekend to come. Commentary by George Motz. Location: Caliza Restaurant, Alys Beach. Time: 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday — Roadtrip: A Southern Culinary and Spirits Experience The only event throughout the weekend without film gives each guest a culinary road trip like no other. Guests explore what makes each city a great foodie destination, and sip through some of the South’s best beverage offerings. A highlight is the Springer Mountain Farm Ambassador Chefs’ Battle in the Fried Chicken Competition. Winner takes home the glory and the right to serve their dish at the Saturday night after party. Stella airstream will be onsite. Location: The Hub Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday — By Land or By Sea, Feature Film Night This feature film event showcases 60 minutes of food film documentaries and allow guests to taste what they see on the screen as they view it. Location: The Hub Time: 6:30 p.m. until closes down Sunday — An American Institution: Grits A 43-minute film all about a Southern institution, grits. Guests get four different presentations of grits. (Grits popsicles anyone?) Sponsored by Catdaddy Vodka, Chaste 850 and Lewis Bear. After party includes Grits Master Chef Jim Shirley and other southern breakfast specialties. Location: Bud + Alley’s Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A portion of The Food Film Festival South Walton proceeds will benefit the Emerald Coast Theatre Company and Food For Thought Florida. The Local Palate, a nationally distributed magazine with a focus on the food culture of the South, is the event’s main sponsor. Get tickets now!
If you’re planning to spend time out on the beach this year, please don’t leave anything behind! In accordance with Walton County’s Leave No Trace clean beaches ordinance [2013-04 Section 22-54(g)], such items will no longer be stored for pick-up at the Visit South Walton‘s Maintenance Facility in Santa Rosa Beach. Instead, personal articles left on the beach in South Walton one hour after sunset will be removed before one hour after sunrise. These items generally include (but are not limited to) beach chairs, umbrellas, tents, hammocks, volleyball nets, picnic tables and tiki huts. Visit South Walton provides educational resources such as the Beachgoer’s Guide outlining the Leave No Trace and sea turtle nesting laws, safety tips and more. The guide is available at the Visitor Center located at 25777 US 331 in Santa Rosa Beach, and by request. For more info, visit Visit South Walton or call 850-622-7813.
Looking for a summer internship? Want to be able to go back to school bragging that you snagged the best one ever — a summer at the beach? The 30A Company is looking for a few good interns who are passionate and have a strong work ethic. You will have the opportunity to assist with wide-ranging aspects of our fast-growing business including editorial, journalism, graphics design, retail, marketing, radio, video, social media, product development, branding and business management. Learn more about The 30A Company here. If you have an interest in any or all of these areas, please email your resume and cover letter to feedback@30a.com by February 28, 2016. We look forward to hearing from you!
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