Information from the beaches of the Emerald Coast
By Douglas D. Stauffer Governor Ron DeSantis signed landmark legislation in Walton County recently that restores public beach access and returns local authority to communities across Florida’s Gulf Coast. The bill, Senate Bill 1622, repeals restrictive ....
By Will Estell Soaring by on a high-speed pass, barely one hundred feet above the runway—at a speed I’m told at the time is in excess of 700 mph—I can literally smell the fuel and ....
By Helen Petre Ever wonder which birds you are seeing on the beaches? Walton County has quite a few shorebirds. Read this article and you will be able to call them by their names, instead ....
Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban and Riley Green to Headline May 28–31, 2026 in PCB Organizers of the 13th Annual Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam surprised fans by unveiling the full 2026 ....
There’s nothing like summer along the Emerald Coast. The heat of the salty day stretches into the buzz of the night, alive with music and fireworks. While we know you love the beautiful beaches, there ....
Old Florida Fish House Weekdays For over a decade, Old Florida Fish House has proudly featured local live music. Catch artists playing inside the coveted bar and lounge area as well as in the large ....
By Paul Bonnette For over twelve years, despite stormy weather conditions, pandemics, and hurricanes, Gulf Coast Jam has been bringing “Country to the Coast.” This multi-day country music festival has seen its fair share of ....
By Paul Bonnette It was with heavy anticipation that guests waited for the doors to finally open for Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show on Panama City Beach. For months, construction crews worked diligently building the ....
Here is the 2025-2026 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips to SoWal. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and ....
One of Walton County’s most treasured cultural traditions returns this summer as Grit & Grace proudly announces its 2025 folk-life production, “The Paths We Take.” This year’s original performance continues the organization’s long-standing mission to ....