Information from the beaches of the Emerald Coast
By Allison McDowell, CBA For three decades, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) has worked at the intersection of science, education, and restoration to protect one of Northwest Florida’s most vital natural resources. Guided by data ....
One of the Gulf Coast’s most anticipated music events is gearing up for another unforgettable year as the 14th Annual Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam returns May 28–31, 2026, at Frank Brown Park ....
Alvarado Family Benefit Concert March 15 In lieu of regular Sunday morning service, A Simple Faith Church will host a benefit concert at 10 a.m. to support beloved South Walton locals, the Alvarado family. Bands ....
Farmers Markets Grand Blvd. Saturdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Grayton Locals Market Thursdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Hibiscus Guest House Seaside Amphitheater Saturdays and Tuesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Peddlers Pavilion Sundays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Rosemary Beach ....
By Lori Smith Our area’s hometown rodeo is back — and it’s more than just a night of bulls, broncs and barrel racing. The 7th Annual Westonwood Ranch Pro Rodeo returns March 27–28 at the ....
Walton County Tourism (WCT) has expanded its free Beach Tram service as of March 1, connecting municipal parking facilities to regional beach accesses in an effort to ease parking demand and improve beach access. Route ....
The SEASIDE Institute Celebrated 32nd Annual SEASIDE Prize Recipients, Marieanne Khoury-Vogt and Erik Vogt, February 6-8, 2026 By Christy Milliken The 32nd Annual Seaside Prize, held from February 6-8, 2026, brought together leaders, visionaries, and ....
How Bud & Alley’s grew from a surf-town dream into Seaside’s enduring gathering place By Zandra Wolfgram At Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant, the ritual is familiar. The sun lowers toward the Gulf, glasses are raised ....
Walton County has decided to launch a Geocaching program. What, you might ask, is Geocaching? It is a kind of real-life treasure hunt and adventure is the key! Geocaching is an outdoor activity where people ....
By Helen Petre No, probably not, but the springs named after him are well worth protecting. I usually write about wild places and organisms in Freeport and South Walton, some even in south Bay County, but ....