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The Tiny Two Piece: History of the Bikini
Partly due to a fabric shortage after World War II, it was a French engineer named Louis Réard who introduced the modern…
Meet Truman: 30A’s Official Mascot
Truman is a classic military Land Rover 90, and he’s our official 30A mascot. Truman was first put into service on August 29,…
NEW DATES: Digital Graffiti Illuminates Alys Beach, Oct 2-3, 2020
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19, Digital Graffiti (originally slated for May 15-16) is being rescheduled to October 2-3, 2020. Digital…
2020 Underwater Museum of Art Installations Announced
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) recently revealed the sculpture designs selected…
What’s the Latest on Apalachicola’s Oysters?
Fishermen have leaned out from shallow skiffs, reaching into the brackish waters of the Apalachicola Bay with long, scissor-shaped tongs…
Ticket Sales Open for La Lumière: Madly Giving
The 6th Annual Birthday Fundraiser for local realtor Hannah Martin will benefit Special Olympics Florida — Walton County and Westonwood Ranch.…
6 Best Playgrounds in South Walton
Our area boasts many wonderful amenities including some hidden gem playgrounds. All these are located in South Walton, and hey,…
30A’s Mike Ragsdale Publishes His First Book, “Holier Than Thou”
Mike Ragsdale – founder of The 30A Company – published his first book, an illustrated graphic novel entitled Holier Than…
Day 2 Highlights from 30A Songwriters Festival 2020
30A Songwriters Festival is currently underway, along Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida. Headlined by musical giants such as Brian…
Day 1 Highlights from 30A Songwriters Festival 2020
30A Songwriters Festival is currently underway, along Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida. Headlined by musical giants such as Brian…
The 30A Story
Yeah, I was that guy. The sounds of Bob Marley, Michael Franti, and Jimmy Buffett spilled through my stereo speakers.…
Local Bartenders Battle it Out at Top Shelf 98 Mix Off
They came… they mixed… they conquered. This past weekend, South Walton’s newest player Distillery 98 brought together some of 30A’s…
The Top 10 Surfer Movies of All Time
In the mood for a movie featuring waves and a lifestyle so carefree it makes you want to pack up…
5 Tips for Moving to the Beach
So, you’ve been dreaming of moving to South Walton for years, and now you’re finally getting to take that plunge.…
Julie Cumby Talks Boarding, Biking, Blue Skies & Beachy Mornings!
Julie Kerwin Cumby shares some of her favorite tips to experiencing 30A like a local. 1. Where do you go…
7 Cocktails You MUST Try on 30A
Truly great beach cocktails are not hard to find along Scenic Highway 30A, but we’ve hand-selected seven of the best…
Gear up for the 30A Songwriters Fest ― Jan 17-20
The headliners for the next 30A Songwriter’s Festival have been announced. Brian Wilson, John Prine, Indigo Girls, Tanya Tucker, Don…
Alys Beach Completes Installation of 18-Year-Old Live Oak
Alys Beach, Florida, an EBSCO Industries New Urbanist development in northwest Florida, recently installed a substantial live oak as the…
Are dolphins and sharks really sworn enemies?
As humans, we’ve been conditioned to think that dolphins and sharks are arch enemies. In our mind’s eye dolphins are…
Are dolphins and sharks really sworn enemies?
As humans, we’ve been conditioned to think that dolphins and sharks are arch enemies. In our mind’s eye dolphins are…
Five Wildly Different Beaches You’ll Find in the U.S.
Think of a beach and you probably picture a big expanse of golden sand lapped by gentle aquamarine waves, tipped…
Why is Our Water so Clear?
By Jessica Roberts Maps designate water with the color blue, and most would answer that the oceans are blue. But…
Kick Off the New Year with a Polar Bear Plunge!
If you haven’t gotten in on this fun tradition, now’s your chance. Kick the year off right with the South Walton…
30A’s Guide to New Year Festivities
Check out our list of fun things to do this weekend as we say goodbye to 2019: 1. Rock till…
Healing Waters Brings Fly Fishing to Injured Vets
Tying a fly, casting a line out into the open water and just taking in your surroundings at a slow…
Tickets Now Out for Sandestin Wine Fest – Apr 16-19, 2020
The 34th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival will take place April 16-19, 2020. The Sandestin Wine Festival has been named the “Best…
Work Begins on Active Adult Community, Latitude Margaritaville Watersound
Minto Communities USA, global lifestyle brand Margaritaville Holdings and The St. Joe Company recently announced the commencement of land development…
Sunsets, Sushi & More ‒ Kara Whatley Spills the Tea on 30A’s Best-Kept Secrets
Kara Whatley, Marketing & Events Director, Old Florida Fish House What’s your favorite local event? There are just so many…
