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Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Welcomes First Residents

The first residents of Latitude Margaritaville Watersound have officially closed on their new homes and have been busy moving in…

Why Is Our Water So Emerald?

Whether you’ve spent days relaxing or playing upon the beaches of 30A, or simply gazed at our powdery white sands…

New Book Paints Detailed History of Florida’s Emerald Coast

By Will Estell If you’re at all familiar with Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, you’re likely already aware of just what…

Latitude Margaritaville Watersound Model Homes Now Under Construction

Partners Minto Communities USA, Margaritaville Holdings and The St. Joe Company recently announced that construction has started on 13 model…

Holly Lewis Talks Favorite Local Desserts, Sundowner Spots & More!

In this edition of 30A Q&A, we sat down with Holly Lewis to find out some of her favorite tips…

Blue Angels Soar Over the Emerald Coast

The Emerald Coast is known for our beautiful emerald waters along the coast, and the amazing Blue Angels in the…

30A Snorkel and Diving Reefs: Everything You Need to Know

The Emerald Coast is best known for its sugar white sand, enchanting sunsets, and sparkling tranquility as far as the…

The Trouble with Transplants

Growing up, gently swaying palm trees were virtually synonymous with the beach (along with tacky airbrushed unicorn T-shirts). On the…

Things You Didn’t Know About Ghost Crabs

Maybe you’ve lived on the coast your whole life, or perhaps you just visit a few times a year. Either…

Fire Chief Retiring to 30A…the Community He Served for 11 Years

Is there really a better place than the Emerald Coast to watch the sun set on a successful career and…

Gulf Therapy: A Community Board Meeting

It’s no secret that the beach is our favorite playground. It’s fun. Relaxing. Beautiful. But there’s more to the gulf…

Discovering The Pearl in Rosemary Beach

Overlooking the spectacular Gulf of Mexico, The Pearl features beautifully appointed accommodations, destination-worthy cuisine, a welcoming spa, and plush meeting…

Sinfonia Presents Special ‘Made in America’ Performance

Keeping the tempo on the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its milestone…

TIME Magazine, The Best Places to Travel in 2015

TIME Magazine, The Best Places to Travel in 2015

There are few places more picturesque than Florida’s Emerald Coast, especially the section edged by Highway 30A. [more]

St. Joe Club Gives Golf and Beach Fans Something to Celebrate in 2015

St. Joe Club & Resorts offers many great opportunities for locals and visitors alike throughout the year — four elite golf courses, a high-end…

Destin filmmaker Shane Sauer Appointed Creative Director at YOLO Board

YOLO Board, LLC, has appointed Shane Sauer as Creative Director for the Florida-based stand-up paddle lifestyle retailer. In his role,…

The Pearl Celebrates “First Strand” Anniversary with Special Package and Keepsake

Having welcomed more than 12,000 guests in its first year, The Pearl — the Emerald Coast’s premier beachfront luxury hotel —…

The Panhandler… A Short Story

Burt sat on the pollen-laden hood of an otherwise maroon Honda Accord. It wasn’t his car, of course, but that…

An Emerald Coast Treasure: Learn All About Lake Powell

Did you know that Lake Powell is the area’s largest coastal dune lake and is the only local dune lake designated as a Florida…

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Emerald Homes Hosting “Prominence Preview Party” on March 27th

Emerald Homes invites locals and visitors to learn more about the renewal of Prominence on March 27th from 2 to…

Photography Book Publishers Seeking ‘Sunsets of 30A’ — Deadline Extended!

A new coffee table book of photography, Sunsets of 30A, is in production stages and is a collaboration between editor/curator Cindy…

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The 30A Flyer

Local Russell Stegemann pilots The 30A Flyer high over the South Walton skies…

Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic Now Underway at Sandestin

The 11th Annual Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic (ECBC) is set for June 19-23 at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort.…

William Horton Takes the Lead in Stinky’s Pompano Tournament with This 7.03 lb. Hog!

Stinky’s Fish Camp’s Pompano Tournament officially began on April 2nd, 2013 and ran through May 15th, with $2,500 up for grabs!…

Bay Breeze Patio Anniversary Celebration

Bay Breeze Patio (who gave one lucky 30A fan an $11,000 Brown Jordan furniture set last fall!) is celebrating their 9th year…

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Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour Coming Down 30A in May

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will be the backdrop for the Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour on May 17-19 when hundreds of…

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Florida’s Emerald Coast!

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Top Salon of the Emerald Coast

Emerald Coast Magazine’s Top Salon of the Emerald Coast

This Saturday night is Emerald Coast Magazine‘s Top Salon of the Emerald Coast competition at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.…

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