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    From Lost To Found

    By Isabelle Wilcox | January 22, 2025

    In 2023, approximately 356,000 stray cats and dogs entered shelters in Florida alone. Nationwide, the number of stray animals has soared to more than 70 million — nearly equaling the population of owned pets. Although the exact figure remains uncertain, one thing is clear: the number is staggering. In the early 2000s, Walton County faced... Read More

    House On Fire

    By Isabelle Wilcox | August 23, 2024

    Picture this: It’s a Tuesday night, you’ve got some friends in town and you’re itching to get dressed up and show them a good time. You want to be a good host and take them somewhere that shows a bit of local knowledge off the beaten (tourist) path. Where do you go? Enter: SOWAL House. ... Read More

    A Deep Dive Into Scalloping

    By Isabelle Wilcox | July 31, 2024

    As the buzz of summer on the Gulf Coast begins to wind down, scalloping season is just getting started. In 2024, scalloping season in St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County runs from August 16 to September 24. Other regions in this time period include all state water from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County... Read More

    Gone To The Dogs: Pet-Friendly Fun On The Emerald Coast

    By Isabelle Wilcox | January 29, 2024

    Whether you’re just stopping by or you call the Gulf Coast your home, we know how important it is to be able to bring man’s best friend along for the ride. Fortunately, there are ample opportunities for dogs of all shapes and sizes to relax and have their own fun. As they say in good... Read More

    Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Hosts 2024 Strategic Planning Event

    By Isabelle Wilcox | October 25, 2023

    Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty hosted its 2024 Blueprint strategic planning event on Thursday, October 19. Blueprint is an all-day event showcasing an in-depth presentation of the state of the company, the state of the market, company goals, operational refinement and marketing reports. Along... Read More

    Alys Beach Crafted Returns October 2023

    By Isabelle Wilcox | October 4, 2023

    After an extremely successful first run last October, Alys Beach Crafted is back again for another round October 25-28. Hosted by Alys Beach and a multitude of sponsors, Alys Beach Crafted’s goal is to bring the community together to recognize the people who enrich the 30A experience and to tell the stories behind crafted beverages,... Read More

    A 30A Night Under the Harvest Moon

    By Isabelle Wilcox | September 12, 2023

    The seventh annual Harvest Moon Festival is right around the corner on September 30 and is set to take place at Bud and Alley’s with additional events all day long. Traditionally, the festival aligns with the Harvest Moon, which historically has been regarded as the full moon that marks the beginning of autumn. During this... Read More

    Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donates $3.4 Million to 16 Local Children’s Charities

    By Isabelle Wilcox | September 12, 2023

    Premier fundraising organization, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), is pleased to announce it has donated $3.4 million to 16 children’s charities in northwest Florida following another successful year of fundraising. Funding was awarded in a private check presentation ceremony at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa on August 31. To date, DCWAF... Read More

    Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty Helps Fight Childhood Hunger

    By Isabelle Wilcox | August 30, 2023

    This August, Scenic Sotheby’s International participated in Food for Thought’s 10th annual Stock the Pantry event, a heartwarming initiative aimed at addressing childhood hunger. We are thrilled to share that through our collective efforts, we were able to raise $26,075 which translated to roughly 47,000 food items! All extra money was donated directly to Food... Read More

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