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Every year our beaches, parks and neighborhoods experience a significant increase in litter following the Fourth of July weekend. That’s where we need your help!

Keep Walton County Beautiful is inviting neighborhoods across Walton County to participate in our Post–Fourth of July Neighborhood Cleanup on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6. This is a fun and meaningful opportunity for your community to come together, show pride in your surroundings and help protect the places we all enjoy.

Get ready for an evening of incredible music as the acclaimed Ruthie Foster takes the stage June 26th at Watersound Town Center for the "Sounds Like Summer" concert series!

Known for her powerful voice and deeply soulful blend of blues, gospel, folk, and R&B, Foster promises a captivating outdoor performance that's sure to be a highlight of the season.

Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Stinky's Fish Camp in Dune Allen Beach by the Gulf has completed the final touches on an outdoor live music venue on Lake Allen (a SoWal coastal dune lake).

The South Walton Fire District Junior Lifeguard Program returns for Summer 2025 with approximately 200 participants ready to learn what it takes to work as a surf rescue professional along the Emerald Coast.

The program begins Tuesday, June 10, with a dual-curriculum approach, creating a fun and welcoming environment for both first-time and returning Juniors. More information and registration online at SWFD.org.

Whether you’re unwinding by the pool, biking through town, shopping and dining in town center, or taking in the breathtaking Gulf views, your ideal summer escape is in Alys Beach's privately-owned and stylishly appointed luxury vacation rental homes.

Listen up, beach lovers! It's that special time of year again in South Walton – Sea Turtle Season is officially underway, running from May 1st all the way through October 31st. 

These ancient mariners, our flippered friends who've been gracing our shores for millions of years, need our extra TLC during this crucial nesting period.

FSU's planning to build a 'FSU Health' hospital in Panama City Beach on Hwy 79 to make healthcare better and more accessible in Northwest Florida. The location is about a 30 minute drive from the intersection of Hwy 331 and Hwy 98 in South Walton.

With the goal of improving access and innovation in health and health care in Northwest Florida, Florida State University has announced plans to build an acute care hospital in Panama City Beach under the FSU Health name.