Business

The beaches of South Walton are often the first choice for beach weddings and other special occasions. Seaside is in the heart of SoWal and offers several unique spaces for the perfect event.

Seaside's charm extends beyond its wide porches, soaring rooflines and picket fences. Seaside is a place of emotion, of happiness across generations. Seaside brides and grooms later help their kids plan the perfect wedding. A setting in Seaside elevates an event from ordinary to extraordinary.

Dave Rauschkolb is always on the hunt for new adventure and ways to expand and improve his business. Although he loves all that the beach life has to offer, you'd be hard pressed to find someone working harder in South Walton. His recent announcement to open Bud & Alley's WaterFront Restaurant in Panama City Beach made a big splash, but a new venture closer to home is also big news.

With a variety of great restaurants along the Destin Harbor, it takes a lot to stand out. With so much fanfare about the recent opening of Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, they’ve got to be doing something right. Since opening last Spring, Boshamps has garnered much attention for its locally-caught seafood dishes, fresh Apalachicola oysters and southern-inspired cuisine. 
 

The off season is locals' season at Stinky’s Fish Camp. Stinky's likes to give back to us beach dwellers by bringing in awesome music, paired with the awesome food at our much-loved restaurant and bar hangout. Right now, Stinky’s has a lot going on and we got the scoop for you in our first edition of Stinky News…
 

Emerald Homes has quickly become a major player in the South Walton real estate market, offering luxury properties in several of our beach communities. We received the following Q&A from Emily Natalio, Marketing Coordinator for Emerald Homes, Northern Gulf Coast, which covers some of the most frequently asked questions about the company and its offerings.

1. When did Emerald Homes start doing business in South Walton?

If you want to know the meaning of “old Florida,” Dewey Destin’s Crab Island location will provide you with a great lesson. Though their harbor-side restaurant is fabulous and more visible, just off the beaten path is Dewey’s original location that captures what Destin was like before the high-rise condos were built and when fishing was the only game in town.

The latest real estate report for November 2013 in Walton County shows the market continues to improve and in some areas is downright hot. The number of sales are up and so is the percentage of original listing price that sellers are receiving on closed sales. This shows that sellers are in a good position and buyers are active.

Here in South Walton we have a great collection of wonderful restaurants, from one end of the county to the other. The latest list of awards from Florida Trend Magazine honors some of our very best.

Each year, Florida Trend highlights the top restaurants throughout the state with the Golden Spoon Awards. Six South Walton restaurants are included this year, more than any other area in the Panhandle.

Owners Randy and Lynn Pike opened The UPS Store at Watercolor Crossings nine years ago. Just last year, they moved to a bigger location in the same plaza which is anchored by Publix, and expanded their services to meet our community’s growing needs. The UPS Store now offers mailbox services, printing, packing and shipping - along with a full service business center. And in the midst of the holiday bustle, The UPS Store acts as a one-stop shop to print, pack and send holiday cards and packages.
 

Laurie Beck jumped at the chance to bring her style of fitness and fun to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Her studio in Santa Rosa Beach has been going strong for a few years and she is thrilled to be able to expand.