Posts from November 2021
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Many are Flocking to the City of Freeport
Walton is the fastest-growing county in the state, and people of all ages are relocating to the city of Freeport.
"When I first started we had like three thousand residents here, we now have 9,100," Mayor of Freeport Russ Barley said.
Born and raised in Freeport, Barley said the city has kept its small-town feel throughout his nine years as the mayor.
He said residents of all ages are choosing the east side of town, which is closer to parks, surrounding waterways and the Gulf. Many are even choosing to leave the South Walton beach lifestyle.
"People living in such places like Kelly Plan...
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Grand Opening of Watersound Monarch Art Trail and Flutterby Festival Set for November 12
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces the anticipated official opening of the Watersound Monarch Art Trail (MAT), an outdoor sculpture project created by the CAA with support from The St. Joe Community Foundation. The Nov. 12 grand opening will kick off a weekend of festive events that offer creative education and fun for the whole family.
It is well-known that Northwest Florida is part of the migratory path of the Monarch butterfly, and every fall tens of thousands of Monarchs can be seen enjoying the indigen...
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Conde Nast Traveler Readers Rate The Pearl Hotel Top 15
Condé Nast Traveler has published its annual Readers' Choice Awards with The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach voted one of the top 15 hotels in Florida.
More than 800,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers rated their travel experiences across the globe to provide specifics about the places they can't wait to return to next. The Readers' Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognitions of excellence in the travel industry. The full list of winners can be found
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Mountainfilm on Tour at Watercolor November 5-6
Mountainfilm on Tour is one of SoWal's most popular events, returning to WaterColor Inn & Resort's Marina Park Amphitheater for its 21st anniversary this Nov. 5-6, with films that reflect Mountainfilm's motto, "Celebrating Indomitable Spirit," and use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world.
A two-night outdoor film festival dedicated to educating and motivating audiences about issues that matter, Mountainfilm on Tour at WaterColor brings a selection of culturally...