Santa Rosa Beach
Walton County OKs bed tax hike
SANTA ROSA BEACH —Walton County commissioners have approved an increase to its bed tax from 4 cents to 4.5 cents on the dollar effective Oct. 1.
The hike could raise up to $6 million during its five-year lifespan.
The county’s Tourist Development Council has agreed to set up a separate account for the additional funds and use the money solely to help market the Emerald Coast as a vacation destination and to attract a low-cost air carrier.
Beach access project to mark completion
MIRAMAR BEACH
Beach access project to mark completion
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and official reopening of the Miramar Beach Regional Access will be at 9 a.m. Monday at the beach access next to Pompano Joe’s on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach.
The area is reopening after eight months of construction that involved the creation of 141 parking spaces [...]
Local restaurants meet the value hunt challenge
In these challenging economic times, who is not looking for a bargain and placing a premium on value?
Local restaurants are stepping up to the plate to give locals what they are looking for.
UPGRADES TO STATE PARK NEARING COMPLETION
SANTA ROSA BEACH — The numerous upgrades to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park are almost complete, and the park has released a summer schedule for the tram service to shuttle visitors from the entrance to the park on Walton County Road 30A.
The $7 million project, part of a 10-year improvement plan to the 1,637-acre park that was announced two years ago, includes a new ranger station, a new road to the campground, a playground, 16 additional rental cabins, 22 more campsites, a new tram path and a mile-long bike path to Campbell Lake.
Parks and trails
A-Z Listing of Gulf Parks and Trails Along Hwy 98
Area Beaches
Information on our Beaches
Important Area Information
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Shopping
Some Great places to shop!
Great Local Attractions
Some of my favorite Local Attractions
Our Beaches
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