Call For Artists One of the unique things about South Walton is the amount of artists that reside here. Just drive down Scenic Hwy 30A to get a first hand look at the creativity of the community found around every turn. There are also many art-inspired events and classes. Here is an open "Call to Artists":
- Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach 2010 >> Info.
- Cultural Arts Association 2010 ArtsQuest >> Info.
- Artists and Live Models Needed for weekly figure drawing class >> studio b, Alys Beach, Florida. Call 214-415-0476.
8th Annual SEASIDE Neighborhood School Half Marathon and 5K Run Road Closure Over 3,000 running enthusiasts will be descending on South Walton and the Town of SEASIDE this weekend, March 5 - 7 for the 8th Annual SNS Half Marathon and 5K Run. As happens every year, Scenic Hwy 30A will be closed down for several hours as the runners make their way around the course. Here are the official closure dates and times:
- Both lanes of Highway 30-A will be closed from CR 395 at Seagrove to CR 393 at Gulf Place from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- The eastbound lane of Highway 30-A from Seaside to CR 393 at Gulf Place will be closed from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
- The westbound lane of Highway 30-A will re-open at 9:00 a.m from Grayton Beach State Park to CR 393 at Gulf Place.
Got hazardous waste? Drop it off this Saturday at "Haz-Mat" Collection Day The Board of the Walton County Commissioners is sponsoring a Haz-Mat Collection Day this Saturday, March 6 from 8AM - 12PM at the South Walton Mosquito Control District Headquarters on Hwy 393 [MAP] in Santa Rosa Beach to collect, recycle, treat and properly dispose of the following:
- tires
- computer hardware, components and peripherals including processors, monitors, keyboards, printers, scanners, etc.
- pesticides and insecticides
- used oil, brake fluid, and stale gasoline
- solvents
- fertilizers
- paint, paint thinners and paint strippers
- batteries
- furniture polish
- engine degreaser
- anti-freeze
- pool chemicals
- spot removers
- and any other hazardous household waste products.








