Press Releases
Visit South Walton Celebrates Award-Winning Spring
May 16, 2012
Families Can Find Their Perfect Beach in South Walton this Summer
April 16, 2012
Northwest Florida Coastal Destination Kicks Off Summer with a Host of Family Events.
This Year, Treat Mom to the Mother of All Weekends in South Walton
April 16, 2012
Featuring Art, Music, Shopping, Golf, Cuisine and Celebrities Including Annika Sorenstam and Darius Rucker.
What’s New in South Walton for 2012
January 4, 2012
South Walton, a strand of 15 beach neighborhoods along Northwest Florida’s coast, is a timeless destination where families return year after year to relive cherished vacation memories and find their perfect beach.
National Talent Visits South Walton and the Theme is Music - Destination Debuts New Song Written and Performed by Bangles’ Lead Singer Susanna Hoffs
December 20, 2011“Sand and turquoise water forever” is how visitors to South Walton most often describe the destination’s 26 miles of pristine beach nestled along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast. And now that sentiment has been put to music, courtesy of internationally renowned singer/songwriter Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles.
Beach to BCS - South Walton Sends One Lucky Fan to National Championship in New Orleans
Visit South Walton will give one lucky fan a pair of tickets to the BCS National Championship game, to be held in New Orleans on January 9, 2012
‘A Poem for South Walton’ Wins One Lucky Traveler the Vacation of a Lifetime
November 16, 2011
A spectacular family beach photo and 12 lines of rhyming verse have given an Orlando-area resident an opportunity to find her perfect beach along the 26 miles of South Walton coastline.
South Walton TDC Names 2012 Artist of the Year
October 12, 2011
Now in its tenth year, the Artist of the Year program has grown to showcase a collection of local artists that offer a wide range of media. Through this program, the TDC promotes the destination’s thriving arts community and places the spotlight on a talented artist each year.
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Northwest Florida Tourism Continues Rebound as August Tourism Shows Huge Increase
October 3, 2011
The incredible season of recovery continues for the tourist destinations of Northwest Florida, which recorded huge gains in August tourism revenue.
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Looking For A New Way to Celebrate the Holidays? It's Time to Find Your Perfect Beach
August 30, 2011
Sure, snuggling next to a fire and wrapping your hands around a cup of hot cocoa can be a relaxing way to spend a holiday evening. But as the days become shorter and the temperatures fall lower, an even better way to warm up, relax and rejuvenate is to head to favorite beach neighborhoods where traditions are built along sugar-white sands.
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What's New in South Walton for 2011
August 4, 2011
While South Walton remains the same charming, relaxing haven that visitors have come to appreciate, there are some new offerings and experiences for vacations to the region in 2011.
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South Walton Hosts 10th Annual Autumn Tides
July 12, 2011
Summer may be the quintessential beach season, but spectacular sunsets, cool Gulf breezes and outstanding seasonal rates make fall the perfect time to visit South Walton.
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BCC Approves TDC - Biophilia Center Partnership
February 10, 2011
The Board of County Commissioners approved public-private partnership between the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center at its February 8 meeting.
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