If you are new to the 30A scene you might not know that it’s been rapidly expanding for well over a decade, as more and more people visit the area and decide to stay. I was one of those people 22 years ago, when with two babies in tow, I followed my own parents who…
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Brutal summer temps are unavoidable in the South. But with Seaside’s breezy beach to stroll, a plethora of refreshing swimming pools, and amazing restaurants with sweet and savory delights, you will feel chill in no time. The languid heat of summer is not an ideal time for pot-stirring, or for toiling over a Bolognese sauce…
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Fall in South Walton is a time to celebrate cooler temperatures, less crowded beaches, local cuisine, and to appreciate family and friends during a Thanksgiving week spent in Seaside. For many Americans, the Thanksgiving meal includes seasonal dishes such as roast turkey with stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes and pumpkin pie. The holiday feast dates…
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The Seaside School Virtual Half Marathon + 5K is now open for registration to participants around the world! How cool is that? In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and prioritize the health and safety of the community and participants, the Seaside School, Inc. and Seaside School Foundation have decided to move forward…
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The Seaside Neighborhood School is situated in the heart of 30A and the annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K is this public charter’s lifeblood. Funding from the race energizes the school and empowers participation in unique elective classes such as gardening, music, culinary and fine arts, an award winning robotics program, advanced placement classes as well…
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Get Ready to Run (& Play) in Seaside, Florida! March 1-3, 2019, the Seaside School Half Marathon, 5K and Taste of the Race with Chef Emeril Lagasse will be held! It is a 3-day event featuring amazing coastal cuisine, plenty of fun for all ages, and racing starting and finishing in the colorful neighborhood of…
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Chef Jim Shirley of South Walton County, Florida was contacted by the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association to prepare a high end, seven course meal for the then Governor Elect of Florida Ron DeSantis’ Inaugural Candlelight Dinner the night before his inauguration. On January 7, 2019, Jim and a crew of 30 including his top…
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Shrimp & Grits A Ya Ya Served at Great Southern Cafe in Seaside, Florida and Pensacola Fish House in Downtown Pensacola, this is chef Jim Shirley’s signature dish. Ingredients Grits 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups grits, such as Dixie Lily 1 cup heavy cream 4 ounces unsalted butter One 14- to 16-ounce can creamed corn 1 cup…
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The Seaside Neighborhood School is one of the top charter schools not only in the state of Florida, but in the country. It was conceptualized in 1995 by my neighbors, the Buzzett’s, along with concerned citizens, and created in 1996 before my permanent move to the area in 1998. My children were fortunate enough to have their…
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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Fresh from Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% my own. The Florida Panhandle has long been known for its extraordinary white-sand beaches, emerald-green Gulf waters, and Seaside—a model town that, in the early 1980s, introduced thoughtful urban planning not only to the coastal…
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Story & Photos By Hannah Neville – Seaside, Florida On Friday February 26th, 2016, Seaside hosted their second annual Taste of the Race. The Friday prior to Seaside’s 14th annual 5K & half marathon race, top chefs from all over the region were invited to come and share a taste of their signature dishes. The event kicked…
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This is a recipe from Chef Ryan Prewitt of Pêche Seafood Grill in New Orleans, Louisiana, who will be showcasing his talents during the Food Film Festival South Walton on April 8-10, 2016. Patrons will be noshing on the most delicious dishes from the regions top culinary talent, while watching the best in food…
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