Walton County workshop: residents urge ‘do nothing’ as tourism staff outline Eastern Lake regional-access plan Walton County tourism staff presented a two‑phase plan for a regional beach access at Eastern Lake—with restrooms, dune walkovers, parking and sidewalks—funded by the tourism bed tax. Dozens of residents at a public workshop urged preservation, submitted a 1,587‑signature petition and proposed lower‑impact alternatives such as sidewalks or using existing facilities.

Walton County residents are pushing back against a proposed beach access project, urging officials to prioritize preservation over new developments at the ecologically sensitive Eastern Lake site.

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Commissioners ratify three county land purchases, totaling several million dollars The commission ratified purchase contracts for a beachfront parcel on Sandy Lane, 384 acres off Bob Sykes Road, and eight adjacent lots near Eagle Springs; the purchases were approved and staff instructed to proceed with due diligence and recording.

Walton County commissioners have just approved a multi-million dollar land acquisition that could reshape local beach access and development!

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