by Kerri Parker | Apr 29, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Walton County is growing, and the decisions being made today will shape its future for years to come. In this episode of the Highway 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker speaks with Marina Khoury of DPZ CoDesign about Walton 2040, Walton County planning, future development, conservation, housing, and how residents can be involved in the Land Development Code rewrite process. If you care about growth, quality of life, and the future of Walton County, this episode is a must-listen.
by Kerri Parker | Apr 6, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this 27-minute episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, Kerri Parker sits down with Diane Pickett, the founder and visionary behind Summit on the Circle in DeFuniak Springs.
by Kerri Parker | Mar 18, 2026 | Businesses, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode of the HWY 331, we connect you to Parker McClellan as he explains the rapid growth of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
by Kerri Parker | Jan 4, 2026 | Businesses, Communities, Events, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Every Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend since 2010, the 30A Songwriters Festival has turned South Walton’s quiet winter season into a destination built around music, storytelling, and community. On this episode of the HWY 331 Podcast, host Kerri Parker sits down with festival producers Jennifer Steele and Russell Carter to reflect on 17 years of a songwriter-focused festival that has become a cultural and economic cornerstone for Walton County.
by Kerri Parker | Sep 30, 2025 | Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode of the HWY 331 podcast, host Kerri Parker speaks with Megan Harrison, President and CEO of the Walton County Area Chamber of Commerce. They discuss the importance of leadership, community growth, and the challenges faced by small businesses in Walton County. Megan shares her journey in chamber leadership, the upcoming ‘Next Big Thing’ event, and the need for collaboration within the community. They also touch on the significance of mentorship and the infrastructure challenges that impact local businesses. The conversation emphasizes the chamber’s role in connecting businesses and fostering a thriving community.
by Kerri Parker | Sep 15, 2025 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
What if a theater could do more than entertain—what if it could connect an entire community? That’s exactly what Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director of the Emerald Coast Theatre Company, is doing in Walton County. Since 2012, Anna has helped grow ECTC from a small after-school program into a thriving professional theatre that now spans Walton County—from their headquarters in Miramar Beach at Grand Boulevard, to the historic theater in DeFuniak Springs, and most recently, to Freeport.
