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Listen for an update on when the box office will be open starting Saturday thru Sunday. www.30Asongwriterfestival.com.

Breaking news from the 30A Songwriter Festival...we've got the first look at what artists are playing where...and news about Grace Potter closing out the main stage Sunday! It's gonna be rocking', thanks to Russell Carter for taking a moment to go over the venues, artists playing them, and ticket information. www.30asongwriterfestival.com.

Just 15 minutes from Grayton Beach is the home of Driftwood Guitars. Handcrafted acoustic guitars, made by local singer/songwriter Chris Alvarado. Chris also has a wonderful home recording studio. How does Chris juggle all this? Our answer is he's young...but the real answer is he's passionate, meticulous, and super-focused to make your dream acoustic guitar a reality. We checking in with Chris for a few tips on how to conduct yourself during the 30A Songwriter Festival...is there a right way to tell someone to be quiet during a show? Enjoy today's Dawn Patrol morning show, brought to you by www.30acottages.com.

The 2016 30A Songwriter Festival is right around the corner, a few tickets are still available. Amazing writers and musicians are headed our way, including Jackson Browne, Grace Potter, Shovels & Rope, Drew Holcomb...and a ton more. We go deep into this year's lineup with Scott Crompton, who is also playing the festival this year with his duo The Wildlife Specials. Insider tips, and artists not to miss...enjoy our preview show brought to you by www.30alocalproperties.com.

Ever wonder what is actually slithering through the woods of Point Washington State Forest? Or what that huge cat-like footprint in the dunes was? Our wildlife is vast here on 30A, and we caught up with Patrick Hartsfield at Grayton Beach State Park to discuss what you could see while on 30A, and where they go during the winter.

The Sonder Project is a global nonprofit organization founded to spread awareness, offer hope, and offer a hand up to those suffering the most. We focus on high impact projects, bringing together other NGOs to offer proven, sustainable solutions aimed at ending extreme poverty in remote parts of the world and fighting hunger domestically. The Sonder Project was formed to ensure that we are doing our part to help achieve this reality. Today's show tells you how The Sonder Project is working towards all these issues here locally on 30A. www.thesonderproject.org

Today's show is with Kyle Petit, author of 50 Shades of Grayton. A humorous guide to the joys and pitfalls of being single in a small town. Kyle is co-owner of Louis Louis, and lays out the single girls guide to small town dating...in Grayton Beach, FL. Photo by Dawn Chapman Whitty.

Did you used to blog way back in the day in South Walton? You may have known our guest today as he was one of the biggest forum posters in the area...and now he is a fantastic realtor with 30A Local Properties, and absolutely loves living the 30A way with his family here. Some insider info for buying 30A, and some pretty funny stories...today on the 30A Locals Show!

The 30A YOLO Bike & Beach Club bring together folk of all skill levels together for some laid-back exploration of South Walton’s natural habitats, or just coffee. Pedal or Paddle...today's show is with Mike Ragsdale with 30A.com, and Jeff Archer with Yoloboard. One hard core biker, the other not so much...the group is growing every week, and meets 8:30am at the corner of 393 and 30A, at Gulf Place near the 30A Store and Yolo Board and Bike. Listen for more details on the weekly rides and what's coming up for the club in 2016. http://30a.com/30a-yolo-bike-and-beach-club/

Today's 30A Locals Show is with Cheri Peebles. If you have been to Grayton Beach, you may have received a hug from Cheri...or had coffee with her, or been to Hibiscus House, enjoyed her catering business, or maybe bought a house from her. What is the appropriate amount of time to apply a hug? Cheri opens up about her last few years in Grayton Beach, ups, and downs...and plenty of hugs. www.30alocalproperties.com