SoWal Stories

Annie Parker Jewelry Off the Cuff

Annie Parker started making her rustic cuffs less than a year ago, and the response has been much greater than she expected. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Two Houses United Takes Donations August 24

Two charitable organizations are joining forces to bring in supplies for the people they serve - Shelter House, the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties, and Fisher House o Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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International Coastal Cleanup Day

Date: 09/21/2013 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Details: Join Walton County Tourist Development Council for the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Help keep Walton County’s beaches clean and pristine! At the following beach access locations: Miramar Beach Dune Allen Ed Walline Blue Mountain Santa Clara/Bramble Grove Inlet Beach It’s easy to get involved, there is no age limit or special skills level. Supplies and water to be provided. For more information on how you can support beach cleanup contact Amanda Barkley (850) 267-4578 or amanda@visitsouthwalton.com Read more... We'd...

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723 Whiskey Bravo Celebrates National “Be an Angel” Day

723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar owners Skip and Victoria Moore are helping spread the word about a cause close to their hearts by kicking off a fundraising campaign for Angel Flight Soars on Nat Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Walton County Beach Nourishment Project Enters New Phase

The Walton County, Florida, Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project (Beach Nourishment Project) reached another milestone recently with the signing of the project’s Feasibility Study Rep Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Bud & Alley's Hosts 9th Annual Hurricane Party Sep 27

It's always a great party and it's for a great cause - raising funds every year for one of our favorite local organizations -

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Romantic Fools At The Seaside REP Theatre In October

The Seaside REP Theatre presents Romantic Fools, consisting of 12, two-character comedies examining love, lust, dating, and romance — from a date with a caveman (Find Me a Primitive Man) to t Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Sacred Heart Hosts the OneBlood Mobile Unit Aug 28

Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast will host the Oneblood mobile unit on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the main entrance of the hospital. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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30A Eats Takes a Bite of Crust Artisan Bakery

Crust Artisan Bakery on U.S. Highway 98 opened in the spring of 2012, gaining immediate popularity with the local crowd, and tourists soon followed. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Vine to Wine Kicks Off Taste of The Beach Aug 23

Taste of The Beach is uncorking its 2013 lineup and the three-day event kicks off with Vine to Wine - A Wine Preview on August 23 at Seascape Resort& Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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The Sun Sets On A Perfect SoWal Summer At The Beach

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Solve the Mystery: Skulls, Tracks, and Furs at Biophilia Center

Date: 08/23/2013 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Details: Solve the Mystery: Skulls, Tracks, and Furs- Who Do They Belong To? Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission team up with the Biophilia Center to help you identify and examine local Florida wildlife. Can you match the evidence to the correct animal? General Admission: Adults (ages 13+): $8.00 Children (ages 3 -12): $5.00 Children (2 and Under): Free Center Hours: Friday & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Learn More: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center...

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Nonie's Ark: Animal Encounters at Biophilia Center

Date: 08/24/2013 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Details: Nonie's Ark: Animal Encounters is educational and hands-on animal fun for all ages! If you like being up close and able to touch animals, then this program is for you! General Admission: Adults (13+): $8.00 Children (3 - 12): $5.00 Children (2 and under): Free Center Hours: Friday & Saturdays 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m. Learn More: E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Town: Freeport Read...

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Sip, Shop & Live Music at Gulf Place Wine Walkabout Aug 15

Make plans to join friends at the Gulf Place Thursday Wine Walkabout on August 15. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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September Concerts in the Village Kick Off Labor Day Weekend

Due to the popularity of the 18th annual Concerts in the Village, Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is adding an Autumn Concerts in the Village series, Sept. 1-26, 2013. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Local Teacher Makes Jump Number 1,000 at Skydive Live

Local middle school teacher Kim Radford jumped from a plane high above the fields and farms of North Walton County last Saturday. It was no ordinary skydive for Kim. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Rosemary Beach Welcomes James Farmer Sep 7

Join us for an evening with James Farmer - Southern author, gardener, floral and interior designer, cook and garden-to-table lifestyle expert. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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South Walton Beach Access Maps, Features and Videos

SoWal.com has a complete list of all South Walton public beach accesses along Scenic30A, searchable by features such as lifeguards, parking, restr Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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The Truman Show Screening and Scavenger Hunt at Seaside

Grab a blanket and come on out August 16 at 8 p.m. to the Seaside Amphitheater and enjoy the classic South Walton film set in Seaside, Florida - The Truman Show. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet Conducting Online Art Auction

Grayt Grounds of Monet Monet is a unique event venue, eatery, art gallery, and boutique in Grayton Beach. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra 2013-2014 Season - Tickets on Sale NOW!

The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra's 2013-2014 season just about has it all: traditional classics, young and talented guest soloists from around the world, popular holiday pops music, a t Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Guglielmo's Golf ParTee Benefiting Sacred Heart Foundation

Monday, October 21, at Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin, enjoy an exciting round of golf for a great cause, featuring lunch by Guglielmo and a shotgun scramble. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Food for Thought Outreach Receives Donation from Trustmark

Food for Thought Outreach, Inc. recently announced that Trustmark Bank, of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, recently raised and donated $ Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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30A Local Properties Has The Knowledge You Need

30A Local Properties was first conceived two years ago by Bobby Johnson and Jack Emerick - two men eager to change the face of South Wal Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Tails From The Pass

I have been over at Indian Pass for a little over a week now for my annual Tarpon and Triple Tail trips. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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