SoWal Stories

SoWal People - Demetrius Fuller Living The Dream

Demetrius Fuller is a proud beach local who is the very embodiment of exceptional talent and generous spirit. 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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Harbor Docks Hosts Fall Charity Events

On Friday August 23 Harbor Docks will host the 28th annual Caddy Shack Classic Charity Golf Tournament at Emerald Bay Golf Club. The tournament has a scramble format. 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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SWHS Cheerleaders Team Win Awards - Go Seahawks!

The South Walton High School Cheerleaders for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year are as follows: Julianna Allen, Savannah Bartleson, Angela Beabout, Maria Beabout, Marissa Brown, Zoelle Coetzee, Ch 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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Stacey Bakes in Grayton Beach is All New and All Fresh

Stacey Bakes is a brand-new, adorable cafe in the Shops of Grayton. 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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Calling All Designers & Models for South Walton Fashion Week

South Walton Fashion Week is right around the corner and you can already hear the high heels coming down the runway. 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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Wyndham Vacation Rentals Launches Local’s Loyalty Program

Wyndham Vacation Rentals has announced that ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals launched a Local’s Loyalty Program to reward local residents for their hospitality in welcoming thousands 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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Made in SoWal: Ginger Leigh Designs

Ginger Leigh is a true South Walton artist, and her creative spirit is mirrored in her art. 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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Author John Dufresne Book Signing & Reading August 8

Sundog Books in Seaside announces that Florida author, John Dufresne will be available for two events on Thursday, August 8. 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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Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents Morgan James Oct 10

Sinfonia Gulf Coast enters its eighth season of innovative musical programming on the Emerald Coast with a special performance on Thursday, 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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Emerald Coast Magazine's Event - Best of the Emerald Coast October 19

The Ballots have been counted as Emerald Coast Magazine and the Junior League of the Emerald Coast eagerly prepare for the 2013 “Best Of the Emerald Coast” (BOEC) Event. 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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Call for Nominations for Van Ness Butler, Jr. Hospitality Award

Do you know the next award winner? Are YOU the next award winner? Tourism in South Walton succeeds through the efforts of dedicated, enthusiastic and innovative people. The Van Ness Butler Jr. 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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Salon Twist Named Top 100 Salon by ELLE Magazine in 2013

Salon Twist is one of SoWal's most successful businesses, and for the third year in a row has been named one of the Top 100 salons in the U.S. by Elle Magazine in the August 2013 issue. 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 Guild Donation Supports Hospital Initiatives

The Volunteer Guild at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast recently presented a $67,600 donation to the hospital in support of a variety of patient care initiatives. 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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Balance Health Studio Shines in Seagrove

It’s early morning, and as the sun spreads across SoWal, Balance Health Studio is opening its doors. Within minutes the lot fills with bicyclists, walkers, joggers, and drivers. 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 Artists At Gulf Place Provide a Hot Spot to Shop

Just behind the large commercial buildings in the town of Gulf Place, a group of diverse South Walton artists have created a fun and funky collection of small shops. 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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Win a Fabulous Vacation Package in Grayton Beach!

Are you dreaming of sliding your toes in the sand, watching the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico, all while indulging in a weekend of delicious food, drink, and relaxation? 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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Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Now Open at Grand Boulevard

Grand Boulevard’s newest signature restaurant is now open. Since 2002, Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar has been serving deliciously fresh and contemporary American-Italian cuisine. 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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Alys Beach 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run September 1

Join the fun at the Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in Alys Beach, Florida. Located along Scenic Hwy 30A, the course winds through the beautiful town. 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 Real Estate Report for June 2013

The latest real estate statistics for South Walton show continued improvement – sales are up, prices are up, inventory is lower – the number of real estate sales in South Walton are up 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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Praise the Lard at The Perfect Pig!

The Perfect Pig is a delightful café and gourmet market on the curve in Seagrove Beach at the Shops of Grand Isle - excellent breakfast, lu 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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Elephant Walk Returns with a Splash in Sandestin

We don't have a lot of Gulf front restaurants in South Walton so we were thrilled when we heard that Elephant Walk was retu 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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You Can Strengthen Our South Walton Community

South Walton is a strong and proud community, and a main part of our mission at SoWal.com is to foster community growth. 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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Andy Saczynski Chosen Festival of the Arts Poster Competition Winner

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's (MKAF) 18th Annual Festival of the Arts Poster Competition has a new winner! Among the many creative entries, Andy Saczynski's design captured the judges 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 is Stand Up Paddle Paradise

You see them everywhere. At the beach, in the bay and on the coastal dune lakes. 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 Drought is Over and Fish Are in the Boat!

Anyone worried about the drought of last year can rest assured it is way over. We have had enough rain this month to make up for any deficit from the past two years! 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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