SoWal Stories

Annual Explore the Outdoors Festival October 5

Walton Outdoors is pleased to announce the annual Explore the Outdoors Festival on Saturday, October 5. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 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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Gulf Coast Area Charities Benefit as Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown Raises Over $825,000

In what has become a two-day star studded event, the forces of generosity were in full play at this spring’s successful Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown. 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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Summer Is Cool in the Backyard of Love

The Back Yard of Love is a beautiful and quaint little hidden gem 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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Take a Bite Out of SoWal - Yummy Giveaway!

We've got a YUMMY SoWal Giveaway for you! We're treating one hungry winner to a smorgasbord of great grub with a set of gift cards from FIVE of our favorite South Walton eateries. 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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Rising Interest Rates Impact Real Estate Investing

Due to the Federal Reserve buying mortgage bonds, interest rates have been 100 to 200 basis points lower than they should have been over the past year. 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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Fish - It's What's for Dinner

Lots of fine fish dinners this past week. Fresh Red Snapper Ceviche' and fresh, fried King Mackerel is a hard menu to beat! 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 Shorebird Season Report

If you've been to one of South Walton's state parks this season, you might have noticed extra activity along the shore in low-lying dune areas. 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 Summer Fun for Kids

South Walton is bursting at the seams with events for kids and families in the summer season! 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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Seaside Celebrates 4th of July with Parade, Pops & Fireworks!

The 4th of July in Seaside, Florida is an all-American celebration of music, food, white sand beaches, flags, fireworks, and a parade through the middle of 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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Florida Fireworks, What’s Legal and What’s Not

The Fourth of July is around the corner, a time many Americans observe their independence by sending bottle rockets into the sky, exploding miniature bombs and unfortunately, breaking a state law. 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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Summer is Hot and Our Calendar is Sizzling!

Here at SoWal.com we keep the info coming in and out and we work every day on our calendars to keep YOU up to date on all the great stuff our community has to offer. 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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Independence Day on the 4th Of July - SoWal Video

THe beach means summer and the best of summer in SoWal is during 4th of July week. There is so much fun and fireworks everywhere you turn, in every beach town. All along South Walton Beaches is an all-American celebration every year during the first week of July. Parades, flags, watermelon and music blend perfectly with beautiful beaches and happy families.Be sure to check the SoWal Events Calendar, the SoWal Live Music Calendar, and the SoWal Forum for all the happenings.Sign up for our email newsletter for details on events, contests, giveaways, stories, photos, videos, and all that beach life in South Walton has to offer!Like us on Facebook! | Folow us on Twitter! Read more... We'd love to hear what you...

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Wednesday Night Concert Series at Baytowne Continues Every Week in July

The Events Plaza in Baytowne Wharf comes alive through July with the continuation of the Wednesday Night Concert Series. 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 Musician Kelsey Anna Follows Her Dream

Kelsey Anna radiates beauty and poise. She's a SoWal girl through and through - relaxed and unassuming, authentic and true. 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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Girls Night Out Raises Over $10,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs

On Thursday, May 30, 2013, Proffitt PR held its 6th Girls’ Night Out (GNO) event, GNO Does 30A at Pandora’s of 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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SoWal Spotlight on BlueLace

Lacy Counts has style and she loves to share. 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 Summer Entertainment Features Nationally Recognized Artists

Local hot spot, Harbor Docks has released its weekend music schedule for June, July and August, 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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Win Three Nights in Fabulous Seaside, Florida!

Do you dream of sun and surf? Does the idea of sand between your toes make you light up with joy? Can you smell the salt air? Well it's time for you to get to the beach and we can help! 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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Fast Fishing in South Walton

While everybody loves "fast "fishing", I have been fishing fast the past two weeks. 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 Nature Walks

Nothing is better for your body and your mind than getting back to nature among the trees and flowers, wind, water and wildlife. 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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SoWal Spotlight on Beau Interiors

Located on Scenic 30A at the 4-way stop in Grayton Beach in Grayton Corners, Beau Interiors is a lifestyle store focused on capturing the 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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Gulf Place Getaway Giveaway

Ready to kick back for a few days, stop working, and enjoy some good old fashioned beach time? 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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How To Stay Safe at the Beach in South Walton

At SoWal.com, we are committed to helping locals and visitors stay safe while enjoying our beautiful beaches. The beach is such a wonderful place to relax. 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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Marie’s, Tim, and Ike – The Perfect Weekend Combination

Marie's Bistro in Blue Mountain Beach is a favorite local hangout with a warm atmosphere and great food. Owners Hanie and Marie Nasri are always coming up with new ways to entertain. 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 CheezZiest Love Story Ever Told

There is the fairy tale story behind those delicious Brazilian cheese rolls at SayCheezZ located in beautiful Grayton Beach. The 3000 square foot kitchen is impeccably clean and well manicured. 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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