SoWal Stories

For The Health Of It - Celebrating 18 Years & Counting!

For the Health of It in Blue Mountain Beach is one of SoWal's oldest businesses and a local favorite. 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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It's O'Fishily Spring in SoWal

The past two weeks have brought the annual change to the beach here in South Walton. Most of our winter snowbirds have moved back up North and the crowds of younger Spring Breakers have arrived. 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 2 Tickets to Sinfonia's "Bond and Beyond" Gala Event March 23!

Sinfonia’s seventh season of innovative musical programming as the region’s only fully-professional symphony orchestra continues at the Emerald Coast Convention Center on Saturday, Marc 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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Music in Pictures Art Exhibit on Display Through May

Congratulations to Walton County school students and teachers who recently participated in the Second Annual Music in Pictures art contest. 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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SWFD Lifeguards Report to the Beach for 2013 Season

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards have completed spring training and will report to designated beach access locations on Saturday March 9, 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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Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 17-19 Benefits Alaqua Animal Refuge

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour this May as hundreds of cyclists venture through Northwest Florida. 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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Destin Woman's Club Hosts Hats for Hope Fundraiser for Shelter House

The Destin Woman’s Club proudly presents Hats for Hope, a fashion show and luncheon showcasing the latest fashions from the Emerald Coast’s trendiest boutiques. 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 Habitat for Humanity New Home Recipient Expresses Her Thanks

Habitat for Humanity of Walton County dedicated their 25th home this past Saturday, March 2 at 9 am in Freeport to widow and single mother of two, Teresa Schultz, who first was a volunteer for 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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Mother Trucker at Seaside REP March 28 - April 20

Mother Trucker, an on-the-road musical written by David Wayne Reed hits Seaside this Spring. 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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Chef Ken Duenas of Cafe Thirty-A Nominated in Best Chefs America Book

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Emerald Coast Title Services, Inc. Expands Opening Second Office on 30A

Emerald Coast Title Services, Inc., has expanded its services at a second office located in Redfish Village on 30A to better service the growing demands of the market. 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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Get Geared Up and Beach Ready

It's full-on Spring in SoWal and that means it's time to hit the 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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Bud and Alley's Spring Music Series 2013

Spring is on the horizon and we are all ready for a little outdoor live music. 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 Bistro Abuzz with Activity and Variety

Marie's Bistro in Blue Mountain Beach has to be the busiest bistro we've seen. 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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Perfect Beach Weddings Begin With The SoWal Wedding Guide

We have all the resources you need for the perfect beach wedding. Check out the SoWal Wedding Guide! If you'd like to have your business promoted in our Wedding Guide, please contact us.

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Win a Grayton Beach Getaway Giveaway!

Enter to win three nights in a gorgeous four bedroom Grayton Beach Condo from SoWal.com Rental Partner - Beach Rentals 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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Camp Showtime Offers Stage Fun for Kids this Spring

The Seaside Repertory Theatre is kicking off weekly Camp Showtime sessions this spring starting March 11 and running through April 12. 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 Hike with Snookie Parrish Through Alys Beach Nature Preserve

Alys Beach is truly one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Florida but did you know about the nature preserve situated on the northern portion of the community? What a perfect time of 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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Official South Walton Monopoly Game Hits the Beach

You no longer have to be a real estate tycoon to own an entire exclusive beach town like Seaside, Rosemary Beach or Alys 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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Panhandle Outdoors Live 2013 Series Showcases the Best of Florida

Grab your opportunity to explore nature with experienced guides and see the real Florida through an exclusive series offered by the University of Florida. 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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Earth Day Festival & 5K Race at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Come celebrate Earth Day in Walton County on April 20, 2013 at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park!! 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 Pilates Owner Brittany Rebolledo Receives Her License For Pilates for Buff Bone

SoWal Pilates owner, Brittany Rebolledo, is now licensed as a Pilates for Buff Bones® Instructor, a nationally known fitness class. 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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Dune Allen Realty Provides Perfect Vacations for More Than Five Decades

Still family owned and operated, Dune Allen Realty is the pioneer of South Walton vacation property management compani 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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Wednesday Night Concerts Return to Baytowne in March

Wednesday Night Concert Series is back at The Village of Baytowne Wharf each week at the Events Plaza from 6pm to 8pm. Come out Wednesday nights during March with your chairs/blankets 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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