SoWal Stories

WaterColor Inn & Resort Named Four Star Hotel by Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its 55th annual listing of Star Award-winning hospitality establishments worldwide, and named WaterColor Inn & Reso 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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5th Annual Beachcomber Music Awards March 4

The Annual BeachComber Music Awards are always a blast. It's a great party and we get to find out who got voted best in their category. 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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Community Clean-up March 8-10 Hosted by Commissioner Sara Comander and Public Works

Beginning Friday March 8 through Sunday, March 10, District 4 Commissioner Sara Comander will be hosting a community clean-up weekend in Miramar Beach at Legion Park on Ponce de Leon Street. 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 Awards Ceremony and Concert at Rosemary Beach March 3

There are so many talented and creative students in the Walton County area, and through the various schools and educational foundations, there are extensive opportunities to encourage those talents 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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Project:STYLE Brings a Passion for Beauty to SoWal

Every girl dreams of her wedding day and how beautiful she will look. Jasmine Rizzuto makes that dream a reality. 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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Swim Safely Under South Walton Beach Flags

A trip to the beach should be fun and care free. But leaving common sense at home can be deadly. 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 Gumbo Festival 2013 Video & Photos

A record crowd of more than 2,000 gumbo lovers turned out on a cool but sunny Florida day for the 24th annual Sandesatin Gumbo Festival at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Eighteen teams competed for prizes in several categories.The Waylon Thibodeaux Band played zydeco music while the crowd kicked up their heels and relaxed on the lawn. 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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Gangwisch, Grandy, and Melzer Open New Dental Office

Clay Gangwisch, Mike Grandy, and Daniel Melzer love the beach life, staying active, and enjoying good times with their families. Dr. Gangwisch opened the practice in Panama City 25 years ago. Dr. 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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Great Gumbo and Record Crowds at Sandestin Gumbo Festival

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort announces record breaking crowds at the 24th Annual Gumbo Festival held over the extended Presidents’ Day Weekend, where nearly 2,000 attendees tasted and vote 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 Wine Festival Returns to Alys Beach March 9-10

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SoWal Spring Sunset

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Sandcastle Escapes Launches New Mobile App

Sandcastle Escapes Vacation Rentals is excited to announce the launch of its new, free app available to Apple and Android mobile users 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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723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar- Cool, Casual & Coastal

The story of Seagrove’s 723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar is one of people coming together, beginning with the name itself. 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 Songwriters Festival 2013 Video

A loving and quick look back at last month's 30A Songwriters Festival.The 2013 30A Songwriters Festival was held on a perfect SoWal weekend. Sunny skies and mid-seventies greeted songwriters and fans on Sunday. Indoor and outdoor venues up and down Scenic 30A were filled with music lovers and writers who perform their own music, and performers who write their own songs.The SoWal.com staff was out in full force capturing images, notes, and memories of a wonderful music-filled weekend. 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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Real Estate Agent Jo Stewart Joins The Premier Property Group

The Premier Property Group is proud to announce the addition of Realtor Jo Stewart, the top selling agent in the Sandestin community, to Premier Property Group’s new Grand Boulevard family. 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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Davis Properties Celebrates 20 Years of South Walton Real Estate

When Larry Davis started Davis Properties of NWFL, Inc. twenty years ago this year, he had no desire to become a large company. 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 Turtle Watch Needs Volunteers

One of the most extraordinary things about South Walton beaches are the sea turtles that nest here. They need our help and protection to survive. 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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Silver Sands Hosts Purses with a Purpose Benefiting Shelter House March 22 & 23

Purses with a Purpose is a two-day purse sale and auction where new and gently used designer handbags are donated to be sold and auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting Shelter House, the domest 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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Tennis Pro Tracy Townsend Returns to Seaside's Swim & Tennis Club

The Community of Seaside, Fla., is pleased to announce the return of tennis professional Tracy Townsend to its Swim and Tennis Club. 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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Kyle Carey at “Say the Word” Poetry Open Mic - Buddha Lounge Feb. 20

Kyle Carey, poet and singer-songwriter will be performing as the guest poet of popular local poetry open mic “Say the Word” at the Buddha Lounge, Wednesday, February 20 at 7pm. 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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Café Thirty-A Still Surprises After 18 Years

Harriet Crommelin is the author of one of SoWal's greatest success stories. 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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Explore Florida State Parks with New Mobile App

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service has developed a new, FREE smartphone app, available for download now. 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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Easy Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico

I got to run offshore today and it was just like the title says - easy fishing. One of those calm, clear, comfortable, "I can't believe it's February" days! 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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Meet Sandestin Gumbo Festival Headliner Dikki Du

The Carrier family is as synonymous with Zydeco music as beads are with Mardi Gras. Dikki Du Carrier marks the third generation of the Carriers to keep the musical tradition alive. 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 Wine Festival Reports Record Ticket Sales

The Sandestin Wine Festival, one of the top wine festivals in the country, is reporting record ticket sales for its 2013 Spring 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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