SoWal Stories

Made in SoWal: Fusion Art Glass

We all love to take walk on the beach, but some of us need to walk on the beach. We need to wade in a coastal dune lake outflow. 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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La Playa Brings Caribbean Flavor to Gulf Place | Grand Opening Feb 8th

La Playa, meaning 'the beach' in Spanish, is all new and super fresh. 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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Rock the Road 5K & Fun Run is Feb 23 at Sandestin

The Junior League of the Emerald Coast invites the Emerald Coast community to join in Rock the Road, a 5K and Kids’ 1 Mile Fun Run to benefit the organization’s many comm 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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Why are Homeowner Insurance Rates on the Rise?

The good news is insurance in the Florida panhandle remains much more affordable than any other coastal area in the State. 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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Wine Women & Shoes Vintner Dinners Feb. 8

To kick off the 2013 Wine Women & Shoes weekend, Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents six Vintner Dinners featuring stellar wines and culinary creations highlighted by "Food & Wine Magazine&qu 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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Seabreeze Jazz Festival Has a New Stage at Pier Park

The Seabreeze Jazz Festival is coming up and their venue just got a new... 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 Owsley Brothers Live at 30A Songwriters Festival Video

One of our favorite local bands was the talk of the 30A Songwriters Festival recently. In this video, The Owsley Brothers play "200 Miles" on the Caliza stage in Alys Beach. Hailing from the Gulf Coast of Florida The Owsley Brothers Began as the Bedroom Recording project of multi-instrumentalist J.E. Reynolds. Armed with a cheap guitar, half a drum kit and an 8-track recorder, Reynolds crafted Last Years Acclaimed EP Pure Lust. Within a few months his Unique blend of Lo-Fi Scuzz & Gut Bucket Blues attracted much attention & glowing reviews of blog community stalwarts; My Old Kentucky Blog, Aquariaum Drunkard, Rollo & Grady, & Some Velvet Blog. The Owsley Brothers showcase his darker punk & blues underbelly: pounding drums...

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11th Annual Baytowne Bash Fat Tuesday Parade February 12

Baytowne celebrates the 11th Annual Baytowne Bash Fat Tuesday Parade on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:00pm. 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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Enter to WIN a Fantastic Rosemary Beach Vacation!

Enjoy 3 nights in a 3 bedroom Rosemary Beach Home from SoWal.com Rental Partner Paradise Properties! 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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New Executive Chef Announced at 723 Whiskey Bravo

Alan Baltazar brings over 18 years of culinary experience to SoWal local favorite, 723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar, and will now serve as Executive Chef. 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's 2013 Half Marathon and 5K Event - A Community Affair

It's a new year and 2013 is moving fast as one of South Walton's most popular events is coming around again the first weekend in March. 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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Executive Director of CVHN Receives Young Alumni Achievement Award

Zach Billingsley, executive director at Children's Volunteer Health Network was chosen as the Young Alumni Achievement Award winner by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association. 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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Hydrotherapy: The Cure for What Ails You

Hydrotherapy has been around for thousands of years, but recently in its more modern use it involves the simple use of water (either hot or cold), water jets, underwater massage and even aromathera 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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Digital Graffiti Festival Calls for Artist Submissions

Artists from around the globe to compete for $10,000 in prizes! 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 Two Tickets to Wine, Women, and Shoes Feb. 10th

Click here to enter to win 2 tickets and swag! 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 The Amernet String Quartet at Rosemary Beach

Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its seventh season of innovative musical programming on February 15 & 16, presenting the Amernet String Quartet at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall. 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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Gordie Hinds Contemporary Art Grand Opening in Seaside

Gordie Hinds has long been one of our favorite artists. He loves to paint South Walton - outdoor scenes, fishing, still life, colorful people - he easily captures local color and local flavor. 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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Firfefly Restaurant Awarded Florida Trends Golden Spoon Third Year in a Row

For the third year in a row, Panama City Beach’s Firefly Restaurant has received Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Golden 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 Sandestin Gumbo Festival!

Enter to win 2 tickets to the Sandestin Gumbo Festiival on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 12pm-4pm at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. We'll choose a random winner on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Have some great gumbo and vote for your favorite, while listening to live Zydeco music by Dikki Du and the Zydeco Crew. Judges will award the top three restaurants and businesses in the “Area’s Best” Gumbo. Participating restaurants and businesses will vie for placement in the following categories: “Area’s Best - Veteran,” participating more than 5 years; “Area’s Best - 5 Years or Less,” participating 5 years or less; “Area’s Best – Freshman;” for the first-timers. Click here to enter! http://youtu.be/zMpffHw1DjQ

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Subscribe to SoWal Youtube - HD Videos of Every Beach Access

We love posting videos of our beaches, people, businesses, events, festivals, parks . . . See SoWal Youtube...

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CVHN Changing Childrens' Lives with a Smile

Almost eight years ago, the first annual Hurricane Party was held to kick start Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). 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 Has Lowest Insurance Rates in Florida

Lets face it, nobody likes buying insurance. 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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Amavida Coffee in Rosemary Hosts Christon Anderson Art Opening

The unapproachable urban vibe of Christon Dee Anderson is often in place to filter objectionable attitudes and cloak his kinder gentler persona. 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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Seabreeze Jazz Festival Blows In April 17-21 at Pier Park

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Take a Fantastic Journey on the Scenic 30A Bike Trail

There’s no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton than a pedal along our paved 18-mile bike path. 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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