Panama City Beach will host the inaugural Biggest Loser RunWalk Premier Destination Series race this year on December 30!
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Blue Marlin Realty Group, located in the heart of Destin constantly strives to give back in every way possible.
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Looking for a great volunteer opportunity that will help a most worthy organization and warm your heart at the same time? Alaqua Animal Refuge needs the support of our community, and you can help.
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Construction of Carmike's Boulevard 10 Cinema is on schedule for a Spring Break 2013 grand opening.
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South Walton tourism is booming. A record number of folks enjoyed our beaches this year as evidenced by the record-breaking bed tax numbers.
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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, a top rated destination on Florida's Gulf Coast, is offering rounds of golf for just $40 at all 3 of its public championship golf courses.
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Architect Walter Chatham designed this special beach home in Seaside. It's been featured on the cover of Architectural Record as “House of the Year", and was awarded the prestigious “Award of Excellence” by the American Institute of Architects. The home has also been featured on the covers of Thirty-A Review, Florida Architecture, Houston magazine, and six major books on outdoor Florida architecture.The award-winning structure consists of two pavilions flanking either side of a central heated pool, with a central 40-foot tower. Utilizing movable panels and multiple doorways, the house opens to the outdoors in a big way.According to Chatham, “the house functions best with all doors open, blurring the distinction...
Local Catch Bar & Grill has been going strong and gaining popularity since opening nine months ago and there are no signs of slowing down.
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What a year 2012 was for us at Marie’s Bistro. To start, we expanded the place tripling our original size, including a Full Bar and an area for nightly entertainment!
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Kristen Baggett and Brian “Big Country” Peterson are two fun-loving SoWal locals who met three years ago at La Botana in Seagrove while out with friends.
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We were sad to see Smiling Fish at Gulf Place close recently after a great run of 13 years. A lot of good times and great food were had on the corner of Scenic 30A and 393.
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If you’ve ever driven down Scenic 30A through Seaside, then chances are you've seen one or more of the Seaside pavilions. They are beautiful and enticing.
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Kent Mundy delights in showing people the part of South Walton most can’t even imagine. Mundy is owner and operator of Wetland Wilderness Tours, a one-man, one-boat tour company that exp
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Sandestin resident Leah Speer, along with Katrina Epp of Rifle, Colorado, are the authors of Must. Have. Wine. A Toast to Motherhood. The book, just released yesterday, is already ranked #2 on Amazon's Hot New Releases in Motherhood.
Along with that glass of wine, we often find comfort in knowing other moms are going through the same things we are. Must. Have. Wine. A Toast to Motherhood, is a collection of relatable stories by everyday moms assuring that none of us are perfect and we’re all in this crazy race together. Must. Have. Wine. It’s a modern moms’ mantra, no matter what type of day we’re having; when we’ve come to the end of our rope, had the best day ever, or simply just want to unwind.
With savvy wit and a healthy dose of...
Win this amazing Christmas mixed-media piece by artist Mary Hong from SoWal.com and our partner Beau Interiors. It's a colorful 10”x20” creation valued at $295.
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Who doesn't need a South Walton beach break?
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Alaqua Animal Refuge recently received 5 new wooden benches constructed and donated by area Eagle Scout Troop 562.
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While shopping for your holiday goodies this year – and keeping it local we hope – keep in mind we have many local musicians and bands that offer great stocking stuffers. Treat you
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Today is my sweet Caroline’s birthday who attends college in Tuscaloosa.
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Boy, some great weather for December but not many folks in the fishing mood.
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Buddha Lounge is a hip, sophisticated sushi spot that serves up original and fresh creations.
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In this SoWal Photo of the Day it's easy to see what South Walton is part of a stretch of panhandle beaches known as the Emerald Coast!
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South Walton's coastal dunle lakes are amazing places to canoe for an up close look at the dune ecosystem's amazing plants and animals.
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Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton County
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Restaurant Fire at Gulf Place is pretty large and rather clubby. There’s a bar/lounge just as you enter, with tables for dining and several large screen TVs. A turn to the left will take you into the main dining area, with a high ceiling, polished wood tables, and walls decorated with framed paintings. The color scheme tends toward the flame palette—browns, reds, burnished copper, set off by earth tones and comfortably dim lighting that highlights the glassware. There are also outdoor tables. Jazz and world-beat music plays at a modest level, and everything feels relaxed and welcoming.
I, my wife and the Tiny Diner had dinner at Fire on a recent weeknight. The TD is in the beginning steps of BA (Binkies Anonymous), and we actually...