SoWal Stories

Duke & The King Documentary to Make Florida Premiere at 30A Songwriters Festival

The award-winning documentary about local musician Duke Bardwell is finally coming to Florida with a special screening the 2013 30A Songwriters Festival. Duke & The King tells th 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 Fire District Offers "Home for the Holidays" Program

For the third year, South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is offering a "Home for the Holidays" program. 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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Senator Bob Graham to be Awarded the Seaside Prize February 2

The Seaside Institute will award this year’s Seaside Prize to Senator Bob Graham. 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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Lineup and Ticket Info for 30A Songwriters Festival

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Sergio's Little Italy in Uptown Grayton is All New and All Good

Sergio’s Little Italy in Uptown Grayton has reopened after a fire forced them to close after an initial eight mont 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 Sparkling Wine & Holiday Lights Walkabout Nov. 17

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is starting this holiday season with a special sparkling 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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Hot Winter Fishing in South Walton

The weather may be cool (downright cold a couple of mornings), but the fishing is still hot. 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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scanner no sheriff reception

Did I miss something:angry:!. Has WCSD switch their radio's to the 800 system - if so that is a sad thing for me because I liked knowing what was going on around my neighborhood.

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Be Blissful in the Backyard of Love at Hibiscus Coffee and Guesthouse

Getting hitched like a local is effortless in the Backyard of Love behind Hibiscus Coffee and Guest House. 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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Where to Go When You Crave a Great Steak

The off season in SoWal means cooler weather, thinner crowds, and more festivals than you can keep track of. 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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Ice Skating at Baytowne Wharf is a SoWal Holiday Tradition

The Village of Baytowne Wharf today officially celebrates the opening of its outdoor ice rink in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. 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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Veterans Day Weekend Special Rates and Discounts at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort

November is one of the most patriotic months of the year, with both Election Day and Veterans Day on the calendar. 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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Festival of Trees Kicks-off the Season in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

Grand Boulevard’s third annual “Festival of Trees” will showcase 13 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations, Nov. 20 – Dec. 25 in Grand 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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Caring & Sharing Angel Tree at South Walton Fire District Beginning November 9

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) has the honor and privilege of sponsoring the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” each holiday season benefiting children from ages 1 month to 12 years 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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Rosemary Beach Foundation Donates to Eight Local Educational, Cultural and Charitable

Rosemary Beach Foundation donates $40,894.54 to eight local educational, cultural and charitable organizations. These agencies served as volunteers for the Coastal Living Ultimate Beach House 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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Thi Bod Fitness Grand Opening Birthday Celebration November 17

Thi Bod Fitness celebrates its inaugural birthday bash on Saturday, November 17th at 6pm in the Emerald Coast Plaza at 3906 Highway 98, Suite 1, in Santa Rosa 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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The Grayt Wedding Parade

It’s hard to believe that Silas and Natasha Breaux grew up barely 3 miles apart from one another, but never truly met until she was seventeen and he was nineteen. Once the meeting of hea 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 & Alley's Fall Music Series Continues November 10 with The Shadowboxers

The Bud & Alley's Fall Music Series continues with The Shadowboxers, scheduled to perform a special acoustic show on Saturday, Nov. 10. 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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Boukou Groove CD Release Party at Fire at Gulf Place November 8

Love funk, blues, jazz, art, and New Orleans-style cuisine? 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 Serve2Cure Tennis Tournament Has Successful Annual Event

Saturday, October 6, Sandestin Tennis hosted it's annual Serve2Cure Fundraiser. 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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Thanksgiving Dinner with Habitat for Humanity at Harbor Docks, Destin

This will mark the eighteenth year Habitat for Humanity Okaloosa will coordinate volunteers to act as wait staff to serve Thanksgiving dinner to locals and tourists at Harbor Docks in Destin. 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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Check Out Topsail Hill Preserve State Park November Programs

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is an amazing place to experience any day of the year. But one of our favorite things to do is hang out with the rangers and get educated. 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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Follow SoWal on Pinterest

We admit it - we are also obsessed with Pinterest! But we can stop any time we want - right? We're all about sharing here at SoWal.com - especially beach stuff! 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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Flutterby Festival Flitters Into Rosemary Beach November 10 & 11

One of South Walton's most popular fall events, the annual Flutterby Festival is returning to Rosemary Beach, November 10-11, 2012. 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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Butler Elementary Student Creates Winning Design for Flutterby Festival Poster

A long-standing tradition of the Flutterby Festival is to feature participating Walton County elementary school students' butterfly masterpieces at the festival. 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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