SoWal Stories

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for September 2021

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for September 2021, with sales statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. The South Walton real estate market statistics for September 2021 reveal what is happening in the South Walton Real Estate Market. We are seeing continued falling inventory and rising prices in South Walton and Scenic 30A. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Summer Haze Music Festival - Winter Edition at Gulf Place Nov 20

Southern Sound Music Alliance presents the Summer Haze Music Festival - Winter Edition on November 20th in Gulf Place! This music festival will feature several of your favorite bands, food trucks, and art vendors. Part of the proceeds will benefit Cultural Arts Alliance and Food For Thought. PURCHASE TICKETS | On Sale NOW Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for July 2021

The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for July 2021, with sales statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida. The South Walton real estate market statistics for July 2021 reveal what is happening in the South Walton Real Estate Market. We are seeing continued falling inventory and rising prices in South Walton and Scenic 30A. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

2022 Underwater Museum of Art Call To Artists

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in partnership with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) join two of South Walton, Florida’s most cherished resources, the arts and the Gulf of Mexico, with the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Resort Resale Continues Excellent Furniture & Home Decor Consignment With New Owners

For nearly 14 years, Resort Resale on Hwy 98 in SoWal has been an excellent resource for locals, second homeowners and rental owners. And recently it's gotten even better! The cavernous store houses all manner of gently-used, high-end furniture, rugs, decor, and art - enough to furnish many homes. It's one of those rare places you can walk through a dozen times and see something new every time. And then a week later it's totally different with a constant and exciting changeover! Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Flutterby Arts Festival & Events at Watersound Origins Nov 12-14

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is calling all kids and parents to flitter to Watersound Origins to celebrate 28 years of the Flutterby Arts Festival. This year’s event takes place Sunday, November 14, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm on the green located directly behind Watersound Origins Café. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Sunny Fall Saturday Mornings At Main Street DeFuniak Springs Farmers Market

Saturday mornings in the Fall are perfect on the sunny Main Street in DeFuniak Springs along picturesque Lake DeFuniak. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

SoWal Style: Classic Grayton Cottage Overlooking State Park Dunes & Gulf

If you want to experience the authentic Grayton Beach vibe you can't do any better then renting Dune Watch, a classic Grayton cottage overlooking the amazing field of dunes of Grayton Beach State Park. The sunset views from the open or screened porch are phenomenal! Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Beau Interiors 5th Annual Christmas Open House & Benefit Nov 14

Beau Interiors in Grayton Beach is set to host the 5th annual Christmas Open House on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. - all are invited to celebrate the season with live music, light bites, specialty drinks, sales, and more for a good cause! Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Hilton Sandestin Beach New Culinary Team Brings Energy & Experience

Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa has made exciting key additions and promotions to the resort’s stellar culinary team. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

New in SoWal: Weekend Jazz Brunches at Ovide in Hotel Effie at Sandestin

Ovide, the signature restaurant by James Beard Award-winning chef Hugh Acheson, located at Hotel Effie in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has launched a new jazz brunch available every Saturday and Sunday. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Condé Nast Traveler Readers Rate The Pearl Hotel Top 15

Condé Nast Traveler has published its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach voted one of the top 15 hotels in Florida. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

South Walton International Coastal Cleanup Sep 18

Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles will once again host the International Coastal Cleanup. The Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team invites all community members and visitors to the Emerald Coast to join efforts to clean up the beaches of South Walton on Saturday morning, September 18th, from 9:00 to 11:00AM. Registration begins at 8:45AM. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

School Calendars for 2021-2022

Here is the 2021-2022 School Calendar from Visit South Walton - Use it to help plan your trips. Locals can see when to promote business, events, and when to plan around traffic, and crowds at restaurants and grocery stores. The school calendar shows when K-12 schools and universities/colleges in our travel markets will be on break. South Walton School Calendar includes Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break and other holidays. Want to know where to rent? See our SoWal Rental Partners for the best in rental homes, condos and hotels. Click to open the 2021-2022 South Walton School Break Calendar (PDF) Highlights & Updates for 2021-2022 School Calendars: Birmingham, AL city school breaks - Fall 2021 October 4-8, Winter December 20-Jan...

View full article »

Run Watersound 5K & Film Festival Oct 30 & 31

The first ever Run Watersound 5K & Film Festival is a two-day event at the Watersound Origins community and the new Watersound Town Center. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

DeFuniak Springs Oktoberfest & RUN/SUP Competition Oct 2

Main Street DeFuniak Springs is set to host its inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Special Events for 2021-2022 Season

Don’t be like the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. Simply note in your calendar these very important dates, so you won’t miss any special events during Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2021-2022 season. Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Bryan Kennedy and Forrest Williams Songs Around the Campfire Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Eggs On the Beach Cooking Competition at Seascape Oct 16

The Emerald Coast’s official Big Green Egg EggFest cooking competition, Eggs on the Beach, is returning to Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Oct. 16, 2021. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Alaqua Animal Refuge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Opens

Alaqua Animal Refuge announced today the opening of its new Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, located on five acres within their original Whitfield Road property in Freeport, Florida. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Watersound Farmers Market Debuts Oct 2

The Watersound Town Center is growing rapidly. It is quickly becoming the center of life on the eastern end of SoWal and is buzzing with new businesses, events, and activities. Construction of a 48,000sf Publix has begun and several new buildings are complete. On Saturday, October 2nd a new town center tradition begins with the debut of Watersound Farmers Maket with local foods, produce, arts & crafts under the new events pavilion along with food trucks in a park like setting with fountains. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Seaside School Race Weekend Feb 18-20

The Seaside School Half Marathon + 5K will be back in-person for the 20th anniversary running on Sunday, February 20th, 2022, in Seaside. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Harvest Moon Celebration at Eden Gardens State Park Sep 23

Harvest Moon at Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington is a fundraising event benefiting the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC). Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches 16th Season for 2021-2022

Keeping the tempo at the forefront of the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition of “symphony redefined” as it enters its 16th season. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

Global, Regional and Local Businesses Opening in Grand Boulevard

With three new businesses opening and several more in the queue, Grand Boulevard office space is in high demand. TEKsystems, an international tech company, will open their new offices in Grand Boulevard this fall. The company delivers all aspects of IT, including services, personnel and cyber security. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »

AJ's End of Summer Labor Day Concert For Hurricane Ida Relief

Come on down to AJ's Grayton Beach on Labor Day - this Monday September 6th for good times and good vibes to help out our NOLA friends. Continue reading... What do you think?

View full article »