SoWal Stories

A Better South Walton Fundraiser Party at Bud & Alley's Oct 30

A Better South Walton (ABSW) is scaring up a good time at Bud & Alley's this Friday evening, Oct. 30 from 5:30-8 p.m. Suggested donation is $20 and there are some great raffle items. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for September 2015

The latest real estate report for September 2015 includes statistics for single family homes in Walton County, Florida. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Cruise Through Holidays in SoWal on Solaris Yacht

Thinking of unique holiday gift ideas continues to become challenging. Experiences offer a lifetime of memories that aren’t dispensable like tangible gifts. The SOLARIS yacht offers unforgettable Thanksgiving, holiday and New Year’s Eve cruises in a convenient, all-inclusive Northwest Florida beach resort setting. “Not many people can say they spent the holidays on a 125 foot yacht,” stated James Murray, General Manager for SOLARIS. “Our holiday cruises feature chef-prepared meals while cruising the sparkling waters and enjoying time with family and friends.” The 125-foot SOLARIS yacht boasts three decks of indoor and outdoor spaces. Guests embark on a memorable experience that begins with a warm greeting by Captain Matt as they...

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An Evening of Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights at Baytowne Wharf Nov 14

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and the Sandestin Wine Festivaldiv> Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Telluride MountainFilm on Tour Lights Up WaterColor Nov 6-7, 2015

Mountainfilm lends soul to SoWal. It's one of the events we never miss, and are glad to sponsor every year. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Frightful Family Fun at the Beach in October

Fall in SoWal is the craziest time of year with so many festivals, live music, football and some real local fun events. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Sunday Fall Wine Walkabout & Charity Auction at Sandestin Hilton Nov 8

As expected, tickets have completely sold out for Seeing Red Wine Festival's Grand Tasting comm Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Kristin Chenoweth Headlines Sinfonia 10th Anniversary Gala Nov 13

Keeping the tempo on the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast will mark its milestone 10th season as the region’s only fully professional symph Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Pierce Family Children's Advocacy Center Slated to Open Spring 2016

The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s Walton County construction site is making great progress in D Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Art Imitates Life at The Fuss Boutique

In South Walton it has always been about the beach and a laid-back lifestyle. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Seaside Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of the Seaside Post Office Oct 23

The community is invited to a dedication ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Seaside Post Office on Friday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Celebrate the Best of the Emerald Coast at Grand Boulevard Oct 24

Celebrate the Best of the Emerald Coast 2015 at Grand Boulevard on Saturday, October 24 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Cafe Thirty-A Celebrates Food & Wine at Kokomo Dinner Nov 5

Cafe' Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach is celebrating wine and food this fall as they host Kokomo Winery at a special wine Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Get Fit This Fall in SoWal

The holidays are fast approaching and that means tons of celebrations and lots of tempting comfort foods. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Fast Fall Fishin' in SoWal

Whooo! It's been busy here at the beach this fall. Lots of folks around and plenty of pretty weather to take 'em fishing. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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45 Central Wine Bar Wine Tasting Celebrates Seaside Wine Project Oct 15

To celebrate the debut of five of Seaside’s new wine varieties sporting a new label, a special wine tasting will be held at 45 Centraldiv> Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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"You're So SoWal If..." Presenting Our 2015 Winners

The judging is complete and the official results are in for our 2015 "You're So SoWal if..." contest! Thank you to everyone who sent in entries to make this another great year f Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Witches of South Walton Trade Brooms for Bikes at 12th Annual Ride Oct 30

The Witches of South Walton is gathering for the12th Annual Witches of South Walton Ride taking off from Gulf Place on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Seagrove Village Market Closing After 60+ Years

Get your grouper sandwich fix now, while you still can. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Rick Montague Tells The Chattanooga Story at Seaside Institute Oct 16

Long-time Seaside homeowner Rick Montague will be the Seaside Institute’s featured speaker at its “Spend an Evening” program on Friday, October 16 during homeowners’ weekend Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Randall Bramblett Devil Music CD Release & Halloween Party at Arnett's Stables Oct 31

Grayton Beach Catering is thrilled to welcome artist and songwriter Randall Bramblett and his band for their Devil Musicdiv> Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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CBA's Grasses in Classes Celebrates Fifth Year in Schools

To kick off their fifth year, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) along with 2,300 third and fifth graders established salt ma Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Great American Picnic is a Family Tradition Oct 18

The Great American Picnic returns to Watersound Origins on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 3 P.M. with great fun throughout Wind Garden Park until 7 P.M. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Gulf Front Breakfast is Superb at Fish Out Of Water

Wake up sleepy heads and get over to Fish Out of Water at the WaterColor Inn for a very special gulf front breakfast. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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Changing Seasons and Boatloads of Fish

Today was the first day you could really tell the seasons are changing. It was a blustery, overcast & cool fall day. Continue reading... What do you think? We all need community feedback, ideas, suggestions ... please share!

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