SoWal Stories

Songwriters Featured at Sandestin Wine Festival Apr 16-19

Sandestin will feature an exciting music lineup for the 29th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival April 16-19, 2015 - the prem 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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Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics Now Offering Anesthesia-free Laser Procedures

Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics is proud to announce that it has added the

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Second Annual Furry Fest at Gulf Place Feb. 21

The Second Annual Furry Fest will transform the Green at Gulf Place into a haven for pe 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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30A St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival to Rock Gulf Place Mar 14

The 8th Annual 30A St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, March 14 in 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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Learn the Art of Entertaining at The Pearl Hotel

The Pearl Hotel in Rosemary Beach is sharing their award-winning hosting tips in a series of classes focused on The Art of Entertaining. 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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30A Wine Festival at Alys Beach March 6-8

Wine lovers will gather in Alys Beach for the fourth annual 30A Wine Festival on Friday, March 6 through Sunday, March 8, 2015 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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30A Realty is an Original

When Alice Forrester and partner Mickey Whitaker opened their business, 30A Realty, in June of 1995, they were excited by the prospects. 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 Golf and Beach Resort Repeats #1 Hotel Ranking

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has been named the top-ranked hotel in Destin by U.S. 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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Walton County Beach Nourishment Project Update

The Walton County Hurricane & Storm Damage Reduction Project, also known as the federal beach nourishment project, is in the third phase- the Preliminary, Engineering, and Design Phase (PED). 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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Fishing Where I Belong

I have been back in South Walton for a week now and while our 1,700 mile tour of Florida was interesting I'm glad to be fishing off Grayton again. 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 Academic Village Programs Enrich the SoWal Experience

The Seaside Institute is hosting five arts workshops from Jan. 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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Sacred Heart to Host Community Education Classes in Feb.

Join community education classes and support group meetings at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast in Feb. 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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Annual Valentine Tour of Homes Feb 14-15

The annual Valentine Tour of Homes is a beautiful event that offers a look inside some of SoWal's most fabulous homes. 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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Get Outside for Spring Eco-Adventures in South Walton

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is bringing in the New Year with a fresh calendar of Spring Eco-Adventures showcasing Walton County’s natural resources through nature-based tours -

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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Music & Adventures in Feb.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a wonderful place to explore any day of the year, but the special events at the park are spe 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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Getting Hitched on Grayton Beach - Rain & Shine

There is no better way to prove you are "So SoWal" than getting hitched like a local on Grayton 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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Walton County Real Estate Report 2014 Summary

Every statistic for single family homes shows a year over year increase in the annual real estate report for Walton County, Which includes South Walton. 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 Real Estate Report for December 2014

Walton County Real Estate Statistics for December 2014 include statistics for single family homes in all of Walton County. 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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Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation's Tasting of Champions Slated for Jan. 30

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) will kick off its 10 year anniversary with the Annual Tasting of Champions 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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Vin'tij Wine Boutique is Unique and Delicious

Vin'tij Wine Boutique is well known for its delicious and unpretentious food. 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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Captain's Holiday

After a bit of a rough and blowy start to the new year we have had some fantastic weather here at the beach the past several days. 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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Calling all Artists for Art in the Park at WaterColor March 21

On Saturday, March 21, 2015, the

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Shelter House Purchases Building for New Program Office

Tuesday was a historic date for Shelter House as the domestic and sexual violence center closed on the purchase of a buil 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 Inspiration

As is true with any location fortunate enough to be by a large body of water – the beach is by far the number one reason eager travelers head to our corner of paradise. 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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Capes & Crowns Fun Run and 5K at Baytowne Jan 31

Calling All Superheros and Princesses! Get ready to dress-up as your favorite superhero or glittering princess. 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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