SoWal Stories

Win Tickets to 10th Annual Hurricane Party at Bud & Alley's!

Enter to win two tickets to the Hurricane Party at Bud and Alley’s in Seaside worth $200! 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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Alys Foundation Fun Run Raises $60,000 for Autism

More than 400 runners of all ages raced to the end of summer at the third annual Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run benefiting The Alys Founda 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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EggFest Grilling Competition at Seascape Resort Sept. 27

The Emerald Coast’s inaugural Big Green Egg EggFest barbecue competition, Eggs on the Beach, will be held at Seascape Resort in Miramar Bea 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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"It's Heavenly" Describes a Special Place in Seaside

The words emote a multitude of sensorial delights - "It’s Heavenly”… 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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Explore the Outdoors Festival in DeFuniak Springs OCT 11

Walton Outdoors will host their annual Explore the Outdoors Festival on Saturday, OCT 11 from 10am–3pm along the beautiful lakeyard on 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 Songwriter Radio BoostaBand Competition Set for OCT 14

30A Songwriter Radio's "BoostaBand" competition is set for Tuesday, October 14 at 8pm! 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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Live Your Love in Wendy's Pearls

After years of sailing to exotic ports of call throughout the Caribbean, Virgin Islands, Aruba, St, Bart’s, the Bahamas, Panama, and Central America, Wendy Mignot and her husband, Jean-Noel, 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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Book Signing with Hardy Jackson at Coastal Branch Library SEPT 25

The South Walton Community Council (SWCC) is pleased to host author Hardy Jackson and

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Falling into Fishing at Grayton Beach

While the water temp may still be 87, you can tell that the seasons are starting to change. 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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Sinfonia Gulf Coast 2014-2015: Seeing is Believing

Sinfonia Gulf Coast is set to stir the senses with Seeing is Believing, the Northwest Florida orchestra’s ninth season, featuring an innovative lineup that will begin and end with vivid image 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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Camille's at Crystal Beach Keeps it Local

September on the coast transforms the chaos of summer into my happy place. 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 perfect Pairing: Seaside and Kokomo Winery

Seaside has announced a new, private-label collection of hand-selected wines from Kokomo Winery. 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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Discover Roads Less Traveled in SoWal This Fall

Fall is the perfect time to go Ecosploring in Walton County - clear and cool blue skies, sparkling gulf waters, and a breezy, relaxed feeling permeates the air. 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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Puppypalooza to Benefit Alaqua's Unconditional Love Program Sep 20

The first annual Puppypalooza to benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge's Unconditional Love Program will be held at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama 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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WIN a Week in an Amazing Seaside Gulf Front Home!

The annual Seaside Repertory Theatre Membership Party will once again be held at the beautiful Gulf front home, "

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Art of Giving to Benefit Food for Thought Outreach Sep 18

Coming off the success of last year's inaugural event with an auction of Justin Gaffrey paintings,

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2015 Hunks and Hounds Calendar Now Available

Alaqua Animal Refuge has released their much anticipated 2015 Hunks and Hounds 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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Kickball Kickoff Party at Shades SEPT 16

The Emerald Coast will score an exciting, new sporting opportunity this fall as Whole Life Fitness, a locally based organization that promotes overall wellness for children and adults through recre 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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Do Something Great for Kids at The Meltdown on 30A Sept. 13

Do something great for kids! 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 Named #1 Hotel in Destin by U.S. News & World Report

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has achieved the status of #1 Hotel in Destin by U.S. News & World Report in its 2014 rankings. 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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Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches Fall Theater Programs

After a second successful summer season, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its mission of providing art education to the Northwest Florida region with three after school/weekend opport 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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Emerald Bay Golf Club Grand Opening SEPT 18

Emerald Bay Golf Club has officially completed their extensive course renovation and is now accepting tee times from the public. 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 Vet to Celebrate One Year Anniversary at Gulf Place Sept. 10

Dr. 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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Return to Paradise

Ah yes, it's after the Labor Day holiday and our little slice of the earth is back to almost paradise 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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South Walton Beaches Coastal Cleanup is Sep 20

Come out and join beach-loving locals and the Walton County Tourist Development Council for the

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