SoWal Stories

Sandestin Hosting Twice as Many Weddings as Last year

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is well-positioned to assist brides seeking a perfect destination wedding. 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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Raw and Juicy Farmers Market Begins at the Market Shops of Sandestin

The Raw & Juicy Farmers Market is now open every Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Market Shops at Sandestin. 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 Opens New Location in Panama City Beach with Bell Ringing Ceremony

Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant staff, loyal local patrons and foodie fans from far and wide are invited to parade in a motorcade processional from Bud & Alley’s in Seaside 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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SoWal Coastal Dune Lake Aerials and Night Dune Pics

Last week Dad and I came down to Topsail Hill Preserve State Park to do more work for the upcoming Coastal Dune Lakes documentary we a 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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Gulf Place Features Live Music on the Lawn Every Sunday

Gulf Place has a beautiful green lawn and band shell to host a great Summer lineup of live music. Combined with stellar shopping and dining - its' a winning combination. 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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JC Seafood Serves It Up Fresh in Seagrove Beach

Nestled quietly in the Seagrove Center, JC Seafood Restaurant has been operating since 2012 with brothers Michael and Hai Po offering their rend 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 "Linked Up" with Okaloosa & Walton County Third Graders

Third graders throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties filled the auditorium to capacity at South Walton High School on Tuesday, May 6 for Sinfonia Gulf Coast's Link Up performances, in partners 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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St. Joe Community Foundation Awards Education Grant to Man in the Sea Museum

The St. Joe Community Foundation recently awarded a $1000 grant to Man in the Sea Museum to provide library and outreach programs for area students and visitors. 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 Spring Fishing is Warming Up

It sure has been nice to leave the long sleeves in the closet and have to go buy more sunscreen. Seems like it took 'til the 1st of May for winter to finally give up trying this year. 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 - Summer Ecoutourism in South Walton

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with Visit South Walton and Northwest Florida State College, invites you to... Read more...

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Walton County Habitat ReStore Devastated by Flooding

The Habitat for Humanity of Walton County ReStore was submerged in over two feet of standing water after severe weather impacted the area on April 29. 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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Grayt Coffee Hour is Time for Music at Grayt Coffee House

Grayt Coffee Hour is a very fine time for live music right on Scenic 30A in the heart of 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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The Market Shops Unveil Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

The Market Shops located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has unveiled specific details and a timeline for the extensive renovation that is currently taking place on the property. 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 Youth Orchestra Free Concert May 18

The ensembles of Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s youth orchestra program will take the stage on Sunday, May 18 at 3pm at Grace Lutheran Church i 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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Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Music & Adventures in May

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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TOPS’L Beach and Racquet Resort Named a Top Family-Friendly Resort for Groups

TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort, a Wyndham Vacation Rentals professionally managed property, has been selected as one of the 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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Too Many Fish to Clean in SoWal

I guess nobody ever "deserves" great weather but we were sure due for some of the days we had last week. I went from sweatshirts and boots to short sleeves and flip flops. 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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Wyndham Vacation Rentals Voted "Finest on the Emerald Coast" for Second Consecutive Y

Wyndham Vacation Rentals claimed the top spot in the Vacation Rental Company category for the second year running in Northwest Florida Daily News' "Finest on the Emerald Coast” compe 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 Tack Room Grand Opening With Live Music May 1

Come out to the grand opening of "The Tack Room" at Gulfside Trail Rides in Santa Rosa Beach on Thursday, May 1! The party kicks off at 6:30 p.m. with Reverie Lane on stage. 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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Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology Offers Free Skin Cancer Screenings on May 5

Visit Coastal Skin Surgery and Dermatology in Miramar Beach for free skin cancer screenings on Melanoma Monday, May 5 from 1-4pm. 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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SoWal Style - Panoramic Views in Dune Allen Beach

This fabulous vacation rental home sleeps 27 and is appropriately named "Forever Views", located on a high bluff, in the heart of Dune Allen Beach, Florida. It's a short stroll to Dune Allen's public beach access and local favorite Stinky's Fish Camp. Read more... For more information and to book, contact Resortquest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals - http://www.wyndhamvacationrentals.com (888) 909-6807. Video by http://MoonCreekStudios.com.

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Sea Turtle Season Begins May 1

One of the most extraordinary things about South Walton beaches are the sea turtles that nest here. They need our help and protection to survive. 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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Watching For Turtles – Volunteers

“I've got a turtle," South Walton Turtle Watch volunteer Bob Veltri shouted, as he scooped up the first turtle and held it gently in his gloved hand. Veltri was the first to dig 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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Gulf Cemetery Centennial Celebration May 26, 2014

Gulf Cemetery in Santa Rosa Beach turns 100 this year. A centennial celebration will be held at 10 a.m. 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 March 2014

The latest real estate report for March 2014 in Walton County reflects a healthy market with an increase of 14.2% for the average sales price of single family homes over the same month last year. 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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