SoWal Stories

An Alien Landscape in SoWal

I have had many great experiences in South Walton working on the Coastal Dune Lakes of Walton County (working title) documentary. 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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Arts in Music Festival May 18, 2014 at SoWal High

The Third annual Music in Pictures Community Music Festival celebrates the program now in 17 Walton County Schools with 2,000 students – it includes music instruction, school performances, an 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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3rd Annual Walk Her Way June 13, 2014

Men, women and children of all ages are invited to don high heels for Walk Her Way at Rosemary Beach’s Town Center on Friday, June 13, 2014, at 6:30 pm. 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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3rd Annual Premiere Golf Tournament at Camp Creek May 19, 2014

The St. 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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Follow SoWal on Instagram!

We love SoWal and we love sharing our beautiful beaches on Instagram - follow us for the latest beach fun!http:/ 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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Breaking In a New Fishing Season in SoWal

Spring Break has brought another new season of fishing in here at the beach. Lots of vacationing Spring Break families and lots of fish to catch. 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 People: Jeff Talbert of the Florida Park Service

Jeff Talbert loves the outdoors and he loves photography. 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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Citizens Unite to Combat Invasive Species in Our Community

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) in collaboration with UF/IFAS Extension & Florida Sea Grant will host a public workshop at Padgett Park (810 JD Miller Rd, SRB) on Monday, April 21 from 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 Hosts Down South Wine Dinner May 8

One of our favorite South Walton restaurants is generously hosting another great event to benefit one of our beloved local charities. 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 Dune Lakes Documentary Continues at Escape To Create

It was wonderful to come back to Walton County for an extended period of time earlier 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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Luxe Home Interiors Has Style and Energy

With a professional design staff and a vast inventory of furniture and fabrics, Luxe Home Interiors in

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Jim 'N Nick's Now Serving Breakfast

Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q in Destin and Niceville have been selected as two of only three locations to begin serving breakfast, out of over 30 locations nationwide. 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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Q&A with Your Government SWCC Forum April 24, 2014

Are you curious what your County government does for you? Would you like to know what infrastructure improvements the County is considering? Want a report on spring break activity? 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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First Note Entertainment Easter Weekend Concerts APR 18-19

First Note Entertainment will present an Easter Weekend concert April 18-19 at 7pm at Seascape Resort in Miramar 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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Spring Fishing Finally in South Walton

I think Spring has finally arrived here at the beach. For a while there it seemed like winter was never going to end. 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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Inaugural Writers' Conference Debuts in May at Seaside

For two weeks in May, Seaside will become home base for two professional writers who will be participating in a series of events for the first Seaside Writers Conference. 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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State of Real Estate in Scenic 30A's Major Towns

I was showing property last weekend when the Buyer asked me, “Well, are we back to 2005 prices?” He had been suffering from “analysis paralysis” since we looked about 18 mon 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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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Kicks Off Concerts in the Village May 1

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation will kick off their 19th Annual Concerts in the Village May 1 at 7pm. 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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Stinky's Fish Camp and George's Offer Cooking Classes in April

Two favorite SoWal.com Dining Partners are offering classes through Vicki McCain's Kitchenique Cooking School in Miramar Beach this month - so fun and so delicious! 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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Kids Before Politics Campaign Aims to Improve Walton County Schools

The Walton County School District has voted to place a referendum on the August ballot that will give voters the opportunity to change the way the school superintendent is chosen. 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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Shelter House Becomes Certified Rape Crisis Center

Shelter House is now the certified rape crisis center for Okaloosa and Walton counties. 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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Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart Hosting Pediatric Symposium in Sandestin May 23

The Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart is hosting the 45th Annual Pediatric Symposium at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa May 23-26. 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 Top Salon at Hilton Sandestin Apr. 4

One of the Emerald Coast’s most anticipated charity events is back for another 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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Arts in Medicine Program at Sacred Heart Hospital Boosts Spirits with Music and Art

When Joyce VerStraete was admitted to Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast recently, she was pleasantly surp 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 Wine Festival April 10-13, 2014

Sandestin Wine Festival takes place every April throughout The Village of Baytowne Wharf. 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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