SoWal Stories

BEach My Valentine Party at Bud and Alley's Benefits MKAF

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) invites all art, food and beach lovers to “BEach My Valentine”, a romantic eve 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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Ladies That Lunch at Vue on 30a Jan 31

It’s time for the second Ladies That Lunch event at the Vue on 30a restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach on Friday, January 31, 2014 at noon. 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 Gumbo Festival Stirs It Up Feb 14-15, 2014

If there is one food that sums up Gulf Coast goodness it just may be a good pot of gumbo. 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 Hartley Restaurant Group Job Fair January 28 and 29

Each year The Hartley Restaurant Group hosts a job fair to find experienced service industry professionals to work in its three restaurants along Scenic Highway 30A. 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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Meet Dikki Du Carrier

The Carrier family is as synonymous with Zydeco music as beads are with Mardi Gras. Dikki Du Carrier marks the third generation of the Carriers to keep the musical tradition alive. 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 and Alley's Acquires Local Catering Company

Dave Rauschkolb is always on the hunt for new adventure and ways to expand and improve his business. 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 Parks & Forests in South Walton, Florida

The State Parks and State Forest Lands in South Walton are spectacular. Protected lands make up about 40% of the land south of the bay. We are so blessed to have such treasure all around us. 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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Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition: Everglades to Okefenokee Jan 23

The Seaside Repertory Theater is featuring "Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition: Everglades to Okefenokee" on Thursday January 23 at 7:30 p.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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Seaside Venues are Picture Perfect for Events

The beaches of South Walton are often the first choice for beach weddings and other special occasions. Seaside is in the heart of SoWal and offers several unique spaces for the perfect event. 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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DCWA Foundation Tasting of Champions at Hilton Sandestin Jan. 24

The 2014 Tasting of Champions: Wine Walkabout and Tasting event will be held on January 24 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.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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Boshamps Offers Gulf to Table Southern Cuisine

With a variety of great restaurants along the Destin Harbor, it takes a lot to stand out. 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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Free Concert and Music Video Debut with Chris + Gileah Jan 18

An idea was formed and a creative collaboration created during a musical moment at last year's 30A Songwriters Festival. 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 News You Can Use

The off season is locals' season at Stinky’s Fish Camp. 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 Presents 2nd Annual Wine, Women & Shoes Feb 7-9

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WIN SoWal Giveaway: Three Nights at Seacrest Beach Inn + Songwriters Weekend Passes!

Hey SoWal Beach & Music Lovers! Enter to WIN this sweet Songwriters Festival Vacation Package now! Visitors and locals would love a chance to stay right on Scenic 30A throughout the festival and enjoy every minute of music, great food and fun on Songfest weekend JAN 17-19, 2014... Here's the scoop... The 30A Songwriters Festival is growing every year and tickets sell out fast! But don't worry we've got you covered with this great giveaway package from SoWal.com and Dale E. Peterson Vacations. One lucky winner will get a 3-night stay at the Inn at Seacrest Beach along with 2 weekend passes to the 30A Songwriters Festival from January 17-19, 2014. Click here to enter to win. Also included in this fabulous package are: $50 gift card to...

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Book Your MLK Weekend Getaway with Wyndham Vacation Rentals and Save Big

Book your winter getaway on the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida over the Martin Luther King, Jr. extended holiday weekend and save big. 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 Artificial Reef Association Hoping to Hit the Water in 2014

As a local diver and environmentalist, Andy McAlexander was more than a little concerned following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster. 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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Nine South Walton Eateries Featured on Emeril's Florida

SoWal local Emeril Lagasse just kicked off season two of Emeril's Florida on the Cooking Channel, and our beloved South Walton takes center stage. This season, SoWal 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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Ten Questions for Emerald Homes

Emerald Homes has quickly become a major player in the South Walton real estate market, offering luxury properties in several of our beach communities. 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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Escape to Create Celebrates 23rd Season of Artists and Performances

Seaside’s Escape To Create artist residency launches its 23rd season with the arrival of six artists selected from an international pool 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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Enter to Win Rosemary Beach Girls Getaway Giveaway

How would you like to spend Super Bowl weekend in Rosemary Beach with just the girls? The 9th Annual Girls Getaway weekend is a fun and event-filled experience! 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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Dewey Destin’s has a Taste of Old Florida

If you want to know the meaning of “old Florida,” Dewey Destin’s Crab Island location will provide you with a great lesson. 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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FPRA's Holiday Toast on the Coast Benefits Local Food for Thought

The Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) rais 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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