SoWal Stories

South Walton Boutiques Host Trunk Shows During SWFW Oct 10-12

Several South Walton boutiques will play host to an exciting array of trunk shows and parties during South Walton Fashion Week (SWFW). 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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Gretchen Peters Returns to Seaside Oct 9

Kicking off The Seaside Repertory Theatre's Fall Concert Series is Grammy-nominated, Nashville singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters. The concert is Oct. 9 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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SoWal Style - On the Gulf in Dune Allen

Nestled on the Gulf in Dune Allen, Lagniappe is one of our area's most popular beach rental houses, and no wonder with its wide porches and spectacular views. Lagniappe (lan-yap) offers a traditional floor plan with a large living area opening onto a covered porch. The second floor is a recreation room with a ping pong table. Your family will be completely entertained - from playing on the beach to playing in the recreation room. Year after year, Lagniappe remains a Dune Allen favorite!Lagniappe is located directly on the beach in Dune Allen overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the outflow from Oyster Lake - one of South Walton's rare coastal dune lakes. Dune Allen Beach is an amazing place to experience your Florida vacation...

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Annual Fall Trunk Show at Fusion Art Glass in Seaside Oct. 18-20

Fusion Art Glass in Seaside will have extended jewelry collections from renowned jewelers, Dana 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 Two Season Passes to Sinfonia Gulf Coast

How would you like to go to all five concerts by Sinfonia Gulf Coast, including the Gala event featuring Patti LuPone? 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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Panama City Beach Seafood Festival Oct 17-20

The fun-filled, four-day Panama City Beach Seafood Festival Oct. 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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Alaqua Receives Donation of 85 Acres and $500,000 Matching Grant

One of SOuth Walton's most loved organizations has big news! 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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Alaqua Animal Refuge Receives Land Donation of 85-Acres and Matching Grant

Alaqua Animal Refuge is a non-profit, no-kill animal refuge located on the Emerald Coast of Florida. 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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12th Annual Back To Nature Festival Oct 17-20

The South Walton Community Council hosts the 12th Annual Back To Nature Festival Oct. 17-20, 2013. 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 Financial Matters Seminar on Medicare Coverage and Choices

Mainstay Financial Group will present a seminar titled “Medicare Coverage and Choices: How do you decide?” on Monday, Oct. 14, 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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SoWal Goes Pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

SoWal.com recognizes National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October again this year with our special edition pink SoWal stickers. 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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30Avenue Changing The Face of Inlet Beach

The upscale project known as 30Avenue has broken ground on a 16-acre site where Scenic 30A meets US 98 at Inlet 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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ART of Giving Raises Over $100,000 for Food For Thought Outreach

The South Walton community rallied together on Thursday, September 26 to enjoy a festive evening of camaraderie and participate in an online auction and art raffle of select works from celebrated 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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The Marigny Serves Up New Orleans Poolside

Good food, good times and good people are what The Marigny (Mare-i-nee) are all about. 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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Grayton Bar & Grill Has a Kickin' Lineup for Columbus Day Weekend Oct. 11-13

Grayton Bar & Grill, the new favorite hot spot in SoWal's Grayton Beach, has quite the lineup of music planned for Columbus Day W 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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Celestine's Special Occasions Wows Again and Again

Celestine’s Special Occasions is a wedding and event design and catering company located in Gulf 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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Win Tickets to Taste of The Beach Nov 1-3

Taste of The Beach, one of South Walton's most loved weekend events, is right around the corner. Wouldn't you like to enjoy some great wine and food at one of the ultra-popular events? 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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From Indian Pass Back to Grayton Beach

Got back from a week at Indian Pass so I can start Red Snapper fishing for a few weeks. 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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Eat, Play, Shop, Stay In Grayton Beach

Grayton Beach is unlike any other beach town on Scenic 30A because of its untouched charm and laid-back lifestyle. 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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Girls' Night Out at Elephant Walk Photos

Hundreds of women of the Emerald Coast gathered on Thursday, Sep. See Photos ...

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Destin Seafood Festival Oct 4-6 Canceled

2013 DESTIN SEAFOOD FESTIVAL HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER We appreciate your support and understanding. 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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Mychael Knight to Judge Runway at SWFW

South Walton Fashion Week announces Project Runway’s Mychael Knight as one of the celebrity judges attending October 11-13th festivities in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center at

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Seaside Plein Air Artists Colony Invitational Oct 14–19

The Seaside Institute will hold its first Plein Air Artists Colony Invitational in Seaside from Oct. 14-19, 2013. 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 You Want To Visit Florida?

If you aren't high on a Florida vacation now you will be after watching this short compilation video by Visit Florida that shows some of the great stuff we have in our state. So many things to do in Walton County alone - we love this video! Find a place to stay in Florida.Are you having trouble imagining what kind of memories you might make on your Florida vacation? Take two minutes and watch our highlight reel — 120 seconds that encapsulates almost everything the Sunshine State has to offer. 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 Announces Habitrot for Humanity Half Marathon and 5K

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast, announces Habitrot for Humanity, a half mara 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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