SoWal Stories

SoWal Holiday Giveaway: ‘Tis the Season for 30A Style

The temperatures are dropping. The sun is setting over the Gulf. And best of all, most of the tourists have migrated north for the winter. It’s time to celebrate our own favorite SoWal Season. Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Festivus or even Christmas… nothing says “The Holidays” like a SoWal giveaway. Whether it’s a three-night stay in a luxurious beach condo or an autographed copy of 30A Style, the definitive coffee-table book on the gracious homes of South Walton, everybody loves a winner. Click here to enter! We'll choose a random winner on Friday, Dec. 14, 2012. The 192-page book is filled with engaging words and colorful images highlighting classic Florida cottages and contemporary homes in the historic...

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Local Cheerleader Performed in Thanksgiving Day Parade at Walt Disney World

Savannah Bartleson is a Varsity Cheerleader from South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, 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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Poetry Group Holds Multi-Media Poetry Show & Benefit at Hidden Lantern December 21

“Say the Word” Poetry Group is celebrating this Winter Solstice in a very unique way at the Hidden Lantern in Rosemary 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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Sandestin Offers Free Nights Between December 19-25 with Golf Purchase

Sandestin, a top rated destination on Florida’s Gulf Coast, has always been known as a special destination for the holidays with its many events, activities for all ages and proximity to 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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Nick’s on the Bay is Still Fresh After Fifty Years

Nick’s on the Bay is famous for having the freshest seafood around. They get all of their mullet, crab, shrimp, and flounder right out of the Choctawhatchee Bay. 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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Critically Acclaimed Ladybird Sideshow at Rosemary Beach to Benefit Alaqua Animal Ref

Don't miss Canadian musicians and co-founders of animal rescue group, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary, as they head south this Friday night, December 7th at 7:30pm, to share their music for the good 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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Tee Off for Toys This Holiday Season at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort December 8-9

Free Golf with Donation, Efforts Benefit Children and Families in Need 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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Harbor Docks Raises Record Breaking Funds for Habitat for Humanity and Destin Harvest

This Thanksgiving Harbor Docks, with the help of community support, their amazingly hard-working staff, over 200 volunteers, and dedication of Charles Morgan, was able to feed 1,674 people a free T 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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Introducing SoWal Photo of the Day

We chose for our first "SoWal Photo of the Day" an image shot on Grayton Beach in 2004 on a late afternoon in mid-May. 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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Linda Miller is the Smile of 30A

Linda Miller is all about fun. It's something she's always seeking and always seems to be in the middle of. 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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Be First to Enter to Win a Seagrove Vacation Package!

Who doesn't need a South Walton beach break? We're coming through for you! Enter to win a two-night stay in a two-bedroom gulf front condominium in the heart of beautiful Seagrove Beach from SoWal.com and Garrett Realty Services. We'll pick a random winner on December 21, 2012 - enter every day and please share! Happy Holidays from all of us in the SoWal community! Along with your stay, you'll receive these great items: 723 Whiskey Bravo - $50 Gift Card A List Salon - $50 Gift Card 30A Bike Rentals - 2-day bike rental for up to 4 people, $120 value Bruno’s Pizza - $50 Gift Card A signed copy of the popular book - 30A Style Click here to enter and please share! Garrett Realty Services 30A Bike Rentals A List Salon...

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SoWal Giveaway: Pearl & Leather Bracelet by Wendy Mignot. ENTER & WIN!

WIN this Tahitian and Golden South Sea Pearl Leather Bracelet from Fine Pearls & Leather by Wendy Mignot® - a $750 value from SoWal.com and our partner McCaskill and Company Fine Jewelry. We'll choose a random Winner on Friday, November 30, 2012. Click here to enter and good luck to all! http://www.sowal.com/story/sowal-giveaway-stunning-pearls-leather-bracelet

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The Merchants of Seaside Present the First Annual Seaside Nutcracker Ballet, December

Alpharetta Dance Theatre and the Dance Academy of Seaside Neighborhood School Partner to Bring Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker to Seaside, 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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Sinfonia Gulf Coast Gospel Brunch Featuring D'Vine Dec. 2

Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents D'Vine at Emerald Grande's Harborwalk Village Ballroom, December 2 at 11:30am. 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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Get Your 2013 Sowal Beaches Calendar!

12 months of paradise on your wall y'all! Available in two sizes. Order 11" x 8-1/2" 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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Fundraiser for Building Homes for Heroes & 2 Severely Wounded Local Veterans Dec. 4

Randy Wise Homes, Inc. and First Florida Bank will hold a fundraiser to benefit Building Homes for Heroes. 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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American Bald Eagle Pair Hang Out on Seagrove Beach

We get quite a few snowbirds in South Walton, but a pair of eagles swimming and frolicking on the beach recently take the cake. 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 Dazzling Lights of Christmas Reflections

From Carolyn Mora & republished with permission from the DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze 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 Coastal Conservation Association Banquet December 6th at Fish Out of Water

The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) strives to protect our coastal marine resources and to promote the rights and be 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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Arbor Homes of Seagrove Earns Green Certification Top Honors

Arbor Homes of Seagrove is raising the bar for local home construction standards by being the first project in the western panhandle area to simultaneously achieve a gold-level Florida Water Star S 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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Spread A Little Christmas Cheer with CVHN and Cafe Thirty-A on Dec. 8

Join Café Thirty-A in Spreading a Little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season! On Saturday, Dec. 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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Risa’s Interiors Will Fulfill All of Your Interior Design Needs

Creativity runs through Risa Priestley’s veins and she loves to share it with others. She's originally from Cedartown, GA, but has lived in the SoWal area for eight years. 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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2nd Annual Luminaria Run to Benefit Domestic Violence Center Dec 8

Shelter House, the domestic violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties, is hosting a unique twilight run that will shine the light on domestic violence in our community. 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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McCaskill and Company Fine Jewelry Wish List Contest

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Seaside REP Presents Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some)

Seaside Repertory Theatre presents their popular mainstage production of "Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some)". 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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