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Win 2 Tickets to Sandestin Gumbo Festival!

Enter to win 2 tickets to the Sandestin Gumbo Festiival on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 12pm-4pm at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. We'll choose a random winner on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. Have some great gumbo and vote for your favorite, while listening to live Zydeco music by Dikki Du and the Zydeco Crew. Judges will award the top three restaurants and businesses in the “Area’s Best” Gumbo. Participating restaurants and businesses will vie for placement in the following categories: “Area’s Best - Veteran,” participating more than 5 years; “Area’s Best - 5 Years or Less,” participating 5 years or less; “Area’s Best – Freshman;” for the first-timers. Click here to enter! http://youtu.be/zMpffHw1DjQ

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Subscribe to SoWal Youtube - HD Videos of Every Beach Access

We love posting videos of our beaches, people, businesses, events, festivals, parks . . . See SoWal Youtube...

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CVHN Changing Childrens' Lives with a Smile

Almost eight years ago, the first annual Hurricane Party was held to kick start Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). 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 Has Lowest Insurance Rates in Florida

Lets face it, nobody likes buying insurance. 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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Amavida Coffee in Rosemary Hosts Christon Anderson Art Opening

The unapproachable urban vibe of Christon Dee Anderson is often in place to filter objectionable attitudes and cloak his kinder gentler persona. 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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Seabreeze Jazz Festival Blows In April 17-21 at Pier Park

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Take a Fantastic Journey on the Scenic 30A Bike Trail

There’s no better way to get up close and personal with South Walton than a pedal along our paved 18-mile bike path. 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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Condo for Rent

Great 2 bedroom plus bunk room, 2 bathroom condo located on the top floor of the The Dunes of Seagrove. Call 214/505-6273 or e-mail dunesofsgb403b@gmail.com for more information and a rental quote. Check out our website below: http://pelicanpalace-too.com/Pelican_Palace,_Too%21/Welcome.html

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Fastball Live at 30A Songwriters Festival Video

Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo of Fastball perform "The Way", live at Central Square Records in Seaside, Florida during the 30A Songwriters Festival 2013. http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com http://www.centralsquarerecords.com http://www.fastballtheband.com

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The Shadowboxers Live at 30A Songwrtiers Festival Video

The Shadowboxers play "He's on the Move" on the Gulf Place stage at 30A Songwriters Festival 2013. http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com http://www.theshadowboxers.com

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Relaxing on the Gulf with Cocktails and Sushi at the Gathering Spot

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. A comfortable SoWal spot where you can meet your friends for a drink, excellent food and amazing sushi. 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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Kitchenique & Kitchenique Cooking School Closing After 28 Years

Kitchenique - a fixture in Destin and Walton County since 1985 – has been the cornerstone of the local culinary 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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The Hartley Restaurant Group Hosts Job Fair January 29

Looking for a job? Are you interested in the hospitality industry? You’re in LUCK! 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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8th Annual Art in the Park at WaterColor March 16

On Saturday, March 16, 2013, the WaterColor Community Association will be hosting their 8th Annual Art in the Park from 9 a.m. – 5 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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Heart Health "An Evening with the Experts" at Cafe Thirty-A

Join Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast for ''An Evening with the Cardiac Experts” on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Café Thirty-A in Seagrove 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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Dale E. Peterson Vacations Delivers Prime Properties For 26 Years

Started in 1987 by Dale and Jan Peterson, Dale E. 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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Catching Up with Kim Richey at 30A Songwriters Festival

During last weekend's 30A Songwriters Festival I had the good fortune to visit with one of my favorite songwriters and Nashville acquaintance, Kim Richey. 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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Pleat & Perry, P.A. Law Firm Announces Name Change

Pleat & Perry, P.A., a full service law firm with offices in Destin, Navarre and Rosemary Beach, announces that it has changed its name to PLEAT, PERRY & RITCHIE, P.A. effe 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 February 16

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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Caroline Goulding's Continuing & Brilliant Career

Violin virtuoso Caroline Goulding turned 20 last summer. She may not have had time for a cake and candles. 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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30A Songwriters Festival a Huge Success for Music Makers and Lovers

As songs from the 30A Songwriters Festival still ring in our minds, as the last notes of Cooper Carter and the Royal Senders still echo through 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 2 Create & Seaside REP Present FILM + MUSIC + VIDEO on January 25

Escape to Create and Seaside Repertory Theatre present FILM + MUSIC + VIDEO featuring artists Julia Othmer and Jena Serbu on January 25 at 7:30pm at Seaside Meeting Hall Theatre in 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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Big Fish & Shiny New Boat

I got to run a couple of trips off Grayton right at New Year's before I shut down for the new boat swap. 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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30A Songwriters Festival 2013 Photos

The 2013 30A Songwriters Festival was held on a perfect SoWal weekend. Sunny skies and mid-seventies greeted songwriters and fans on Sunday. See more photos... We'll be adding more photos to the gallery in coming days.

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E2C Hosts Florida Historian Jack E. Davis January 23 at Bud and Alley's

Escape To Create is honored to present Florida historian and awarded author Jack E. 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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