Eggs on the Beach Cooking Competition, taking place at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Sept. 29, has partnered with the World Food Championships. The Judge's First Place Winner will receive a golden ticket to compete in the World Barbecue Championship with a waived entry fee and a chance to win $10,000. The BBQ category winner will then face the other nine category winners at the Final Table for the grand prize of $100,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, the first and second place People's Choice Winners will be invited to compete this year in the World Barbecue Championship.
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Been awhile since I wrote but I just got back from Indian Pass this week to a "real" computer.
As always we had a big time over there but the Tarpons were scarce until right when we left. Naturally, they showed up thick after my last charter... We caught plenty of fish though. Quite a few Tripletails, I tagged 40 in my first 7 trips and we kept quite a few for dinners too.
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TIME Magazine has revealed its inaugural list of the World’s Greatest Places, and SoWal is part of history!
The prestigious list highlights 100 destinations that are breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering visitors an extraordinary experience.
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Get teed up and ready for a day of golf at the 6th Annual FORE HER Golf Outing on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. The money raised from this event will go directly to local individuals battling breast cancer, who are able to use the money to pay for their mortgage, car, utilities, medical expenses, a well deserved vacation after recovering from treatments or a last vacation with their families.
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Join the SoWal community for a tribute dinner and fundraiser to honor the life of Mike Mosley, the late lead singer and drummer for the Fish House Band, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going to Mosley’s family. There will be a buffet featuring herb crusted prime rib, shrimp, fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, a garden bar, and dessert table. There will be an open bar for guests to enjoy of select liquors while supplies last. Live music will be performed throughout the evening in honor of Mosley.
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Just around the corner from Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington is a bayou beauty built for fun on the water. The covered porches face the gorgeous setting Florida sun and the expansive views of Tucker Bayou.
Motor out from your dock with boat lift into the bay and on to the Gulf in Destin, or zip down the Intracoastal Waterway to Panama City Beach.
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Just north of Grayton Beach is a serene neighborhood by the bay consisting of new and classic Florida Cottages. Grayton Bayou borders the Choctawhatchee Bay and McQuage Bayou. The quiet calm of Point Washingon State Forest pervades the community of Point Washington, just a few minutes from the world's mos beautiful beaches. Convenience, beauty, and excellent design are the hallmarks of the location and dwellings of Grayton Bayou.
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Seaside is excited to announce the beginning of a new Post Office Plaza. It is part of the vision of Seaside founders, Robert and Daryl Davis.
“The plaza is the first project leading to the future construction of the Krier Tower,” said George Calvi, Seaside Director of Development, “and should take about six months to complete.”
Located at the southern end of Seaside Avenue, the plaza will house the Seaside Post Office as well as seven new public restrooms and additional bike parking.
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Watching Oyster Rick work will flat wear you out as your hunger builds!
Rick McCurley is a virtual blur making sure no one in sight lacks fresh-shucked raw oysters, boiled shrimp, or oysters off his grill. Although he’s only been in business here in SoWal for about three years now, he’s made a huge impression on folks with his “oyster bar on wheels.” When he says he’ll “bring the Oyster Bar to you,” he’s not just whistling Dixie!
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SoWal Chef Jim Shirley has imprinted his cooking style across the South Walton landscape with tasty offerings ranging from to-die-for grilled cheese creations to people-pleasing Paella.
The mild-mannered cookmeister sat down with me at his waterfront restaurant, The Bay, on a rain-drenched afternoon to share a little insight about his rise to culinary prominence.
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On Saturday, October 6, The Market Shops will host its 4th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity - Walton County. The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of the Emerald Coast’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and bars on the Emerald Coast.
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While SoWal is known for amazing beaches, water activities and fine dining - you're missing the boat if you haven’t checked out the fun at 30A Horse Farm at Arnett’s Gulfside.
Located on Hwy. 393 South about half-way between Scenic 30A and Hwy 98, the Horse Farm offers many activities including Guided Horse Rides, Event and Party Hosting, Camping/RV Parking, a very cool Wedding Venue, an on-site Boot Shop, and numerous weekly and annual special events.
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The team at La Cocina has made big changes and big plans!
Eric Bartholomew is the restaurant's first ever Executive Chef. He is the right guy at the right time to develop the new Latin inspired menu with a coastal twist, focusing on a more upscale feel with fresh and traditional ingredients.
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Hard to believe it's getting towards the end of July and Red Snapper season is over for 2018.
We have had a really great run of nice weather, I think I got to run 27 days in row until a blow 2 days ago. All that pretty weather had some fantastic fishing adventures and catches. I can't put up but a few pictures so don't get upset if you had a great catch and didn't make the fish report... just another reason to go again!
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for June 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
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Old Florida Fish House has been a local's favorite for a decade, and it's easy to see why.
The restaurant has gorgeous views of Eastern Lake with a tasty and diverse menu, live music, dancing, and late-night shenanigans. There's also Sushi! What’s not to love?
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Fashionably Late’s fun apparel is versatile enough to take you from a wine festival to a wedding…and all of life’s moments in between.
Splashes of color adorn fixtures in the contemporary women’s boutique that has found a home in a light-filled space at Uptown Grayton. Owner Amy Huff just celebrated the three-year mark this past Spring. Yet from day one, her happy task has remained the same.
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Here at the beach, Pizza is as essential to life as Marley and SPF30.
Southside Slice in Rosemary Beach embodies the essence of great American local pizza joints, serving specialty pizzas, sandwiches, salads, beer, wine and sodas. High quality toppings and homemade sauce round out the perfect pizza.
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Just around the corner from Eden Gardens State Park in Point Washington is a bayou beauty built for fun on the water. The covered porches face the gorgeous setting Florida sun and the expansive views of Tucker Bayou.
Motor out from your dock with boat lift into the bay and on to the Gulf in Destin, or zip down the Intracoastal Waterway to Panama City Beach.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for May 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Single family closed sales were up 8.6% for May compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was was up 9%. Inventory was down 2.4%, dropping for the 13th month in a row. Median sales price was up a significant 17.7%. Dollar volume increased 10.2% over last year at $198.9 Million.
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The 7th Annual Easy on 30A Benefit Concert will take place Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. at WaterColor's Marina Park, just off scenic highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The Event will include a music concert, silent auction, event raffles and craft market. Admission to the event will be free and open to the public.
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