The Latest Stories from SoWal

One of our favorite local bands was the talk of the 30A Songwriters Festival recently. In this video, The Owsley Brothers play "200 Miles" on the Caliza stage in Alys Beach. Hailing from the Gulf Coast of Florida The Owsley Brothers Began as the Bedroom Recording project of multi-instrumentalist J.E. Reynolds. Armed with a cheap guitar, half a drum kit and an 8-track recorder, Reynolds crafted Last Years Acclaimed EP Pure Lust. Within a few months his Unique blend of Lo-Fi Scuzz & Gut Bucket Blues attracted much attention & glowing reviews of blog community stalwarts; My Old Kentucky Blog, Aquariaum Drunkard, Rollo & Grady, & Some Velvet Blog. The Owsley Brothers showcase his darker punk & blues underbelly: pounding drums, soulful vocals, reverb drenched guitars and undeniably catchy hooks.,The songs on this EP are charmingly lo-fi, each track draws the listener in, transporting them to a place where the past and present collide. The Owsley Brothers are garage-blues from the dark side, a complex, genre-bending puzzle that is immediately listenable.

Baytowne celebrates the 11th Annual Baytowne Bash Fat Tuesday Parade on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:00pm. 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.

Enjoy 3 nights in a 3 bedroom Rosemary Beach Home from SoWal.com Rental Partner Paradise Properties! 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.

Alan Baltazar brings over 18 years of culinary experience to SoWal local favorite, 723 Whiskey Bravo Bistro & Bar, and will now serve as Executive Chef. 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.

It's a new year and 2013 is moving fast as one of South Walton's most popular events is coming around again the first weekend in March. 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.

Zach Billingsley, executive director at Children's Volunteer Health Network was chosen as the Young Alumni Achievement Award winner by the Huntingdon College National Alumni Association. 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.

Hydrotherapy has been around for thousands of years, but recently in its more modern use it involves the simple use of water (either hot or cold), water jets, underwater massage and even aromathera 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.

Artists from around the globe to compete for $10,000 in prizes! 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.

Click here to enter to win 2 tickets and swag! 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.

Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its seventh season of innovative musical programming on February 15 & 16, presenting the Amernet String Quartet at the Rosemary Beach Town Hall. 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.

Gordie Hinds has long been one of our favorite artists. He loves to paint South Walton - outdoor scenes, fishing, still life, colorful people - he easily captures local color and local flavor. 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.

For the third year in a row, Panama City Beach’s Firefly Restaurant has received Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Golden 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.

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

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

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.

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.

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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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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.