The Latest Stories from SoWal

Friday evening, November 30, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, Amavida Coffee Shop located in Rosemary Beach at 103 N. 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.

As a young boy Bill Campbell was thrilled to visit his grandmother's house when she would bring out all of the jewels collected from her father’s and his great-grandfather’s travels 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.

Luke Thompson was only 10 when he came up with an idea to help other kids through a program call The Angel Tree. 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.

Thanksgiving week brought lots of folks and some beautiful weather to the beach here in South Walton. 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.

by Erin Mason Edward’s is hosting a Godfather inspired prix fixe dinner featuring four courses with wine pairing and movie on Wednesday, December 5th 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.

Canadian musician and co-founders of animal rescue group, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary, head south this December to share their music for the good of animals in need. Melissa McClelland, Janine 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.

Fisher House on the Emerald Coast won its second consecutive “Best of Show” award at the 2012 Festival of Trees in Grand Boulevard. The award came with a $2000 check. 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.

Sandestin Wine Festival Adds Southern Charm, a Special Dash of Personality and Cooking Expertise with Author & Restaurateur Paula Deen April 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.

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

It’s a Thursday night at the Buddha Lounge in Blue Mountain Beach and the cops just showed up. There’s no brawl to break up, the music is just too darn loud for the neighbors. 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 holiday season is here and it's time to give and time to shop! You have questions and we have answers. What shall I buy? Where should I shop? Who has unique gifts? 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.

Come on down to Seaside this weekend and help us light it up and weclome Santa Claus! The Grab your blankets and head to the Seaside Amphitheater at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 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.

One extraordinary day a year, Harbor Docks turns in their famous seafood menu for a Thanksgiving Day feast, an 18 year tradition to benefit Okaloosa Habitat for Humanity and Destin Harvest. 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.

We love Rosemary Beach and Cottages for Kids. 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.

This week, let's take a closer look at Redfish Village in Blue Mountain Beach – a distinctive development consisting of both residential and commercial units in the heart of SoWal. 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.

Attached is a photo of the Sand Sculpture on the beach here at Seaside, FL, with some folks from California having their picture made. 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.

Just got back from eight days over at Indian Pass chasing Trouts and Reds. 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.

Here's a head start for all you SoWal Insiders! :sowal: :wave: Enter at http://woobox.com/v9xwwb Want this for Christmas??!

SoWal sparkles every holiday season all along the beaches, on the bay at Eden Gardens State Park, and all the way up to DeFuniak Springs Historic District. 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.

Don’t feel like cooking and want to treat yourself or the family to a fine Thanksgiving meal at one of our local restaurants? 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.

Dogs and owners rendezvous on Dec. 9 from 1-4pm for the 2nd Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed Community Festival, sponsored by SoWal.com. 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.

Many of us take our overall health for granted until we are forced to pay attention to it. Most all of us would like to do whatever it takes to stay healthy and prevent illness, but some lack 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 a three-night stay at a luxurious beach condo in South Walton. Our partners at Sandcastle Escapes Vacation Rentals are giving away a fabulous beach vacation valued at $1,000 to one lucky winner chosen at random on November 16, 2012. Click here to enter. Share on Facebook and receive bonus entries! Enter as often as you like. Please share on Twitter also! Have you seen Sancdcastle Escapes new Welcome Center on Hwy 331? It's a fabulous building on the right, just after you cross the bay bridge to the beaches. Stop in for a rental, a rest, walk the dog, use the restroom, and collect info and brochures about all the wonderful things to do on your visit. Be sure to check their site often for great vacation specials in South Walton and Destin. *Winner's chosen stay dates must end before June 1, 2013. Not redeemable for cash. Blackout dates apply. Property and availability to be determined by Sandcastles Escapes at time of booking.

Dog lovers won't want to miss this opportunity! 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’s seventh year of innovative musical programming reaffims the organizations commitment to excellence for the 2012-2013 schedule. 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.