The Latest Stories from SoWal

Sandestin's The Village of Baytowne Wharf Ice Rink Now Open for the Season & New Pack

The Village of Baytowne Wharf today officially celebrates the opening of its outdoor ice rink in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. 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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Pirates Invade SoWal During Treasures of South Walton Adventure Run

On a picture perfect weekend in October, the normally tranquil coastal forest of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park was invaded by pirates! 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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CrossFit teaches skills that lead to a better life

If you’ve ever signed up at a gym as part of your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight, to get in shape, whatever the reason, and failed to keep the commitment, know that Tony Young an 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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From Bonfires to Big Events Grayton Beach Catering Gets it Right Every Time

It seems everyone in SoWal knows Cheri Peebles and her son, Donald “Scooter” Reeder, but if you don’t, you need 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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From Groupers to Trout in SoWal

Wow, it turned winter fast! The first real cold front of the year and the wind has blown (hard) for the past 3 days and the temp was down to 40 degrees this AM. 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 Witches of South Walton Ride Again October 31

Rather than howling at the moon, a coven of women called the Witches of South Walton will wake at the break of dawn on Halloween morning to mount bikes, not broomsticks. 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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Cottages for Kids is a Must See in Rosemary Beach

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.

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Win a Free Vacation in South Walton

Enter to win a three-night stay at a luxurious beach condo 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.

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Share the Shelter Music Festival Cranked It Up for Two Deserving Charities

On Sep. 29, Shelter House for domestic violence and Alaqua Animal Refuge joined forces once again to hold the 2nd Annual “Share the Shelter” Music Festival. 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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Lupin Beach Development in Inlet Beach Approved

A seven acre Inlet Beach development has been given the green light by the Walton County Planning Commission, and so begins its evolution from the initial planning stages to a potentially impressiv 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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Gridiron Go-Tos

We live in the South and no matter how gorgeous the fall weather, or how inviting the silky sand on the beach, on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon everything revolves around football. 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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Sirens at the Beach Puts a Beautiful Twist on Attire for the Temptress

Darcy Jasmine Pentel, a true SoWal local, opened Sirens at the Beach this past spring. 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 Lounge at Restaurant Paradis Offers Comfort and Sophistication

The lounge at Restaurant Paradis in Rosemary Beach is a place to see and be seen. 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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Witches of South Walton Trade Brooms for Bikes on Halloween Morning

Are you looking for something fun to do on Halloween where you can make new friends, benefit a great cause, AND get some exercise? 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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Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day at "Taste of France" in Grand Boulevard

Celebrate Beaujolais Nouveau Day 2012 with a certain je ne se quoi as French Beaujolais winemaker and long-time arts supporter Georges Duboeuf brings “A Taste of France” to Grand Boulev 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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Popular Taste of the Beach Events November 2-4

Going on its 5th year, the annual Taste of the Beach Wine.Dine.Donate event once again delights South Walton with its three day extravaganza, November 2 - 4. 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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South Walton's Black Bears Active in the Fall

South Walton was once home to a large black bear population. Hunting and development nearly eliminated Florida's largest land mammal. 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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MC and Stella Davis Honored with Van Ness Butler Award

The TDC named MC and Stella Davis as its 2012 Van Ness Butler Hospitality Award recipients this past Tuesday, October 16, at its annual meeting. 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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Halloween Happenings in South Walton

Halloween is a blast in South Walton. There are so many fun things to do your head will spin. 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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Wanted: YOLO and Kayak

Looking for a good used YOLO board and double man kayak!

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Win Tickets to Taste of the Beach Charity Auction!

Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to Taste of the Beach Charity Auction, Sunday, November 4, 2012 at the 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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Sophisticated Scraps Full of Antiques and Amazing Collections of Unique Items

After years of collecting and gathering unique vintage treasures, Matthew Lansing and Jennifer Pollard have opened their own store in Grayton 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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Gulf Place Approved as Official Beach Neighborhood by Walton County

Gulf Place, at the corner of Scenic 30A and Scenic 393, has been added to the list of beach neighborhoods by the South Walton Tourist Development Cou 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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CVHN Dental Clinic now serving children who quality for Medicaid

In its seventh year of serving the community, Children's Volunteer Health Network is continuing to expand its mission of enhancing the lives of uninsured and underinsured school-aged children i 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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Artists Take Many Stages with Sinfonia Gulf Coast

As the lights dim, the bustle of the audience subsides while the orchestra tunes and guest artist and conductor walk out to begin the performance. 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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