The Latest Stories from SoWal

There are many reasons people come to visit South Walton, and even more reasons locals love to live here. Most everyone in SoWal enjoys the outdoors in all its wonder. 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.

Ghosts, spooks, pirates and witches will be hanging out at Camp Helen State Park, Saturday, October 13th. Everyone is invited to join them for an adventuresome evening of continuous 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 Merchants of Seaside host the popular, semi-annual Community Yard Sale in the Seaside Amphitheater on Scenic Highway 30A. 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 Seaside Repertory Theatre and Sunburst Beach Vacations are sponsoring a Membership Party on October 9, 2012 from 5:30-8:30 PM. 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, located on Hwy 98 at City Market in Destin Florida, will be holding a Bake Sale on October 20, 2012 from 9:00am - 2:00pm with proceeds to benefit Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. 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 Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to award six Walton County teachers more than $3000 in teacher mini-grants and need-based grants for the third quarter of 2012. 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.

To meet the growing needs of breast cancer patients and survivors in our community, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast hosts a monthly breast cancer support group. 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.

While planning the new office space for Coastal Insurance Agency, owner Grant Blackwell decided to make it a place that was about more than just doing business. 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.

BEER! It's not just for breakfast anymore! 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 Golf and Beach Resort, the #1 Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast, will host the 2nd Annual Habitrot for Humanity, a half marathon and 5k race this Oct. 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 Grouper bite had been nothing short of fantastic the past 10 days. Lots of fish, some days Reds, the next Gags and lots of days both chewin' hard. 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.

Maggie is a shoplifter looking to change her life. Paul is her sponsor in a twelve-step program. Flaco is her charismatic but jealous drug-dealing ex-boyfriend. OPening tonight! See preview photos 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 for a chance to win a two-night stay for two at the WaterColor Inn & weekend passes to Telluride MountainFilm On Tour on November 2 & 3, 2012 - sponsored by SoWal.com. It's one of our coolest events in South Walton and a locals' favorite. As a winner , you'll also receive breakfast for two each day, complimentary bike usage during stay, and access to use kayaks & canoes at the Western Lake BoatHouse courtesy of WaterColor Inn & Resort and SoWal.com. We will announce two separate package winners on Oct. 15, 2012. Each package is valued at over a thousand dollars! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! More About MountainFilm On Tour.. Celebrate the 12th Annual Film Festival at WaterColor Resort. Two days of extraordinary films created to inspire courage, thought and empathy. WaterColor Resort hosts the eclectic mix of captivating films in an outdoor setting that enhances the bold imagery of these remarkable stories. Adventure, Life Lessons and Environmental Messages brand this tour as an International quest to encourage change and education through striking imagery and stories of perseverance. Festival gates open at 6:00pm Films begin at 7:00 pm Food and Beverage will be offered throughout the films by WaterColor Resort. We recommend you bring a blanket or low-back chairs for seating. Please note: No outside food, beverage or coolers allowed in the gates. No pets allowed.

Main Image: Check out this neat article in USA Today Travel featuring Seaside, in the heart of SoWal. It's entitled: Idyllic Seaside is still in the pink as it turns 30 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.

A good hat is hard to find. I’ve always had trouble finding a hat that fits just right. Look no further than Gaelle Le Goff’s new venture Haute Handcrafted Accessories. 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.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of the international health campaign, Caliza in Alys Beach will present a special five course dinner by Chef Kevin Korman. A cocktail ho 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.

Main Image: Tucked away inside the Aerial Dunes condominium at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, lies Cabana Cafe, a bar and restaurant favored amon 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 your chance to win a YOLO Board this weekend! Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the WaterColor Inn Front Desk and at the BoatHouse. 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.

If you've never been to South Walton in the fall, you don't know what you're missing! 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 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation invites you to the Arts Guild Luncheon on Wednesday, October 10 - 11:30 AM at LeCiel at Sandestin (Bayside) 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.

9 million children in the US live in food-insecure households. Walton County is fortunate to have Food For Thought Outreach, Inc., a local charity dedicated to feeding hungry school children 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 for a chance to win 2 tickets to Rosemary Beach Uncorked, October 20, 2012 from 1-5 PM. 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 for a chance to win a weekend package for two, to the first-ever Treasures of South Walton Adventure 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 Tennis is ready to serve the community with a fun event to help raise funds for breast cancer. 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.

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club recently announced the hiring of Lesan Gouge to lead the Club’s Marketing and Membership campaigns. 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.