La Crema in Rosemary Beach is a chic place to eat your way through Spain without ever leaving South Walton. It’s also a place to linger with friends new and old while celebrating this thing called life.
The SoWal Staff caught up with owner Christy Spell Terry – fresh from her honeymoon in Jamaica - and Jill Tanner of Clutch Media Works to enjoy good food and great company in the inviting space that now features the work of SoWal.com founder/photographer, Kurt Lischka.
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Valentine’s weekend means romantic dinners and flowers, but for South Walton residents and visitors, it also means the annual Valentine Tour of Homes presented by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County.
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The Henderson Resort and Spa in Destin is hosting Art Wave, an art exhibition celebrating local artists who have works displayed throughout the resort, as well as new pieces from their latest collections.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for November 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Single family closed sales were up 18.8% for November compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was down 6.1%. Inventory was down 4.8%. Median sales price was up 6.2%. Dollar volume increased 31.9% over last year at $149.9 Million.
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Beach breezes blend with tunes every January in SoWal during the annual 30A Songwriters Festival.
The 10th annual 30A Songwriters Festival brings more great music for SoWal beach lovers from January 18-21, 2019 with more than 175 artists, 225 performances, and 25 venues. The 2019 Ten-Year Anniversary festival is quickly shaping up to become the best festival yet. Check out the artist and venue lineups here >
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Wake up early for a fabulous SoWal sunrise then treat yourself to a delicious southern breakfast.
Whether you’re looking for a great place to sit down with the family or grabbing a quick bite on the go, here’s our latest Sowal List of favorite local breakfast spots.
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Eden Gardens State Park annual Christmas Candlelight Open House will be held Saturday, December 15th from 5 to 8 pm.
Everyone is invited to enjoy the traditional luminary walk to the beautifully decorated rooms of the Wesley House. Each room has been decorated by numerous individuals and civic organizations who lovingly decorate their “room” with a particular theme. The public is asked to vote for their favorite room.
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Walton County Coastal Branch Library hosts Winter Community Programs Wednesdays from Jan 2 through Feb 27, 2019 at 10:00 am. Winter Community Programs are designed for our adult community and families having educational and entertaining value while learning about our community and neighbors. Free and open to the public. This outstanding community winter program is sponsored each year by Friends of the Coastal Branch Library.
Winter Community Programs 2019
Wednesdays at 10am in the Coastal Branch Library Community Room
Free and open to the public
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Bud & Alley's Waterfront Restaurant located on Scenic 30A overlooking the Gulf in Seaside, has again won the state’s highest culinary honor, Florida Trend Magazine's Golden Spoon Hall of Fame Award.
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The most recent SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for October 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast invite you to the first annual Merry Little Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 20th beginning at 6PM at their South Walton Club. Local musicians, including Chris Alvarado, Scott Rockwood, Jacob Mohr and Christina Christian will take the stage and sing the season's favorite holiday tunes. A portion of the proceeds from the event will benefit The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County.
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The rest of the globe is catching on to what we already know. That South Walton is one of the most special places on the planet!
Our beach community has been selected as one of the 28 Best Places to Visit in 2019, according to National Geographic Traveler’s editors and explorers.
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Grayton Beer Company is hosting the 3rd Annual Grayt Holiday Market on Saturday, December 1 from 10AM to 4PM.
SoWal Gear and Moon Creek Studios will have a double booth with special Holiday pricing on Framed SoWal Photos, Tee Shirts, Hats, Gifts and special merchandise!
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Come to jam, shop, dine, and fill a truck full of needed supplies for the victims of Hurricane Michael at the "Take This Truck & Stuff It" benefit concert featuring Bryan Kennedy and Forrest Williams at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard on Saturday, Nov. 17th from 11am - 3pm.
The most requested and needed items are: air mattresses, sleeping bags, pillows and blankets.
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Angelina’s Pizzeria and Pasta has been tossing pizzas longer than anyone else in SoWal. The family restaurant is a homestyle Italian eatery with great food and warm, friendly service in the heart of Seagrove Beach.
The cozy restaurant serves straightforward Italian classics on special for just $10 during lunch.
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Pet owners and their furry friends have welcomed the new Kindness Pet Hospital East to Seacrest Beach.
Opened in mid-March 2018, the relatively new veterinarian clinic is a natural extension of the original Kindness Pet Hospital located on the west end of Scenic 30A (near Butler Elementary).
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Tis' the season to be jolly!
The Town Center at Grand Boulevard will be awash with thousands of beautiful white lights, bringing a festive and inviting spirit to the Boulevard. Enjoy a free, horse-drawn carriage ride around the Town Center while faux snow falls on the Festival of Trees display in Grand Park every Friday & Saturday evening Nov. 23rd - Dec. 15th between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
To add to the festivities, Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s Dickensian Carolers will sing popular holiday carols on these evenings between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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The 11th annual Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market kicks off the season on Saturday, November 24th from 5-9pm in WaterColor’s Town Center and Cerulean Park with the perfect backdrop for a beautiful night. The Old Florida Holiday & Winter Market holiday extravaganza is complete with falling snow, a horse-drawn carriage, a bonfire with s’mores, pictures with Santa Claus, the lighting of the tree, live music, and beautiful luminary lighting throughout the WaterColor community.
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Combine the small-town atmosphere of a beach community parade, throw in a dash of Santa Claus and mix with the official lighting of a remarkable town on Florida's Emerald Coast, and you have the perfect makings to kick off the holiday season in beautiful Seaside.
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Partners Steve Dixon, Jon Kazek, and Chris Morrison (DKM) have truly mastered the art of custom home building. Together, they oversee and manage every aspect of the process.
“We are all Florida-certified general contractors and our talents blend to make it all happen,” explains Steve. “We are on-site, every day, making sure our attention to detail is carried out by our subs.”
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Sterling Resorts 30A is on a mission to create unforgettable vacations for you, your friends, and your family.
The resort management company gives guests and owners the experiences they are seeking, with the levels of freedom and support they desire. Sterling 30A combines cutting edge technology with decades of experience hosting guests and managing homes in South Walton.
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Here in SoWal we kind of have a thing for rooftop bars overlooking the Gulf. We’re used to dining fine, and we also like to keep it casual.
Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar is the best of both worlds. Besides, there are way too many creative chefs in town to settle for anything less.
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Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant on Scenic Highway 30A in Seaside ushers in fall with a festive kick off for the four-day, 28th annual Seeing Red Wine Festival by hosting the much-loved yearly Vintner Dinner.
This year’s Seeing Red Vintner dinner will be held throughout Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant on Thursday, Nov. 8. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. and dinner follows at 7 p.m.
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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation presents the annual Festival of the Arts October 27 & 28 at the MKAF Arts Village in Destin.
Recognized as one of Northwest Florida's premier fine arts shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by MKAF, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. This year's 23rd annual event is set for October 27-28, 2018 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin.
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