The Latest Stories from SoWal

 

Take a First Day Hike at a Florida State Park on Jan 1

Walking on the beach can change your perspective. There's nothing better than being at the beach on the first day of a new year. 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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Finding a Fine Cup of Coffee on the Coast

Now that the weather is officially chilly, and there are fewer hours of daylight to get things done, I find myself hitting the coffee pot more than usual. 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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Raffle for National Championship Tickets Benefits Shelter House

Today, Xtreme SportsFan, located at Santa Rosa Mall, announced its biggest raffle of the year – tickets to the 2014 BCS National Championship, Jan. 6, 2014. 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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Flounder Full House in South Walton

One more week and it's looking for new tackle under the tree. Merry Christmas! 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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Fresh and Local Farmers Markets of the Emerald Coast

Lazy days in SoWal are often spent relaxing close to nature and noshing on delicious eats. 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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Fort Walton Beach Beer Festival Exclusive Preview Event

Wine World at Uptown Station proudly announces that they will host the Fort Walton Beach Beer Festival Preview on Saturday, December 28, 2013, from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. 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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ResortQuest Real Estate Congratulates Top Sales and Listing Associate

ResortQuest Real Estate recently announced the November top producers for its offices from Perdido Key to Panama City Beach, FL. Joe Porter of the Destin office received highest honors for top 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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Local Restaurants Receive Florida Trend Awards

Here in South Walton we have a great collection of wonderful restaurants, from one end of the county to the other. 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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Chef Emeril Lagasse Hosts Seaside Neighborhood School Fundraiser

Emeril Lagasse is one of our favorite TV personalities and one of our favorite chefs. He's also become a great friend and neighbor 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.

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Third Annual Shelter House Luminaria Run Recap

Shelter House, the domestic and sexual violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties, presented its 3rd Annual Luminaria Run to End Domestic & Sexual Violence on Dec. 7 in Destin. 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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Cozy Spots for Food and Drinks in South Walton

As summer sun and sandy toes turn to brisk breezes and football games, it's fun to find local spots with cozy seating areas - places where you can relax and enjoy the off season 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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The UPS Store at WaterColor Handles Shipping and Business Needs

Owners Randy and Lynn Pike opened The UPS Store in Watercolor nine years ago. 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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Pilates by the Sea Expands to Sandestin

Laurie Beck jumped at the chance to bring her style of fitness and fun to 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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Turkey Beach Bowl Wins the SoWal Holiday Photo Shoot

I teamed up with SoWal.com for a holiday promotion this year to offer a free portrait session to the family or group who came up with the most “SoWal” idea for a portrait setting or activity. While there were plenty of clever submissions and the decision was tough, one clear winner stood out. Christine Agnew, a South Walton local, submitted her family tradition of the “Turkey Beach Bowl.” Read the feature story and see all the photos by Steve Wells at SoWal.com.

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Turkey Beach Bowl Wins the SoWal Holiday Photo Shoot

I teamed up with SoWal.com for a holiday promotion this year to offer a free portrait session to the family or group who came up with the most “SoWal” idea for a portrait setting or act 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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Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Diabetes Classes

Have you or your loved one been diagnosed with diabetes? 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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GigDog Provides 30A Songwriters Radio Station

GigDog is teaming up with 30A Songwriters Festival for the second year in a row to present the "30A Songwriters Festival" radio station. 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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Enter to Win a Shinola Watch from McCaskill & Company

How would you like to wear the attractive Shinola Runwell watch on your wrist for Christmas? SoWal.com and McCaskill & Company are offering a chance to win this beautiful watch, which is handmade in Detroit and valued at $575. This watch will be stunning for a man or woman. We'll choose a lucky random winner on Dec. 18, 2013. Learn more and enter to win at SoWal.com!

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Heritage Spreading Out from Deep Roots

For a few years now, Heritage has been a constant staple of the Emerald Coast music scene. 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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Wyndham Vacation Rentals Participates as a Sponsor of A Peter White Christmas

Wyndham Vacation Rentals, the world’s largest professionally managed vacation rental business and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced its participation 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 Tickets to Sinfonia Orchestral Holiday Concert Dec 20

Sinfonia Gulf Coast will present its popular annual holiday concert, Orc 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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Find Fine Loungeware, Lingerie, and Accessories at Sirens at the Beach

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and whether you're looking for a gift for your wife, girl friend, best friend, sister, or mother - shopping for "her" can be tricky. 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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Enter to Win a Shinola Watch from McCaskill & Company

How would you like to wear the attractive Shinola

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Generations: A Collection of Black American Music Feb. 27 & 28

Generations: A Collection of Black American Music appears February 27 & 28 at 7:30 p.m. 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 Dirty Santa Ball at Rosemary Beach Dec 6

The Seaside Repertory Theatre will host “The Dirty Santa Ball”, a holiday party and fundraiser, on December 6, 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.

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