The Latest Stories from SoWal

The 30A Songwriters Festival is growing every year and tickets sell out fast! 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.

<p> http://sowal.com/story/corestruction-all-decked-out-for-2013-cottages-for-kids&quot;][/URL] The Corestruction team of Matt Parenzan and John Giles have created a unique cottage this year for the annual fundraiser for...</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Read more:&nbsp;<a href="http://sowal.com/story/corestruction-all-decked-out-for-2013-cottages-for-kids">http://sowal.com/story/corestruction-all-decked-out-for-2013-cottages-for-kids</a></p>

A lady called our office Friday during lunch and told an agent she wanted to buy a home in Rosemary Beach. &ldquo;When would you like to look?&rdquo; our agent asked. &rdquo;Yesterday! 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 thirteenth annual Best of the Emerald Coast event hosted by Emerald Coast magazine certainly lived up to its name breaking records in sales and attendance numbers.

The Merchants of Seaside invite everyone out to &ldquo;Turn on the Town&rdquo; on Nov. 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 tour of the 40 acres at Gulf Cemetery reveals many memorials, remembrances, personal items, tombstones (some weathered with unreadable inscriptions), simple wooden crosses, photos and homemade pl 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.

How would you like to have some sweet new wheels to cruise Scenic 30A? SoWal.com and Big Daddy's Bike Shop are giving one lucky someone a new ride! The winner of this cruisin' giveaway will get to choose between a men's and women's bike (details below). We will pick a random winner on Dec. 2, 2013. Click here to enter! The nice folks at Big Daddy's Bike Shop have been renting, selling, and repairing bikes since 1998 and boy do they know their stuff! Winner's choice will be between a men’s Electra Coaster 3i, with black satin, valued at $499.00. It has an aluminum frame, SRAM internal 3-Speed w/coaster brake, SRAM twist shifter, RetroRunner tires, and painted fenders (surf rack and board not included). Or a woman’s Electra Flora & Fauna 3i, valued at $670.00. It has an aluminum frame, internal 3-Speed w/coaster brake, matching bell, and genuine leather straps. *Winner is responsible for picking up the bike at Big Daddy's in Blue Mountain Beach. WInner receives one bike only. No cash equivalent. No refund. Winner agrees to have name and likeness published on SoWal.com.

The Friends of Eden invite the public to the annual

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is decked out for Christmas and ready to celebrate the season with with lights, fireworks and a ton of holida 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.

Local Catch Bar and Grill won over South Walton locals and visitors the day it opened back in 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.

12 months of absolute paradise on your wall y'all! They make the greatest gifts - available in two sizes. Order 11" x 8-1/2" Order 17" x 11" Thank you - we hope you enjoy our beaches every day no matter where you are! There's plenty more SoWal gear at www.cafepress.com/sowal! Yes. Of course we have SoWal THONGS!!!

The St. Joe Company has announced the launch of St. 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.

There is more to the holiday season than searching for the best deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 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 best gifts are found at the beach! South Walton has lots of wonderful products and services that will make someone you know very happy. 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.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a wonderful place to explore any day of the 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.

The Seaside Repertory Theatre is bringing back its traditional holiday play, Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!), this December. Opening night will take place on Dec. 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.

Baytowne on Ice is back. 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 latest real estate report for October 2013 in Walton County shows some interesting statistics compared to the same month last year - cash sales are up and so is inventory. 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.

Bud and Alley&rsquo;s Pizza Bar offers a casual dining experience that&rsquo;s big on local flavor. Located next to

This year&rsquo;s excessive rain opens our eyes to the impact Mother Nature has on living creatures, both human and non-human. 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.

Nick&rsquo;s Seafood Restaurant is famous for having the freshest seafood around. They get all of their mullet, crab, shrimp, and flounder right out of the Choctawhatchee Bay. 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.

Celebrate the holiday season in true SoWal style aboard the SOLARIS yacht. Docked at Sandestin as the area's only dining & entertainment yacht, the SOLARIS offers 3 decks of indoor and outdoor fun for all ages. Embark on a memorable and relaxing Thanksgiving cruise. Enjoy a lavish, chef-prepared buffet while cruising the waters. Join us next Thursday from 12-2 for lunch or from 6-8 for dinner. Where else can you cruise with Santa? Join us on Saturday, December 14 from 12-2 for a festive & memorable 2-hour cruise that includes a 2-course lunch and photos with Santa. Portion of the proceeds will be donated and unwrapped toys will be collected for the Sandestin Foundation for Kids. Tickets range from $10 - $40. Lastly, end the year with a bang on our Fireworks and Dinner Cruise for New Year's Eve. As the area's only dining and entertainment cruise, the SOLARIS yacht is the ultimate romantic & memorable way to celebrate the New Year in Destin Florida! Indulge in a chef-prepared, five-course meal while cruising the bay & enjoying a 360 degree view of the fireworks. Menu includes Chateaubriand of Beef Tenderloin, House-made Lobster Tortellini, Almond & Apricot-stuffed Loin of Pork & Southern Caprese Stack. Reservations required & must be 21 years of age. $105/pp includes 5 course meal, 4 1/2 hour cruise, fireworks, champagne toast, live entertainment & party favors. If you join us for our weekly dinner cruises, make sure to 'like' us on Facebook for BOGO and 20% off coupons. Reserve online at www.SunQuestCruises.com, call 850.650.2519 or email info@sunquestcruises.com.

Davis Dunn Construction and Studio A Architecture's Andrea J. Plunk have teamed up for their 7th Cottages for Kids fundraiser. 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.

Levin Bracken recently opened his private practice, Bracken Law, P.A., at Holiday Plaza in Miramar Beach. Bracken Law, P.A. 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.

Elam Stoltzfus joined me recently in the studio. 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.