The Latest Stories from SoWal

 

Padgett Park Honors Walton County's Fallen Soldiers

Padgett Park is named after Timothy Padgett, a decorated Special Forces medical sergeant from Walton County who died in the line of duty in Afghanistan in 2007 when his unit came under attack. 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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Nutcracker Ballet Performed in Seaside Nov 23

Make plans to come out to Seaside and catch the holiday spirit with the performance of a classic on center stage. 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 has announced the October 2013 top producer of its Northwest Florida locations that stretch from Perdido Key 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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Vern Yip Teams with Local Builder for Cottages for Kids

Last year Ryan Pfneisel of Heritage Builders teamed up with The Merchants of Rosemary Beach for

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Festival of Trees Celebrates Fourth Year of Charity Tree Decorating Competition

Grand Boulevard’s fourth annual “Festival of Trees” will showcase 12 uniquely decorated Christmas trees from area non-profit organizations, Nov. 26 – 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.

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YOLO Board Fosters Community Outreach with Special Olympics Florida

Since its inception, YOLO Board has strived to give back to the community through establishing relationships and exposing people to the sport of s 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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Thanksgiving Buffet Cruise | SOLARIS Yacht

Spending Thanksgiving Day in SoWal? Cruise through a relaxing and memorable Thanksgiving on the beautiful local waters. Docked at Sandestin as the area's only dining & entertainment yacht, the SOLARIS offers 3 decks of indoor and outdoor fun for all ages. Let our chefs do the cooking as you indulge in a lavish Thanksgiving Buffet feast including turkey, ham, jambalaya, gourmet casseroles, salads, dessert and more. Join us from 12 - 2 pm or 6 - 8 pm on Thursday, November 28. Tickets range from $20 - $58. Seating is limited on this cruise that sells out each year. Make reservations online at www.SunQuestCruises.com or by calling 850.650.2519.

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6th Annual New Year's Eve Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park

Momentum is building for the highly anticipated New Year’s Eve Beach Ball Drop at Pier Park on December 31 with the announcement of the So 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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Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market at WaterColor Nov 30

On Saturday, November 30th, 2013, the WaterColor Community Association will host their 6th annual Old Florida Holiday and Winter Market from 5 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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Google Maps Street View Covering Every Inch Of Florida Beaches

Greg Mathews and Chris Officer are wearing out flip flops every day as they walk Florida beaches for Google Maps. They are carrying a bizarre backpack which has a big blue orb overhead. 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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Angle Tree at South Walton Fire District

The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) is once again hosting the Caring and Sharing “Angel Tree” for the 13th consecut 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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Idyll Hounds Brewing Company's Instructions are Beach, Beer, Repeat

When Frasier Hansen and Shawn Sherman met a few years ago, opening a craft brewery in South Walton was just a seed of a dream. 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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I have not yet begun to flounder!

The fall fishin' pattern continues with just about every thing you could want to catch running hard and chewing 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.

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Bud & Alley's Taco Bar is Authentic and Fresh

Bud & Alley's of Seaside is an icon of the community. 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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Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Artist Award Winners from the 2013 Festival of the Arts

Over 100 fine artists from the Southeast and cities across the country gathered in Destin last month to exhibit and compete for $9,000 in cash prizes at the 18th Annual Festival of the Arts juried 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 Builder and Freeport High School Club Team Up for Cottages for Kids

Members of the Freeport High School Key Club rolled up their sleeves and built one of the Cottages for Kids on display in Rosemary 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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Emerald Coastierge Covers Your Every Need at the Beach

Laura McKee aims to be your best ally in life. She has the skills and energy to keep your plans on track and help you get organized, so you can enjoy the good life on the Emerald Coast. 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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Holiday Food Drive for Shelter House

Shelter House, the domestic and sexual violence center serving Okaloosa and Walton counties, is currently accepting donations for its annual holiday food drive. 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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Sparkling Wine and Holiday Lights at Baytowne Wharf Nov 16

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is starting this holiday season with a special, sparkling event. 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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Brett Martin Crafts Furniture for Beach Living

Brett Martin, woodcrafter and owner of Made on 30A, grew up tinkering and building stuff in Georgia. 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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Saczynski Creates Art For Native Plant Demonstration Garden & Trail

Andy Saczynski, 2013 South Walton Artist of the Year, is adding flowers to the Native Plant Demonstration Garden at the South Walton Center (SWC) of Northwest Florida State College ( 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 Our SoWal Holiday Portrait Giveaway

We want to hear your funnest, coolest, craziest ideas for a family or group portrait 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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An Easy Fall Fishin' in SoWal

After running hard all season I have to admit that Fall is not only easy, but downright enjoyable! 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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SoWal Insider's Guide to 30A Songwriters Festival 2014

The anticipation is building and the songwriters are headed to South Walton from every direction. 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 Fantastic Tradition in Rosemary Beach

We love the annual Cottages for Kids event, and the amazing display of creative playhouses in Rosemary Beach throughout 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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