We choose to live, work and play in the Emerald Coast because it has a distinct sense of place that gives us a true sense of belonging.
Locals will tell you that the quality of life here is unlike any other, not because of the sugar-sand beaches, though they are spectacular. Not because of the climate, though the Southern tropical climate is desirable all year. It is surely because of the people who give this little patch of Florida personality plus. They are our earnest, hardworking friends, family and neighbors who pour their heart and souls into all they do — including delicious restaurants, quaint retail shops and service-centric businesses they own and operate, and the exceptional professional services they dutifully provide to each of us day in and day out.
We left the honor to you, our loyal readers, to judge the Best for yourselves. Your votes were cast, the ballots have been counted, the results are in and now it’s time to celebrate!
It’s lucky year 13 for what has become one of the most anticipated social events of the season. You will have a chance to mix, mingle and party with the Best of the Emerald Coast winners on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. For ticket information visit here.
The real star of the show is the evening’s charity, the Junior League of the Emerald Coast, whose team of volunteers and members toil tirelessly for the betterment of our community. So, without further ado, we present the Best of the Emerald Coast for 2013 …
Congratulations SoWal Partners for BEST OF EMERALD COAST 2013 award! Everyone at SoWal.com is proud of YOU for being the BEST of the BEST!. Thank you for supporting SoWal community and helping bring the best local news, photos and info to readers near and far!
Best of The Emerald Coast awards by Emerald Coast Magazine are especially nice for winning South Walton businesses since most award winners are from around the Destin area. The BEST OF awards are meant to represent the BEST of the coast all along Florida's Emerald Coast, and we are beginning to see more and more SoWal businesses represented.
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Cox Pools BEST POOL BUILDER/SERVICE
Destin + PCB locations
