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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. Raffle ticket sales will benefit Shelter House, the local domestic and sexual violence center.
 
Beginning today through Dec. 29, 2013, patrons are encouraged to visit the Xtreme SportsFan store, conveniently located in the Santa Rosa Mall, to purchase their raffle tickets. One lucky winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 30, 2013.
 

Lazy days in SoWal are often spent relaxing close to nature and noshing on delicious eats. With the local, fresh, seasonal movement in full force, our local farmers markets provide a place where foodies and local growers form a strong sense of community. So whether you sustain an organic lifestyle or just like to have fun, these seven farmers markets on our latest SoWal List are worth a visit.
 

The 30A Songwriters Festival is growing every year and tickets sell out fast! But don't worry we've got you covered with this great giveaway package from SoWal.com and Dale E. Peterson Vacations. One lucky winner will get a 3-night stay at the Inn at Seacrest Beach along with 2 weekend passes to the 30A Songwriters Festival from January 17-19, 2014.
 

Click here to enter to win.

Also included in this fabulous package are:

How would you like to wear the attractive Shinola Runwell watch on your wrist for Christmas?

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is decked out for Christmas and ready to celebrate the season with with lights, fireworks and a ton of holiday festivities taking place in the heart of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Come out and treat your family to all of the fun holiday traditions on the coast throughout December. 

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park is a wonderful place to explore any day of the year. Mark your calendar and make plans to attend some of the weekly music events and park rangers programs coming up in December at this Florida State Park located on the west end of Scenic 30A in South Walton.

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 closed sales and Rick and Dale Martinez of the Miramar Beach office received highest honors for top closed listings out of more than 100 ResortQuest realtors.
 

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.
 

Here in South Walton we have a great collection of wonderful restaurants, from one end of the county to the other. The latest list of awards from Florida Trend Magazine honors some of our very best.

Each year, Florida Trend highlights the top restaurants throughout the state with the Golden Spoon Awards. Six South Walton restaurants are included this year, more than any other area in the Panhandle.

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. His generosity is well known from his efforts to help others through the Emeril Lagasse Foundation.

Established in 2002, the foundation supports non-profit organizations and educational initiatives that create new opportunities for children, especially for those from disadvantaged circumstances, in the communities where Emeril’s restaurants operate.