The Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra's 2013-2014 season just about has it all: traditional classics, young and talented guest soloists from around the world, popular holiday pops music, a touch of bluegrass, and even a direct-from-Las Vegas special event - "The Rat Pack is Back."
Monday, October 21, at Emerald Bay Golf Club in Destin, enjoy an exciting round of golf for a great cause, featuring lunch by Guglielmo and a shotgun scramble. All golfers, sponsors and their guest are invited to enjoy a special post After-ParTee. Net proceeds are designated for the expansion of Children's Services at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast.
11:00 a.m. - Player Check-in & Lunch
12:30 p.m. - Shotgun Scramble Start
Food For Thought Outreach, Inc. recently announced that Trustmark Bank, of Okaloosa and Walton Counties, recently raised and donated $2,115.86 to the organization. Trustmark Bank ran a fundraising campaign to support Food For Thought for the entire month of June. Lenny's Sub Shop in Destin and Wing Stop in Destin also helped and contributed to the bank branches’ efforts by offering discounts and free food coupons for anyone that donated at least $5 dollars to the campaign.
Demetrius Fuller is a proud beach local who is the very embodiment of exceptional talent and generous spirit. His dream was to create a professional orchestra for our community, with an eye toward giving back whenever possible.
Demetrius has succeeded in achieving his main dream, and as the founder of Sinfonia Gulf Coast, he is able to give back to the community through entertainment, education, and inspiration.
On Friday August 23 Harbor Docks will host the 28th annual Caddy Shack Classic Charity Golf Tournament at Emerald Bay Golf Club. The tournament has a scramble format. Registration begins at noon at Emerald Bay Golf Club with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. The cost is $500 per team or $125 per golfer. Hole sponsorships are available for $100. Mulligans, closest to the pin, long drives, and other contests can be entered at the course for donations. More than $300,000 has been raised since the tournament’s inception.
The South Walton High School Cheerleaders for the upcoming 2013-2014 school year are as follows: Julianna Allen, Savannah Bartleson, Angela Beabout, Maria Beabout, Marissa Brown, Zoelle Coetzee, Chandler Davis, Natalie DiCiaula, Emily Dismukes, Bella Ekstrom, Kate Harper, Taylor Hatley, Jenna Kotowske, Maria Martins, Alex Page, Kiera Singletary, Ashley Ward, Katie Wesson and Alexis Workman. They are coached by SWHS science teacher and cheerleading coach, Ashlee Scarpulla.
Entries have ended for the 2013 edition of “You’re So SoWal If…” and the judging is underway! Keep an eye out for the winner and top entries to be published soon on SoWal.com. Thanks for all the great entries and for all you SoWal beach lovers, sun worshippers, and bar hoppers who told us what it means to you to be "So SoWal".
August 7, 2013 by admin
One of our favorite day trips from SoWal is to experience hands-on history at the National Naval Aviation Museum located on board Pensacola Naval Air Station. See more than 4,000 artifacts and over 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard aviation.
South Walton Fashion Week is right around the corner and you can already hear the high heels coming down the runway. Scheduled for October 11-13, 2013, SWFW in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center at Sandestin is calling all aspiring designers and models to apply now through September 3, 2013. Applications must be submitted at swfw.org. Get your application in soon to be a part of the first South Walton Fashion Week!
Wyndham Vacation Rentals has announced that ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals launched a Local’s Loyalty Program to reward local residents for their hospitality in welcoming thousands of tourists to the Gulf Coast each year.
