May 20, 2013 by admin
Right on the main square in Seaside is a kick of a little store we love. Stacy and Brian Pritchett have a great place to shop where West meets Beach for stylish clothing, accessories, jewelry, footwear, and unique gifts and items for your ranch.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on Florida’s Emerald Coast will be the backdrop for The Sandestin Beach Bicycle Tour May 17-19 as hundreds of cyclists venture through Northwest Florida. The weekend bicycle event is designed for all road cyclists. Participants will get an opportunity to soak in a scenic bike ride alongside pristine beaches including a rest stop at Grayt Coffee House in Grayton Beach and also enjoy post-ride activities and mechanical support. Rides are led by experienced cyclist Robin Wilkes of Robin's Bikes and Fitness.
Digital Graffiti is one of SoWal's most favorite events and this year’s festival promises to wow guests and invigorate their senses with new interactive exhibits, performance art, a lounge overlooking Lake Marilyn, and a world renowned DJ.
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast and the Forrest Williams Band are teaming up for a great concert on Friday, September 20 at 6 p.m. Save the date for the Backyard Boogie for the Arts featuring the Forrest Williams Band & Friends in Santa Rosa Beach. Proceeds from the event will benefit Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast’s Arts in Medicine program.
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) today announced that revenues from the 2013 live and silent auctions are $1,323,000, a 16 percent increase from last year’s results of $1,142,000, maintaining DCWAF as the top charity fundraising event in Northwest Florida. The 2013 results continued the trend of revenue growth every year since the first auction in 2006. The 2012 auction marked the first year the Destin Charity Wine Auction was listed in the "Top Ten Charity Wine Auctions in the U.S." by Wine Spectator Magazine.
Seaside Neighborhood School (SNS) has been entered in the Share the Good grant program offered by Seeds of Change®, an organic food and seed company that helps teach about where our food comes from. Share the Good donates 1% of sales to support and develop sustainable community based gardening and farming programs.
In the spirit of cooperation, the Walton County School District and Special Olympics of Florida - Walton County, is hosting a Field Day event Monday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Emerald Coast Middle School located at 4019 U.S. Highway 98. The event will allow Walton County school students to experience the benefits of Special Olympics sports training and competition.
WaterColor Inn & Resort has a great line up for everyone in SoWal this summer with weekly concerts and movies in the amphitheater at Marina Park. Bring your friends and family, a chair or blanket for seating, and be ready to enjoy outdoor entertainment under the stars.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, named Best of Weddings for 2013 by The Knot, announced today the addition of two private club venue options. Beginning today, Sandestin has added The Beach Club and the Burnt Pine Golf Club to the already extensive list of elegant wedding venues available at this top rated resort.
The Billabong Grom Comp is a local surfing event that offers young surfers a chance to compete competitively. Billabong at Grand Boulevard and Ride On Surf School are teaming up again to host the 4th Annual Billabong Grom Comp on Saturday, May 18 at the Pompano Joe’s Beach Park in Miramar Beach from 9am-till. The Billabong Grom Comp is a surfing competition for young surfers 12 and under and will include five divisions--Tiny Groms 6 and under, Super Groms 7 to 8, Mini Groms 9 to 10, Groms 11 to 12 and Open Groms, a paddle - in division for all ages 12 & under.
