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Almost eight years ago, the first annual Hurricane Party was held to kick start Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Founder Tricia Carlisle-Northcutt's intention was to provide a way for all children to be healthy and happy, but she knew she needed the help and commitment of our entire community.

Since then, CVHN has provided thousands of our children with medical, dental, vision and mental health care. Who could have imagined the enormity of the need right here in South Walton?

Enter to win 2 tickets to the Sandestin Gumbo Festival on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 12pm-4pm at the Village of Baytowne Wharf. We'll choose a random winner on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
 

I'm going to let you in on a little secret; a comfortable SoWal spot where you can meet your friends for a drink, excellent food and amazing sushi. And it's quite affordable, considering it's in a beautiful setting right on the Gulf, flanked by massive dunes. You can lounge inside on cushy chairs around cocktail tables, or outside around the pool by a toasty fire. 

Kitchenique, a premier cooking school and gourmet pantry located at City Market in Destin, is closing its doors after 28 years in business. Owned and operated by local South Walton resident Vicki McCain, Kitchenique is a local treasure which will be missed by many residents, visitors and  friends.

Join Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast for ''An Evening with the Cardiac Experts” on Thursday, Feb. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Café Thirty-A in Seagrove Beach.
 

Enter to win a two-night stay in spectacular Destin at The Inn at Crystal Beach in a luxurious two bedroom beachfront unit - valued at $600.  Includes access to onsite fitness center & business center - beach chair and umbrella set up each day. Also includes $25 gift certificate for 790 on the Gulf Restaurant. SoWal.com Giveaway sponsored by Dale E. Peterson Vacations. One random winner will be chosen on January 24, 2013.

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Welcome to the Emeril Coast: Q&A with Destin’s newest resident, celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse

I recently had the opportunity to “kick it up a notch” - I mean talk with, the chef extraordinaire, and newly minted Destin resident Emeril Lagasse about his newest show Emeril’s Florida, his love for the Sunshine State, and his family’s recent move to Destin. I think you’ll be enlightened by what I found out about the BAM! Master and I think you’ll understand even better why those who can vacation and live anywhere they want, often choose Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast.