March 25, 2012 by SoWal Staff
It was a beautiful spring day in WaterColor, Florida in South Walton as artists set up their tents and greeted a happy crowd of shoppers and art lovers. Kyle Lamonica and Dread Clampitt entertained in the streets of the town center on the gulf of Mexico.
At Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, the focus has always been on patient care. “Patient satisfaction is tops for us. We want to make sure every patient has a good experience,” says Marketing Coordinator Sarah Bailey.
The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve has announced the Spring-Summer Panhandle Habitat Classes.
Sandhills and Ravines Tues, April 3, 2012, 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time at the Bear Creek Forest Education Center on Hwy 267 in Gadsden County.
Pine Flatwoods and Savannas Tues, May 15, 2012 (rain date May 16), 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time at the NEW Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Center in Eastpoint.
The 11th Annual Route 30A Car Show, to be held March 25, 2012, at Rosemary Beach, isn’t just about old cars and old music, said show organizer and owner of Hilltop Productions Chuck Hinson said, “It’s more about education than anything else.”
In days gone by, outdoor produce markets like the venerable “Cotton’s” dotted the landscape along the major highways of Walton County. Today they're gone, but at the Cypress Cattle and Produce Market on US 331 North you can buy fresh produce and participate in the latest trend to “buy local” by perusing a variety of vegetables that have been raised on the Langford farm right here in Walton County.
In what has become an annual SoWal tradition, South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards hit the beach and manned their towers at eight beach access points on Saturday March 10, 2012. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), began its 7th season as new and returning lifeguards report for duty.
March 11, 2012 by SoWal Staff
You're invited to learn how to cook from Executive Chef David Cunningham. Each class, Chef will be teaching and preparing a three course meal. Classes are $60 per person and include all three courses plus wine pairing. Classes start at 11am and run until 2pm. Classes are Saturday, March 3rd, March 24th, April 14th, May 18th, and May 25th, 2012. Please call (850) 486-0973 today to reserve your seat today.
March 9, 2012 by SoWal Staff
Wine lovers love wine come rain or come shine! The first-ever 30A Wine Festival was held March 3 and 4, 2012 in Alys Beach, Florida.
Saturday:
Meet the Winemakers Seminar at the beautiful ALYS house - 1-3pm
Grand Tasting with food and wine pairings along with live music from the Sean Dietrich Jazz Trio - 3-6pm
After Party with live music from Cloud 9 Orchestra - 6-9pm
Food prepared by Café Thirty-A, Caliza Restaurant at Alys Beach, Borago, and Bud and Alley's
Check out this great assortment of upcoming cooking classes at Kitchenique! Classes sell out fast so give them a call at 850-837-0432.
Miramar beach resident Robin Wiesneth's acrylic painting titled "Elvis Flies for K9 Air" was selected from among 200 submitted images to represent the 2012 ArtsQuest Fine Arts and Music Festival. Produced by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), the 24th annual event will be held over Mother's Day Weekend, May 11-13, and features activities for the entire family in downtown Seaside. Wiesneth's artwork will be featured on posters, t-shirts, and other marketing pieces promoting the event.
