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SoWal Spotlight: Lighthouse Family Retreat

Last night, Summer Kitchen Cafe in Rosemary Beach hosted dinner for families  with Lighthouse Family Retreat as they have done for many years. It was such a treat to be around happy families starting what is sure to be a memorable week in Rosemary Beach.

Childhood cancer impacts everyone in the family. Understandably, the child with cancer most often becomes the focus of concern, often leaving the siblings feeling lonely, insecure and left out. The Lighthouse program offers special attention for every member of the family – moms, dads, siblings, and the child with cancer.

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach 2011 Video

Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach is hot. Really HOT! The 2011 edition featured more interactive displays, more people, and a bigger party at Caliza Pool with dueling DJs set on platforms  extending out over the pool.

If you haven't been to this SoWal-sponsored event you've got to go. It's very unique. It's the world's first projection art festival, with artists from all over the globe projecting their original works onto the town's white walls. Every year there are new surprises.

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center Grand Opening Video

The stunning E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is now open to the public thanks to a public-private partnership between the Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and the center's visionary, M.C. Davis. Take a short trip off the beach to explore this gem!

Nestled within 49,000 of some of the most bio-diverse acres in the continental U.S., the state-of-the-art educational facility offers visitors the unique opportunity to observe and interact with native species as a means of encouraging conservation, preservation and restoration.

YOLO Board 2011 Mileage Builder Series at Sandestin Kickoff Video

The 2011 YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series kicked off on May 28th, 2011 at Baytowne Marina in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The race event consists of a series of four endurance-building races: May 28 -- one mile course, June 24th -- two mile course, July 23rd -- three
mile course, and August 13th -- four mile course.

Fifth Annual Grayton Beach Kids' Fishing Tournament Video

Kids of all ages enjoyed a beautiful morning on Grayton Beach during the Fifth Annual Grayton Beach Kids' Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Coastal Conservation Association.

The tournament is intended to promote the responsible use of our marine resources through recreational fishing. With a $5 entry fee, each child receives a free rod and reel, full tackle box, beach rod holder, bait and pompano rigs and weights and a T-shirt.

Seabreeze Jazz Festival Hits High Notes

The 13th year was lucky for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival held April 13 – 17 at Pier Park in Panama City Beach. Attendance at the festival was up about 25% with over 7,500 happy Jazz fans jamming over three days.

Even the anticipated rain managed to hold off until after midnight, long after concertgoers had headed home. 

“We own a radio station, but generally that is not the people who put on a jazz festival. We are learning as we build on past experiences,” Mark Carter said.

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