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SoWal Spotlight: Coastal Heritage Preservation Foundation

Recording South Walton’s history is thankfully performed by a handful of dedicated people. The few remaining members of the Coastal Heritage Preservation Foundation love history and love keeping it alive.

The preservation effort began in the 1970s by Martha Cory, a resident of Grayton Beach. Cory wanted to renovate and preserve the unique character and architect of the SoWal quirky community. When she died, leadership was passed on to Colonel Bob Fleet, who later recruited Dick McCrite as president.

Video: Rosemary Beach 4th of July Celebration

July 6, 2011 by SoWal Staff

t's an annual, treasured family tradition at Rosemary Beach on Independence Day as kids of all ages decorate their bikes and parade around the town, followed by games, a barbecue, live music, and fireworks on the beach!

The festivities continue through the morning on Western Green with fun games, rides, potato sack races, hula hoop contests, face painting, and more family fun!

Later in the day a family barbecue on Eastern Green brings together generations for a beautiful beach sunset.

Video: Rags to Riches Regatta 16 in Grayton Beach

July 4, 2011 by SoWal Staff

Rags to Riches Regatta 16 in Grayton Beach was not without a bit of the usual drama that happens every year during the race.

This year it was crew member Ford Torrey cutting his foot while launching, requiring a trip to the emergency room. And another boat lost her mast and had to be towed to shore, a nearly annual occurrence. Overall It was another wonderful race on a picture-perfect day on Grayton Beach.

Video: YOLO Board 2011 Mileage Builder Series at Sandestin Race Two

June 27, 2011 by SoWal Staff

Paddlers of all ages and skill levels gathered at Sandestin's Baytowne Marina for the second of the four-race series. 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.

Race paddlers vie for the champion title "2011 YOLO Board Mileage Builder Series" to be awarded after the final race in August.

Video: YOLO Board 2011 Race Series at WaterColor Race Two

June 27, 2011 by SoWal Staff

The theme was Reggae as hundreds gathered on Western Lake at the WaterColor BoatHouse for the 2nd race in the Summer four-race YOLO series on June 23, 2011.

 

The fourth annual YOLO Board Stand-Up Paddle Series is from May 2011 to
August 2011 and consists of male and female teams competing relay style
in two divisions, Beginning and Next Level (men's), over the course of
four races for the champion title "2011 YOLO Board Cup Series" to be
awarded after the final race in August.

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.

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