Win a gorgeous fresh water pearl “Jelly Bean” bracelet from La Vie Est Belle - the gallery in Seaside features the iconic fine pearl and leather designs of Wendy Mignot. This Easter, one of their lucky Facebook fans may find the beautiful bracelet in their basket.
I have been following the "Beaches Of South Walton" re-branding process and went to the 2-hour presentation yesterday at the workshop at the Walton TDC (it was given in the morning and the same in the afternoon).
Comments both negative and positive were received with open ears. Most of what was presented about the new campaign, including the images, is still under development.
April 5, 2011 by Kurt Lischka
A quick look at the start of the Seaside race for 2011.
Update: We were so moved by the great responses we decided to give away two more sets - congrats to winners Arlene B, Norm B, And John R!
Be sure to click like at www.facebook.com/SoWal to be a fan and get instant updates about more great giveaways.
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March 21, 2011 by Kurt Lischka
Kelsey Anna is as local as the wildflowers along Walton County roads, and her talent is blooming just like them. You can hear her at small local venues like La Botana, Amavida, and Hibiscus. Catch her while you can so one day you can say you did. She's got pipes and can strum a good guitar, but what sets her apart are her songwriting skills. She's penned more than 50 honest tunes to date and there are some gems among them.
March 21, 2011 by admin
The sixth annual Art in the Park at WaterColor, Florida was on a perfect spring day in the town center. Many different types of artists displayed and demonstrated their art for hundreds of people in Cerulean Park beside the beautiful pond and watercourse. As usual, Monark Events did an excellent job putting on the event for the WaterColor homeowners' association.
South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this Saturday, March 12, 2011 (see map).
March 9, 2011 by admin
Cooking fish in the kitchen with Executive Chef Cody Smith at Seagrill in Seacrest. Chops 30A is now Seagrill, from Jim Altamura, owner of Marina Cafe and Fish Bar in Destin, and Crush in Seaside.
Seagrill is between the SoWal beach towns of Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, featuring upscale casual dining with fine cuts of meat, fresh seafood and sushi.
The large and sleek bar is known for regular nightly specials and many different martini creations.
We're so happy our friends in Nashville love SoWal Beaches and love SoWal Style. Thanks to SoWal Partner Nashville Lifestyles Magazine for cranking up beach season with the first installment of our SoWal Insider column.
Who made it inside this issue? Sunshine Shuttle, Walco Ecotours, Amavida Coffee, Hibiscus Coffee & Guesthouse, Central Square Records, Crush, For The Health Of It, and more friends! Get your copy at Sundog Books in Seaside.
While it may be too early to make a reservation at Hotel Viridian, on March 11 patrons can enjoy dinner at V, the restaurant destined to be a springboard for rest of the Downtown Seagrove hotel project.
“This project has been in the making for over five years,” says co-owner and veteran restaurateur George Hartley.
“My partners and I consider it a beacon of hope for the community – and a true blessing that we’re able to see our vision realized.”
