The 2010 YOLO Board Race Series is underway. The second of the five-race series featured men's, and women's divisions on Western Lake at WaterColor's BoatHouse. Races are ongoing from May to August at various area locations.
Race paddlers vie for the champion title “2010 YOLO Board Cup Series” to be awarded after the final race in August.
June 27, 2010 by Kurt Lischka
Hands Across the Sand is a movement made of people from all walks of life and political affiliations.
The movement is not about politics; it is about protection of our coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife, and fishing industry.
There will be a lot of hand holding on the beaches Saturday, but what we really need is a group hug.
Hundreds of SoWal residents and tourists, as well as thousands of concerned citizens worldwide will gather along the beaches to send a message, "no to offshore oil drilling, yes to clean energy".
SoWal.com is proud to be a sponsor of such a unique and wonderful event. This year's version (#3) was the best yet.
The folks at Alys Beach have gotten a firm grip on what it takes to put on such a complicated show of digital art projected onto the white walls of buildings all over town.
For lodging providers in Walton County, collecting bed tax is just part of doing business. Explaining why the money is collected and where it goes is not part of the mission for the Beaches of South Walton Tourist Development Council, but it’s becoming an important aspect in the business of running the organization.
“We are misunderstood,” says Tracy Louthain, director of communications for the TDC. Given the chance, she explains not only the basics – how and why the TDC exists – but also what it does with all those bed tax dollars.
May 26, 2010 by admin
The excitement had been building for weeks for the anticipated opening night. Le Grand Cirque began it's Summer 2010 run at Grand Boulevard on May 25th with a bang.
Featuring more than 40 champion acrobats and performers from Brazil, Canada, Russia, Mongolia, Europe and China, the performers have been hand-picked from around the world for their amazing abilities and precision skill. The result is a fast-paced, heart-pounding spectacle teeps the audience on the edge of their seats.
Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is the 2010 summer home for Le Grand Cirque. The kind folks there were nice enough to invite us out for a sneak preview behind the scenes and a dress rehearsal. Le Grand Cirque is above and beyond our normal summer fare.
You’ve just re-connected with a high school classmate on Facebook. Unfortunately, your newly found former acquaintance has just invited herself and the entire family to the beach for the long holiday weekend. What to do?
First, thank your lucky stars the old Seagrove Villa Motel survived the real estate bubble. Next - tell the friend in Atlanta or Nashville or wherever she currently calls home to make better use of her time online and surf over to and get a room at the Seagrove Villas Motel.
As a frequent visitor to Eden Gardens State Park, I admit driving down the pot-holed old road to the park could be a trying experience. But I miss the grand entrance that allowed me to enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful first glimpse of the white columned Wesley House with its wraparound porch dotted with rocking chairs.
May 23, 2010 by Kurt Lischka
Inlet Beach Access has parking, restrooms, and lifeguards during peak season. Located at the end of South Orange Street about 100 yards south of US 98.
Inlet Beach is the largest county access and features three dune walkovers and 117 parking spaces. A 1/2 mile walk to the east is Camp Helen State Park and Lake Powell.
