You could call Mark and Paige Schnell the SoWal dynamic design duo. They just might have tights and capes underneath their casual beachwear. Each has a thriving and creative business that requires wearing several hats. When you first meet either of them you would probably be fooled.
Bay Breeze Patio, an official retailer of the Big Green Egg, is hosting the second annual “Eggs on the Beach” EggFest BBQ Competition on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach.
The latest real estate report for August 2015 includes statistics for single family homes in Walton County, Florida. Closed sales were up 6% for August compared to the same month last year. Cash sales were down 18%, which is an interesting trend. Lots of cash swooped into the market in recent years but it looks like we may be easing into a more conventional situation.
In Gulf Trace in Grayton Beach stands Mimosa Mornings, one of the largest private rental residences in South Walton, Florida. Gulf Trace is a quiet residential neighborhood bordered on three sides by Grayton Beach State Park and by the Gulf to the south.
The stunning home won the 2009 APEX Builder Industry Association award for best design and best new construction. Mimosa Mornings is located directly across from the private community beach access in Gulf Trace.
Inspiration can strike South Walton artist Marisol Gullo at any time, even when having dinner at local favorite, The Bay. Marisol and her husband Tony run their family business, Not Too Shabby Boutique in Santa Rosa Beach, constructing and restoring furniture and home decor. Every piece they create is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Every piece they build, restore, or create is a true labor of love.
Rosemary Beach was built to be a classic beachfront community modeled on towns and architecture of the Caribbean, each home carefully designed with the islands in mind. The gulf front homes in particular are modern marvels with timeless style.
South Walton visitors love life, love the beach, and love food! Food just tastes better on vacation. But we also know SoWal has incredible restaurants with talented chefs. We locals benefit every day of the year from a fantastic cuisine scene.
Dedicated to serving amazing food for the most important meal of the day, some of our favorite SoWal beach restaurants are rising to the occasion. Our latest SoWal List includes seven you must set your alarm to try - one for every day of the week. You’ll be glad you did!
In case you haven't been lately, go check out the changes at Bud & Alley's Pizza Bar. If you've never been, plan to get there as soon as you can. Owner Dave Rauschkolb doesn't sit still. He's always looking to improve. I think it's his surfer dude nature. Always looking for the perfect ride. The perfect wave. And thankfully for us, the perfect pizzeria.
Overlooking the dunes of Seagrove Beach sits a modern beach masterpiece. Sweeping views of the Gulf from nearly every room, expansive, decks, a cool pool, living areas on both floors, and a private beach walkover make the "Pinner House" a dream vacation spot. But the location puts it over the top.
