This is a story of two friends who fell in love. It began many years ago and shows how friendship is the strongest bond of all. SoWal newlyweds Hope and Akarin first met in high school in Ft. Walton Beach and became instant friends. They shared much in common and had the same group of friends.
April 10, 2013 by SoWal Staff
Walk into Duckies in Seaside and if you don't break out in a smile then you better check your pulse. Known as the "silliest place in Seaside", Duckies Shop of Fun is a whimsical wonderland full of toys, kids' clothing, beach hats & bags, and much more.
Shelves overflow with plush pals, retro and eco-friendly playthings, joke boxes, beach toys, die cast vehicles and other things to make kids of all ages smile. Giving back to individuals in need, the community and area charities is a core mission of the store.
Everybody loves Duckies!
During the last year local artist Andy Saczynski has gained a lot of traction, winning numerous awards, performing live art demos at events like the 30A Songwriters Festival and opening his own gallery in Grayton Beach.
Attention SoWal Beach and animal Lovers: Mark your calendars and help get the word out. 30A Games has announced a one-week long fundraiser to benefit the Alaqua Animal Refuge. Beginning Monday, April 8 and extending through Sunday, April 14, $10 from every MONOPOLY®: Visit South Walton Edition game sold at the 30A Games website or at any of the local retailers will benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge.
Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) names treatment room in its CVHN Dental Clinic in honor of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF). DCWAF awarded CVHN $179,000 in 2012 and a total of $395,000 since 2008. The funds have been utilized to support two of CVHN's major programs, the CVHN Dental Clinic and the 'Just for Grins' Mobile Dental Clinic, and other projects that help local uninsured and underinsured children gain access to medical, dental and mental health care services.
Join our friends at Sirens at the Beach, an upscale lingerie boutique in Grayton Beach, as they host a private trunk show with Michelle Blenkinsopp of Shell Belle Couture. This will mark the designer’s first showing in the United States. The boutique will also be hosting a One Year Anniversary Soiree on that same day, April 18, from 7pm to 8:30pm.
A few of our favorite local SoWal spots just received some well-deserved publicity and a nice boost in notoriety with yesterday's story in the New York Times Travel section.
Bay Breeze Patio is celebrating its ninth year serving the Emerald Coast and owners, Susan Kiley and Wayne Paul, are hosting a special Anniversary Event, April 5-7, 2013, featuring the best products for outdoor living. The three-day celebration will feature grilling demonstrations and tastings, demos for log sets and outdoor fireplaces, outdoor living experts, door prizes, special sale prices and more.
For the Health of It in Blue Mountain Beach is one of SoWal's oldest businesses and a local favorite. It’s a natural food grocery, massage therapy clinic, and fresh juice and smoothie bar. The owners and staff go above and beyond. They know many of their customers well and treat everyone like family.
You no longer have to be a real estate tycoon to own an entire exclusive beach town like Seaside, Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach. Just roll the dice and buy your favorite SoWal beach town with fake money, then charge everybody rent. Roll again, pass Go AND collect $200!
Beginning this month, beach lovers will have the opportunity to become South Walton’s next sand baron with the launch of the official MONOPOLY® game from Hasbro and 30A Games.
