SoWal Stories

Headed for the Pass

It's that time off the summer when I leave Seagrove and head over to Indian Pass for a while. This will be my shortest time there chasing tarpons in 16 years. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Baytowne Art Walk in Sandestin Sep 4-6

Baytowne Art Walk returns to The Village of Baytowne Wharf this Labor Day Wee Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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UNwineD: Vines to Steins at Pier Park Oct 16-17

Winos, beerocrats and foodies unite! Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Sandestin Triathlon Calls for Volunteers Aug 22

The 29th Annual Sandestin Triathlon will be held August 22 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Insurance Zone Opens Two New Locations

When Joe Capers and his wife Lea opened their first Insurance Zone (IZ) office in 2007, they “started from scratch” and spent the Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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SoWal Sea Turtle Volunteers Patrol the Beach

A giant red sun peeks over the oat-covered dunes, casting long shadows and illuminating a distinctive track in the sand, unbroken from dune toe to surf. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Takes Off Sep 6

The 4th Annual Alys Beach 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run returns to Alys Beach on Sund Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Lettuce Surprise You With Favorite SoWal Salads

It's summer in SoWal and the livin' is easy. But it’s really hot! So hot that sometimes my appetite is lazy and only something cool and crisp sounds tempting. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Food, Folks & Fun: Lunch Hour at the Red Bar

South Walton is a food lover's paradise, and the SoWal crew takes advantage daily. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Be Well at Salon Twist

A car accident is never a good thing, but life has a funny way of showing us opportunities, and they’re often hidden in some form of tragedy. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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SoWal Snappers All Summer

I know it's been a while since I've posted a report but we've had lots of nice weather and I've been running hard. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Food For Thought Back to School Food Drive Aug. 20

Food For Thought Outreach expects to serve over 1,200 students each week through its backpack program during the 2015-2016 school year Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Sunday Brunch and Music Returns to the Backyard of Love

Café Hibiscus is serving Sunday brunch in the Backyard of Love featuring live music with favorite local and visiting artists to benefit SoWal Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Beachy Brunch Spots in SoWal: The Short List

South Walton sunsets rival any worldwide, as do the spectacular sunrises. Wake up early to glimpse at one of those dazzling beauties and then head out for a fabulous brunch to fuel your day. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Hurricane Party Returns to Bud & Alley's Sep 25

It's always a great party and it's for a great cause - raising funds every year for one of our favorite local organizations - Children's Volunteer Health Network (CVHN). Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for June 2015

The latest real estate report for June 2015 includes statistics for single family homes in Walton County, Florida. It was an impressive month for real estate in South Walton. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Sip, Savor and Socialize at 45 Central Wine Bar

Everybody loves a good wine bar. In the center of SoWal we have a new favorite on the square in Seaside, Fl. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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SoWal Cottage Gets a BlueGreen Landscape Makeover

I have been a SoWal local for 11 years and lived in the same house for eight years. I realized one day that our house was in desperate need of a makeover. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Fashionably Late Boutique Debuts at Uptown Grayton

Amy Huff has been changing outfits four times a day since she was four. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Filling up the Fish Board on Grayton Beach

We have had a great time filling up the fish board the past couple of weeks. The weather has been cooperative most days with gorgeous emerald green water and hot temps. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Fresh Air Fitness At The WaterColor BoatHouse

The WaterColor Boathouse is a special SoWal place that offers a fun and exhilarating approach to getting fit and staying fit. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Emerald Coast Duck Regatta Returns to Baytowne Wharf Oct 10

The fifth annual Emerald Coast Duck Regatta benefiting the

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Final Yolo Board Relay at The Bay July 16

Coming up Thursday, July 16 is the last YOLO Board Relay for the season at The Bay. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Harboring a Heritage in Destin, Florida

In the grand scheme of things, Destin is a young city - both physically and at heart. In fact, Destin didn’t officially become a municipality until 1984. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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Raw + Juicy Life Sprouts in Seaside

Raw & Juicy, home to ‘tasty honest organics’ made with love from a vintage 1966 Airstream in Seaside, is expanding its presence w Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

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