Articles by SoWal Staff
Staying Safe at the Beach in South Walton
Taste of the Race at Seaside with Emeril Lagasse Mar 2
Taste of the Race kicks off the Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Race weekend on Friday, March 2, 2018 with Chef Emeril Lagasse.
Join Chef Emeril Lagasse in person and enjoy cuisine from many of the Gulf Coast’s top chefs and restaurants. Enjoy complimentary fine wine from Wine World, craft spirits, and craft beer from Grayton Beer Company. Live performance by Lucky Town! The outdoor evening festivities will be held rain or shine in a heated tent, under the big top! Space is limited.
Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show at Pier Park March 2-4
If you love outdoor adventure on the world's most beautiful beaches, you'll want to take a day (or three!) to explore the Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show coming up this weekend in Panama City Beach.
South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival Apr 26 – 29
Tickets are on sale now for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, taking place April 26 – April 29, 2018, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. With more than 800 wines to taste over four days, this annual charity event delivers a wine experience unparalleled among Northwest Florida wine festivals.
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for January 2018
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Launches Crescendo! at Hilton Sandestin Feb 18
Do you hear that? Sinfonia Gulf Coast is again making sound waves as it continues to redefine the symphony experience with the launch of an exciting new fundraising endeavor called Crescendo!, a cultural and culinary extravaganza.
Walton County Florida Real Estate Report for December 2017
The latest SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for December 2017, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.
Single family closed sales were up an amazing 43.5% for December compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was was up 12.2%. Inventory was down 12.89%, dropping for the 8th month in a row. Median sales price was up 0.1%. Dollar volume soared 62% over last year at $43.5 Million.
NEAT Bottle Shop And Tasting Room at Alys Beach Expands Space & Menu Offerings
NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room has expanded following the completion of the interiors, as well as updates to the menu. The newly expanded space serves as an extension to the current tasting room, now boasting additional seating for 24 inside and a total of 60 overall.
The design of the new addition keeps with the elements of both the bottle shop and tasting room—wood panels and cozy seating, accented with brass and marble details.
Seaside Dune Restoration Project Underway
In an effort to mitigate storm effects and maintain its beaches in the best possible condition, Seaside is restoring and re-nourishing its coastal sand dunes.
This approach will further develop Seaside’s long-term preservation and resiliency strategy to protect the landscape and maintain the native ecosystems. Its implementation will provide natural, enduring and future protection with no adverse effect to adjacent coastal areas.