Articles by SoWal Staff

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Seabreeze Jazz Festival Celebrates 20 Years April 18-22

Celebration is the theme as multi-platinum-selling, Grammy-winning Kool & The Gang and the Commodores join smooth jazz keyboardist Brian Culbertson, top-charting saxophonist Boney James, and legendary band Spyro Gyra for the 20th Anniversary Celebration of the Seabreeze Jazz Festival.  

The "Ultimate Weekend of Smooth Jazz" returns to Panama City Beach, Florida  with over 25 stellar performances of top national contemporary jazz artists set for April 18th-22nd.   Presented by ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals.

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Get Down and Derby At The Market Shops May 5

The Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC) is excited to announce The Down & Derby Fest, taking place at The Market Shops on May 5, 2018 in honor of the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby.

The festival will feature “Derby Fare” from local restaurants highlighting the Emerald Coast’s best savory cuisine, decadent desserts and luscious libations. The menu will offer everything from a mint julep to an authentic Kentucky Hot Brown.

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SoWal Summer Junior Lifeguard Program 2018

It’s time to start planning summer activities for the kids in SoWal, and the South Walton Fire District has the perfect opportunity for them to learn better beach safety, develop a skill set for the future and develop new friendships.

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Sandestin Offers 77 Luxury Condominiums at Osprey Pointe

Sandestin Investments is launching a new condo development, Osprey Pointe at Sandestin. The project consists of 77 luxury units in five buildings, with a pool and outdoor recreation space in a pristine setting. Osprey Pointe will be just north of the existing Heron Walk Road and south of Jolee Island, the resort’s bayfront island preserve.

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SoWal Lifeguards On the Beach for New Season

South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards report today to their FOURTEEN (14) tower locations March 1, 2018 and will continue to staff them until the end of the season on September 30, 2018. For detailed information about Beach Sa... Read More

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Staying Safe at the Beach in South Walton

At SoWal.com, we are committed to helping locals and visitors stay safe while enjoying our beautiful beaches. The beach is such a wonderful place to relax. At the beach, life is beautiful and we slip into a state of mind where we fee... Read More

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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.

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