Articles by SWal Life

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Heat Reduction solutions from Emeral Coast Energy Solutions

By Chris Balzer    But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun. – William Shakespeare, Romeo and Juliet No one would dispute having the beauty of soft natural light shining through our windows puts a smile on our face and warms the heart.  We have windows to […] Read More

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Compass Solar Energy Comes to South Walton

Due to growing demand for residential solar systems, Compass Solar Energy will be opening a local office soon to better serve customers in the South Walton County and Bay County areas. Based in Pensacola since 1998, Compass Solar Energy provides solar design and installation for government, commercial and residential customers throughout Northwest Florida. Certified by […] Read More

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Bryan Kennedy Returns to The REP this July and August

Prepare for a night of laughs and surprises as Bryan Kennedy returns to The REP stage fresh off the Garth Brooks World Tour. Bryan engages the crowd and creates a highly interactive show with special guests each night. Come for a night of original storytelling, extreme wit, and cowboy comedy! July 10th – Forrest Williams – Forrest picked up […] Read More

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Improv Bootcamp at The REP

Are your kids all about THE DRAMA? Drop them at The REP’s Improv Bootcamp Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00PM-3:15PM to release some of their creative energy! The REP staff of professional actors guide children on a journey through the imagination; creating stories and developing characters which require quick wit and inventive thinking through structured curriculum. […] Read More

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Spotlight on Ana Simpson of 30A Faux Designs

If Fine Art or Custom Home Accents are your interest, you’ll want to meet one of South Walton’s newest artist’s, Ana Simpson of 30A Faux Designs in Santa Rosa Beach.  Ana has quickly made a name for herself as one of the most sought after mixed-media artists on the Gulf Coast. When you meet Ana, […] Read More

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Vin’tiJ Wine Boutique & Bistro Relocating in August

Vin’tij began its humble beginnings in 1998 in a strip mall across from Silver Sands Premium Outlets. At that time, Highway 98 was underdeveloped and there were not many places to rent in order to establish a new restaurant concept. Todd and Chef John knew there would be tremendous growth in the area, but they […] Read More

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Get Grilling with Thirty A Filet & Vine

Summer is here! And, with it comes long days in the sun melting into lazy evenings around the grill. Thirty A Filet & Vine teamed up with Marrow Private Chefs to share their favorite grilling recipe for you to try this summer. Grilled pork tenderloin with peach sherry reduction Ingredients: 1 Pork Tenderloin 2 to […] Read More

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30A Olive Oil’s Recipe for the Month

Tropical Coconut Lime Shrimp Serves 4 | The Olive Oil & Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook Ingredients: 3/4 lb large shrimp (about 15), shelled and deveined 1 Tbsp 30A Olive Oil Persian Lime Infused Olive Oil 1/4 tsp Himalayan Pink Sea Salt pinch of chili flakes 1/4 cup 30A Olive Oil Coconut Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 thinly sliced […] Read More

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Party Planning Tips from 30A Gourmet

By Chef Gary Serafin So you are planning a dinner party and dreading it…It seems you have a choice, work hard to make everything right and not enjoy the party, or enjoy the party and take the chance that things will not go the way you want.  Usually it’s a matter of timing, where everything […] Read More