SoWal Stories


Resort Resale Continues Excellent Furniture & Home Decor Consignment With New Owners

November 2, 2021
For nearly 14 years, Resort Resale on Hwy 98 in SoWal has been an excel

SoWal Style: Classic Grayton Cottage Overlooking State Park Dunes & Gulf

October 21, 2021
If you want to experience the authentic Grayton Beach vibe you can't do any better then...

Alaqua Animal Refuge Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Opens

September 23, 2021
Alaqua Animal Refuge announced toda

Angelina's Pizzeria and Pasta: That's Amore

August 2, 2021
So many years of quality service, so many pizzas! 

Central Square Records in Seaside Shares the Passion

July 30, 2021
Central Square Records in

Sip, Sip, Hooray! B.F.F. Serves Frozens Everyday

June 26, 2021
The heat is ON in South Walton.

SoWal Style - Charming Seagrove Cottage from Days Gone By

May 21, 2021
As the old one-story dune cottages of yesteryear disappear, a few are still available to...

New Homes Selling Fast at Naturewalk at Watersound Origins

April 28, 2021
There is a new town center rising on the eastern end of South Walton.

Local Catch Bar & Grill Celebrates 10 Years Serving Locals & Visitors

March 29, 2021
Local Catch Bar & Grill, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, ce

Food For Thought Champions the Fight Against Growing Food Insecurity

March 29, 2021
In a year that should have been about celebrating ten years of service to the community,

Scenic Highway 30A Designated as National Scenic Byway

March 17, 2021
Our little road on the SoWal Coast along the world's most beautiful beaches has gained...

South Walton Adventures on the Water

February 22, 2021
People flock to South Walton from all over the world to enjoy the most beautiful beaches...

Chef Jim Shirley Honored as 16th Van Ness Butler Jr. Award Winner

February 18, 2021
In 2020, Chef Jim Shirley received two honors, the first was becoming the

Please Support Our Local Arts Community by Joining CAA

October 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is having a devastating impact on America's arts sector. Since...

Help Sea Turtles Survive: Tips On Helping Hatchlings

September 3, 2020
Sea turtle hatchlings are beginning to appear on beaches throughout the Sunshine State,...

The Red Bar Rebuild Updates & Photos

August 15, 2020
The new Red Bar opened on July 15, 2020 for lunch 11-3 and dinner 4:30-10!

Bienvenue en The Courtyard at Pescado

August 10, 2020
The Courtyard at Pescado, located in Rosemary Beach town center

Vintage SoWal - Seagrove 4th of July 1979

July 4, 2020
This photo is from July 4th 1979 at the start of the annual parade with ten Jeeps decked...

Help Sea Turtles by Keeping SoWal Beaches Clean & Dark

June 17, 2020
South Walton beaches are a go-to destination for summer fun and for sea turtles.

Make an Artsy Scavenger Hunt at Rosemary Beach's Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit

June 15, 2020
Stop by the Rosemary Beach Town Administratio

Local Catch a Favorite SoWal Mainstay

May 30, 2020
Blue Mountain Beach is home t

SoWal Style - Old Florida Cottage in Grayton Beach

May 4, 2020
There is a lot of history in Grayton Beach.

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