From Carolyn Mora & republished with permission from the DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze
As the traditional Christmas season begins, shoppers will be rushing from here to there and everywhere looking for the perfect gift. We suggest giving yourself and your family the gift of Christmas this Friday evening with a drive around Lake DeFuniak, as we kick off another season of Christmas Reflections.
SoWal sparkles every holiday season all along the beaches, on the bay at Eden Gardens State Park, and all the way up to DeFuniak Springs Historic District. Make sure you get in the spirit and soak up the beautiful scenes and events throughout our wonderful holiday season.
November 14, 2012 by SoWal Staff
This year's excellent events, sponsored by SoWal.com, sold out early: Al Fresco Reserve Tasting at Ruskin Place, Seeing Red Wine Festival at Seaside, Taste of the Beach After Dark at Finz in Sandestin, and the Taste of The Beach & Charity Auction at the Sandestin Hilton. A collaboration between the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), Taste of The Beach.
October 10, 2012 by SoWal Staff
The semi-annual Seaside Community Yard Sale is a blast. Everyone loves a bargain and the excitement is off the charts. Some vendors arrive at 3:30 AM to set up and the first shoppers arrive earlier than the early bird to get the worm. You never know what you might find, from a funky piece of local art, to a bolt of fabulous fabric, to a cranky old fishing reel.
The official results are in for our 2012 "You're So SoWal if..." contest! We had so much FUNN reading all of the GRAYT entries! This year's submissions ranged from heartwarming to hilarious, emotional to whimsical, and of course some may be a bit controversial.
We're overwhelmed with the participation of so many SoWal beach lovers from near and far, and thank everyone so much for sharing what SoWal means to them, especially our loyal SoWal Forum members.
July 16, 2012 by SoWal Staff
This year's Rags To Riches Regatta took place on Grayton Beach on Sunday, July 1, 2012. It was a colorful and action-packed SoWalcom-sponsored tradition residents and visitors love to take part in and make memories.
May 17, 2012 by SoWal Staff
South Walton locals know one of the best ways to kick off Summer is the annual Grayton Beach Kids Fishing Tournament. This year it was a bit cloudy and windy but no one seemed to mind.
Registration was only $5.00 per kid for boys and girls under the age of 15. The tourney is intended to promote responsible use of our marine resources through recreational fishing. Each participant receives a free rod and reel, tackle box, beach rod holder, bait, Pompano rigs and weights. Eighteen gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded!
April 16, 2012 by SoWal Staff
Another perfect Spring day in SoWal was the setting for the 6th Annual Bombora Sun and Surf Spring Bocce Ball Tournament at Rosemary Beach, Florida on April 7th, 2011. Congratulations to trophy winners Gage Golden and Reese Harrison. Find out more http://www.facebook.com/groups/191706614478
April 13, 2012 by SoWal Staff
Cheri Peebles splashes quite a bit of local color in and around her quaint cottage in the heart of Grayton Beach known as Grayt Coffee House. For the start of a new tradition, she invited local residents DeLene Shole and David Bludworth to tell a few tales one fine Spring evening.
Stop in and relax on the porch with a coffee and luscious pastry, or pick up a cooler full of boiled shrimp, corn, and potatoes to take down the street to the beach. Grayt Coffee House is in the heart of Grayton Beach!
March 9, 2012 by SoWal Staff
Wine lovers love wine come rain or come shine! The first-ever 30A Wine Festival was held March 3 and 4, 2012 in Alys Beach, Florida.
Saturday:
Meet the Winemakers Seminar at the beautiful ALYS house - 1-3pm
Grand Tasting with food and wine pairings along with live music from the Sean Dietrich Jazz Trio - 3-6pm
After Party with live music from Cloud 9 Orchestra - 6-9pm
Food prepared by Café Thirty-A, Caliza Restaurant at Alys Beach, Borago, and Bud and Alley's
