The Latest Stories from SoWal.com

The Grouper bite had been nothing short of fantastic the past 10 days. Lots of fish, some days Reds, the next Gags and lots of days both chewin' hard. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Maggie is a shoplifter looking to change her life. Paul is her sponsor in a twelve-step program. Flaco is her charismatic but jealous drug-dealing ex-boyfriend. OPening tonight! See preview photos Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Enter for a chance to win a two-night stay for two at the WaterColor Inn & weekend passes to Telluride MountainFilm On Tour on November 2 & 3, 2012 - sponsored by SoWal.com. It's one of our coolest events in South Walton and a locals' favorite. As a winner , you'll also receive breakfast for two each day, complimentary bike usage during stay, and access to use kayaks & canoes at the Western Lake BoatHouse courtesy of WaterColor Inn & Resort and SoWal.com. We will announce two separate package winners on Oct. 15, 2012. Each package is valued at over a thousand dollars! CLICK HERE TO ENTER! More About MountainFilm On Tour.. Celebrate the 12th Annual Film Festival at WaterColor Resort. Two days of extraordinary films created to inspire courage, thought and empathy. WaterColor Resort hosts the eclectic mix of captivating films in an outdoor setting that enhances the bold imagery of these remarkable stories. Adventure, Life Lessons and Environmental Messages brand this tour as an International quest to encourage change and education through striking imagery and stories of perseverance. Festival gates open at 6:00pm Films begin at 7:00 pm Food and Beverage will be offered throughout the films by WaterColor Resort. We recommend you bring a blanket or low-back chairs for seating. Please note: No outside food, beverage or coolers allowed in the gates. No pets allowed.

Main Image: Check out this neat article in USA Today Travel featuring Seaside, in the heart of SoWal. It's entitled: Idyllic Seaside is still in the pink as it turns 30 Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

A good hat is hard to find. I’ve always had trouble finding a hat that fits just right. Look no further than Gaelle Le Goff’s new venture Haute Handcrafted Accessories. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in honor of the international health campaign, Caliza in Alys Beach will present a special five course dinner by Chef Kevin Korman. A cocktail ho Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Main Image: Tucked away inside the Aerial Dunes condominium at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida, lies Cabana Cafe, a bar and restaurant favored amon Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Here's your chance to win a YOLO Board this weekend! Raffle tickets are available for purchase at the WaterColor Inn Front Desk and at the BoatHouse. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

If you've never been to South Walton in the fall, you don't know what you're missing! Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation invites you to the Arts Guild Luncheon on Wednesday, October 10 - 11:30 AM at LeCiel at Sandestin (Bayside) Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

9 million children in the US live in food-insecure households. Walton County is fortunate to have Food For Thought Outreach, Inc., a local charity dedicated to feeding hungry school children Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to Rosemary Beach Uncorked, October 20, 2012 from 1-5 PM. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Enter for a chance to win a weekend package for two, to the first-ever Treasures of South Walton Adventure Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Sandestin Tennis is ready to serve the community with a fun event to help raise funds for breast cancer. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club recently announced the hiring of Lesan Gouge to lead the Club’s Marketing and Membership campaigns. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Each year Emerald Coast Magazine holds their annual Reader's Choice Poll for the best restaurants, shopping, services, entertainment and businesses along the Emerald Coast. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was selected as the location for the cover photo of next month’s October issue of Coastal Living Magazine. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Some forty years ago a tall, skinny hippie kid left a Missouri commune to search for a jug band in order to hone his skill as a washboard player. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Just west of Grayton Beach State Park, nestled behind the trees, you'll find Borago Restaurant. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

The Seaside Neighbohood School, a charter middle school in Seaside, Florida, hosts mentors for about 6 weeks at a time. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Maggie is a shoplifter looking to change her life. Paul is her sponsor in a twelve-step program. Flaco is her charismatic but jealous drug-dealing ex-boyfriend. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

The Seaside Neighbohood School, a charter middle school in Seaside, Florida, hosts mentors for about 6 weeks at a time. Once a week students are exposed to the expertise and generosity of local experts. Michael Sturdivant of the Emerald Coast Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation teaches kids once a week for a couple of hours. On this particular perfect day the surf was up and fun was had. http://www.seasideschool.net http://emeraldcoast.surfrider.org Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Millions of dollars in claims were awarded in Walton County since the Deepwater Horizon Disaster. Lots of individuals and businesses who suffered losses have been left high and dry. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

We've had several days of beautiful weather (finally) the past week - just in time for the big vacation crowds to have gone home. Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.

Treasures of South Walton Adventure Run is a 5k obstacle course, where runners will encounter pirates, scallywags and all types of picaroons in thei Read more... We'd love to hear what you think...you can comment here or on the story page. Feel free to share on your site, blog, facebook, or any other site.