SoWal Stories


SoWal People - Demetrius Fuller Living The Dream

August 8, 2013
Demetrius Fuller is a proud beach local who is the very embodiment of exceptional talent...

South Walton Sea Turtle Summer Season

July 31, 2013
End of July Update: South Walton Turtle Watch (SWTW) is reporting the most current count

South Walton Monopoly Game is Fun for All

July 7, 2013
We've got a perfect way to enjoy South Walton anytime - even if it's wet outside, or you'...

The Dream of a Simple, Beautiful Life in Seaside, Florida

April 15, 2013
You know Seaside. The pastel houses and the picket fences.

SoWal Spotlight on Eden Gardens State Park

March 24, 2013
Our favorite SoWal State Park for taking a break from the beach is the spectacular Eden...

Official South Walton Monopoly Game Hits the Beach

March 8, 2013
You no longer have to be a real estate tycoon to own an entire exclusive beach town like...

Take a Snookie Hike Through Alys Beach Nature Preserve

March 5, 2013
Alys Beach is truly one of the most beautiful coastal towns in Florida but did you know...

Local Catch Bar & Grill is a Locals' Favorite

December 15, 2012
Local Catch Bar & Grill has been going strong and gaining popularity since opening...

American Bald Eagle Pair Hang Out on Seagrove Beach

November 29, 2012
We get quite a few snowbirds in South Walton, but a pair of eagles swimming and...

South Walton's Black Bears Active in the Fall

October 24, 2012
South Walton was once home to a large black bear population.

MC and Stella Davis Honored with Van Ness Butler Award

October 23, 2012
The Souh Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC) has named MC and Stella Davis as its...

"You're So SoWal If..." Presenting Our 2012 Winners

September 6, 2012
The official results are in for our 2012 "You're So SoWal if..." contest!  We had so much...

"You're So SoWal If..." Presenting the 2011 Winners

November 7, 2011
There are some wonderful, unique, and often quirky things about South Walton.

Tales of ‘Creature of Powell Lake’ persist

October 7, 2010
Monster or myth?

Lake Monster, Pirates And Ghosts Lurk At Camp Helen

September 29, 2010
On October 9th, a night of hauntingly-good family fun is planned for visitors who dare to...

A SoWal Summer None Of Us Will Ever Forget

August 5, 2010
What is wrong with this picture? Looking for clues why SoWal was spared…

Protecting SoWal's Precious Coastal Dune Lakes

July 15, 2010
Walton County takes matters into its own hands…

Filmmaker Aims His Camera At Coastal Dune Lakes

July 8, 2010
There’s a special category of cinematographer whose job is to bring a camera to bear in...

A SoWal Classic - Seagrove Villas Motel

May 23, 2010
You’ve just re-connected with a high school classmate on Facebook.
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