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The most glorious time of year has returned once again to the shores of SoWal Beaches - rebirth & renewal, joy & beauty - and outdoor living!

Spring is in the air, folks are drifting outside, and Bay Breeze Patio loyal customers are ready for some serious grilling and good times at the Anniversary Event & Grilling Expo March 23-24, 2018. The event will be at the store at 35 Forest Shore Drive, Miramar Beach, just west of Silver Sands Premium Outlets.

If you love outdoor adventure on the world's most beautiful beaches, you'll want to take a day (or three!) to explore the Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show coming up this weekend in Panama City Beach.

When Kenny Griner was a young boy, he learned to throw a cast net and soon developed a love for all things Seafood.

He opened Chet's Restaurant in Pensacola 25 years ago but made the decision to go smaller with his latest venture, Grayton Seafood Co. (GSC). Nestled in the shops of Uptown Grayton, his pride and joy has quickly taken on the reputation as the place to go for the freshest in seafood offerings.

The latest SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for January 2018, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.

Single family closed sales were up 15.5% for January compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was was up 16.3%. Inventory was down 11%, dropping for the 9th month in a row. Median sales price was up 5.5%. Dollar volume increased 36.5% over last year at $115.4 Million.

The Art of Simple is one of those special places that seems to have evolved right along with South Walton.

Over time, the well-curated boutique has taken on one form or another, going from a shop to a gallery and back. Owners Michael and Laura Granberry just celebrated five years on the square in Seaside, and fifteen years in business overall. Still, the Granberrys continue to bring an artistic eye for fresh and unique gifts for the people of Seaside.

The latest SoWal Real Estate Report covers all of Walton County including South Walton real estate activity for December 2017, with statistics for single family homes, townhomes, and condos in Walton County, Florida.

Single family closed sales were up an amazing 43.5% for December compared to the same month last year. The number of pending sales for Walton County was was up 12.2%. Inventory was down 12.89%, dropping for the 8th month in a row. Median sales price was up 0.1%. Dollar volume soared 62% over last year at $43.5 Million.

Come celebrate with all of SoWal at the grand opening of Margaret Ellen Bridal at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach on Friday, February 16 from 10am til 6pm.

NEAT Bottle Shop & Tasting Room has expanded following the completion of the interiors, as well as updates to the menu. The newly expanded space serves as an extension to the current tasting room, now boasting additional seating for 24 inside and a total of 60 overall.

The design of the new addition keeps with the elements of both the bottle shop and tasting room—wood panels and cozy seating, accented with brass and marble details.

Once upon a time way back during the last century, destiny led Oliver Petit to the site of the Red Bar in the year 1990.

A cook by trade, Oli took a job at the building when it was the Bay Café, not knowing that it would become the place where legends never die. He traveled all the way from the faraway town of Fort Walton Beach - back when there were few signs of life between Destin and Grayton.

“When I got here I almost turned around,” Oli exclaimed.

45 Central in Seaside offers more than just an opportunity for a fantastic happy hour and an excellent dinner, it offers a chance for new experiences with an extensive wines-by-the-glass menu.

Chef Jim Shirley opened 45 Central in 2015 with 45 premium wines by the glass and another 65+ by the bottle, all hand selected by wine curator Richard Liveakos.