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Seacoast Collegiate High School is proud to announce that senior Ava Kight has signed with the University of Southern Mississippi to play collegiate golf. Ava’s signing ceremony was held at Seacoast Collegiate High School, where family, friends, coaches, and school leaders gathered to celebrate her exceptional achievements both on...

Since its founding in April 2017, Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Walton County dedicated to providing high-quality primary care to those who need it most. The clinic's mission has remained steadfast: to build a stronger, healthier community by offering inclusive healthcare regardless...

Professional Home Maintenance on and surrounding coastal communities. They are your Local Home Maintenance Specialists! Beach home maintenance is essential and easy to ignore until it’s too late. It’s not your fault. Finding reliable home services can be challenging if you are new to an area or a resident. Don’t worry,...

December 1st, 2024 Press Release Eagle Springs Golf and Recreation Center Eagle Springs Golf and Recreation Center Launches "Name the 5 Lakes" Contest For its 100-year anniversary, Walton County's Eagle Springs Golf and Recreation Center (formerly Defuniak Springs Golf Course) is inviting the public to name five unnamed spring-fed lakes on the...

Dog-Harmony Seeks Sponsors for the Fifth Annual “Hops for Hounds” Set for January 18  Dog-Harmony is bringing tail-wagging fun to the community with their Fifth Annual “Hops for Hounds” dog walk and after-party on Saturday, January 18th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hosted in partnership with The Windmills of Hammock...

As reported in the November 2024 issue, the Walton County Code Compliance has issued a “Notice of Violation” to the owners, Laura and Justin Gibson, of Heirloom Donuts for a wall mural on the east side of their building. In over 8 years of publishing SoWal Life, we have...

By Randy Locklier Here’s a list of things to keep an eye on if you are planning to ride off into the sunset soon. Understand Sequence of Return Risk Sequence of Returns Risk is a fancy term but what does it mean? Here’s the simple version: At some point during your...

Baytowne on Ice Times vary, through February 8.  Do you miss the cold? Sharing a favorite holiday tradition by skating on a seasonal ice rink. Check out the calendar here: https://www.baytownewharf.com/files/pdfs/poster24.pdf Night of Lights at Baytowne Wharf, Dec.1-31,  6 p.m. Enjoy a festival light show in The Village of Baytowne...

Night of Lights at Baytowne Wharf Now-Dec. 31 Enjoy a festival light show in The Village of Baytowne Wharf. There will be three dazzling shows on the Village Christmas Tree and Event Plaza at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. baytownewharf.com Baytowne On Ice Now - Feb. 8 Dust off those skates and...

On November 16, United Way Emerald Coast’s Women United hosted a transformative EmpowHER Seminar at the Boys and Girls Club of South Walton. Presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union, the event provided local teens with essential mental health resources, empowering educational tools, and a supportive community to foster self-confidence...