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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...

Register for Spring Term Now at Emerald Coast Technical College’s South Campus in Watersound Emerald Coast Technical College’s new South campus located at the Magnet Innovation Center – Watersound continues to grow and expand.  The Watersound campus is in the middle of its second full year, currently offering two programs,...

Chair Yoga Classes at the Blake in Miramar Beach– Tuesdays, December 3, 17 and January 7 at 9:45 a.m. at the Blake, 90 Ponce De Leon St. in Miramar Beach.  RSVP at (850) 650-5000 to register. Monthly Meeting  - Friday, December 20th from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Christmas Potluck...

The fifth edition of the 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, raised a record-breaking $103,228 for The Sonder Project. The sold-out, annual event took place on Friday, November 8 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, featuring 14 regional and local restaurants and catering companies, each competing for the title of...