CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE OF WALTON COUNTY AWARDS EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY WITH $5,000 ARTS FOR ALL GRANT Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 Arts Education Grant for Organizations from the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in support of its 2025–2026 season. This contribution strengthens […]
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The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers will celebrate Mardi Gras Apalach-style on February 27-28, 2026, at Riverfront Park in Apalachicola, FL. This beloved coastal tradition features a lively street festival and the 15th Annual Mardi Gras Barkus Parade, a parade of costumed dogs and their people. Guests are invited to dive into the fun in […]
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WHAT: The Market Shops, located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host their second annual Merry and Bright Market on Sunday, December 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. The holiday-centric event will take place throughout the shopping center, featuring Market Shops merchants and retailers showcasing their most popular gift-able items for […]
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Niceville and DeFuniak Springs FL At a recent gathering of the Caduceus Society on the Emerald Coast, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) graciously received $2,015 in gift cards and funds. Over the past 5+ years, the Caduceus Society has donated over $15,000 in gift cards and funds to support ECCAC’s Christmas efforts. ECCAC […]
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Making Spirits Bright: DeFuniak Springs, FL — Celebrate the merriment of the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tour of Homes in historic DeFuniak Springs on Saturday, December 6. Filled with holiday spirit, the tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features over 15 beautiful homes, churches, and businesses—each with its own unique […]
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Screenings December 4–6, 2025 | DeFuniak Springs, FL DeFuniak Springs, FL — The Paper Bear, a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, will officially begin its Florida theatrical run at one of the state’s most beloved cultural institutions: the Florida Chautauqua Theater. Screenings will take place December 4–6, marking the first […]
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National and International Distribution coupled with increased content SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, — 30A TV announced a major expansion of its national distribution footprint today through new partnerships with Meta X TV and Umaxx, significantly increasing visibility across Smart TVs, Android devices, and connected households. As part of the rollout, 30A TV is also adding […]
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL — The Church at the Bay is taking on an incredible mission this Thanksgiving: providing meals for 3,700 people in need throughout the community. To help make that happen, Redd’s Pub is stepping in to rally local support. From now until Christmas, Redd’s Pub is inviting patrons and neighbors to bring […]
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Holiday Pops Spectacular, Toast ’n Jam: Broadway Holiday the “Calla-way,” and the Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Winter Concert highlight the 20th anniversary season DESTIN, FLA – Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary season with a trio of festive performances that promise to fill the holidays with harmony, heart, and community spirit. From a […]
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Niceville & DeFuniak Springs FL With the holiday season just around the corner, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is putting out a call for help from the community and businesses to deliver unwrapped toys and gifts to stock ECCAC’s Toy Rooms for area children in need, from ages newborn to 18. With two […]
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The Market Shops 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, powered by Step One Automotive Group, was held on Saturday, October 11 and raised $28,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. The shopping center was transformed into a vibrant festival venue, welcoming more than 800 attendees and a diverse selection of local vendors. Festive tomato-themed balloon […]
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Panama City Beach, Florida (Nov. 3, 2025) – After a highly successful opening season, @Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Panama City Beach Florida prepares for the holidays with a new Christmas show featuring Captain Blackbeard and his cavalier crew searching for a lost treasure of Christmas gifts. The premiere of this holiday show promises […]
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The holiday season shines brighter than ever as Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) proudly presents Annie, running November 28 through December 21 at its theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Join your favorite red-headed orphan Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the eternally grumpy Miss Hannigan in this timeless, feel-good story about hope, love, and finding your […]
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Walton County, FL – Walton County Beach Operations will temporarily close Hotz Avenue between DeFuniak Street and Garfield Street from November 3 – 20 and December 1 – 17 for construction of pedestrian plazas and repaving a section of the road. This area will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, with no on-street […]
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DESTIN, FLA. — The 30th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts held October 24-26 in Destin, Florida, featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from across the United States showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in 16 different art mediums. Highlights of the cultural weekend celebrating art, music, food and […]
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Actress, writer, and producer Tam Taylor announces her latest project, PANHANDLE PRINCESS. A bold new creation and the first-ever “Micromedy” (Micro Comedy) to be filmed in the Florida Panhandle. The project is produced in association with The Florida Film Office Inc. A “Micromedy,” a term coined by Taylor herself, is a bite-sized, high-impact comedic format […]
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) invites audiences to experience two fan favorite nights of entertainment this November, Comedy on the Boulevard and Voices of Valor. Voices of Valor: Songs of Faith & Freedom: Tuesday, November 11 at 7 PM Experience the emotional power of gospel standards alongside iconic American songs that stir the soul. From […]
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An afternoon of coastal cheer with local bites, festive sips, live carols, on-the-spot poetry, on Sunday, November 9th, from 2PM – 4PM. SEAGROVE BEACH, FL – Clay Gardens on 30A will usher in the season with its Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 9, from 2:00–4:00 PM at 4808 E County Highway 30A, Seagrove Beach. […]
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Renew and Wellness is proud to announce its participation in the national BTL Cares Firefighter Initiative, a wellness campaign developed by BTL Industries to provide mental and physical health support to firefighters — free of charge. As an Official BTL Cares Partner, Renew and Wellness will be offering complimentary treatments using Exomind™ and Emsculpt Neo®, […]
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Walton County District 2 Commissioner Danny Glidewell recommended that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners designate a local street as “Charlie Kirk Parkway.” “Recently, we lost a wonderful American, Mr. Charlie Kirk, who had a great influence on a lot of people. His murder was a shock to all of us, and I was […]
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FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CELEBRATES ART, MUSIC, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN This year’s Festival showcases more than 100 visual artists, 8 live music and dance performances, food trucks, bar, kids creative station, raffle drawing, online auction and more DESTIN, FLA. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts by expanding and enhancing the offerings […]
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To Advance Educational Innovation and Workforce Development in Walton County Santa Rosa Beach, FL – The greens of Camp Creek Golf Course in Inlet Beach were alive with friendly competition, community spirit, and purpose as golfers teed-off for a cause that’s transforming the future of education in Walton County. The 5th Annual Tom Glavine’s Field […]
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Gala Event at Hotel Effie on Nov. 14 benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its Music Education Mission DESTIN, FL – Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its stellar 20th anniversary season by presenting An Evening with the Legendary Chaka Khan, a gala celebration on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Juniper Ballroom at Hotel Effie. […]
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Walton County Public Works has announced the start of the culvert rehabilitation project located along County Road (CR) 30A near Stallworth Lake. The project is managed by the Walton County Public Works Department, District 4. Project Overview Application of a geopolymer liner system for the existing culvert at CR30A near Stallworth Lake. Pipe cleaning, dewatering, […]
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As MTV shuts down its European music networks, 30ATV Music doubles down on nonstop music videos, 24 hours a day. Paramount Global has announced that several MTV-branded music channels across Europe will go dark this December. The closures include MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live (UK). The move marks the […]
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with The Mulligans Presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation is turning up the volume with its newest signature event, Groove & Give with The Mulligans, presented by Sandy Sansing Dealerships. This unforgettable evening of music and generosity will take place Friday, November 7, 2025, from 6:00–10:00 PM at The […]
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Walton County – /strong> – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing concerning the U.S. 98 widening Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from CR 30A near Sandestin to west of Phillips Inlet Bridge in Walton County, on Thursday, November 13. The hearing will begin with an open house from […]
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Ambrosia is proud to celebrate its third year as one of the Emerald Coast’s premier dining destinations. Since opening, Ambrosia has remained committed to elevating fine dining on 30A, and this year brings exciting milestones, menu enhancements, and community partnerships that underscore its dedication to hospitality and excellence. Recently recognized with Perfect in South Walton […]
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Raised at 5th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival DESTIN, Fl. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) is thrilled to announce that the 5th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival, held on September 20, 2025, behind Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, raised $50,000 to support programs that empower and inspire […]
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A Celebration of Art, Science, Creativity And… A Little Holiday Magic SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is delighted to announce the return of one of Walton County’s most beloved fall traditions, the Flutterby Arts Festival, fluttering back into Watersound® Town Center on Sunday, November 9 from 10 […]
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Miramar Beach, FL — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces its upcoming student production of Alice in Wonderland Jr., with performances scheduled November 5–15, 2025. Presented as part of ECTC’s Educational Theatre Program, the production will showcase students throughout Northwest Florida from second grade through high school both on ECTC’s main stage as well as […]
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PENSACOLA, Fla. The Shrimp Basket family is celebrating one of its own this week after an extraordinary act of compassion and quick thinking by cook Donell, who likely saved the life of a loyal guest. For more than a decade, the guest had visited the Shrimp Basket on N. Navy Blvd. in Pensacola every single […]
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Second location of popular Shades Bar & Grill opening in late summer 2026 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. Spell Restaurant Group is set to open a second Shades Bar & Grill at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, Florida, in late summer 2026. The sports bar will occupy a space located at 8670 US Highway 98 at the […]
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Santa Rosa Beach, FL – – Earlier this year, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) launched its 2025 Amateur Photo Contest as part of the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative. Designed to invite amateur photographers of all skill levels to capture the natural beauty and ecological heritage of the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding areas, the contest has […]
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A 22-year-old horse is back on her feet thanks to the quick thinking and teamwork of Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters and Walton County Animal Control. At 11:19 this morning, Walton County dispatchers received a call about a horse trapped upside down in a water trough at a home on Brookside Drive in Mossy Head. […]
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Join us on Saturday, October 11 for The Market Shops 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. The annual event, powered by Step One Automotive Group, will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Distillery 98’s Half Shell Vodka and served by the […]
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AT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY, OCT. 23-NOV. 2 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its 13th season with one of the most celebrated plays in American theatre, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, running October 23 through November 2 on ECTC’s stage in Grand Boulevard Town Center. At the center of this classic story is Amanda […]
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Proceeds from the annual event benefit The Sonder Project MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, will return to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® on Friday, November 7 with proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project. Barbecue lovers and aficionados are invited from 5-8 p.m. to sample unlimited barbecue from […]
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The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) was one of 12 area charities who recently received a generous $225,000 donation from the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF). “This will go a long way to help the children we serve at our three Centers,” commented ECCAC CEO, Julie Porterfield. “Over the past 20 years, we […]
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WALTON COUNTY, Fla. Sarah Page, the 2024 Walton County Artist of the Year, recently unveiled her final project titled “Grayt Blue Heron.” The mural was commissioned by Walton County Tourism and joins a collection of previous Artists of the Year pieces on display inside the new Grayton Central parking facility. Page drew inspiration from Walton […]
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FREEPORT, FL – Alaqua Animal Refuge will host a four-day Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Animal Companion class Oct. 9-12 at its Freeport campus, 155 Dugas Way. The class will bring together the ancient, gentle, hands-on art of Jin Shin Jyutsu with the joy of sharing it among rescue animals. The practice helps restore […]
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Race registration presented by Visit South Walton is now open for the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend held February 12-15, 2026 in beautiful Seaside, FL benefiting the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™ SEASIDE, FL – Registration is officially open for the 24th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, hosted by SEASIDE® […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – Aesthetic Artistry Medical Spa, a leader in advanced aesthetic and regenerative treatments, is proud to announce the grand opening of its third location at The Shops at 393, 61 Exuma Way, Suite 305. Founded by Danielle McGraw, DNAP, and Brittani Hass, FNP, Aesthetic Artistry Medical Spa has grown from a […]
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Ohana Day School, a branch of the Ohana Institute educational system for children ages 3 to 5 years, recently hosted an Open House at its secondary location in Grand Boulevard Town Center to welcome families and celebrate the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year. Miramar Beach, Fla. Families were invited to explore the “Ohana way,” […]
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Mugs For Jugs Event Benefiting The Point Washington Medical Clinic & CAA’s Pottery Studio The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is thrilled to announce Clay for a Cause: Mugs for Jugs, a creative, community-driven fundraiser set for Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at Point Washington Medical Clinic (1321 N. County Hwy […]
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DESTIN, Fla. – Saltwater Restaurants presented a $5,725 check to Food For Thought Outreach as part of its successful Bites for Backpacks fundraising campaign. The donation supports Food For Thought’s mission to fight childhood food insecurity in Okaloosa and Walton counties by providing weekly backpacks filled with healthy food to students in need. The check […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) hosted its 8th Annual 3.43 Memorial Run on Thursday, September 11, to honor and remember the 343 firefighters who were killed 24 years ago. What started as a small District tradition along County Highway 30A has since transformed into a large group of responders […]
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Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated pickleball court expansion. Projected to be complete in November 2025, the facility will include four new dedicated pickleball courts featuring upgraded lighting and refreshed landscaping. Once finished, the expansion will bring the resort’s total to 10 pickleball courts — six existing asphalt […]
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Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – The Market Shops will host its 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, benefiting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County, on Saturday, October 11. The decade-long, annual event, powered by Step One Automotive Group, will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and […]
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Walton County Emergency Management Hosting FREEPORT, FL – Walton County Emergency Management (WCEM) is proud to announce the inaugural Build-A-Bucket event, a free, family-friendly preparedness fair taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hammock Bay, 1871 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, FL. This hands-on event brings residents together to […]
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