Post Views: 313 Alaqua Animal Refuge is proud to announce and welcome Jeff Jacob as its new Executive Director effective immediately. Jacob will be responsible for helping to lead the organization during an unprecedented growth period as Alaqua relocates to their permanent home, a multimillion-dollar facility with expanded programs and services. Jacob was selected for […]
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Post Views: 254 The largest winery in the South, Duplin Winery of Rose Hill, has broken ground on the family-owned winery’s third exciting location. Located on 70 acres at the previous Hombre Golf Club, Duplin Winery is building a 35,000-square-foot complex that will be the home of an award-winning, laid-back Southern-style wine tasting experience featuring […]
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Post Views: 259 In 2020, Chef Jim Shirley received two honors, the first was becoming the 16th recipient of the Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award. The award honors and recognizes excellence in the hospitality, service, travel/tourism, advertising and promotion industries, as well as contributions to the local community. Shirley’s contributions to the community throughout […]
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Post Views: 299 GCSC VPA presents “An Evening of Showtunes Fundraiser” Panama City, FL.– The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College presents “An Evening of Showtunes” in support of the GCSC Foundation Ray H. Stanley Memorial Musical Theatre Scholarship Fund. “We are doing this as a way of keeping Ray’s memory […]
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Post Views: 215 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is presenting their 22nd annual Kieran May Memorial Golf Tournament at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. This is an important ECCAC fundraiser to benefit children by providing services at no cost to help identify, treat and support child victims in abusive situations. The Tournament will take […]
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Post Views: 245 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Fire Rescue is one of five agencies in Florida participating in a new EMS Pediatric Study done by the University of Florida and the National Institute of Health. The study was initiated to help researchers understand whether early administration of steroids in a prehospital environment improves outcomes […]
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Post Views: 271 The Courtyard at Pescado is the perfect place to host your next presentation, board meeting or any other business gathering. The space is available from 8am – 12pm daily. The Courtyard offers a breakfast buffet with coffee for $25 a person or coffee station for $10 a person. The space can hold […]
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Post Views: 459 Walton County, Fla.– Feb. 3, 2021. – The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) and Visit South Walton celebrated the successful deployment of eight new sculptures in the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The new installation is the third UMA sculpture deployment and includes the […]
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Post Views: 259 Panama City Beach Rock Festival Moving to Frank Brown Park The popular SandJam Presented by Pepsi Adult Alternative Rock Festival is moving from late April to October 1-3, 2021, organizers announced today. Additionally, the 4th annual music festival is relocating from M.B. Miller Pier to Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach. […]
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Post Views: 229 Progress updates plus the areas first short course Named “Best Golf Course” by Visit South Walton and Destin Magazine, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is excited to announce that the best golf course in town is getting even better with its 2021 renovation underway. Two weeks into construction, the new and […]
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Post Views: 317 The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College presents A Place Within, paintings by Victoria Rose Phillips. Many of the paintings in this exhibit were created in Skopelos, Greece, where Mrs. Phillips completed an artist residency at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts. While there she was inspired by […]
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Post Views: 340 Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Lynyrd Skynyrd Still Headlining Rescheduled Festival The 2020 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is moving to June 4-6, 2021, organizers announced today. Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd remain confirmed to headline the Southeast’s largest Country music festival at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. […]
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Post Views: 288 Café Thirty-A Raises Record-Breaking $35,564 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton Café Thirty-A held its annual Charity Ball on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the restaurant. After being rescheduled from the original December date, the winter event raised a record-breaking total of $35,564 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an […]
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Post Views: 236 Garden plans to open spring 2021 Cultivate Community Gardens (CCG), the first community garden in South Walton, announced the organization is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the J.W. Couch Foundation. The funds will be used towards the initial construction of the garden to be installed this spring at Padgett Park […]
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Post Views: 311 Caring & Sharing of South Walton is excited to share details for its 12th Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Vue on 30a. “We look forward to this event every year. It is a great opportunity for us to showcase […]
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Post Views: 241 The Tradewinds subdivision will be located on Regatta Bay’s renowned golf course DESTIN, Fla. (January 26, 2021) – Destin Custom Home Builders (DCHB), the residential construction company for Legendary, is pleased to announce that they will break ground on their latest project within Regatta Bay – Tradewinds – on Wednesday, February 10 […]
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Post Views: 255 The Courtyard at Pescado will be having a Wine and Food Tasting hosted by Breakthru Beverage on Wednesday, February 10 from 6-8PM with Advanced Sommelier John Ramsey. Guests will enjoy light bites and excellent wines while learning about the varietals from an expert. Tickets are being offered at $75 plus tax. Guests […]
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Post Views: 259 Marlin Grill will celebrate the day of love with an elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner available Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. Each night beginning at 5 p.m., Marlin Grill will offer a three-course special menu for two featuring a selection of prime steaks, decadent sides, fresh-caught seafood, and Marlin Grill’s famous […]
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Post Views: 170 Intimate listening room concerts to be held every Friday in February Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with Visit South Walton, announced today its “Music on Main” concert series. Taking place every Friday in February from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a listening room experience in the […]
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Post Views: 279 The season of love is coming to prepare, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) gives you 10 “dramatic” ways to show you care. 1. Give the gift of live theater. ECTC presents the dramatic, adventuresome comedy Popcorn Falls, Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 28. Nathanael Fisher and Jason Hedden take the ECTC […]
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Post Views: 274 The expansion comes as has provided Publix with additional doses of the Moderna vaccine to be administered to individuals ages 65 and older. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals, by appointment only, while supplies last, and at no cost to the individual. Appointments can be made using the online reservation system at […]
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Post Views: 274 The Courtyard at Pescado is now taking reservations for an intimate dinner on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021. The special menu is available from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is $130 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Dinner is by reservation only and seating will be very limited. Reservations can be […]
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Post Views: 294 Destin High School (DHS) is slated to open next August for the 2021-22 school year. The new tuition-free public charter school will be located at the Grace Lutheran property located at 4325 Commons Drive West, next to the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. From now until January 29, students and parents can […]
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Post Views: 272 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY KICKS OFF NEW YEAR BY STAGING ‘FLORIDA GIRLS’ BY DEFUNIAK SPRINGS RESIDENT NANCY HASTY Heralded by the Village Voice as a “one-woman tour de force,” ‘Florida Girls’ runs Jan. 15-31 Who isn’t ready for some laughs? Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) rings in the New Year with Florida […]
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Post Views: 163 Notice of Public Meeting – General Fund and TDC Fund Amendment The Board of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on the following proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the General Fund and Tourist Development Fund. The Public Hearing will be held on January 12th, […]
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Post Views: 258 Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s The StoryTeller Series returns with three new offerings on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. January 12 through March 2. Performances are Tuesdays, Jan. 12 & 26 and Feb. 2, 9 & 23 and March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The 2021 lineup includes Three Places at Yalta (Jan. 12 […]
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Post Views: 251 The 5th Annual Palate & Palette event hosted by Shelter House is almost here! This year, five is the number to remember. In order to consider safety precautions, Shelter House will be hosting five separate events, each featuring its own unique local artist and an intimate dinner prepared by a local celebrated […]
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Post Views: 374 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) undertakes a prevention/awareness program each month related to the health and well-being of children and teens. This month is National Birth Defects Prevention Month which focuses on strategies for healthy pregnancies and newborn care. This year’s theme by the Houston, Texas based National Birth Defects […]
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Post Views: 319 Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce the full line up for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, slated for February 12-14, 2021. Festivities begin on Thursday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m., with a Crescendo! Kick Off Lunch at Bijoux Restaurant + […]
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Post Views: 278 Walton County will be receiving its first round of COVID-19 vaccines within the next few days. As directed by the State of Florida, these first deliveries will go directly to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital and will be shared with Healthmark hospital for high risk frontline health care workers. The vaccines […]
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Post Views: 234 Marlin Grill will celebrate 2021 with an elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner on Thursday, December 31. There will be two seatings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring a selection of prime steaks, decadent seafood, and Marlin Grill’s famous, hand-crafted desserts. Diners will enjoy a four-course dinner menu while surrounded by extravagant […]
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Post Views: 396 In the spirit of the holiday season, Back Beach Barbecue is hosting a toy drive throughout December to benefit local families in need. Guests are encouraged to bring in a toy of any value to receive 20 percent off their order from Back Beach Barbecue. Additionally, if anyone needs a toy, customers […]
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Post Views: 301 The much-anticipated Destin High School (DHS) is slated to open for 9th and 10th graders (and currently investigating the possibility of 11th graders) in August of 2021. The tuition-free public charter school is under contract to purchase the Grace Lutheran property, located at 4325 Commons Drive West, next to the Mattie Kelly […]
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Post Views: 444 The Taylor Haugen Foundation Board approves expansion of the Taylor Haugen Trophy award to now include a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of the Trophy winner’s school. This is in addition to the winner earning the Trophy and a $1,000 scholarship. Every February the prestigious Taylor Haugen Trophy is awarded to […]
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Post Views: 222 Proceeds to benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton WHAT: Café Thirty-A has rescheduled their annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton to Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 7 – 11 p.m. Upon yearly maintenance inspection, Cafe Thirty-A uncovered issues that need to be repaired as soon as […]
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Post Views: 324 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) Young Ambassador board recently hosted a fundraiser at the Marina Café on the harbor in Destin. The restaurant was kind enough to donate 50% of the evening’s bar sales which amounted to a $1,278.69 donation. Marina Café GM Lee Pardue, presents a $1,278.69 donation to […]
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Post Views: 476 Visitors are invited to ring in the New Year in Panama City Beach with the first “Visit Panama City Beach New Year’s Eve Fireworks” celebration on December 31, 2020. This breathtaking fireworks display will feature not one, but three different fireworks shows and can be viewed in-person on the destination’s 27 miles […]
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Post Views: 258 With local designer Alec Hritz, who was part of the White House Christmas decorating team in 2019, at the helm, local boutique hotel Henderson Park Inn is ready to show off the most spectacular Christmas décor it’s ever displayed. “We’re honored to have a decorator with this kind of resume at the […]
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Post Views: 197 Make sure you come out to our Second Annual Trees to Treasure Event. See the attachment for the 3 full days of free food and entertainment. Seagrass Village INDEPENDENT LIVING Community. Pass Arnold High School and at DEAD END turn left. After you leave our event stop by and drive through the […]
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Post Views: 347 George’s at Alys Beach has begun taking reservations for a four course New Year’s Eve dinner at the popular Alys Beach restaurant on Thursday, December 31, 2020. There are four seatings that night (6:00, 6:30, 8:00, and 8:30), but they will book fast. The menu, created by Executive Chef Camille Withall and […]
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Post Views: 227 ‘Tis the season of giving and Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) has ten “dramatic” ways to stuff the stockings of everyone on your list. 1. Give the gift of live theater. ECTC presents Charles Dickens’ beloved classic tale, A Christmas Carol Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 20. Performances are Friday, Saturday […]
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Post Views: 264 Celebrate in Style Overlooking the Rooftops of Rosemary Beach as you Ring in the New Year at Pescado Pescado is pleased to offer a three course dinner and amuse bouche on New Year’s Eve – Thursday, December 31, 2020. Guests on Pescado’s rooftop will enjoy live music by David Seering Trio and […]
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Post Views: 401 With the support of its faithful partners, donors, and volunteers, Caring & Sharing of South Walton was able to distribute Thanksgiving meals to over 360 families in Walton County. Each family received a standard bag of food from their pantry, a Thanksgiving specific bag, and a gift card designated for the purchase […]
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Post Views: 343 Due to COVID-19 response, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) was unable to host its annual Under the Sea fundraiser that normally helps cover the cost of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) sculpture deployment. So in true 2020 fashion, the CAA is taking it virtual and inviting everyone to […]
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Post Views: 299 Panama City, FL.–The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is proud to present two virtual annual Holiday Concerts, featuring an array of holiday favorites that encompass the spirit of the season. Information on all events can be found at www.gulfcoast.edu/arts. • The Singing Commodores and Jazz Ensemble will […]
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Post Views: 275 The Florida Department of Emergency Management is providing free drive-thru rapid COVID-19 testing. Drive-thru Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. School District Bus Barn Just North of Freeport High School 12615 US-331 Business Freeport, FL 32439 To be tested, individuals should bring a valid photo ID; minors under age […]
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Post Views: 358 Announcing 10th Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed Festival to Benefit Alaqua Animal Refuge The 10th Annual Rosemary Beach Unleashed will be held Sunday, November 22 from 2-4 pm at the St. Augustine Green in Rosemary Beach®. Presented by the Rosemary Beach Foundation, this fun, pet-friendly event is free to the public and features […]
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Post Views: 274 Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation to offer an Exclusive Virtual Tasting featuring Jackson Family’s Top Winemaker Chris Carpenter on December 10 Tickets on sale now at dcwaf.org/tickets Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to continue to educate wine enthusiasts by offering a virtual wine tasting with internationally acclaimed winemaker Chris […]
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Post Views: 191 Tallahassee, Fla. — Red Snapper Season will be open for additional dates this fall for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Additional dates include Nov. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29. During this season, private recreational anglers may harvest red snapper in Gulf state and federal […]
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Post Views: 364 Brings free holiday festivities to Downtown DeFuniak Springs Main Street DeFuniak Springs has announced its “Merry Main Street” schedule of events to begin on Small Business Saturday, November 28, 2020. Taking place every Saturday before Christmas in Historic Downtown DeFuniak Springs, events include in-store specials, visits with Santa & Mrs. Claus, photo […]
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