Post Views: 1,211 Visit Panama City Beach is pleased to announce the launch of a new beautification and beach responsible campaign with non-profit Keep PCB Beautiful. In partnership with the Tourist Development Council, Visit Panama City Beach and the St. Joe Company, this project is a continued effort to create a more sustainable destination for […]

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Post Views: 1,113 Main Street DeFuniak Springs presents full day of Oktoberfest events DeFuniak Springs, Florida • September 8, 2021 — Main Street DeFuniak Springs announced today its inaugural Oktoberfest. Taking place on Saturday, October 2, 2021, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization has planned a day of outdoor events including a Run/SUP around Lake DeFuniak, the […]

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Post Views: 1,336 Florida Georgia Line Steps In As Headliner; Jordan Davis, Maddie & Tae, Mitchell Tenpenny Added to Expanded Lineup The Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam has become the largest Country music festival in the Southeast, and today organizers announced the exciting expanded lineup for the popular festival’s 10-year anniversary. Panhandle favorites Florida Georgia Line […]

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Post Views: 1,038 Today, Laurie Hood, Founder and President of Alaqua Animal Refuge, announced a new venture in her fight for animal rights: the Animal Passion Podcast Series. In her quest to advance the interests of animals, Laurie highlights the work of advocates from across the globe—the “difference makers” who have dedicated their lives to […]

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Post Views: 784 #RockTheBeach #SandJamFest (Nashville, Tennessee…) – August 24, 2021 – Due to the ongoing public health emergency caused by current Covid-19 cases in Bay County, Florida and across the country, the 2021 SandJam Music Festival Presented by Rockstar Energy Drink is being postponed. Originally scheduled for October 1-3, 2021, the event is being […]

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Post Views: 1,294 Expanded 2021-2022 Season Includes 15 Engaging Educational Theatre Programs for Kids from Tots to Teens Miramar Beach, Fla. (Aug. 23, 2021) — Feeling dramatic? It’s not too late to play a part in Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2021 Fall Educational Theatre Programs. “There couldn’t be a time where self-expression through the […]

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Post Views: 1,026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2021 Contact: Hank Dawson Phone: (850) 837-5252 Email: hank@thefabricsource.com Miramar Beach, FL- While the pandemic has only been with us a relatively short time, it’s no secret that consumer shopping habits have been changing for years. The pandemic has only sped up the process of a shift […]

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Post Views: 708 D’Pure, a company based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, is focused on helping people have better air quality in their homes and workplaces in Destin, FL, and surrounding areas. Some of their services include mold inspection, mold air testing, asbestos testing, dust mites testing, asbestos abatement, MVOC’s and TVOC’s testing, testing for […]

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Post Views: 887 Presented by Master Sommelier Craig Collins and Breakthru Beverage The Courtyard at Pescado will be hosting a four course Chef’s Table Wine Dinner presented by Master Sommelier Craig Collins and Breakthru Beverage on August 26, 2021, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The menu has been created by Chef Ken Duenas and […]

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Post Views: 760 (Nashville, Tennessee…) – August 10, 2021 – Due to the ongoing public heath emergency caused by the current growth of Covid-19 cases in Bay County, Florida and across the country, the 9th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, scheduled for September 3-5, 2021 in Panama City Beach, has been moved to June 3-5, […]

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Post Views: 754 Celebrate the anniversary of Chef Jim Shirley being attacked by a rabid fox by partying all day at North Beach Social and The Bay on September 12, 2021. Starting at North Beach Social, there will be live music by Wildlife Specials from 1-8PM, and then The Bay will have Sunday Pickin’ “Rabid […]

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Post Views: 881 HOWSE, an Arkansas-based home furnishing store, will host a grand opening celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19 to commemorate the formal opening of their newest store, located at 43 North Geronimo Street in Miramar Beach, in conjunction with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce for their Business After Hours event […]

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Post Views: 843 VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Over 70 residents and guests dined at Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care for a festive ‘Family Fiesta’ highlighting the innovative technology provided by the digital health company, Sagely. Residents and guests of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach enjoyed a ‘Family Fiesta’ […]

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Post Views: 973 Tickets now on sale for Shelter House’s Purses with a Purpose Shelter House “bags” tenth year of Emerald Coast’s biggest shopping event Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event, returns for the 10th-anniversary event to be held at Destin Commons, September 23-25, 2021. Over the past decade, Purses with a […]

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Post Views: 651 In 2020, the creators of VIE embarked on a new adventure to make VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul. This podcast series features our CEO and editor-in-chief, Lisa Marie Burwell, hosting guests in her office at VIE HQ and chatting about various topics. Select episodes have also been recorded at SOWAL […]

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Post Views: 1,007 The Walton County Board of County Commissioners has approved a process to allow members of the public who cannot attend a County public meeting in person the ability to provide virtual public comment. This new process will be instituted beginning with the August 10, 2021 regular meeting of the Walton County Board […]

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Post Views: 587 Fore Her, a 501(c)3 organization that financially supports patients battling breast cancer and their families, will host their Ninth Annual Golf Outing on Friday, October 29 at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Registration is now open and the cost to play is $175 per golfer or $650 for a team of four, […]

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Post Views: 624 After 50 years, new branding reflects the future of Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club After more than 50 years, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club unveils a new and impactful logo to coincide with its course and club renovations. The club and its membership had a strong desire to not only […]

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Post Views: 664 Time To Eat Gulf Coast was founded with the purpose of helping locally-owned businesses recover from the pandemic. Time To Eat Gulf Coast believes by lowering costs for restaurants and offering first-class service, it can play a significant role in helping restaurants recover financially. Time To Eat Gulf Coast provides local restaurants […]

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Post Views: 927 516 Project, a construction ministry non-profit is holding it’s first workday in Panama City July 31, 2021. 516 Project is ready to Build Access to Hope for the residents of the Panama City region. 516 Project is partnering with Northstar Church to assist families in need of home repairs, wheelchair ramps and […]

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Post Views: 742 Youngstown, Fla. (July 28, 2021) – E. F. San Juan believes that building, renovating, and restoring should be an exciting, fulfilling, and pleasant experience. They believe that a partnership with E. F. San Juan can make dreams a reality when it comes to a home or commercial space. If you can imagine […]

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Post Views: 813 The Courtyard at Pescado will be hosting a Heidsieck Family of Champagne Tasting & Dinner Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 6:30pm. The event is being presented by Stephen Squibbs of The Folio Wine Group and Breakthru Beverage. The ticket Price is $150 plus 7% tax and 22% gratuity. Tickets can be purchased […]

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Post Views: 844 Plans Announced For New Stand Alone Facility SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – (July 19, 2021) The St. Joe Community Foundation recently approved a $250,000 grant award for The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC). Funds will be used towards technology, medical equipment and supplies for a stand alone facility. The new 4,750 square […]

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Post Views: 1,053 It’s almost here…the community is invited to celebrate the official grand opening of Destin High School (DHS), on Thursday, August 5 at 6 p.m. This is the first new high school in Okaloosa County in more than 50 years. The school, located at the former Grace Lutheran Church site, 4325 Commons Drive […]

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Post Views: 870 DESCRIPTION: The Clemenza’s family is honored to be selected as a stop on the book tour for Retired Navy SEAL Chief, Eddie Gallagher, who recently released his book, “The Man in the Arena.” Released in July, the book features never-before-revealed details of Gallagher’s experience fighting for his freedom from his controversial arrest […]

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Post Views: 1,889 One month after the rescheduled 2020 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam broke attendance records, organizers have announced the exciting full lineup for the 9th Annual Country On The Coast Festival, September 3-5, 2021 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Joining headliners Chris Stapleton, Brooks & Dunn and Old Dominion at Frank Brown Park will […]

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Post Views: 984 The Matrix Community Outreach Center opened the area’s newest “Little Pantry,” which provides free, nonperishable goods to those in need. Conveniently located outside of the Matrix office doors, this box gives individuals access to goods outside of normal business hours and provides a welcoming sense of normalcy for our clients. “We’re so […]

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Post Views: 1,096 Christen Cowgill, residing in Destin with her family, and also the Director of Events at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, recently became the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) newest board member. Wearing numerous hats, Cowgill is a passionate and driven woman. In her Grand Boulevard position, she has had the opportunity […]

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Post Views: 1,274 July 9, 2021 – Santa Rosa Beach, FL – For the past 12 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of die-hard live music fans from around the country to hear original songwriters spanning many genres of music perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Highway 30A on the Gulf […]

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Post Views: 707 30 Countries from Around the World to Gather for International Competition WHAT: Pickos Ski School, located at 105 Jump Street, announced in December 2019 that they will be the official host for the 2020 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) World Junior Waterski Championships. Due to COVID-19, the original competition date has […]

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Post Views: 607 Founded in 2001 by owners, Wayne Lewis and Tom Rice, Marlin Grill has long been noted for their culinary talents and award-winning wine list for the past 20 years. The locally owned and operated restaurant has been fondly recognized as the Best Place for a Date, Best Martini, and Best Romantic/Special Occasion […]

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Post Views: 816 On Tuesday, June 29th, New Jersey’s original acai superfruit bowl shop, Playa Bowls, will be opening Playa Bowls 30A. The store will celebrate it’s grand opening beginning at 11:00AM with free t-shirts and free bowls for the first 50 customers. This will be Playa’s 117th location nationwide and the 2nd in the […]

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Post Views: 1,238 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (June 28, 2021) – Distillery 98 celebrated their first year in business on Saturday, May 22 with an all-day celebration, including a paddle board race on Eastern Lake followed by a crawfish boil live music festival and raffle at the distillery. The event raised $4,500 for local beneficiary, […]

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Post Views: 952 Panama City, FL (June 23, 2021) — Samuel Taylor Homes and sales team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida announced today a new release of 23 homes to be constructed in the thriving, coastal community of SweetBay in Panama City, Florida. These new homesites with 10 floor plan options and Samuel […]

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Post Views: 873 Rags to Riches Regatta July 3, 7 a.m. at Grayton Beach The Rags to Riches Regatta is a 40-year sailing tradition where 30A locals and visitors gather to cheer on teams as they navigate 16-foot catamarans in a race from Grayton Beach (originally known as the “rags” side of town) to Seagrove […]

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Post Views: 852 On Saturdays in July, Distillery 98 will host a Summer Concert Series presented by Step One Automotive Group featuring an array of local and national bands, including Daniel Pratt, Dion Jones and The Neon Tears, and the Raelyn Nelson Band, with proceeds benefiting The Ohana Institute. The series will kick off on […]

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Post Views: 719 The topic of how to manage the $15 minimum wage increase was the headliner at the June Board Meeting of the Florida Restaurant Lodging Association . Carol Dover, CEO of FRLA, kicks off the session with a reminder of the narrow margin that Amendment 2 was passed in November 2020. Now is […]

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Post Views: 783 BECASA, located in 30Avenue, will host a gallery night with Atlanta-based artist, Brynn Casey, on Thursday, July 8 from 5-8 p.m. The newly opened retail space will host Casey’s curated 30A collection, inspired by the natural beauty of the Emerald Coast and her personal experiences vacationing on 30A. Casey is a Georgia-based […]

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Post Views: 1,194 FREEPORT, Fla. (June 17, 2021) – Owl’s Head Farms, the master plan community in Walton County located at 11285 US Hwy. 331, is set to break ground on Thursday, July 1 at 10 a.m. The entire community is invited to join in the celebration. Founded on the basis of a peaceful, sustainable, […]

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Post Views: 689 June 16, 2021 (Watersound, Florida) – The Highland Group is proud to serve as the general contractor for a $40 million dollar expansion project at Camp Creek Golf Club in Watersound, Florida. The exclusive members only club is expanding their golf facilities, adding a brand new 75 room upscale boutique inn, and […]

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Post Views: 954 On Saturday, June 19, Redd’s Fueling Station will celebrate 8 years of the Singing Bartender Show, plus memorable dinners with 20 hours slow cooked Brisket. Redd’s started with an idea of the Singing Bartender show, but quickly grew into one of the most sought after Live Music Venues on the 30A “Strip”. […]

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Post Views: 976 VERO BEACH, Fla., June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care celebrated the unique life experiences and accomplishments of their residents with a signature Legacy Walk. Tribute tables lined the halls adorned with memorabilia, photos, awards, artwork, and mementos. As family members, friends, and neighbors strolled […]

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Post Views: 729 The first storm of the 2021 Hurricane Season is being forecasted by the GFS model. The model shows a small tropical Low moving northward along the Mexican coastline near June 19, then blowing up in the western Gulf of Mexico. #weather Over the past 5 years, we have seen explosive tropical development […]

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Post Views: 1,003 The Highland Group, a real estate development and commercial construction firm, was awarded a contract to serve as the design-builder for the highly anticipated Bruno’s Pizza and Restaurant coming soon to Port St. Joe. In addition to providing pre-construction services for this project, The Highland Group recruited and managed a stellar team […]

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Post Views: 1,172 $99 Ticket Announced for Three Days Only (Nashville, Tennessee…) – June 4, 2021 – The rescheduled 2020 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam kicked off in Panama City Beach tonight as the first large-scale music festival to play in the U.S. since March of 2020. Prior to Lynyrd Skynyrd closing out the first night, […]

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Post Views: 1,060 It’s the North Beach Social Wine Mixer!!! – June 12, 2021 Well folks, It’s the North Beach Social Wine Mixer, June 12, 2021, all day! No helicopters, but plenty of wine from Hey Mama Wines, like $6 rosé and frosé! There will be live music by Mark & Krissa from 12-3PM and […]

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Post Views: 755 WALTON COUNTY, Fla.—June 2, 2021 ¬– Summer visitors to South Walton will once again be able to enjoy free day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Walton County Tourist Development Council is paying the cost of entry for day-use […]

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Post Views: 1,429  Today, Children in Crisis, Inc. and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center received grants totaling more than $22,000 from the Taco Bell Foundation to support more than 100 youth in need in the Panhandle of Florida. The funds will go towards much needed personal computers, mental health services, and other supplies and programs […]

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Post Views: 880 It was a record setting evening raising $500K for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) at their 22nd annual signature Gala at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The “Bow Ties & Bling” sold-out event brought the community out in their finest attire to enjoy dinner, entertainment by David […]

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Post Views: 1,155 30A Plastic Surgery, based in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, is pleased to announce that they are offering a Day of Beauty event at their clinic at 82 Mack Bayou Loop # A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. The event is scheduled to be held on the 28th of May 2021 from 8.00 […]

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