Post Views: 803 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: 729 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: 1,040 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: 1,056 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: 1,158 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: 934 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: 985 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: 1,129 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: 805 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: 662 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: 916 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: 702 ‘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: 940 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: 1,017 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: 1,137 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: 801 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: 696 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: 1,104 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: 845 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: 702 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: 1,283 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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CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE CALLS FOR TEACHING ARTISTS FOR 2021 VIRTUAL AND ONSITE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM
Post Views: 1,072 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is accepting proposals for classes, workshops, and demonstrations that advance learning of the visual, performance, literary and culinary arts, and wellness for any and all learning levels and age groups. This opportunity is open to both CAA members and non-members. The mission of the […]
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Post Views: 1,078 Angie Van Diver just earned the prestigious honor of being named the Joyce Gean Outstanding Volunteer for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). With the longest record of volunteering, Van Diver has volunteered twice a week at ECCAC’s Niceville center for over twenty years. She works the front desk, which involves […]
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Post Views: 1,184 Equine Assisted Therapy Program to Support Military Veterans Alaqua Animal Refuge has officially partnered with The HOPE Project to offer equine assisted therapy to military veterans and service members suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The partnership was a natural fit as both use rescue horses for hope, healing, and teaching. Alaqua’s […]
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Post Views: 775 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY CONTINUES ITS 8th ANNUAL SEASON IN DECEMBER WITH ENTERTAINING HOLIDAY OFFERINGS ‘A Christmas Carol,’ Dec. 4-20 Christmas Cabaret on the Boulevard, Dec. 8 & 15 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is ready to lift your spirits this holiday season. ECTC continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest […]
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Post Views: 897 A new grocery delivery service is now open in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, just in time for the holiday rush “Pristine Grocery Delivery of 30A only selects the freshest ingredients and quality products that meet our high standards.” — Vanessa Goodman A new grocery delivery service is now open in Santa Rosa […]
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Post Views: 937 The Florida Chautauqua Theater, located in Downtown DeFuniak Springs, recently announced a Sunday Matinee Series. The first movies to be shown in the historic theater in over 35 years, the series will begin on Sunday, November 29, 2020, with a collection of holiday films beginning at 3:00 p.m. weekly. First movies to […]
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Post Views: 1,069 The Blue Giraffe, an art and gifts boutique in Inlet Beach, will celebrate its 10th Anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Conveniently located in The Crossings at Inlet Beach near Rosemary Beach, the mother-daughter owned gallery will be celebrating with clients and art lovers near and […]
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Post Views: 762 It’s time to start planning for this year’s Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Christmas programs to help cheer up the lives of children in need and their families. There are many families in our area in economic distress, so ECCAC will again be implementing two Holiday initiatives. One is ECCAC’s annual […]
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Post Views: 938 INTERNATIONAL SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS BY-COUNTRY *Last updated 11/01/20 #1 International Market | 2019 Visitation = 3.6M CANADA: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 01 QUARANTINE – The Government of Canada Official Global Travel Advisory to avoid non -essential travel outside Canada remains in place. Travelers returning to Canada from abroad are required to self-isolate for 14-days as […]
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Post Views: 917 Walton County Animal Services has been selected as a beneficiary of the Community Bag Program for the month of November. The Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program, which launched in February 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live […]
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Post Views: 739 9th 30A 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Thanksgiving Races Virtual, Nov. 21 – 29 Highway 30A, South Walton County Race organizers invite participants to register from wherever they may be this Thanksgiving for the 9th year for the annual 30A 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run races. Because of the […]
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Post Views: 1,083 Alaqua Animal Refuge Reopens to the Public This Friday Alaqua Animal Refuge has announced it will reopen its doors to the public beginning this Friday, October 30 from 12 to 5 pm. For the near future, the Refuge will only be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of each week from 12 […]
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Post Views: 987 Four Nonprofits Groups in Okaloosa and Walton Counties will receive $112,000 (Ft. Walton Beach, FL . . . October 25, 2020) The members of Impact100 of Northwest Florida voted and announced today the grant recipients for 2020 – awarding four (4) $112,000 grants. At its October 25th virtual Annual Meeting, Impact100 NWF […]
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Post Views: 1,126 The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their Fall Golf Classic at Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, on Thursday, November 12. Four-person teams are now able to register to play at the event, beginning at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Registration for a four-person […]
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Post Views: 764 Supporting the Troops is Sweet! You might “snicker” when you hear that a dentist is asking for candy, but Cook Family Dentistry has great “reeses” why. Dr. Cassidy Cook and the team at Cook Family Dentistry of Santa Rosa Beach are continuing their annual Halloween tradition of encouraging local kids to donate […]
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Post Views: 1,183 Today, Alaqua Animal Refuge announced it has advanced the stages of its permanent move to their future home as immediately as possible. The decision to fast-track the relocation was made with careful thought and much deliberation with their leadership team and board of directors, after Hurricane Sally caused devastating flooding to the […]
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Post Views: 1,189 The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) will partner with Grayton Beer Brewpub to host trivia on Thursday, October 29 from 6-8 p.m. This will be the first in-person event hosted by YPWC since the COVID-19 pandemic, so proper health and safety protocols will be in place in order to protect all […]
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Post Views: 1,034 Thompson 31Fifty Winery and Crust Artisan Bakery and Italian Restaurant graciously hosted a wine dinner that benefits the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers in Niceville and DeFuniak Springs. Julie Porterfield, CEO of ECCAC commented, “For many years, Mike and Val Thompson, owners of Thompson 31Fifty Wine in California, along with Mark and […]
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Post Views: 1,201 Despite a pandemic, a national recession and a year that keeps throwing curve balls, Burn Boot Camp opened its doors in Pier Park on Monday, October 5th. Burn Boot Camp Panama City Beach is the 273rd Burn Boot Camp location to open in the country. Co-founded in a parking lot by husband-and-wife […]
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Post Views: 912 Local non-profit, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, has announced that Kelley Mossburg has officially joined the team as executive director. Mossburg comes from 35 years of senior-level corporate experience. Throughout his career, Mossburg has owned his own business and has served in a number of non-profits as a board member, board chairman, and […]
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Post Views: 931 During the pandemic, every industry has had to get creative as the nature of work transformed. The new Sculpt Studio opening the first weekend of November will fill a local need for entrepreneurs, creatives, and fitness fanatics alike by providing a space to safely convene, grow stronger and pursue their passions. Centrally […]
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Post Views: 777 The Non-Profit Pensapreneur Kids, Inc, will be hosting their annual Pensacola Children’s Business Fair this year on November 7th and November 14th from 10am-12pm CST to create a space for kids ages 5-17 to learn these skills and put them to use in a marketplace format. This year’s fair will be in […]
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Post Views: 786 The work in “Quarantine” offers a time capsule of the events of the past six months. In different degrees, COVID-19 has affected us all. There is a sense of a shared experience; concepts that were alien six months ago are now familiar and understood by all. Each artist provides a record of […]
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Post Views: 755 The Witches of South Walton are set to ride in the 17th Annual Witch Ride this October with changes in place for 2020. The Witches will again be riding to support the mission of Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN); providing Dental, Vision & Mental Health services for children in Walton & Okaloosa […]
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Post Views: 659 GFS and European Models latest prediction The National Hurricane Center expects Delta to strengthen into a major hurricane by Tuesday before weakening as it approaches land. A turn toward the west-northwest should occur this evening. A faster northwestward motion is expected Tuesday through Wednesday night. On the forecast track, the center of […]
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Post Views: 812 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Tuesday – October 27 Gates Open at 5:30 p.m. – Concert Starts at 6:30 Location: Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin This fundraising concert, A Night With The Stars, is put on by and to benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). The non-profit organization is celebrating 20 […]
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Post Views: 851 October is National Domestic Violence Awareness The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has instituted monthly prevention programs to help the children and families they serve. Prevention is the key. It is hard to believe there are approximately 1,100 cases of child sexual and physical abuse reported annually in Okaloosa and Walton […]
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Post Views: 831 Walton County Tax Collector, Rhonda Skipper was recently presented with the 2020 Excellence in Finance Operations Legacy Award by the Florida Tax Collector’s Association. The award recognizes offices who have achieved innovation, customer focus, a well-managed budget and clean audit in the finance operations of the office. “Receiving this award is an […]
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Post Views: 1,250 Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Florida is moving into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, opening the path for restaurants and other businesses to fully reopen. DeSantis made the announcement in St. Petersburg. He said that the state is moving into Phase 3 which means that there will be no […]
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