Post Views: 1,055 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: 1,066 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: 886 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: 1,058 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: 744 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: 757 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: 685 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: 651 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: 644 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: 568 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: 725 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: 737 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: 662 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: 1,126 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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Post Views: 1,086 Proceeds to benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton On Saturday, December 12, 2020 Café Thirty-A will host its annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton. From 7- 11 p.m., the restaurant will be transformed with festive holiday décor. Attendees will be greeted upon arrival with a glass […]
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Post Views: 780 Santa Rosa Beach – Last week, as Hurricane Sally made her way across the Florida Panhandle, the Habitat ReStore in Walton County was left with 19 inches of standing water in their store and throughout their entire property. Unfortunately, the flooding caused extensive damage and destroyed all of the inventory the ReStore […]
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Post Views: 835 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in October with four distinctly different productions that offer something for all ages. ‘First Date,’ the First Mainstage Production of the Season, Oct. 9-25 Cabaret on the Boulevard, Oct. 13 Cabaret on the Boolevard, Oct. 20 […]
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Post Views: 1,050 The Visit South Walton Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team, along with Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles, invites all community members and visitors to join International Coastal Cleanup 2020 on the beaches of South Walton. The event takes place Saturday, September 26th, from 9 to 11 a.m. This year’s program will look somewhat […]
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Post Views: 588 The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is well known for its beauty and beaches hosting many events, along with both local and destination weddings. Locals, Leighann Elliott and Haley Poveda, have founded a new company, RaeBird Wedding + Events. They will specialize in the coordination, planning and implementation of events and weddings […]
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Post Views: 1,050 Alaqua Animal Refuge Evacuates Animals from Refuge Due to Flooding Impacts from Hurricane Sally Alaqua Animal Refuge made a swift and difficult decision to evacuate animals from the shelter due to massive rain, heavy wind, and widespread flooding from now category 2 Hurricane Sally–which is still hammering the Florida Panhandle at this […]
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Post Views: 823 SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT... A STORM SURGE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR MOUTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO THE OKALOOSA/WALTON COUNTY LINE FLORIDA * MOBILE BAY A HURRICANE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR... * EAST OF BAY ST. LOUIS TO NAVARRE FLORIDA A TROPICAL STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT […]
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Post Views: 1,148 The friends of Camp Helen are excited to announce the opening of their pumpkin patch Friday, October 2 at 9am. Pumpkins will be sold 7 days a week, from 9am-4pm through October 31 or until sold out. This year, our pumpkin patch will have social distancing measures in place. Everyone is encouraged […]
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Post Views: 669 The Courtyard at Pescado is now booking parties and private dinners for Christmas and other holidays. Opportunities include, company/business dinners, family affairs, and Christmas parties for friends. The menu consists of a three course dinner and a glass of bubbles per guest. The total per person is $150 + 7% tax and […]
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Post Views: 748 WATCHES AND WARNINGS ——————– CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY: The Storm Surge Warning has been extended eastward along the coast of the Florida panhandle to the Okaloosa/Walton County Line. The Hurricane Warning has been extended eastward along the coast of the Florida Panhandle to Navarre. The Tropical Storm Warning west of Morgan City […]
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Post Views: 745 Tropical Storm Sally formed off the southwestern Florida coast today. Sally is forecast to move northwest through the Gulf towards the north-central Gulf coast. It is expected to make landfall as a category 1 hurricane Tuesday somewhere between eastern Louisiana to coastal Alabama… possibly as far east as the western Florida panhandle. […]
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Post Views: 662 Spaghetti models video projections At 500 PM EDT (2100 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Nineteen was located near latitude 25.4 North, longitude 79.0 West. The depression is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). On the forecast track, the depression is forecast to move inland over south Florida early […]
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Post Views: 870 In September of 2019, Hurricane Dorian ripped through the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane causing catastrophic damage and wreaking havoc across the Abaco Islands and Grand Bahama Island with rain and wind gusts up to 220 miles per hour. Alaqua Animal Refuge Founder Laurie Hood worked with national organizations GreaterGood.org and […]
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Post Views: 760 Are you wishing life was a fairytale, right now? Escape into the magical world of live theater and it can be. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) kicks off its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast in September with two special productions performed in ECTC’s performance space located at 560 […]
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Post Views: 687 Nine young professionals, comprised of men and women aged 21 – 40, currently serve on the Young Ambassador Board of the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). This group supports the mission of the non-profit by helping to spread awareness through targeted service, social happenings and community outreach. Serving as the 2020-2021 […]
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Post Views: 739 Step One Automotive Group to Open 14th Location – A First-of-its-Kind, State-of-the-Art Subaru Dealership in Fort Walton Beach Grand Opening and Multi Chamber Ribbon Cutting set for Thursday, October 22 On Thursday, October 22, from 5:30-10:30 p.m., Step One Automotive Group will host a Grand Opening Celebration and multi chamber ribbon […]
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Post Views: 769 Locally acclaimed musician celebrates new album release with a weekend tour Casey Kearney will be performing at three Florida venues to debut her first full-length album “More to the Story” Local singer-songwriter Casey Kearney is celebrating the October release of her first full-length original album. The 11 song album is titled by […]
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Post Views: 742 Emeril Lagasse Foundation Establishes Hospitality Industry Relief Fund In Lieu of Annual Boudin, Bourbon & Beer New fund to support hospitality industry workers across the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS – In response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality industry and its employees as well as the impact of […]
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Post Views: 1,055 Alaqua Animal Refuge to be Featured on Hallmark Channel’s Tails of Joy 2 Debuting August 31 Alaqua Animal Refuge will be featured on “Tails of Joy 2,” premiering Monday, August 31 on the Hallmark Channel at 10 am Central / 11 am Eastern. “Tails of Joy 2” follows the incredible journey of […]
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Post Views: 815 PRNewswire — The leadership team of Watercrest Senior Living Group is pleased to announce Loresa Smith as Executive Director of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is a planned 107-unit luxury senior living community currently under construction by EMJ Corporation […]
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Post Views: 690 15th Anniversary Destin Charity Wine Auction Presented by the Jumonville Family Raises over $1.35 Million for Children in Need in Northwest Florida Through its First Virtual Auction Miramar Beach, Fla. – August 24, 2020 – Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) celebrated the 15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the […]
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Post Views: 697 Walton County Public Library System is here to support your world language classroom with access to Mango Languages – all you need is your library card! This award-winning language-learning platform engages learners of all levels with specific methodology and features that build speaking skills and retention. With Mango, library patrons have free […]
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Post Views: 787 ECCAC receives supplies for kids from Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter The women of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Omicron Pi Zeta Chapter of Niceville, Florida generously donated facial tissues, hand soap, baby wipes, snacks, juice boxes and sodas to the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) for […]
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Post Views: 822 First round of United Way Emerald Coast’s Rock United kicks off TODAY LOCATION— 8/20/2020 — Voting in the first ever VIRTUAL Rock United benefiting United Way Emerald Coast will begin August 20th. Twenty-six musical artists/acts have entered the competition and will compete for the grand prize of $2,000, plus open for Billy […]
Read morePost Views: 568 #30atv iTrip Vacations Perdido Key helps rental owners increase their net rental income by providing a management program that focuses on marketing homes through extensive distribution channels, using customized content, a best-in-class software platform and processes that allow properties to be seen by a worldwide audience iTrip Vacations Perdido Key 13430 Gulf […]
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Post Views: 894 Walton County Free Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Online Learning As the school year begins, Walton County would like to remind the public that we offer 13 free Wi-Fi hotspots locations throughout the County. The County is aware that during these times of COVID-19, many parents have opted to have their children attend […]
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Post Views: 607 Carlie Wells REPORTER Author twitter Two tropical depressions could form this week in the Atlantic and Caribbean, the National Hurricane Center said Monday morning. Update: The chances for development for the two tropical waves is increasing, the NHC said Monday night. The one now heading for the Caribbean is “of the greatest concern,” the National Weather […]
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Post Views: 542 Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation goes virtual for the 15th Anniversary Destin Charity Wine Auction August 21-22 Miramar Beach, Fla. (August 11, 2020) – Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, has announced that they are moving the 15th Anniversary Auction to a fully virtual format […]
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Post Views: 771 Shelter House welcomes Rachelle Wyatt as Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt will head volunteer coordination and recruitment for upcoming opportunities Amidst COVID 19, Shelter House has hired Rachelle Wyatt, a 2019 graduate of Florida State University, as the Program and Volunteer Coordinator. With her background in Hospitality, Wyatt will lead efforts in recruiting and […]
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Post Views: 644 40 NEIGHBORS OPPOSE DEVELOPER’S “COUNTY ROAD” FOR ONE For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cappy Kidd, cappykidd7@gmail.com, 773-509-9360 A battle of proposals, “to build a private drive on a county right-of-way or to abandon the right-of-way,” is coming to the Walton County Board of Commissioners (BCC) at its August 27 meeting. DEVELOPER DEMANDS A […]
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Post Views: 1,030 Henderson Park Inn today announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for Top Hotels in the U.S. ranking 23 out of 25. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners exemplify travelers’ […]
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Post Views: 1,043 Bonfires at the Beach 30A, a company specializing in bonfire beach setup, announced they launched exterior cleaning and sanitation services for their bonfire equipment. They promise the new service will kill all germs off the equipment. The surfactant allows the solution to cling to the product longer to clean as well as […]
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Post Views: 1,121 Hall of Fame Dealer, Legendary Marine will host a three-event entertainment series on the water from August to October. Titled Coastal Distancing – Boats, Music & Movies Tour the series will provide entertainment within the Choctawhatchee Bay area including a pre-show special featuring local live music followed by a featured movie each […]
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Post Views: 736 To help address unexpected expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic response, the White-Wilson Community Foundation recently made $1,000 emergency grants available to area non-profits. The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) applied for and received this grant. Funds will be used to address health, wellness and safety needs brought about as a […]
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Post Views: 728 Last Call Restaurant Group Opens ‘The Courtyard at Pescado’ in Rosemary Beach® The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the ‘Orleans’ building in Rosemary Beach®, will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Designed by Denise Billman with inspiration by Joseph and Jessica Freer, The Courtyard […]
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Post Views: 782 Chelsea Fox promoted to Development Manager at ECCAC DeFuniak Springs and Niceville, FL Chelsea Fox, now with the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) for the past four years, was recently promoted to be the Development Manager. Prior to her promotion, Fox handled and coordinated many of ECCAC’s events and volunteers. Now, […]
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