Post Views: 891 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: 751 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: 815 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: 874 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: 836 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: 1,187 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: 933 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: 813 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: 782 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: 872 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: 982 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: 656 #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: 972 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: 692 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: 611 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: 884 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: 724 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: 1,157 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: 1,148 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: 1,233 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: 809 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: 853 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: 863 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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Post Views: 933 Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Lynyrd Skynyrd Still Headlining Three-Day Festival (Nashville, Tennessee…) The 8th Annual Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam was set for September 4-6, 2020 at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida, but increasing Coronavirus numbers nationwide have forced organizers to move this year’s event to March 26-28, 2021. […]
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Post Views: 738 Largest Attraction in Pier Park promises to be the best place to work this season SKYWHEEL PANAMA CITY BEACH, Panama City Beach, FL, July 16, 2020 – The area’s full entertainment venue in Pier Park is looking to hire energetic, friendly, enthusiastic people with excellent guest service and communication skills to ensure […]
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Post Views: 782 ** Update Found. Home. WCSO SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING WHEREABOUTS OF DEFUNIAK SPRINGS TEEN July 14, 2020 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A DeFuniak Springs teenager left his home in June and now Walton County Sheriff’s Office and his family are asking the public’s help to locate him. Michael Bradley Congo, 16, has been missing […]
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Post Views: 854 Main Street DeFuniak Springs Announces New Executive Director DeFuniak Springs, Florida • July 9, 2020 — Main Street DeFuniak Springs announced Chelsea Blaich (Bl-ake) as its new Executive Director this week. The board of director’s voted unanimously for Blaich at their meeting held Wednesday, July 1. Along with over eight years of […]
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Post Views: 907 Alaqua Announces ‘Empty the Shelters’ Event Taking Place This Weekend, Sponsored by BISSELL PET FOUNDATION Freeport, FL Alaqua Animal Refuge is participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s (BPF) Empty the Shelters event this weekend, July 10-12, with reduced adoption fees for dogs and kittens of only $25. Over 160 BPF shelter and rescue […]
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Post Views: 664 Bijoux Among 2,289 Award of Excellence Winners; Full 2020 Dining Guide Revealed in Wine Spectator’s August Issue MIRAMAR BEACH, FLA. Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2020 Restaurant Awards. The restaurant is recognized among other winners from all over the globe as […]
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Post Views: 948 When Farm and Fire opened in 2019 it took off quickly and gained an instant customer base, fusing local Southern favorites with robust flavors from 800-degree coal burning ovens. The pizzeria and the Speakeasy are both well-loved, filling a need for a big city feel with local roots. During the Covid-19 pandemic […]
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Post Views: 1,061 Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar is now open for lunch. The lunch menu is offered Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pescado’s lunch menu features thoughtfully prepared dishes by Chef Ken Duenas. Guests can enjoy items such as an Italian Duck Breast Cobb Salad, Maryland Crabcake, Chef’s Duck […]
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Post Views: 1,115 On Wednesday, June 24, Destin Water Users, Inc. (DWU) celebrated the completion of their newest water tower, Tower 5, with a valve turning ceremony honoring all of the companies and individuals who worked on the project. Located at 719 Forest Street, the celebration brought together representatives from each company who played a […]
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Post Views: 973 BRIAN KELLEY OF FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE AND YOLO DONATE 15 ELECTRIC BIKES TO WCSO SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a special donation Monday, by way of a country music star and a local business. Country Music Singer Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line and his wife Brittney Kelley […]
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Post Views: 1,214 Contact: Cappy Kidd, cappykidd7@gmail.com, 773-509-9360 Family fights back against Developer’s land grab Is a developer entitled to a private driveway on other people’s land when he has legal access to US Highway 98? The neighbors say NO! The Kidd family, among the first settlers of Inlet Beach, asks for support to defend […]
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Post Views: 751 SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, — June 20th marks the 7th anniversary for Redd’s Fueling Station restaurant. Redd will be the Singing Bartender that Saturday night, singing song requests based on “British Invasion” artists and bands. ”Hard to believe it’s been 7 years already, but here we are, said Redd. It is going […]
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Post Views: 814 Back Beach Barbecue Celebrates Three Years in Business PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – On Wednesday, June 24, Back Beach Barbecue will celebrate their three-year anniversary. Due to continued precautions surrounding the spread of COVID-19, the Bay County restaurant will celebrate the occasion by opening up their dining room and outdoor patio, where […]
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Post Views: 989 Fort Walton Beach, FLA, June 9, 2020 – United Way Emerald Coast released their third phase of grant money totaling $70,000 to 15 local non-profit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton counties from their COVID-19 Relief fund. Since United Way began the COVID-19 relief grant process, they have provided a total of $140,000 […]
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Post Views: 1,016 Emerald Coast Magazine Opens Voting for 2020 “Best of the Emerald Coast Voting for Emerald Coast Magazine’s 2020 Best of the Emerald Coast has officially begun. The ballot for this year’s award can be found online or in the June/July 2020 issue of Emerald Coast Magazine. Now in its 21-year anniversary, Rowland […]
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Post Views: 959 Governor Ron DeSantis Rolls Out Phase 2: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s move into Phase 2 of his Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Phase 2 applies to all counties in Florida except Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties beginning Friday, June 5, 2020. Please find details below: Restaurants, Bars, […]
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Post Views: 781 <iframe width=”560″ height=”315″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/KHBliwT_hZo” frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture” allowfullscreen></iframe> In this episode, we are joined by attorney Chip Merlin, president of the Merlin Law Group, to provide the nuggets of knowledge about how to file a claim on your Business Interruption policy. Chip has dedicated his career and created his […]
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Post Views: 820 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (June 2, 2020) – Marlin Grill, located in the Village of Baytowne Wharf, gifted over $6,000 to their employees including bussers, servers, and bartenders during the wake of COVID-19 through tips from delivery and take-out orders. After closing their dining room and outdoor patio area, the restaurant offered a limited menu […]
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Post Views: 680 SKYWHEEL PANAMA CITY BEACH, Panama City Beach, FL, June 2, 2020 – For nearly three months during this closure, SkyWheel Panama City Beach has been closely monitoring the conditions of COVID-19, while following the guidance from national, state and local authorities. With the State of Florida’s approval, SkyWheel Panama City Beach is […]
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Post Views: 870 The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announces grants to support youth organizations, families of hospitality industry workers, and community meals. NEW ORLEANS, La. – Emeril Lagasse Foundation announced today that it is awarding $500,000 in grants to provide vital support to nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a multi-tiered relief response, the […]
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Post Views: 879 #critters #raccoon #pests Owl Alert UltraSound Critter Repellant with FREE Pocket Hose 1-800-503-5213 You put a lot of TLC into your garden, but those pesky critters act like it’s the tastiest smorgasbord on the block. Easily target those pests without pesticides with Owl Alert™, the realistic owl statue that targets animals with […]
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Post Views: 795 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY RESUMES IN-PERSON ON-SITE SUMMER CAMP 2020 PROGRAMS IN MIRAMAR BEACH, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS AND PANAMA CITY ECTC activates CDC safety protocol plan Miramar Beach, Fla. Emerald Coast Theatre Company re-opens its doors for Summer Camp 2020. In addition to the online Summer Camp programs now underway, ECTC has released […]
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Post Views: 645 #loseweight #slimcycle #diet http://30a.tv Slim Cycle is the revolutionary new fitness bike that delivers a cardio blast workout with a complete upper body sculpting system, for a full body workout in one dynamic comfortable machine. Pedal your way to a slimmer you in no time. It’s the utlimate 2-in-1 workout combining cardio […]
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Post Views: 875 Grayton Beach State Park, located in the panhandle of Florida, is a magnificent natural wonder that draws thousands of visitors every year. Spanning over 2,000 acres of land, Grayton Beach State Park was established in 1968 and has become a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, […]
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Post Views: 1,042 Panama City Beach Short-Term Rentals to Reopen on May 19 -Bay County Executes Full Phase 1- PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2020 – Bay County’s safety plan has officially been approved by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations, allowing visitors to occupy short-term vacation rentals in Panama City Beach […]
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Post Views: 1,022 WALTON COUNTY BCC APPROVES LIFTING OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL BAN During the Emergency Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19th, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the short-term rental ban immediately under the guidelines approved by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Short-term Rental Requirements are as follows: Walton County […]
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Post Views: 1,165 Grayton Beer Company Announces New COO Santa Rosa Beach, Florida • May 19, 2020 — Today, Grayton Beer Company announced new leadership of its 30,000 square foot production facility, located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Jamey Price has left his role as President of Grayton Beer Company to pursue other endeavors. Stepping […]
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