Post Views: 1,362 Ambrosia is proud to celebrate its third year as one of the Emerald Coast’s premier dining destinations. Since opening, Ambrosia has remained committed to elevating fine dining on 30A, and this year brings exciting milestones, menu enhancements, and community partnerships that underscore its dedication to hospitality and excellence. Recently recognized with Perfect […]
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Post Views: 800 Raised at 5th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival DESTIN, Fl. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) is thrilled to announce that the 5th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival, held on September 20, 2025, behind Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, raised $50,000 to support programs that […]
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Post Views: 399 A Celebration of Art, Science, Creativity And… A Little Holiday Magic SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is delighted to announce the return of one of Walton County’s most beloved fall traditions, the Flutterby Arts Festival, fluttering back into Watersound® Town Center on Sunday, November […]
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Post Views: 437 Miramar Beach, FL — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces its upcoming student production of Alice in Wonderland Jr., with performances scheduled November 5–15, 2025. Presented as part of ECTC’s Educational Theatre Program, the production will showcase students throughout Northwest Florida from second grade through high school both on ECTC’s main stage […]
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Post Views: 496 PENSACOLA, Fla. The Shrimp Basket family is celebrating one of its own this week after an extraordinary act of compassion and quick thinking by cook Donell, who likely saved the life of a loyal guest. For more than a decade, the guest had visited the Shrimp Basket on N. Navy Blvd. in […]
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Post Views: 1,437 Second location of popular Shades Bar & Grill opening in late summer 2026 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. Spell Restaurant Group is set to open a second Shades Bar & Grill at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, Florida, in late summer 2026. The sports bar will occupy a space located at 8670 US Highway […]
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Post Views: 509 Santa Rosa Beach, FL – – Earlier this year, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) launched its 2025 Amateur Photo Contest as part of the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative. Designed to invite amateur photographers of all skill levels to capture the natural beauty and ecological heritage of the Choctawhatchee Bay and surrounding areas, […]
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Post Views: 1,005 A 22-year-old horse is back on her feet thanks to the quick thinking and teamwork of Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters and Walton County Animal Control. At 11:19 this morning, Walton County dispatchers received a call about a horse trapped upside down in a water trough at a home on Brookside Drive […]
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Post Views: 1,258 Join us on Saturday, October 11 for The Market Shops 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. The annual event, powered by Step One Automotive Group, will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Distillery 98’s Half Shell Vodka and […]
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Post Views: 1,341 AT EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY, OCT. 23-NOV. 2 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its 13th season with one of the most celebrated plays in American theatre, Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, running October 23 through November 2 on ECTC’s stage in Grand Boulevard Town Center. At the center of this classic […]
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Post Views: 1,301 Proceeds from the annual event benefit The Sonder Project MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, will return to the North Lawn at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® on Friday, November 7 with proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project. Barbecue lovers and aficionados are invited from 5-8 p.m. to sample […]
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Post Views: 1,417 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) was one of 12 area charities who recently received a generous $225,000 donation from the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF). “This will go a long way to help the children we serve at our three Centers,” commented ECCAC CEO, Julie Porterfield. “Over the past […]
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Post Views: 2,044 WALTON COUNTY, Fla. Sarah Page, the 2024 Walton County Artist of the Year, recently unveiled her final project titled “Grayt Blue Heron.” The mural was commissioned by Walton County Tourism and joins a collection of previous Artists of the Year pieces on display inside the new Grayton Central parking facility. Page drew […]
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Post Views: 2,208 FREEPORT, FL – Alaqua Animal Refuge will host a four-day Jin Shin Jyutsu for You and Animal Companion class Oct. 9-12 at its Freeport campus, 155 Dugas Way. The class will bring together the ancient, gentle, hands-on art of Jin Shin Jyutsu with the joy of sharing it among rescue animals. The […]
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Post Views: 2,439 Race registration presented by Visit South Walton is now open for the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend held February 12-15, 2026 in beautiful Seaside, FL benefiting the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™ SEASIDE, FL – Registration is officially open for the 24th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, […]
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Post Views: 2,743 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – Aesthetic Artistry Medical Spa, a leader in advanced aesthetic and regenerative treatments, is proud to announce the grand opening of its third location at The Shops at 393, 61 Exuma Way, Suite 305. Founded by Danielle McGraw, DNAP, and Brittani Hass, FNP, Aesthetic Artistry Medical Spa has […]
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Post Views: 2,942 Ohana Day School, a branch of the Ohana Institute educational system for children ages 3 to 5 years, recently hosted an Open House at its secondary location in Grand Boulevard Town Center to welcome families and celebrate the beginning of the 2025–2026 school year. Miramar Beach, Fla. Families were invited to explore […]
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Post Views: 3,111 Mugs For Jugs Event Benefiting The Point Washington Medical Clinic & CAA’s Pottery Studio The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is thrilled to announce Clay for a Cause: Mugs for Jugs, a creative, community-driven fundraiser set for Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 5–7 p.m. at Point Washington Medical Clinic (1321 […]
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Post Views: 3,086 DESTIN, Fla. – Saltwater Restaurants presented a $5,725 check to Food For Thought Outreach as part of its successful Bites for Backpacks fundraising campaign. The donation supports Food For Thought’s mission to fight childhood food insecurity in Okaloosa and Walton counties by providing weekly backpacks filled with healthy food to students in […]
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Post Views: 3,084 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) hosted its 8th Annual 3.43 Memorial Run on Thursday, September 11, to honor and remember the 343 firefighters who were killed 24 years ago. What started as a small District tradition along County Highway 30A has since transformed into a large […]
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Post Views: 484 Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its highly anticipated pickleball court expansion. Projected to be complete in November 2025, the facility will include four new dedicated pickleball courts featuring upgraded lighting and refreshed landscaping. Once finished, the expansion will bring the resort’s total to 10 pickleball courts — […]
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Post Views: 3,943 Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – The Market Shops will host its 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, benefiting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County, on Saturday, October 11. The decade-long, annual event, powered by Step One Automotive Group, will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s […]
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Post Views: 3,880 Walton County Emergency Management Hosting FREEPORT, FL – Walton County Emergency Management (WCEM) is proud to announce the inaugural Build-A-Bucket event, a free, family-friendly preparedness fair taking place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Hammock Bay, 1871 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, FL. This hands-on event brings […]
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Post Views: 3,841 To Benefit Local Programs in Walton County SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library are gearing up for their biggest book sale of the year on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Coastal Branch Library located at 437 Greenway Trail in […]
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Post Views: 4,020 WITH CABARET AT SEAGAR’S: AN EVENING WITH BERNADETTE PETERS, OCT. 2 DESTIN, FLA – Sinfonia Gulf Coast launches its 20th anniversary season in spectacular style with Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with Bernadette Peters on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf […]
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Post Views: 4,298 SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – A new era of education has officially begun in Walton County. On August 28, 2025, Seacoast Collegiate High School (SCHS), the high school under the SEASIDE SCHOOL™, and Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) held a celebratory ribbon cutting with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce to mark […]
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Post Views: 4,086 Presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law and Addison Riley Walton County, FL — The Walton County Bar Association (WCBA) is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for its Annual Symposium, LAW-LAPALOOZA, presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law and Addison Riley, taking place Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Hyatt […]
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Post Views: 4,431 Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Registration is now open for the highly anticipated Tom Glavine’s Field of Dreams Golf Outing, happening on Monday, October 13, 2025, at the award-winning Camp Creek Golf Course. Hosted by MLB Hall of Famer Tom Glavine, this premier tournament offers golfers the chance to play a world-class […]
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Post Views: 4,240 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – LadyWorld presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, the three-day immersive entertainment festival produced by The LadyGang podcast and Topeka, has announced the official activity and vendor lineup for day-time activations and programs and launched a special day-pass option. Taking place at Seascape Resort from September 26-28, 2025, LadyWorld features three […]
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Post Views: 4,414 TO THE DAYTRADER TIKI BAR IN SEASIDE FOR ITS THIRD YEAR OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Seaside’s Tiki-Style Bar Transforms Once Again Into the Ultimate Christmas Party Along Iconic Highway 30A SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA – The Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant is thrilled to announce the return of Miracle at The Daytrader, celebrating […]
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Post Views: 4,262 Benefiting the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, FL Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast is proud to host the Live to Give Charity Golf Tournament on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the prestigious Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. The event will raise critical funds for the Children’s Brain Tumor […]
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Post Views: 4,300 The Carole King Musical, Sept. 18–Oct. 12 Miramar Beach, FL — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) raises the curtain on its 13th season with the Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, running September 18 through October 12 at ECTC’s stage in Grand Boulevard Town Center. Step into the world […]
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Post Views: 4,247 Created By International Street Artist Kelsey Montague The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has added two vibrant new masterpieces to Walton County’s cultural landscape, marking another bold milestone for its Art in Public Spaces program. Internationally renowned street artist Kelsey Montague, known for her larger-than-life, interactive murals, has brought her […]
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Post Views: 4,050 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida State Parks Foundation today announced a major expansion to the statewide fleet of rugged, durable e-bikes for use by rangers across Florida’s award-winning network of state parks. Through the Foundation’s Greener Initiative — a multitiered campaign to increase environmental sustainability — 25 Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire […]
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Post Views: 4,086 Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Invites Families to Celebrate the Bay at Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day Santa Rosa Beach, FL — The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program and with generous support from the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative through the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, invites the […]
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Post Views: 4,525 Walton County, FL A new documentary, The Flight of Jackie Cochran, is set to reintroduce one of the most groundbreaking—and largely forgotten—women in American history. Directed by Jessica Anderson, the film explores the extraordinary life of Jackie Cochran, the first woman to break the sound barrier and a key figure in the […]
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Post Views: 4,206 MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES CALL FOR FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS COLLABORATIVE ART EXHIBIT DESTIN, FLA. — Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Art Exhibit component of the 30th annual Festival of the Arts (Friday, Oct. 24 (Arty Kick Off Party) […]
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Post Views: 4,265 MAVIS STAPLES, TOAD THE WET SPROCKET, I’M WITH HER, 10,000 MANIACS, NIKKI LANE AND PAUL MCDONALD & THE MOURNING DOVES JANUARY 16 – 19, 2026 ALONG HIGHWAY 30A IN SOUTH WALTON, FL. #30AFEST FESTIVAL WEEKEND PASSES ON SALE NOW HERE FULL LINE-UP TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON Santa Rosa Beach, FL – For the past […]
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Post Views: 4,249 DESTIN, FLORIDA The 5th Annual BrunchFest is set for Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seville Square in downtown Pensacola. Hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of the Emerald Coast, this popular event features the area’s top restaurants and chefs serving up their best brunch bites, […]
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Post Views: 4,172 SEASIDE, FL: With many fond memories and much sadness, The REP Theatre today announced that it will be ceasing operations following the completion of its final summer performances in mid-August, concluding a remarkable 25-year run as a cornerstone of the 30A arts community. Founded a quarter-century ago, The REP has been dedicated […]
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Post Views: 4,152 Panama City Beach, FL – Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation, in collaboration with Point South Marina at Bay Point, is excited to launch the Reels & Spears Gulf Classic, a reimagined fishing tournament scheduled for September 12–13, 2025, at Point South Marina in Panama City Beach, Florida. This event revamps the First Annual […]
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Post Views: 4,353 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy on the Boulevard, Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! Resident funny guy, Jason Hedden, will host this hysterical event, featuring headliner […]
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Post Views: 4,140 EMERALD COAST, Fla. Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions is proud to announce the 9th Annual Emerald Coast Gala, returning to the prestigious Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center on September 13, 2025. This year’s theme, Military Code: RED, represents our steadfast commitment to Resilience, Empowerment, and Determination in support of our Nation’s warriors. […]
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Post Views: 4,451 What began with umbrellas and ponchos ended in cheers and sunshine as the Gulfarium CARE Center successfully released three rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles into the Gulf on Thursday, July 17, at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. A dedicated crowd of guests, volunteers, and sea turtle supporters braved a 30-minute summer downpour before […]
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Post Views: 4,399 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – Blush Beauty Lounge, a local beauty destination known for blending cutting-edge skincare with a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere, will celebrate the grand opening of their second location at 32 East County Highway 30A, Suite 202, on Thursday, July 31. Located in Grayton Corners, Blush’s new 2,000-square foot space […]
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Post Views: 4,392 Back Beach Barbecue continues to serve more than just great food—they’re serving their community too. This local favorite just marked a major milestone in true Southern style, and it’s a story worth sharing. On Saturday, June 14, Back Beach Barbecue celebrated its eighth anniversary with the return of its beloved Annual Hog Bash, […]
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Post Views: 4,473 Programs Available in DeFuniak Springs, Miramar Beach, and Freeport Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2025 Fall Educational Theatre programs are going to be ‘off-the-charts’ fun! These programs provide creative and engaging classes designed especially for young thespians from elementary to high school, as well as adult classes. ECTC offers classes for Mini […]
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Post Views: 4,988 Walton County’s Beloved Theatrical Production, Grit & Grace Returns: “The Paths We Take” Opens July 18 Celebrating Community, Resilience, and Storytelling DeFuniak Springs / Walton County, FL — Grit & Grace, the official folklife production of Walton County, Florida, proudly presents its 2025 production of “The Paths We Take.” This year’s performance […]
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Post Views: 4,508 The following information is for 2026 Baytowne, Links, or Raven courses in Sandestin Get winter player card at Pro Shop (no cost with rental agreement) Cost with card: $50 + tax at Baytowne and Links. $75 + tax at Raven Blackstone Is closed for renovations till Fall of 2026 Bluewater Bay Snowbird 10 […]
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Post Views: 4,512 The first day school opened at the 30Avenue location, which has proven great success in attendance and programming. Miramar Beach, Fla. We are pleased to announce that Ohana Day School, a branch of the Ohana Institute educational system for children ages 3 to 5 years, has opened a second school conveniently located […]
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