Post Views: 196 Gameday Men’s Health is excited to announce their newest location in Destin, Florida, and invites the community to join them for the Grand Opening Celebration & Destin Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at 4477 Legendary Drive, Ste. 201, Destin, FL. The Grand Opening Celebration will give […]
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Post Views: 216 Beach Activities Ordinance policy clarified Although the Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance (Sec. 22.54S) was recently amended and approved by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), the practical enforcement of one of the provisions has become a challenge for the county’s Code Compliance office. The ordinance states: “Beach equipment must […]
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Post Views: 72 CABARET AT SEAGAR’S ONE-NIGHT-ONLY BENEFIT CONCERT This one-night-only fundraiser is Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood in Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and TV star Alysha Umphress will headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Cabaret at Seagar’s on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This sensational songstress will […]
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Post Views: 223 MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION NAMES ARTIST KELLY PIERRE AS THE 2024 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS POSTER ART CONTEST WINNER Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Kelly Pierre of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, […]
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Post Views: 60 Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions proudly presents the 8th Annual Emerald Coast Gala, scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at the prestigious Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center. This gala serves as a beacon of hope, dedicated to empowering and fostering resilience among our Nation’s warriors. With an unwavering commitment to combatting the tragic […]
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Post Views: 392 U.S. 331 Resurfacing Project to Begin in Walton County The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a $10.4 million resurfacing project on U.S. 331, from south of Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90 in Walton County. Additional project improvements will include: · New traffic signals on U.S. 331 at the I-10 interchange. […]
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Post Views: 59 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — recently was awarded $30,000 (one of four national grants totaling $127,000) from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered […]
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Post Views: 387 Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-2025 as ‘High Performing’ Sacred Heart Bay was recognized for two procedures and/or conditions and Sacred Heart Emerald Coast was recognized for one. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast […]
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Post Views: 562 2024 Fall Educational Theatre Programs Programs Available in DeFuniak Springs, Miramar Beach, and Freeport Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2024 Fall Educational Theatre programs are bigger and better than ever. These programs provide creative and engaging classes designed especially for young thespians from elementary to high school, as well as adult classes. […]
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Post Views: 115 Curated Suite of Culinary Offerings and Services In addition to a variety of chef services and boutique catering, Table Five Private Chef + Catering will offer culinary consultation to restaurants and businesses along with food styling services. Table Five Private Chef + Catering is excited to announce its return under the expert […]
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Post Views: 70 Over $488,630 in Services Provided During the 2023-2024 School Year As the 2023-2024 school year comes to a close, Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is proud to share the significant impact made on children’s dental health across Okaloosa and Walton Counties. This school year alone, CVHN’s efforts have more than doubled in […]
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Post Views: 103 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to announce Broadway’s Lulu Picart will serve as Musical Director for the Musical Theatre Intensive: Disney’s High School Musical for Teens July 8 – 28, 2024. This three week camp will stretch students’ theatre skills and grow them as performers. Students work on acting, vocals, […]
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Post Views: 54 Take a plunge beneath the beautiful emerald green and aquamarine water of the East Pass of Destin Florida on the one and only SeaQuest! Welcome the chance to snorkel underneath the water and find everything from tropical fish to sea turtles. Make memories that last a lifetime with this worry-free adventure, book […]
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Post Views: 633 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — South Walton Fire District and Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to two shark related incidents Friday afternoon. Two people were critically injured, and one other person suffered minor injuries. The first incident originated around 1:20 p.m. when multiple 911 callers reported an approximately 45-year-old woman was bitten […]
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Post Views: 45 Down Island is kicking off summer in a radical way, hosting its first ever Lot Party, Thursday, June 20, 2024 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Party in the back lot and welcome the summer season with refreshing drinks, killer music and all around good vibes. BYOC (bring your own chair), sit back, […]
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Post Views: 57 The Walton County Tourism Department proudly announces the launch of Keep Walton County Beautiful (KWCB), a local affiliate of Keep America Beautiful dedicated to preserving the county’s natural environment. “Joining forces with Keep America Beautiful is a landmark moment,” says Matt Algarin, Director. “Walton County is a special place. Through Keep Walton […]
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Post Views: 2,383 When it comes to discovering secret “Where the locals go” dining along 30A in Florida, there are several fantastic restaurants to choose from. While Redd’s Fueling Station is undoubtedly the best secret local spot, here is a list of ten top restaurants, including Redd’s, for you to explore: Redd’s Fueling Station Redd’s […]
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Post Views: 64 to Benefit South Walton Academy On Saturday, June 22, Back Beach Barbecue will host their seventh annual “Hog Bash” to celebrate another year in business in Panama City Beach. Proceeds raised from the annual event will directly benefit South Walton Academy. Back Beach Barbecue opened its doors in June 2017 and is […]
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Post Views: 114 South Walton’s Ohana Day School will be hosting a Summer Camp in June and July at their Grand Boulevard at Sandestin location. Children ages three through five are invited to participate in four weeks of themed summer camps, beginning June 10, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, for $600 […]
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Post Views: 146 A gathering of theatre students came together at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) to celebrate the close of their 11th Season. On Saturday, May 11, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., ECTC invited their students to a Jr Thespians Induction and End of Season celebration to commemorate the end of a […]
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Post Views: 88 The Boardwalk will host a spectacular Memorial Day fireworks display on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9 p.m. sharp. Celebrate with front-row dining or relax on the sand as the night sky lights up with Red, White, and Blue. To enhance the viewing experience, free Light Diffraction Glasses will be available while […]
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Post Views: 62 Alaqua Animal Refuge invites the community to join in for the 3rd Annual FORE! The Love of Animals Golf Tournament. This event is set against the stunning backdrop of The Links Golf Club at Sandestin on Saturday, June 8, 2024. It’s a perfect blend of competitive golfing and heartfelt support for our […]
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Post Views: 106 Welcome to Freeport, FL is a direct mail newspaper that connects Hammock Bay and nearby communities with local businesses and services. This cost-effective advertising platform eliminates middlemen, contracts, and commitments. It targets local residents, ensuring each edition reaches its intended audience while also being available online. Direct mail newspapers offer several benefits. […]
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Post Views: 125 SANDESTIN, Fla. — Late Monday evening, South Walton Fire District (SWFD) firefighters responded to a commercial structure fire at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa. Crews arrived on-scene around midnight and found an electrical fire had started within a utilities room on the 6th floor of the Spa Tower. The […]
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Post Views: 644 This interactive map may also provide additional beach access points https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-bay-access-locations/ 30A Beach Access Locations BRAMBLE GROVE ROAD bathrooms, handicap accessible,showers, parking 3468 Scenic 30A East Seagrove Beach GULFVIEW HEIGHTS ACCESS Bathrooms, showers, parking 186 Gulfview Heights Street Santa Rosa Beach WALTON DUNES ACCESS Streetside parking 258 Beachfront Trail Seagrove Beach BLUE […]
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Post Views: 69 The Rotary Club of Destin is pleased to announce the Annual Cajun Crawfish Bash Charity Fundraiser will return this year to The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host, Mezcal Mexican Grill on Friday, May 17, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. This fundraiser is designed to help further educate and eradicate hunger by […]
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Post Views: 77 DURING ART MONTH WALTON COUNTY Ignite Your Creative Spark During Our Month-Long Celebration Of The Arts Art Month Walton County, an initiative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County and sponsored in part by Visit South Walton, will provide a full month of creative offerings in May, including the […]
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Post Views: 77 (Walton County, FL, 04/25/2024) – CR83 Roadway Construction-motorist will encounter lane restrictions beginning Monday, April 29, 2024, as crews conduct a roadway resurfacing project on CR 83. This work will continue until repairs are completed. Please expect anticipated lane closure on CR 83 from CR 30A going northbound to Hwy 98 between […]
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Post Views: 236 The Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-Up Tour, the first-ever traveling luxury retail event, will be making its next stop in South Walton at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® for eight weeks from Friday, May 24-July 19. This will be the third time that the Bal Harbour-based luxury shopping location, a favorite celebrity-loved destination […]
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Post Views: 177 Inaugural Signature Event, “La Vie En Rouge” Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) signature event, “La Vie En Rouge,” held on Thursday, March 28 raised $37,467 for the local organization. Embodied after the hit musical, Moulin Rouge!, the event brought the glitz and glamour of a 19th century Parisian cabaret to the Emerald […]
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Post Views: 362 Taylor Swift, known for her poignant lyrics and ability to capture the zeitgeist, has sparked a different kind of conversation with her recent mention of a timeshare in Destin, Florida. In one of her new songs, she references the exorbitant cost and commitment of owning a timeshare in Destin, suggesting that one […]
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Post Views: 283 TO NEARLY 400 WALTON COUNTY STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND ABILITIES Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — made creating art its mission for nearly 400 local students last week. The week of April 8, artist/inventor Dwayne Szot — founder of Zot Artz […]
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Post Views: 472 The Residents and businesses in Walton County can help plan the future of their communities through a new initiative, Plan for Walton 2040. “Walton County is a unique place, with world-famous beaches and resort towns, charming historic sites, large areas of conservation, and beautiful rural farmland,” says Plan for Walton 2040 Project […]
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Post Views: 142 In a community driven by tourism, the team at Bay Baits prides themselves on serving the locals and the visitors. Buckets of live bait are filled every morning at the bait shop, as locals stop by for bait and the insider tip for where to find the fish. Then, afternoons are spent […]
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Post Views: 170 THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™, encompassing SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ and Seacoast Collegiate High School, proudly announces its designation as a 2022-2023 School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education for the sixth consecutive year as a combination public charter school serving grades five through twelve in Walton County. Out of 783 schools designated […]
Read morePost Views: 140 The Courtyard at Pescado announces its annual Kentucky Derby Party and Cocktail Class sponsored by Maker’s Mark on Saturday, May 4, 2023. From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Derby with live music by Nathan Fife from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Indulge in Derby Day […]
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Post Views: 316 North Beach Social is set to host the Walton County Bicentennial Jubilee on April 21, 2024. The all day event will feature a low country boil along with other food and drink specials. Patrons will enjoy live music from About to Sweat from 11AM -1PM, Wildlife Specials from 2-5PM, and Cousin Curtiss […]
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Post Views: 521 Conexion Media Group’s 6th Annual Festival gets bigger and better each year! We invite everyone to our Festival at the beautiful Landing Park in Fort Walton Beach! It will take place on Sunday, April 21, 11am – 7pm. More than 60 nations will be represented via music, food, folklore, and art with […]
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Post Views: 299 To Benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton This springtime soiree is scheduled for April 14th at Grand Boulevard’s Grand Park La Luna Children’s Boutique will host their second annual Mommy and Me Picnic on April 14th from 2-4pm at Grand Boulevard’s Grand Park. This special afternoon picnic for mothers and their children […]
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Post Views: 444 Tickets on sale now May 10 & 11, 2024 Second Annual 30A Foam Fest to Benefit Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle — Presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue The Second Annual 30A Foam Fest, presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue, will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 2-6 p.m. […]
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Post Views: 227 May 1st Event Is Official Kickoff For Art Month Walton County The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce 30A Songwriters Festival favorite Cousin Curtiss will headline the “Dine + Dive” fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 […]
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La Luna Children’s Boutique Second Annual Spring Fashion Show and Easter Bunny Arrival Raises $3,000
Post Views: 298 For Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle La Luna Children’s Boutique, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, raised $3,000 for the Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle during their Second Annual Spring Fashion Show and Easter Bunny Arrival, held on Saturday, March 9. The event welcomed over 100 families to Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn […]
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Post Views: 682 Soleil Bar & Grill Welcomes New Ownership and Changes General Manager Purchases Restaurant and Makes Big Changes Soleil Bar & Grill, nestled on the beachfront in Destin, Florida, has recently undergone an exciting transition with the acquisition by Staci Stroin, a seasoned veteran in the Food and Beverage industry. With over three […]
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Post Views: 1,135 Costa Family McDonald’s official ground breaking ceremony of the first McDonald’s location in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. on Wednesday, March 20. Community leaders, members of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and fellow Costa employees gathered to celebrate the new restaurant, located adjacent to the Santa Rosa Beach Publix at 2010 US […]
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Post Views: 663 10-concert live music series to feature premier regional and national musicians and bands performing everything from R&B and rock to disco and modern pop Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicks off its highly-anticipated 2024 Concerts in the Village on Thursday, April 4. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring […]
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Post Views: 418 The Courtyard at Pescado in Rosemary Beach is hosting an evening of Bodegas Emilio Moro Spanish Wines on April 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Indulge in a sensory journey through the rich heritage of Spanish wines with Bodegas Emilio Moro Vineyards at this exclusive tasting evening hosted by Alberto Medina […]
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Post Views: 1,773 Does this fail or pass ? From Walton County — Press Release: A Beach Within Reach: Access May Look Different, But Still Accessible Walton County is widely regarded and celebrated for its 26 miles of sugar-white sand paired with incredible turquoise waters. It’s truly a breathtaking sight, and the reason that many […]
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Post Views: 321 FOR SPECIAL INTERACTIVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE OF LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA ROCKS Link Up Performance Features Nearly 3,000 Local Elementary School Students On March 6 the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. was transformed into an electrifying concert hall when Sinfonia Gulf Coast — the only fully professional non-profit […]
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Post Views: 675 CULINARY EXCELLENCE ALONG FLORIDA’S 30A Seagrove Village MarketCafé, a beloved staple of Florida’s scenic Highway 30A, proudly announces its 75th anniversary this year. Since its beginnings in 1949, the café has been a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a taste of Deep Fried Love and a journey through seven […]
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Post Views: 470 Walton County – March 11, 2024 – County Engineer Chance Powell confirmed that Deer Lake Bridge on C.R. 30-A, which had been closed for repairs, reopened Friday afternoon. The project is not finished yet and there will likely be temporary lane closures as contractors work on final punch list items. “Right now, […]
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