Post Views: 765 The Destin High School project will be delayed Destin High School’s (DHS) Governing Board announced Thursday that the school project will be delayed until August of 2021. The board entered into a contract to purchase Destin United Methodist Church’s (DUMC) campus. Per the contract, DUMC was to enter into their own contract […]
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Post Views: 976 SkyWheel Attractions premiers new video targeted towards essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Video highlights grocery store workers, truck drivers, first responders, healthcare workers, and many more who are making the ultimate sacrifice during the fight against COVID-19. “In these challenging times, we want to recognize the people who are working to […]
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Post Views: 730 Read the latest Executive Order from Gov DeSantis. “Essential activities in the order include a broad range of activities such as attending religious services, participating in recreational activities like walking, running, biking, hiking, fishing or swimming, taking care of pets and caring for a family member or friend. Social gatherings or any […]
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Post Views: 664 visit www.intry.careers and enter promo code: 30ATV. Intry.Careers (Intry) today announces a tool to help the growing unemployment population navigate through the Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) systems that eliminate 75% of job applications before they reach human eyes. “Research shows that about 75% of applications never make it to the hiring manager,” […]
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Post Views: 746 Help Make 30A a National Scenic Byway Scenic Walton Encourages Volunteers SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL — Local non-profit Scenic Walton is encouraging residents to nominate Scenic 30A to the National Scenic Byways program. The Friends of Scenic 30 and their Chairman, Tonia Nation, have been working hard to prepare a submission packet […]
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Post Views: 892 Rhonda Skipper, Walton County Tax Collector, would like to share the following information concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic and how we are adjusting to the situation. – Tax Collectors are in discussion with the Department of Revenue regarding the extension of property tax deadlines. This would be announced by an Executive Order from […]
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Post Views: 892 Redd’s Fueling Station restaurant is improvising during Gov Desantis order for pick up food and drinks only. Home of the Singing Bartender, Redd has improvised a makeshift drive up, for providing great food, and a song with your pickup order. Guests can order from the menu at the microphone or call or […]
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Post Views: 774 In this episode we provide an update on the Paycheck Protection Program loan application process. We discuss the details of the application, the banks process and the timeline for funding the loans. We also discuss the SBA Disaster Loan program, the $10,000 grants that are available through this program and the […]
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Post Views: 1,587 Sheriff: Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. Today is going to be a quick update on the actions taken by the Walton County Board of Commissioners today in response to the COVID-19 virus and really the emergency situation facing this county. I’m Walton County Sheriff, Mike Atkinson. I’m joined with […]
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Post Views: 1,009 WALTON COUNTY BCC CLOSES BEACHES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; SHERIFF’S OFFICE CHARGED WITH ENFORCEMENT WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A vote early Thursday morning has closed beaches to the general public in Walton County. At their scheduled emergency meeting Walton County Board of County Commissioners passed an emergency ordinance to close all Walton County […]
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Post Views: 772 Shelter House hosts 10th Annual Purses with a Purpose May 14-16 Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event, returns to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin May 14-16, 2020. Now in its tenth year, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast. Shoppers […]
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Post Views: 1,059 Alaqua Animal Refuge Takes Proactive Steps Amid COVID-19 Precautions; Offers a Win-Win for Those at Home Alaqua Animal Refuge is taking a proactive approach to do their part to assist with minimizing the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). With the health and safety of staff, volunteers, and visitors as priority, Alaqua has implemented […]
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Post Views: 947 Walton County Board of County Commissioners, in Conjunction with the Department of Health, Walton County, issue notice on Positive Test for COVID-19 in Walton County The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC), in conjunction with the Department of Health Walton County (DOH-WC), have received confirmation of a positive test for COVID-19 […]
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Post Views: 896 Walton County BCC – Updated 3-17-2020 Contact: Governor’s Press Office (850) 717-9282 Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order that will reduce density and crowds in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beaches to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bars and Nightclubs Under the direction of Governor DeSantis, all bars […]
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Post Views: 930 2020 SandJam Presented by Pepsi Canceled Following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency and under directives from the State of Florida and Panama City Beach City Council, the 2020 SandJam Presented by Pepsi has been canceled. The 3rd annual rock music festival was set to draw the biggest crowds to the […]
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Post Views: 975 Walton County BCC Issues Local State of Emergency due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus); Other Actions Taken During the Emergency Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC) meeting held today, March 16, 2020, the WCBCC issued a Local State of Emergency (LSE). This LSE will be in place for seven days and must be […]
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Post Views: 982 Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus (COVID-19) The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online at https://floridadisaster.biz/ Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed […]
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Post Views: 997 The Bay, NBTC, and Farm & Fire Come Together to Offer Easter Eats and Activities On Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, The Bay will offer a beautiful buffet and Easter egg hunt. Reservations can be made by calling (850) 622-2291. Seatings are available from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The egg hunt […]
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Post Views: 862 Live from South Walton it’s Thursday Night! (at North Beach Tortilla Co.) NBTC Cranks Up a Brand New Music Night on the North Beach of South Walton There’s a new, fun beach party night in town and North Beach Tortilla Co. is the host! Every Thursday night from 5:30 – 8:30PM, NBTC will […]
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Post Views: 789 Beach Walk Café to Host Wine Dinner Featuring Female Vintners in Honor of Women’s History Month To celebrate Women’s History Month, Beach Walk Café has partnered with multiple vineyards to host a ‘Women in Wine’ Dinner on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 p.m., featuring the wineries’ female vintners. “The wines we’re planning to […]
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Post Views: 1,840 The Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best just ranked Panama City Beach #8 in their list of Top 25 Beaches in the United States, and that’s exactly where thousands of music fans will Rock the Beach April 24-26, 2020 for the 3 rd Annual SandJam Presented by Pepsi. Shinedown, 311 and Weezer will headline and […]
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Post Views: 1,050 Alaqua Animal Refuge joined the Bissell Pet Foundation, along with nine rescue organizations from across the United States, to rescue 180 dogs in danger of euthanasia from St. Landry Animal Rescue in Louisiana this week. Rescue organizations came from states across the country including California, Michigan, Tennessee, and Florida. Cathy Bissell, founder […]
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Post Views: 1,089 America’s Swimming Pool Company Announces Winner of 5th Annual Free Pool Cleaning Giveaway ASP – America’s Swimming Pool Company is pleased to announce the location of its 2020 Free Clean Giveaway – Panama City, Florida. The winner of this giveaway received a surprise visit from ASP franchise owner, Nick Carver, who presented […]
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Post Views: 703 The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s celebratory Annual Awards Dinner was a night of recognition as it honored six of their outstanding members. On Thursday, February 27, 2020, at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort, the event was themed “Emerald City.” The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce would like to […]
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Post Views: 1,047 Hallmark Channel to Feature Alaqua Animal Refuge on Tails of Joy Show Alaqua Animal Refuge joined the Bissell Pet Foundation, along with nine rescue organizations from across the United States, to rescue 180 dogs in danger of euthanasia from St. Landry Animal Rescue in Louisiana this week. Rescue organizations came from states […]
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Post Views: 1,180 February 26, 2020–From performing arts and wine events to live music and outdoor movies, South Walton has a wonderful schedule of events this March. #visitsouthwalton @visitsouthwalton Spotlight Events: March 1: 18th Annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Established in 2003 to raise funds for the Seaside® Neighborhood School, the Race has […]
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Post Views: 814 The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College will hold a Creative Career Fair and Auditions/Interviews for 2020-2021 Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships on Saturday, February 29, from 12:00 p.m.– 4:00 p.m. at GCSC’s Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts. The Creative Career Fair is an opportunity for […]
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Post Views: 1,009 The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) today announces its plans to build an outdoor lifestyle town center to include a Publix Super Market (“Publix”) and additional leasable commercial space in Watersound, Florida. The location for the proposed center, which will be called Watersound Origins Town Center, is at the entrance to the Watersound […]
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Post Views: 938 On Friday, February 7, 2020 Dunavant Enterprises and the Premier Property Group, project listing agent, held the official “groundbreaking” ceremony for Parkside, the latest expansion of the award-winning Henderson Beach Resort. While the actual construction of the site-work began months ago, community members and dignitaries gathered at the construction site directly adjacent […]
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Post Views: 757 TMJ & Sleep Center, Emerald Coast Tackles Sleep Disordered Breathing Issues in Children Santa Rosa Beach, FL (February 4, 2020) — In an effort to help children reach their full potential of growth and well-being, TMJ & Sleep Center, Emerald Coast (EC) is addressing the increased need for the provision of comprehensive, […]
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Post Views: 1,223 Alaqua Animal Refuge Announces 2020 Sip N Shop: ~ Celebrating a Decade of Sipping ~ Alaqua Animal Refuge announced today that it will host its 10th Annual Sip N Shop event on Friday, April 3 at Emeril’s Coastal Italian in Miramar Beach beginning at 11 a.m. Presented locally by Insurance Zone, the event […]
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Post Views: 1,212 CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE OF WALTON COUNTY AND SOUTH WALTON ARTIFICIAL REEF ASSOCIATION REVEAL SEVEN DESIGNS SELECTED FOR THIRD UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART INSTALLATION The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the seven sculpture designs selected by jury for permanent exhibition […]
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Post Views: 1,181 Alaqua Animal Refuge Advocates for Animals at Humane Lobby Day in Tallahassee Earlier this week, Alaqua Animal Refuge hosted a group of advocates from the Florida Panhandle to attend the 2020 Humane Lobby Day in Tallahassee. The biggest day of the year for animals and animal advocates, the day-long event was devoted […]
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Post Views: 879 GCSC’s Visual & Performing Arts Division presents “Burt (Or When I Was Five I killed Myself)” Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is proud to present “Burt (Or When I Was Five I killed Myself)” by Teddi Yaeger. “Burt (Or When I Was Five […]
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Post Views: 848 NEW COUNTY WIDE 9-1-1 SYSTEM A GAME CHANGER FOR WALTON COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A countywide 9-1-1 upgrade has been completed by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to provide faster and more accurate responses for emergency calls. As Walton County has grown, so too, has the need for emergency […]
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Post Views: 979 Public Partners with Matrix Community Outreach Center to Host Community Christmas Party Since 2011, the Matrix Community Outreach Center (Matrix COC) has been working with public partners and volunteers to provide locals in need with a wonderful Christmas through their Community Christmas program. This year was no different. Beginning in November, the […]
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Post Views: 910 SPACES STILL OPEN FOR EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY SPRING 2020 EDUCATION CLASSES ECTC celebrates continued success during its seventh season for its educational programs and continues its partnership with the Florida Chautauqua Theatre Miramar Beach, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2020) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues to see the fruits of its […]
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Post Views: 1,211 Local Chef Jim Shirley to Cook a Modern Southern Dinner at the James Beard House in New York City The James Beard Foundation (JBF) recently announced that Chef Jim Shirley of South Walton will be cooking at the landmark James Beard House on January 24, 2020. This will be the sixth time […]
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Post Views: 1,195 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — David Olney, a folk singer who wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, died following a heart attack while performing in Florida, his publicist said Sunday. #30afest Jill Kettles said Olney was on stage in Santa Rosa Beach on Saturday when he was stricken. He […]
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Post Views: 842 Panama City, FL – Gulf Coast State College’s Visual & Performing Arts division is proud to present “Anderson and Feinstein – Two Painters” art exhibit. This exhibition features work by Christon Anderson and Al Feinstein, two men who are quite different from each other; they come from different parts of the country, […]
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Post Views: 839 On Saturday Feb. 8, 2020 at 7 pm Forward DeFuniak, Inc. will present “The Flight of Jackie Cochran” at the Chautauqua Theatre in DeFuniak Springs. Nancy Hasty, an award -winning poet, playwright and performer, will portray Jackie Cochran. The performance is a benefit for the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood. The hall is […]
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Post Views: 896 The Escape Ensemble Saturday, January 11th at 7:30 pm & Sunday, January 12th at 2 pm Tickets: $30 and $24 for REP Members The REP Theatre in Seaside launches an exciting New Year of live theatre, films and multi-genre music concerts with the highly anticipated return of The Escape Ensemble, the classical chamber […]
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Post Views: 1,020 Let’s welcome 2020 South Walton style! Join us for the 7th Annual SWFD Polar Plunge. Don’t forget the costume contest. The event is held at Gulf Place with the plunge at 1 p.m. Gulf Place is located at the corner of CR393 and Scenic Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach Florida. . The […]
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Post Views: 698 This past October, Alaqua Animal Refuge Founder Laurie Hood traveled to Grand Bahama Island on a mission with Animal Wellness Action (AWA) to assess three farms and their surviving animals that were almost completely demolished by Hurricane Dorian back in August of this year. The catastrophic category 5 hurricane wreaked havoc […]
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Post Views: 1,005 Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar Presents Six Course Sake and Sushi Pairing Hosted by Breakthru Beverage Group Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar in Inlet Beach, along with Breakthru Beverage Group, will host a six course sake and sushi pairing on January 16, 2020 from 6-8PM. Breakthru Beverage sake specialist will walk attendees […]
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Post Views: 1,041 Pickos Ski School to Host 2020 IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships in Santa Rosa Beach 30 Countries from Around the World to Gather for International Competition SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. Pickos Ski School, located at 105 Jump Street, has announced they will be the official host for the 2020 International Waterski & […]
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Post Views: 826 Operation Little St. Nick Donations Management Exercise to be Held in DeFuniak Springs Walton County Emergency Management is engaged and committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of over 68,000 people living within their county. Planning for the influx of donated goods can be difficult given the complex set of logistical, staffing, […]
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Post Views: 854 SINFONIA GULF COAST’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CRESCENDO!, FEB. 14-16, 2020 DESTIN, FLA. — (Dec. 11, 2019) Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce the full line up for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, slated for February 14-16, 2020. On Friday, Feb. 14 […]
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Post Views: 1,052 Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar Hosts Argyle’s Masters of Sparkling Disgorging and Dosage Seminar and Wine Social Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar is holding its third wine social this year on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, hosted by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits alongside Pescado’s resident […]
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