Post Views: 1,043 The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) today announces an executed lease on a build-to-suit building for First Watch: The Daytime Cafe (“First Watch”) at the corner of Highway 98 and West Hewett Road in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. This will mark the restaurant’s first Walton County location. “We are excited […]
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Post Views: 1,002 It’s Art-Month in South Walton, and you can find tons of family-fun all month long. From art festivals and live music to Mother’s Day celebrations, South Walton has endless adventures to enjoy this month. See what’s going on around town. Spotlight Events: May 2: Shoppes @ Inlet Grand Opening Celebration: 5 p.m. […]
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Post Views: 756 Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents ANIMANIACS LIVE! WHO: Sinfonia Gulf Coast WHAT: ANIMANIACS LIVE! In Concert WHEN: Friday, May 17, 2019 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Emerald Coast Convention Center 1250 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32458 TICKETS: Range from $29.50-$45.00 per person Students & Children under the age of 18 are […]
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Post Views: 467 Rowland Publishing will honor Northwest Florida women of distinction with Pinnacle Awards Rowland Publishing and 850: The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida will present 10 outstanding women with prestigious Pinnacle Awards at a luncheon scheduled for August 21, 2019 at the Holley Academic Center on the Panama City campus of Florida State […]
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Post Views: 869 Temporary Closure of 30A at Deer Lake On Wednesday, May 1st, 2019, from approximately 8am to 12pm, the eastbound lane of County Hwy 30A at Deer Lake will be closed to facilitate the delivery of the new metal-span pedestrian bridge. During this time, our contractor will have signage and personnel on-site to […]
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Post Views: 836 La Cocina in Seacrest Beach to Host All Day Cinco de Mayo Party Specials, music, dancing, photos and more – all-day at La Cocina La Cocina in Seacrest Beach, FL is hosting an all-day fiesta celebrating Cinco De Mayo (May 5, 2019) from 11:30AM to 9:00PM. Grab all your amigos and get […]
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Post Views: 1,126 The Bay Restaurant to Host Derby de Mayo Weekend at The Bayo The Kentucky Derby and Cinco de Mayo are happening back to back in one glorious weekend and The Bay is all in. First, on Saturday, May 4, The Bay will have a “Big Hat Contest” at 5PM – wear your derby […]
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Post Views: 697 Easter Eats in South Walton April 21: Easter Buffet at The Bay in South Walton: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Come celebrate Easter at The Bay with an Easter Buffet featuring a prime rib carving station, stir fry and pasta station, smoked salmon, delicious desserts and more. $32.95 for adults and $14.95 […]
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Post Views: 1,116 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces Foster Gallery Summer Artists Opening Receptions To Take Place May 3 & May 22 SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – (April 17, 2019) The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 26 local artists who were recently chosen to exhibit […]
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Post Views: 711 Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q to Host Celebration of Life for Past Employee Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Silver Shells Resort and Jim ‘N Nicks Bar-B-Q invite the community, loyal patrons and guests to a Celebration of Life fundraiser for Joel Iral, a long-time employee of both restaurants […]
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Post Views: 990 CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES CREATIVE KIDS CAMP SUMMER SESSIONS AT THE BAYOU ARTS CENTER Discounted advanced registrations open for five-day sessions for Primary, Elementary, and Middle school-aged children offered June and July The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) announces the return of Creative Kids Camp, a series of week-long visual […]
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Post Views: 1,097 FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY IN A NEW LOCATION AT THE 35th ANNUAL PENSACOLA CRAWFISH FESTIVAL Pensacola, Fla. (April 15, 2019) Don’t be shy, dig in! Fiesta Pensacola is excited to announce that the 35th annual Pensacola Crawfish Festival will take place Friday, April 26th from 11AM-11PM, Saturday, April 27th from 10AM-11PM, […]
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Post Views: 810 Gulf Coast State College presents annual Student Art Show and Spring Music Concerts Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College is proud to present a trio of free events for the community. The Singing Commodores & Jazz Ensemble will perform their Spring Music Concert […]
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Post Views: 1,550 EMERALD COAST MARINE GROUP LAUNCHES EMERALD COAST BOAT CLUB WITH FIRST COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE -Local marketing executive tapped to manage newest boat club in NW FL- Emerald Coast Marine Group President Shawn Talpey has announced the official launch of the Emerald Coast Boat Club and its grand opening and inaugural open house […]
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Post Views: 1,109 What’s New in South Walton This Spring As the seasons change and we’re greeted with new spring-time sights and sounds, we’re also greeted with new businesses, menus, renovations and events ready to greet visitors and locals alike in South Walton. New Restaurant Openings and Renovations: Tequilas Sports Bar and Grill 11225 Hwy […]
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Post Views: 907 Children’s Volunteer Health Network Announces 3rd Annual Smile Mile and 5K Presented by St. Joe Community Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, Fla – Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Smile Mile and 5K race on Saturday, May 11, 2019, presented by St. Joe Community Foundation. This year, […]
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Post Views: 1,048 The Matrix Community Outreach Center, Inc. Celebrates Selection as a Community Bag Program Beneficiary at Winn Dixie DFS, FL DeFuniak Springs, FL – Matrix Community Outreach Center, Inc, a non-profit committed to improving lives and helping to grow strong and healthy communities, has been selected as a beneficiary of the Community Bag […]
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Post Views: 761 Walton County Named as Fastest Growing Local Economy in Florida In a recent story published by Watchdog News, Walton County was named the fastest growing local economy in a Wall Street 24/7 analysis of growth domestic product growth from 2012 to 2015. Per the article, “Walton County recorded a 53 percent GDP […]
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Post Views: 807 Easter Egg Dash LuLu’s Destin Easter Sunday, April 21 Noon – 3 p.m. Easter Egg Dash at 2 pm Hop on over to see the Easter Bunny and go on a fun and festive free 4th Annual Easter Egg Dash. Egg-citing “golden eggs” with special prizes will be scattered about. The Easter Bunny will be […]
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Post Views: 1,161 Rocky Bayou Christian School announced today that the inaugural Blue & White Gala raised $55,000 for The RBCS Fund. The sold out event on February 21st at The Henderson Beach Resort featured speaker Governor Mike Huckabee. The evening began with a VIP reception in the Destin Room at The Henderson. Guests enjoyed a meet […]
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Post Views: 620 Grayton Beer Brewpub to Host Weekend of Celebratory Events Inaugural Beer Dinner, Birthday Bash and Soulful Sunday Easter Lunch Grayton Beer Brewpub, the fully operational brewery, restaurant and bar, located in Grayton Beach, Florida, will host three special events the weekend of April 19 – 21, including an Inaugural Beer Dinner, Birthday Bash […]
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Post Views: 1,056 You’re invited to the 1st Annual Sand & Starlight Supper Club on Friday, March 29th from 5:30 to 10:00 PM at Bud & Alley’s. Hosted by the Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K, 100% of the Sand & Starlight Supper Club profits benefit the Seaside School, a tuition-free, local neighborhood school serving students who not only […]
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Post Views: 1,061 Visit South Walton Named Tourism Office of the Year Visit South Walton was honored as Tourism Office of the Year for organizations with budgets of more than $2 million by the Southeast Tourism Society (STS). The award was announced at the 2019 Shining Example Award Presentation during the Southeast Tourism Society’s annual […]
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Post Views: 749 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS CASH FOR COMEDY FUNDRAISER The one-night-only evening of comedy on Wednesday, April 17 is an exclusive benefit to raise funds for Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s capital campaign Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 19, 2019) — You bring the money, and Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will bring the funny. […]
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Post Views: 812 Panama City Beach Honored with New Titles in 2019 -Southern Living and TripAdvisor Awards Based on Readers and Travelers’ Choice- PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.– March 19, 2019- Solidifying its place as a must-visit destination for 2019, Panama City Beach was recently awarded two new premier titles, both based on votes and reviews […]
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Post Views: 861 GCSC’s Visual & Performing Arts Division presents “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is proud to present “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” with music and lyrics by Stephen […]
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Post Views: 789 Fore Her Announces Date for Fifth Annual Tea Fore Her Fundraiser Santa Rosa Beach — Local non-profit, Fore Her, will host it’s Fifth Annual Tea Fore Her fundraiser on April 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vue on 30a. Guests are encouraged to dress up and grab a friend for […]
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Post Views: 706 The Bay Restaurant in South Walton to Host 5th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Beach Bash Live Music, Irish Food, and CornHole at the 2019 St. Paddy’s Day Party at The Bay The Bay is hosting its fifth annual St. Patrick’s Day party on Sunday, March 17, 2019 in honor of the most […]
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Post Views: 987 Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard Grand Opening Celebration Raises $15,000 for Gulf County Schools Impacted by Hurricane Michael Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard “Gallery Night” adds purpose to celebration through fundraising for fine arts education The recently opened Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard hosted a “Gallery Night” grand opening […]
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Post Views: 1,700 The 12th Annual 30A St Patrick’s Parade in NW Florida is set for 3pm March 16th 2019. The free to enter parade anticipates a record number of floats and parade entries, in all shapes and sizes. The parade begins on Florida Scenic Highway 30a near “The Preserve” and heads 4 miles west, […]
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Post Views: 877 Young Professionals of Walton County to Host Puppies and Pints Event Benefitting Lucky Puppy Rescue The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) will host their March event at Idyll Hounds Brewing Company titled “Puppies & Pints: A Saint Paw-Trick’s Day Social” on Thursday, March 14 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Event […]
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Post Views: 975 WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – March 4, 2019 – At the Thursday, February 29 Walton County Board of County Commissioners meeting, the board authorized several changes to the beach code (formally known as Walton County Municipal Code Chapter 22 Waterways and Beaches Activities). For your convenience, we have compiled a simplified version of […]
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Post Views: 892 Walton County Habitat for Humanity Host its Third Annual Hard Hats & High Heels Fundraising Luncheon Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, Florida will host the third annual “Hard Hats & High Heels” women’s empowerment luncheon at RedFish Tacos (formally Trebeache) on Friday, March 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by […]
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Post Views: 708 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS NORTHWEST FLORIDA PREMIERE OF “BAD DATES,” March 7-10 Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with a2 p.m. matinee on Sunday Emerald Coast Theatre Company continues its 6th season by presenting the Northwest Florida premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s sweet comedy, “Bad Dates,” starring Jennifer Steele, March […]
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Post Views: 1,064 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce Executive Director Jennifer Steele has been recently elected to serve on the Americans For The Arts Private Sector Network Council for a three-year term effective January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2021. This group is comprised of leaders from Private Sector […]
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Post Views: 993 Community Gathers at Grayton Beer Company to raise $27,590.56 for Red Bar Employees Thousands of people gathered Sunday, February 17, 2019, at Grayton Beer Company to show their support for The Red Bar and its 100+ employees who are rebounding after an early morning fire destroyed the Grayton Beach restaurant on Wednesday, February 13, […]
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Post Views: 868 Friends & neighbors of The Red Bar have rallied to coordinate this Sunday’s Jam Sessions benefitting The Red Bar Employees. Join us this Sunday, February 17 from noon to 5PM at the Grayton Beer Company Production Facility & Taproom (217 Serenoa Road) for live music by TKO, Cadillac Willy, The Wildlife Specials, […]
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Post Views: 825 Seaside Institute™Announces 27thAnnual Seaside Prize™ Weekend Events SEASIDE, Fla. (February 13, 2019) – The Seaside Institute™will hold the 27th Annual Seaside Prize™ Weekend on February 22-24, highlighting 2019’s award recipients and the significant contributions they have made to enhance the community. Along with the main awards ceremony on Saturday evening, the Seaside Institute™ will be hosting a […]
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Post Views: 1,152 Walton County – In the early morning hours of February 13, the internationally-known Walton County landmark The Red Bar caught fire and is considered a total loss. Owners Oliver “Oli” and Phillippe Petit have already vowed to rebuild. Please see below for a statement from The Red Bar’s co-owner, Oli Petit, and […]
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Post Views: 866 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces Spring Rotation Artists Opening Receptions To Take Place February 13 & February 27 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 21 local artists who were recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Spring Rotation, which […]
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Post Views: 713 Silver Airways Outlines Plans to Start Daily Nonstop Service Between Orlando International Airport and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport Starting May 17, 2019 – Silver Airways today presented the Okaloosa County Aviation Board with its proposed plans to start daily nonstop service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) located at […]
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Post Views: 1,062 We wanted to share a new relationship formed by the Coastal Seniors of South Walton and The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast- South Walton Club. They have started hosting recreational pickle ball FOUR days a week in the Club’s Gymnasium. See below and attached for additional details. Please help us […]
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Post Views: 746 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS THREE PERFORMANCES OF “THE STORY DAY AND OTHER STORIES” AS PART OF ITS THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PROGRAM Public performances are Saturday, Feb. 16 and 23 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m. Miramar Beach, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2019) — Emerald Coast Theatre […]
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Post Views: 1,233 South Walton in February From concerts and events to foodie finds, wine festivals and fun activities for the kids, South Walton has endless adventures to enjoy this month. See what’s going on around town. For more events, visit www.visitsouthwalton.com. Spotlight Events: Feb 1st-3rd: 14th Annual Rosemary Beach Girls Getaway at The Pearl: […]
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Post Views: 696 Her rich contralto voice is described as an instrument of remarkable emotional depth. Her unforgettable melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, imbued with compassion, love and wonder, carve their way into the heart. Her musicianship on claw hammer banjo, guitar and accordion distinguishes her as one of the true, soulful pioneers of honest roots music. […]
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Post Views: 686 FIREFIGHTERS AND LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER SAVE INJURED DEER GASKIN, Fla – Two Walton County Fire Rescue firefighters and a local business owner help save a young doe who was injured after becoming entangled in a downed fence. Around 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 31, 2019, Roy Majors, owner of Jimmy’s Gun & […]
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Post Views: 944 Caring and Sharing set to host 10th Annual Spring Fashion Show at the Vue on 30a Caring and Sharing of South Walton is excited to share details of its 10th Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon, “ Spring into Fashion.” This year, the event will be held Saturday, February 23, at the Vue […]
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Post Views: 728 2019 SANDJAM PRESENTED BY PEPSI LINEUP ANNOUNCED Kings of Leon, Third Eye Blind, Young The Giant to Headline Panama City Beach Rock Festival SandJam Presented by Pepsi has released the full lineup for the 2 nd annual rock music festival set for April 26, 27 & 28, 2019 at Panama City Beach’s M.B. […]
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Post Views: 1,003 2019 South Walton Artist of the Year Winner Announced WALTON COUNTY, Fla – Visit South Walton is pleased to announce Jenna Varney as the 2019 South Walton Artist of the Year. During an awards ceremony presented by Visit South Walton on Thursday, January 24th at the Grayton Beer Company taproom, Varney was presented […]
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Post Views: 1,199 Progress Bank Breaks Ground for Inlet Beach Office January 25, 2019 — Progress Bank will break ground on Wednesday, January 30th at 10am for its new permanent banking office at 30Avenue. The new building will be approximately 4,700 square feet and will have 5 offices, including Progress Financial Services and Progress Mortgage Services. The […]
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