Post Views: 920 October 14th Morning For medical needs, go to Sacred Heart Hospital or the Wewahitchka Health Department. We have ambulance strike teams and medical strike teams to assist you. Citizen Information Line is now activated. The number is 805-536-4432. Please note the area code is 805. This is a California number, but calls are received […]
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Post Views: 773 After Hurricane Michael, people are eager to help, and one such way is becoming more popular, Facebook Fundraiser, or Gofundme.com Here are some tips and suggestions to avoid pitfalls when collecting money, or donating. Income Taxes on Donations Received The IRS doesn’t tax beneficiaries on the money received through fundraisers. If you […]
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Post Views: 678 GULF COUNTY INFORMATION FOLLOWING HURRICANE #MICHAEL Re-entry into south Gulf County is still residents and business owners only, with a valid drivers license. Residents are encouraged to retrieve essential items and then promptly leave as fuel, food, and water are extremely limited to not available for any duration at this time. Must […]
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Post Views: 562 Preserving South Walton, Inc., seeks Properties for Dislocated Families Santa Rosa Beach Florida: Today Preserving South Walton Inc., (PSW, Inc.) – a non-profit generally geared towards land preservation, responsible development, and education – has shifted those gears to help individuals impacted by Michael. According to Wes Herndon, President and Executive Director of […]
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Post Views: 1,209 Walton County Governmental Office Closings #30a #michael All Walton County Governmental Offices will be closed on Friday, October 12th and will reopen for regular business on Monday, October 15th at normal business hours. The offices are as follows: Walton County Board of Commission Offices Walton County School System (Includes all special events […]
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Post Views: 1,024 Gulf Place Announces October Events SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (October 4, 2018) – During the month of October, Gulf Place will host a series of events, including the 30A Half Marathon and 5K, a OneBlood drive, and the 15th Annual Witch Ride, each benefitting different charities and non-profits. Gulf Place will serve as the […]
Read morePost Views: 644 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Calling All Kids For The Flutterby Arts Festival The Cultural Arts Alliance’s Annual Family Festival Celebrates 26 Years October 20 & 21 in Watersound OriginsSanta Rosa Beach, FL – (October 4, 2018) The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County is calling all kids to flitter to Watersound Origins to […]
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Post Views: 716 The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa’s Inaugural Sweet Sunday Event Raises $3,000 for The Sonder Project On Sunday, September 16, The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa hosted their first Sweet Sunday signature event anchored by The Honey Hutch. The inaugural event showcased the importance of saving the bees in our environment, celebrated local […]
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Post Views: 960 30A Media Launches Caters News TV Dedicated Roku Channel Caters News Service now available on millions of ROKU boxes with App Caters TV News Agency is a well known name in online video communities, with over 200 thousand subscribers and over 200 million youtube views. Caters TV brings forth unusual and interesting […]
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Post Views: 707 WCFR PARAMEDICS HELP DELIVER BABY GIRL INSIDE AMBULANCE Walton County Fire Rescue paramedics and a DeFuniak Springs mother experienced a ride they will not soon forget. At 12:04 PM on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, the Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a mother who was going into labor. Walton County […]
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Post Views: 788 Voting Open for 2019 Perfect in South Walton Awards Voting is now open for the 2019 Perfect in South Walton Awards, allowing visitors and locals the opportunity to shine a spotlight on their favorite South Walton businesses, events and activities. The top nominees in 30 categories can be voted on through October […]
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Post Views: 817 Boshamps Presents 3rd Annual Swordy Shootout The Offshore Fishing Tournament Offers Two Grand Prizes of $10,000 The 2018 Swordy Shootout is Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House’s 3rd annual offshore fishing tournament featuring the saltiest and most skilled captains and crews of the Gulf of Mexico going head to head on some of […]
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Post Views: 847 Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast implements Canine Assisted Learning Mentoring Program in partnership with Pawsitive Works ® and the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS).“Shaping both ends of the leash.” (Fort Walton Beach, FL.), September 24, 2018– In 2018, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast were awarded Office of […]
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Post Views: 804 The REP Theatre located in Seaside, Florida welcomes Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Kim Richey as part of the fall lineup of the Live@TheREP Concert Series on September 29, 2018 at 7:30p.m.. Kim’s new album, Edgeland, has the artist touring both the U.S. and UK. Edgeland moves the roots singer/subtle excavator of the […]
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Post Views: 882 Local Stylist Selected as Part of Nationally Renowned Swim Week Fashion Shows Miramar Beach based stylist, Tania Crawford, was recently selected to participate in various nationally acclaimed swim fashion shows; styling hair for various designers and brands. Crawford recently served as a stylist and artist for the Aerie Show, along with the […]
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Post Views: 1,779 723 Whiskey Bravo continues to raise funds with donations of stuffed animal Riley, the therapy dog …Benefits the Pierce Family Children’s Advocacy Center Seagrove Beach, FL (September 18, 2018)…723 Whiskey Bravo owners, Skip and Victoria Moore, along with their staff, announced that they have raised $44,869 in the past three years to benefit […]
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Post Views: 688 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Walton County Board of County Commissioners proposes to adopt the following by ordinance: AN ORDINANCE OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA, PROTECTING THE PUBLIC’S LONG-STANDING CUSTOMARY USE OF THE DRY SAND AREAS OF THE BEACHES, clarifying which uses are permitted and prohibited for members of the public on the […]
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Post Views: 1,173 Wurst Mondays Ever at The Bay The Bay Restaurant in South Walton Celebrates Oktoberfest in True German Fashion The Bay restaurant in South Walton will offer traditional German fare, live German music and German beer every Monday from September 24 through October 22, 2018 from 5-9PM. The Bay encourages people to dress […]
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Post Views: 766 Sinfonia Gulf Coast opens 2018-2019 season with a free community concert. WHO: Sinfonia Gulf Coast WHAT: Sinfonia Swings on the Boulevard WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2018 VIP Reception Begins: 5:30 p.m. Concert: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. WHERE: Grand Park at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin 525 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach, FL 32550 […]
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Post Views: 1,055 Sofitco Studios Welcomes Prudence Bruns to Teach Maharishi Yoga® Āsanas Maharishi Yoga® classes taught by Prudence Bruns will be held Wednesdays from 5:30pm – 6:30pm at Sofitco Studios in Blue Mountain Beach starting Wednesday September 12, 2018. (Students trained in transcendental meditation are welcome to stay for a group meditation after class at 6:30.) […]
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Post Views: 689 Children’s Volunteer Health Network encourages you to Give Big at September Event Children’s Volunteer Health Network, CVHN, is excited to announce The CVHN Big Give: 2018 Caftans and Cocktails. Formerly known as the Hurricane Party, this event is in its fourteenth year, and in 2017, it raised over 62,000 dollars to put […]
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Post Views: 1,051 THE 2019 LINEUP The 2019 30A Songwriters Festival lineup will be announced later this year. Past performers include Jackson Browne, Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Indigo Girls, Graham Nash, Grace Potter, Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Shawn Mullins and Patty Griffin, and many more The 30A Songwriters Festival, now in its tenth […]
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Post Views: 776 ROSEMARY BEACH FOUNDATION presents The 2018 Fall Bocce Tournament Sunday, October 7, 2017 Bocce is Back!! Join us Sunday, October 7th for the annual Fall Bocce Tournament in Rosemary Beach. The two-member team tournament held during Columbus Day Weekend benefits Rosemary Beach Foundation and charitable partner, Habitat for Humanity. Prize packages awarded to winning […]
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Post Views: 734 Contact: Chris Thomes, Executive Director of Marketing & Communications cthomes@gulfcoast.edu | (850) 747.3250 Gulf Coast State College presents “Made in Greece VII” Art Exhibit Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College presents “Made in Greece VII,” an exhibit featuring artwork produced by students and […]
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Post Views: 915 SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS A STELLAR LINE-UP OF ARTISTS AND CONCERTS DURING THE 2018-2019 SEASON Multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Award-Winner Jane Lynch Headlines Sinfonia’s Gala Event on Dec. 18. DESTIN, FLA. (Sept 4, 2018) – Keeping the tempo at the forefront of the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in […]
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Post Views: 1,113 30A Television (www.30a.tv) is expanding programming with more original featured shows and content. As the network expands, there is a growing demand for content in and around South Walton, 30A and the panhandle of Florida. 30A Media is meeting the demand, cementing shows such as BeachBilly Lifestyle, a Realtor reality show, and […]
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Post Views: 652 Plans for a proposed public park called Historic Santa Rosa Landing were recently announced by Waterside Investors, LLC, to create a park and boat access to Hogtown Bayou that leads to the Choctawhatchee Bay at the site of the Old Town Santa Rosa at the end of 13th Street in Santa Rosa […]
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Post Views: 777 Local Mortgage Broker and Software Developer Bring Cryptocurrency to the Emerald Coast DESTIN, Fla. (August 29, 2018) – James Lopez and Bryan Stone have launched Home Financing Corporation Coin (HFC Coin), a company which will harness the power and security of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to solve real world problems facing the mortgage industry. […]
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Post Views: 693 Old Florida Fish House to Honor Late Fish House Band Member WHAT: A tribute dinner and fundraiser to honor the life of Mike Mosley, the late lead singer and drummer for the Fish House Band, with one hundred percent of the proceeds going towards Mosley’s family. There will be a buffet featuring […]
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Post Views: 659 Foundations Medical Center is first functional medicine practice in Destin area to offer annual memberships Foundations Medical Center is a locally-owned practice that takes pride in offering a personalized healthcare experience by rethinking the typical world of medicine. Their vision for healthcare is based around a proactive mindset – not just going […]
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Post Views: 754 Chi Chi Miguel fund raiser donates over $93,000 to ECCAC Niceville & DeFuniak Springs, FL (August 15, 2018)…Presented by the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, the 12th annual Chi Chi Miguel fund raiser took place this spring and raised $2 million for eight area charities. From the overall monies raised, the Emerald Coast Children’s […]
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Post Views: 974 HELP WALTON COUNTY PROTECT THE PUBLIC’S RIGHT TO USE OUR BEACHES The Walton County Board of County Commissioners is working to affirm recreational customary uses on Walton County Beaches. Show Your Support at the Public Hearing September 8, 2018, 9:00 a.m. South Walton High School 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach HELP […]
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Post Views: 876 June Tourism Numbers Set New Record in Walton County WALTON COUNTY, Fla. — Tourist Development Tax collection showed an impressive 17.75-percent increase in South Walton for June 2018, compared with the previous year. Walton County recorded approximately $5,421,242 in Tourist Development taxes in June, an increase of approximately $817,073 and the highest […]
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Post Views: 624 EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY EXPANDS FALL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WITH ‘DRAMATIC’ OFFERINGS FOR ADULTS, TEENS AND KIDS Miramar Beach, Fla. (August 6, 2018) — Calling all ‘drama queens’ (and kings) to take the stage and take part in Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) Fall 2018 Theater Educational Programs serving all ages. “Fall means […]
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Post Views: 881 @The Market Shops 4th Annual Bloody Mary Festival set for October 6, 2018 Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County On Saturday, October 6, The Market Shops will host its 4th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of the Emerald Coast’s most creative […]
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Post Views: 618 Singer Alex Guthrie concert on August 23 to benefit ECCAC Atlanta based “Earthy Pop Soul” vocals and guitar artist Alex Guthrie will be performing with his band on Thursday, August 23, 7 p.m. at the Warehouse 360 Music Hall, 360 WRM Circle in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Only 23, Guthrie is […]
Read morePost Views: 998 7th Annual Guns ‘n Hoses Charity Softball Tournament. Winning this tournament comes with major bragging rights! We’d love help highlighting this event! All proceeds go towards a LOCAL charity helping REAL people in our community. WHO: Walton County Sheriff’s Office, Walton County Fire Rescue, Panama City Beach Fire Rescue/Panama City Fire Department, […]
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Post Views: 746 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keenan’s Kids Foundation Makes Wiser Choice With Journalist And Public Relations Associate, Hannah Wiser And How This Local Non-Profit Creates Waves In Local Community Santa Rosa Beach, FL – July 17, 2018 – Keenan’s Kid’s Foundation, an Atlanta, GA based 501(c) Nonprofit Organization with local roots, is on a […]
Read morePost Views: 1,057 ECCAC welcomes new board president Tammy Pierce Operating centers in both Walton and Okaloosa Counties, and with a $1.3 million annual operating budget, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has been in business for the past 17 years providing services at no cost to over 11,000 children under abuse, abandonment […]
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Post Views: 583 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of $12,600 worth of equipment in Seagrove, Florida. On July 4, 2018 the Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to Seagrove Center Storage located at 4935 E Co Highway 30A and discovered that beach chairs, beach umbrellas, surfboards, paddle boards and paddles had been […]
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Post Views: 689 Fore Her set to host annual Golf Outing fundraiser Fore Her, a nonprofit organization in Santa Rosa Beach, is teed up and ready to host the sixth annual Fore Her Golf Outing on Sept. 28 at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club to raise money for local breast cancer patients. “Each year […]
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Post Views: 1,083 WATCHES AND WARNINGS -------------------- There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. Interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of #Beryl, as hurricane watches could be needed for some of the islands by tonight. DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK ---------------------- At 1100 AM AST (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Beryl […]
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Post Views: 1,112 Maple Street Biscuit Company Coming to The Market Shops Maple Street Biscuit Company is getting ready to deliver comfort food with a modern twist to The Market Shops Flaky biscuits made from quality ingredients will soon be coming to The Market Shops. This unique dining experience is […]
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Post Views: 802 July Events in South Walton Spotlight Events: July 3- Seaside Stars and Stripes with the Symphony Orchestra- 7:30 PM Seaside Stars & Stripes celebration kicks off with a symphonic performance. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and pick a spot on the amphitheater lawn for this free show. Website: http://www.seasidefl.com/highlights/events-calendar/ Address: 25 […]
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Post Views: 656 Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Beach Properties of Florida announced the promotion of veteran sales executive Jimmy Burgess to Chief Growth Officer. Burgess will be joining the executive team with a focus on agent training, coaching, recruitment and company growth strategies. “This new role was created with Jimmy in mind to ensure our […]
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Post Views: 1,058 Seeking youth golfers aged 8 to 18 to play in Junior Golf Classic July 11 and 12 (Niceville, FL) May 17, 2018…The Northwest Florida Daily News will be hosting the 39th Annual Marvin DeBolt Junior Golf Classic with the proceeds benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. (ECCAC) Young golfers aged 8 to […]
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Post Views: 920 Gulf Coast Go Announces 30A Brew Tours Trolley Service Brings South Walton its First Ever Beer Tour Gulf Coast Go, a new transportation service in South Walton and Destin, kicks off operations with South Walton’s first ever 30A Brew Tour. The first tour available will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is $75 […]
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Post Views: 1,012 Federal Lawsuit Could Bar Public from Beaches and Recreation Areas A federal lawsuit, filed on behalf of a beachfront homeowner, attempts to block Walton County, Florida’s efforts to legally recognize customary use, or the public’s long standing right to use the beaches for recreational purposes. This lawsuit has national implications and, if […]
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Post Views: 715 The third annual Kite Film Fest will take place Saturday, November 10th at Club LA in Destin. Submissions are currently open for the short film event. “We are so excited to be back for the third year,” shares co-founder Nikki Hedrick of the event. “The community outpouring of support has been incredible. […]
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