Post Views: 146 Suspect Responsible for Convenience Store Armed Robbery Identified Thanks to Finger Print/DNA Analysis  On January 27th, 2015, Walton County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies, K9 Unit, Investigators and Crime Scene Unit, along with members of the Walton Corrections Institute K9 Unit, responded to an armed robbery that occurred shortly after 7 pm at […]

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Post Views: 172 April 1, 2015 – Santa Rosa Beach, FL – The Bay Country Boil and Live Music! The Bay is ready to party again! Last Saturday was such a success, we ran out of Crawfish! But this Saturday, we will have PLENTY! Bring your family and friends to The Bay’s Crawfish and Low […]

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Post Views: 163 Emerald Coast Theatre Company LAUNCHES  2015 CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER CAMP SERIES  Three drama and musical theater camps offered to Emerald Coast kids Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 30, 2015) — Summertime means letting your heart sing. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), a not-for-profit professional theater company based in Miramar Beach, Florida, has launched […]

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Post Views: 151 We have chosen Winnie for the pet of the week. If you are able to put his photo and story in print, we would greatly appreciate it! His photo is attached. “My name is Winston, but you may call me Winnie. They tell me I am a perfect Pug, sweet, playful, and […]

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Post Views: 264 MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION’S CONTINUES 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH A MUSIC CONCERT BENEFIT   December ’63 to Perform Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Saturday, April 11 at 7 p.m.   DESTIN, FLA. — (March 2, 2015) Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is walking down memory lane with the help […]

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Post Views: 191 We first met Carson a year ago as an eleven year old when visiting to play Hogs Breath Destin, on his way to play Hogs Breath Key West. Yup, he tours already. His first song out the box was a cover of Crazy Train. It blew us away. We liked it, and […]

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Post Views: 197 Emerald coast theatre company presents NORTHWEST FLORIDA DEBUT OF “art,” a tony-award winning comedy by yasmina reza  Six performances will be staged March 6-8 & 13-15 at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach  Miramar Beach, Fla. (Feb. 16, 2015) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues, a not-for-profit professional theater company based […]

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Post Views: 143 We have chosen Wistful for the pet of the week. If you are able to put her photo and story in print, we would greatly appreciate it! Her photo is attached. Wistful is a 3 year old, tan, cocker-spaniel/terrier mix. She is a proud graduate of our Unconditional Love Program and absolutely […]

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Post Views: 190 ALAQUA and HEART Animal Rescue have joined forces in this FREE community event to raise much needed funds to help with animals in the shelter and community awareness. Come out to hear live music by Kc Phelps and the Screamin Fleas and lots of shopping for both you and your furry friend. Check our […]

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Post Views: 152 Alaqua Love Story Below please find a special Valentine’s tale of two pups in love……..If you are able to put the story/photo in print we would greatly appreciate it. Many thanks and happy Valentines Day! A story of love, devotion and second chances Dogs have an amazing capacity for love. Sometimes, two […]

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Post Views: 228 Shirley Simpson to star in “LEADING LADIES,”  A NEW ONE-WOMAN SHOW to benefit emerald coast theatre company  The one-night only benefit performance is Thursday, Feb. 26   Miramar Beach, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2015) — Tickets are on sale for “Leading Ladies,” a new theater piece written and performed by Shirley Simpson and staged […]

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Post Views: 287 SW HS Cheerleaders  Win 3rd at  State Competition February 2, 2015, Santa Rosa Beach: After winning 1 st at Regionals, the South Walton High School Cheerleaders Competition Team took 3 rd place at the Florida High School Athletic Association’s State Competition held in Orlando this past weekend. Coached by Ashlee Scarpulla, the […]

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Post Views: 188 A British freelance director could be in line for a windfall if an advert he made for very little money  is screened during the Super Bowl. James Bedford, 40, beat off competition from 5,000 clips around the world to be named  in the final ten. The 30-second entry sees James, who acts […]

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Post Views: 196 Taste of the Race is coming up!  Join Chef Emeril Lagasse at the Taste of the Race Party February 27, 2015 in Seaside, Florida where more than 20 of the Gulf Coast’s top chefs will be serving up the best in food. Hosting the event with Emeril will be Chef Jim Shirley of […]

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Post Views: 165 Roku TV the Cure for Overpriced Cable TV Tired of Cable TV price increases, switch to Roku TV Roku TV has over 2000 mostly commercial free channels. The majority have no monthly fee. Can your cable TV provider match that?   Roku.com has created one of the best products in a long […]

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Post Views: 217 Experience Romance Between the Sea and Sky This Valentine’s in Destin Florida Miramar Beach, Fla. (January 14, 2015) – Destin Florida is a romantic destination where love is in the air above the emerald green, sparkling waters. SunQuest Cruises’ SOLARIS is a romantic and unique way to experience Destin Florida, as the […]

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Post Views: 240 Electric Cart Company provides Solar powered bus to 30a Songwriters Festival   Indigo Girls Play in background of the Solar Bus Santa Rosa Beach FL – The 30a Songwriters Festival kicks off this Friday January 16th. The Electric Cart Company is providing their solar powered 14 seat bus to transport artists from […]

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Post Views: 202 30a songwriters festival 30a TV is proud to cover the 7th annual 30a Songwriters Festival 2015. The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL has announced the initial line-up for the 2015 celebration of singers and songs. The 6th annual festival will feature performances by esteemed artists Graham Nash, Indigo Girls, Leon Russell, Jason Isbell, Shawn […]

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Post Views: 180 30a TV is proud to cover the 7th annual 30a Songwriters Festival 2015. The 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL has announced the initial line-up for the 2015 celebration of singers and songs. The 6th annual festival will feature performances by esteemed artists Graham Nash, Indigo Girls, Leon Russell, Jason Isbell, Shawn Mullins, Sara Watkins […]

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Post Views: 263 What makes the 30A Farmers’ Markets of WaterColor, Rosemary Beach, and Sandestin so Unique and Special??? The serene, beautiful, distinctive, and exclusive communities we are so proud to be part of along with our local farmers, makers, and bakers. Working together as family, in harmony with one another, bringing a peaceful, and […]

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Post Views: 304 digital graffiti at alys beach hosts THIRD annual visiting artist residency program Meet & Greet Sessions Set for Jan. 16 & 17   Alys Beach, FL — (Jan. 6, 2015) Award-winning artists from around the U.S. will venture to Alys Beach on 30A in Northwest Florida’s South Walton county Jan. 14-21, 2015 […]

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Post Views: 172 Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s offers THREE children’s musical theater programs centered on disney’s  BELOVED classic “the jungle book”   Miramar Beach, Fla. (Jan. 6, 2015) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), will focus on the “simple bare necessities” this spring with the launch of three children’s musical theater programs centered around Walt […]

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Post Views: 282 Ann and Nancy Wilson first showed the world that women can rock when their band, Heart, stormed the charts in the ‘70’s with hits like “Crazy on You,” “Magic Man,” “Barracuda,” “Straight On,” and so many more. Not only did the Wilson sisters lead the band, they wrote the songs and played […]

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Post Views: 181 Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most accomplished and versatile musician in the history of rock ‘n roll.  In his distinguished and unique 50 year career, he has played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in popular music. Now he can add 30a Songwriters Festival […]

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Post Views: 170 South Walton Fire District 30a Polar Bear Plunge 2015   (Santa Rosa Beach, FL)- The South Walton Fire District in conjunction with Gulf Place will be hosting the 2nd Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day 2015.   Date: January 1, 2015 Time/Location:  Registration starts at 11am at Gulf Place.  “Plunge” […]

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Post Views: 147 PEKEO Lost, abandoned and left on the cold shelter’s floor, I gave them 8 years of my life, but they loved me no more. Afraid, alone, I had lost hope for my future, I had simply shut down. Then, I was told about Alaqua, a place that is the opposite of this […]

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Post Views: 174 30a Songwriters Festival 230 performances by 150 artists on 25 stages! download the schedule Schedule by Day Time Venue 1.13.2015 Schedule by Venue Day Time 2015 30ASWF 1.13.2015 Check out the videos http://30a.tv/category_home.php?cid=30a_Songwriters_Festival  

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Post Views: 172 HESS ENTERTAINMENT proudly presents TONY BENNETT, the 17 time Grammy Award-winning musician whose music spans over six decades on February 16, 2015 6:30pm CST at the Marina Civic Center in Panama City, FL. Tickets start at $50. Pre-sale for Premium Seating ($100 – $130) begins Monday, November 17th at 9am exclusively through […]

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Post Views: 247 8th annual digital graffiti festival at alys beach calls for artist submissions      8th annual digital graffiti festival at alys beach calls for artist submissions  Artists from around the world invited to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes June 4-6, 2015 in Alys Beach, Florida Alys Beach, Fla. — (Nov. 12, […]

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Post Views: 162 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 7, 2014 On December 17, 2014 Alaqua Animal Refuge and The Old Florida Fish House are teaming up with 20 local artists and businesses for the first ever “Alaqua Wreath Auction” to raise much needed funds for the Panhandle’s premier animal rescue organization. At 6:30 p.m. on […]

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Post Views: 163 The Hunks and Hounds Calendar Release Party is next Wednesday, Nov 12 at The Bay from 6-9pm. The Bay is donating the “creative deliciousness” (hors d’oeuvres) that Chef Ben Steeno and team has put together. Plus, there will be a bonfire on the beach while The Courtyard Saints with special guest Kenny […]

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Post Views: 280 Contact: Ted Turnbough (850) 230-8906 A series of free concerts titled “Americana Music at the Lodge” will be presented at the Lodge at Camp Helen State Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m., beginning Saturday, December 6, 2014, and continuing through March 7, 2015. The concert series is hosted by Lucky Mud and […]

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Post Views: 264 Walton County Sheriffs Office  Arrests Pretend Superheroes On Monday, November 3rd, a deputy responded to 9100 Baytowne Wharf Boulevard, Miramar Beach, in reference to four individuals skating in the closed ice rink. Upon arrival, the deputy observed three males dressed up as Batman, Robin and Superman and one female skating on the […]

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Post Views: 126 30A TV INSIDE !  NOW AVAILABLE AT AMAZON – BEST BUY – SAMS CLUB Earlier this year, ROKU announced Roku TV(TM) – a TV designed to deliver on a promise of a simple and powerful entertainment experience. ROKU partnered with two of the world’s top TV manufacturers, TCL and Hisense, to build the […]

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Post Views: 173 Hess Entertainment will present the band “Daughtry” at the Marina Civic Center on Saturday, November 15, 2014.    Doors open at 7:00pm, the show starts at 8:00.  Tailgate party in the parking lot beforehand, with more details forthcoming. Toys for Kids Foundation benefits from Daughtry Sales!  Panama City, FL – Hess Entertainment (HE) […]

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Post Views: 159 My name is Buffy. I’m about 2 1/2 years old, and I have a secret. Try to keep this just between us, okay? I am secretly taking applications for a forever home. Yep, that’s right. I would rather Alaqua not know this, because it might hurt their feelings, as they have been […]

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Post Views: 149 Walton County Fire Rescue Celebrates Fire Prevention Week Walton County Fire Rescue employees helped to celebrate Fire Prevention Week at Mossy Head Elementary School on October 10th. Bobby Collins, the fire prevention committee coordinator, along with Firefighter Stevie Foreman, Engine 11 crew, Nathan Hickingbottom, J. R. Arsenault, and Medic 11 crew Melissa […]

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Post Views: 153 Durbin I’m a 3-year-old neutered male and I am looking for a family to share my love! I am available for adoption at Alaqua Animal Refuge. I have been here since I was a wee kitten. Alaqua is a great place to live, but I am a loving cat, dreaming about finding […]

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Post Views: 214 Fire Prevention Week October 5th-11th, 2014   (Santa Rosa Beach) – In an effort to better educate communities throughout the U.S. about fire safety recommendations, the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is promoting “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month!” as the theme for this year’s Fire Prevention Week […]

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Post Views: 167 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week – Ebro! My name is Ebro, and “I ain’t nothing but a hound dog”! Unlike the hound dog Elvis sang about, I’m not “cryin’ all the time”! In fact, I’ve also been selected as “Mr. Congeniality”. I’m the most popular guy on the playground! The […]

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Post Views: 179 2nd Annual 30A Charity Golf Classic — Oct 18th SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2014 PRESENTED BY Be the ball… Last year, over 100 players met at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club for the inaugural 30A Charity Golf Classic — a wild one-day tournament that raised over $23,000 for charity! This year, our 2nd Annual tournament […]

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Post Views: 108 My name is Penelope. I am a beautiful pointer mix just over a year old. I was rescued from a local county shelter by the amazing team at Alaqua Animal Refuge just before they were going to put me down. I was just a wee one, but the Alaqua team went right […]

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Post Views: 277 Why spend $100 a month when you can have ROKU for just $50 ONE TIME PURCHASE ? Roku devices and Apple TVs account for 72 percent of streaming media device sales in the U.S. Apple TV is the second most popular device in the U.S., registering predominant use in 26 percent of […]

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Post Views: 261 Emerald Bay Golf Club unveils newly renovated golf course with Grand Opening event DESTIN, Fla. (September 2, 2014)- Emerald Bay Golf Club has officially completed their extensive course renovation and is now accepting tee times from the public. The local community is invited to celebrate the completion of this project at the […]

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Post Views: 195   Good Morning, Sunshine!   Hi, I’m Sunkist! You know how the Sunkist drink is colorful, sweet, and bubbly? Well, so am I! They also call me Sunkist because I’m so bright and cheerful! I am a one-year-old female orange tabby who is looking for a loving home. Did you know that […]

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Post Views: 166 5th Annual Beach Chamber Golf Classic Beer. Food. Golf. Nuff’ said! Join the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce on Friday, September 26, 2014, for its 5th Annual Golf Classic. Taking place again at Hombre Golf Club, this year’s tournament will feature all the same great perks you’re used to plus a […]

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Post Views: 155 Emerald Coast Theatre Company LAUNCHES FALL THEATER PROGRAMS after FOUR SUCCESSFUL SUMMER THEATER CAMPS  During its second season, ECTC staged four productions that creatively engaged 75 local children  Miramar Beach, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2014) — After a second successful summer season, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues its mission of providing art […]

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Post Views: 211 Beach Sand Sculptures’ Sandcastle Lessons – Now #2 TripAdvisor Activity on 30a Emerald Coast Florida Sandcastle lessons, one of the many initiatives of Beach Sand Sculpture, a Florida based sand sculpting company, has been rated by Trip Advisor as the #2 activities providing a unique vacation activity which has been described as […]

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Post Views: 184 Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week is Spencer Hi, my name is Spencer! If you are looking for a mature relationship, it might be me that you are searching for!   I am an 8-year-old male and a blend of all the best American breeds – an All-American melting pot if […]

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Post Views: 182 CHICAGO Panama City, FL – Hess Entertainment will present the band Chicago at the Marina Civic Center on Sunday, October 5, 2014.    Doors open at 6:30, the show starts at 7:30 and there will be a tailgate party beforehand. More details coming soon. Tickets will go on sale August 15th and Hess […]

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