Post Views: 1,511 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) will usher in the fall 2023 cultural arts season with something new … and salty! The first-ever Salt Water Music Fest, presented by Salt Water Vacations and MKAF, brings Destin music lovers a sensational three-day music showcase celebration to raise funds and awareness for MKAF — Destin’s […]
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Post Views: 477 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Million Dollar Quartet September 15 – October 1, 2023. This performance explodes on stage with a monumental night of rock ‘n’ roll. Inspired by the most famous jam session in recording history, this smash-hit musical tells the story of legendary music icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, […]
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Post Views: 724 Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) launches new brand to continue growth and heighten their impact in the fight to end child abuse and neglect in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. ECCAC has revealed glimpses of some very exciting changes via social media over the recent weeks, culminating with the launch of its […]
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Post Views: 756 Invoke performs one-evening-only August 20 at 6 p.m. ‘Peter and the Wolf’ performed by Fountain Five Wind Quintet on August 16, 23, 30 at 6 p.m. As part of its music education community outreach program, Sinfonia Gulf Coast is delighted to invite families and friends to four free al fresco summer concerts […]
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Post Views: 395 “It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been in the driver’s seat for nearly 17 years,” said Mike Ragsdale, Founder of The 30A Company. “I’ve taken the brand as far as I’m personally capable, and I couldn’t be more excited to now work under Gary’s new leadership.” Ragsdale will now serve as 30A’s […]
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Post Views: 919 September 9th and 10th The seventh annual Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo is set to take place on September 9th and 10th at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Conference Center. The expo will feature an exhibit hall and market open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 […]
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Post Views: 1,142 Gulf Life Real Estate is proud to announce the opening of their new Real Estate office in Southport, Florida. Since its inception in 2022, the company has grown from 2 agents to nearly 40 agents across 3 counties in a little over a year. Founded by long time Real Estate Instructor and […]
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Post Views: 1,738 After a nationwide search, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) announces the appointment of Quinn Roberston to the position of County Administrator. “The Board is excited to welcome our new County Administrator to Walton County to lead our team,” said Danny Glidewell, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. “Quinn […]
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Post Views: 474 The Seaside School, Inc., the oldest operating public charter school in Florida consisting of Seaside Neighborhood School (grades 5-8) and Seacoast Collegiate High School (grades 9-12), is delighted to announce the selection of Dr. Thomas Miller as its new Executive Director. Dr. Miller, a seasoned education professional with over 20 years of […]
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Post Views: 946 — South Walton Fire District (SWFD) firefighters responded to a residential structure fire early Saturday morning on Sugar Cove Road in Santa Rosa Beach. The original 911 caller reported a fire was spreading throughout a home’s garage, engulfing a vehicle and the contents inside. Firefighters arrived on-scene at 1:30 a.m. to find […]
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Post Views: 546 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to announce the Season 11 lineup of Professional Shows and Theatre for Young Audiences. Opening the season is Million Dollar Quartet from September 15 – October 1, 2023. ECTC looks forward to a brilliant season loaded with enriching performances for all. For more information about […]
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Post Views: 1,038 The Market Shops is pleased to announce their newest merchant, Fit2Run, officially opened its doors on Thursday, June 29 Fit2Run is a family-owned and locally operated specialty running retailer that first opened in Sarasota, Florida in 2006. Founded by second- and third-generation retailers, Bill and Parks Robinson, Fit2Run was created in order […]
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Post Views: 1,004 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. — South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Advanced Life Support (ALS) transported two people to the hospital in critical condition and one in stable condition Saturday afternoon following a multi-victim water rescue in Miramar Beach. The incident originated at 12:52 p.m. when a 911 caller reported to SWFD Dispatchers that […]
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Post Views: 1,390 BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH, Fla. — South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Advanced Life Support (ALS) units transported an approximately 60-year-old man in critical condition Thursday afternoon following a drowning incident in Blue Mountain Beach. The incident originated at 12:02 p.m. when beach patrons notified SWFD’s Tower 31 lifeguard that bystanders had pulled an […]
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Post Views: 433 [MIami, FL, USA – June 15 2023] – 30A Media, a leading provider of streaming television content, is pleased to announce its recent syndication agreement with FAST Channels TV, a prominent multi-channel distribution streaming platform. The agreement aims to expand the reach of 30A Media’s channel offerings and provide viewers with a […]
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Post Views: 557 Announces Grand Opening at City Food Hall in Destin Commons ORO Italian Street Food, a fast-casual dining concept and the first of its kind in Destin, Florida and the Northwest Florida region, announces its Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, June 22nd from 4pm-6pm. ORO Italian Street Food, the highly […]
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Post Views: 1,350 The Blue Lupine Way public beach access (Easement) has been used by the general public for over 25 years. Accessible off 30A via Redfish Circle, the beach access was upheld in a 1998 court ordered Settlement Agreement with the terms of construction of condos, now called Blue Mountain Beach Condominiums, along with […]
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Post Views: 506 Local artist, Jonah Allen, is set to open his 30A gallery, located at 4771 E County Hwy 30A, Unit B101, with a grand opening celebration on Thursday, June 22 from 5-8 p.m. After opening his first studio in 2021, Allen knew he wanted to bring his work closer to the east end […]
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Post Views: 306 Sip and Splash: An Aquatic Affair presented by Tim Smith Acura The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation (ECFF) is pleased to announce their Second Annual Sip and Splash: An Aquatic Affair, presented by Tim Smith Acura, raised $84,000. The charity event took place on Saturday, May 20 at the Taj Renee Community Aquatic […]
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Post Views: 314 The series, now in its seventeenth year, is held at Aaron Bessant Park adjacent to Pier Park, and is free. The event features all genres of music and brings out families with young children, dog owners and many picnickers. Food trucks are on site, offering a variety of menu options. No alcohol […]
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Post Views: 242 The 2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam wrapped up under a stunning full moon in beautiful Panama City Beach Sunday night. A record-setting sellout of 30,000 country music fans were rocked by superstars Kenny Chesney, who stepped up to headline after vocal cord injury forced Morgan Wallen to cancel, Miranda […]
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Post Views: 283 The inaugural 30A Foam Fest, presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue, raised $5,000 for Food for Thought Outreach. The festival made its debut at 30Avenue on Saturday, May 13 and welcomed over 500 guests to the shopping center for an afternoon filled with craft beer, live music, local food, shopping, activities […]
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Post Views: 384 Destin native, Trent Wallace, is celebrating the opening of T’s Catch Seafood Market with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on June 10, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Alongside Mayor of Freeport, Russ Barley, and the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, the community is invited to enjoy food and beverage samplings, […]
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Post Views: 273 Heartfelt Tribute to Late Friend: In a touching homage to his late friend, songwriter, Wes Herndon, has fulfilled a poignant promise by recording and releasing a remarkable tune that he and his friend, Ken Sloan, cowrote together before his Ken’s untimely passing. The tongue in cheek blues composition serves as an example […]
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Post Views: 270 First Friday Fête Scheduled For June 2 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the regional artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Spring Rotation, which runs May 23 through August 11, 2023 in its Miramar Beach Creative Campus location at 13370 […]
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Post Views: 330 Summer Musical Theatre Intensive: Grease Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of esteemed Broadway performer Amy Hamel as the director for their upcoming Musical Theatre Intensive production of Grease (High School Version). Amy Hamel, renowned for her exceptional talent and extensive experience on Broadway, will bring her […]
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Post Views: 285 On Tuesday, May 9, and Thursday, May 11, Holi on Wheels visited two Walton County schools to provide free meals to teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Over the two days, the food truck of Holi Indian Restaurants served over 150 free meals at Butler Elementary School and Gateway Academy as […]
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Post Views: 378 Walton County continues to thrive as a top-tier travel destination and tourism economy, according to the Walton County Tourism Department’s recently released 2022 Tourism Update. “We were blessed with another strong year in 2022, which is a testament to the hard work that our accommodations, restaurant, and business partners put in throughout […]
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Post Views: 233 Hometown Charities OCSO Sheriff’s Star Charity and Healing Hoof Steps On Monday, May 8, 2023, Step One Automotive Group presented donation checks to Subaru Share the Love Event Hometown Charities, OCSO Sheriff’s Star Charity and Healing Hoof Steps Equine Assisted Mental Health Counseling and Therapeutic Riding. In 2022, Step One Automotive […]
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Post Views: 293 Fort Walton Beach High School Senior Maxine Sculthorpe was awarded a $1,000 scholarship on May 7 at the Sinfonia Youth Orchestra Spring Concert Sinfonia Gulf Coast is pleased to announce that Maxine Sculthorpe of Shalimar, Florida, has been named the winner of the 2023 Grace Fulcher Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship, created in […]
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Post Views: 285 Mandatory Vocal Rest Follows Vocal Fold Trauma Diagnosis As shared direct to fans moments ago, Morgan Wallen has reinjured his vocal cords following three shows this week and is now under mandatory vocal rest for six weeks. Per the diagnosis, he will not be performing at the 2023 Gulf Coast Jam Presented […]
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Post Views: 456 May 5th was a very memorable day for the Emerald Coasts Children’s Advocacy’s (ECCAC) Niceville Center. Not only did it mark the official re-opening after the almost 9-month restoration and renovation of the Center after it experienced fire and significant water damage, it was also the official re-naming and dedication of the […]
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Post Views: 314 Redd’s Bar, located in Blue Mountain Beach Florida is thrilled to announce their 10th anniversary will be on June 20th 2023 As with most of Redd’s signature events, fun dress ups are encouraged. This is no exception, with a Night of a Thousand Redd’s costume party. The event will feature Redd The […]
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Post Views: 295 Sip and shop with downtown merchants on National Wine Day Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with Visit South Walton, is celebrating National Wine Day in style with its inaugural Wine Walk taking place Thursday, May 25 from 5 – 7 p.m. Participants will receive a commemorative tasting glass to be reused […]
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Post Views: 299 For Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast La Luna Children’s Boutique, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, raised $5,000 for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast during their Inaugural Spring Fashion Show and Tea Party, held on Saturday, April 1. Presented by The Spears Group and Emerald […]
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Post Views: 503 Pensacola Beach- Join the Pensacola Beach Advocates, Island Times, the Santa Rosa Island Authority and the Pensacola Beach Chamber of Commerce for our annual Sea Turtle Baby Shower on June 3, 2023 from 9 am until Noon at the Gulfside Pavilion on Pensacola Beach. It’s free so load up the families and […]
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Post Views: 261 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — South Walton-area motorists who utilize a navigation app or system during their drive now receive advance-warning alerts from South Walton Fire District apparatus responding to emergencies. These Safety Cloud alerts aim to better protect motorists and first responders, as well as assist in improving emergency response times, […]
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Post Views: 337 Pickle’s, located at 2236 East County Hwy. 30A, is celebrating three decades in business at their original Seaside Central Square location. Founded in 1993 by Bill and Heavenly Dawson, of The Dawson Group, Pickle’s began with only 48 square feet and a limited menu consisting of hotdogs, beer, and pickles. The locally […]
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Post Views: 276 RIP Medical Debt Collaborates with Panhandle Resident Ryan “Jume” Jumonville to Spread Love RIP Medical Debt and Ryan “Jume” Jumonville, announced a new agreement today that will eliminate $100,000,000 of patient medical debt for Floridians. Beginning in May, the lucky Sunshine State residents benefiting from this gift will be receiving letters notifying […]
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Post Views: 316 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will be offering many summer camp options for children this summer. Dance, sing, act, or be behind the scenes in one (or more) of these fantastic summer camps. Many of the camps are being held at ECTC in Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, but there are a […]
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Post Views: 361 10-concert live music series to feature premier regional and national musicians and bands performing everything from classic rock, reggae, and disco to modern pop Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicks off its highly-anticipated 2023 Concerts in the Village on Thursday, April 20. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring on […]
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Post Views: 301 Maker’s Mark Cocktail Class The Courtyard at Pescado is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party and Cocktail Class sponsored by Maker’s Mark on May 6, 2023. The party will be from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy live music by Nathan Fife from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m and Derby Day dishes and […]
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Post Views: 451 Proceeds to benefit Food for Thought Outreach 30A Foam Fest, presented by Idyll Hound Proper and 30Avenue, will make its debut at 30Avenue on Saturday, May 13 from 2-6 p.m. with proceeds from the inaugural event benefiting Food for Thought Outreach. Guests are invited to the coastal shopping center to enjoy an […]
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Post Views: 321 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present The Sound of Music May 5 -14, 2023. Don’t miss the world’s most beloved musical based on the true story of the Von Trapp family. Featuring a trove of cherished songs, including “Climb Every Mountain,” “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Sixteen Going […]
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Post Views: 415 Blue Lupine is a public beach access located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and it has been the center of a dispute between local residents and property owners. The controversy revolves around the access point, which provides public entry to the beach. Property owners in the area claim that the access point […]
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Post Views: 329 The Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) is excited to announce tickets are on sale now for their 2nd Annual Metamorphosis Fundraiser scheduled for Friday, April 14th from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Kelly Green in Alys Beach. The event is presented by Anthea Le Jardin with additional support from The Alys Foundation, […]
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Post Views: 481 Pink meanie jellyfish (Drymonema larsoni) are a unique species of jellyfish that have been observed in the Gulf of Mexico since 2000. With a bell diameter of up to 60 cm and a distinctive pink color, they are hard to miss. While they are not considered to be highly venomous, their short […]
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Post Views: 360 “Visionary conductor/composer Steve Hackman allows us to “rethink how music is connected” SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS BEETHOVEN V. COLDPLAY: A MERGING OF MUSICAL GIANTS, APRIL 29 DESTIN, FL (March 30, 2023) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast once again redefines the symphony experience with Beethoven V. Coldplay: A Merging of Musical Giants, on Saturday, […]
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Post Views: 458 Visionary ensemble features GRAMMY and IBMA winners Singer and banjoist Barry Abernathy and family featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, The 700 Club, and more! PERRY, Fla. – Award-winning super-pickers Appalachian Road Show are set to bring their riveting performance to the Florida State Bluegrass Festival Saturday, April 1st at 6:30 pm […]
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