Post Views: 0 The Pancakery, a beloved breakfast and brunch destination along the Florida Panhandle, is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary. Since opening its doors in Destin in March 2011, The Pancakery has built a loyal following with its gourmet pancakes, handcrafted crepes, hearty omelettes, and classic brunch favorites served in a welcoming, family-friendly […]
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Post Views: 109 Bands on the BLVD., a New Spring Music Series, Runs Every Thursday Through April 16 – Free and Open to the Public MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (April 2, 2026) – Grand Boulevard’s Bands on the BLVD Spring Music Series is underway, and there is plenty of season left to enjoy it. The weekly […]
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Post Views: 126 The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), in partnership with Distillery 98 and Emerald Coast Storytellers, is proud to announce that ArtsQuest Featured Artist Renee Broxson has been named the April Artist in Residence for Distilled: An Artist Series. As a program partner, the CAA plays an integral role in connecting regional artists with […]
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Post Views: 285 Santa Rosa Beach, FL — Redd’s Pub is launching a new weekday lunch menu, now available Wednesday through Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM, featuring classic Southern soul food “meat + 3” offerings in collaboration with S&S Soul Food. The new lunch lineup includes: Wednesday 2-piece chicken (baked or fried), served […]
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Post Views: 524 The Beloved Artisan Bakery from DeFuniak Springs Opens Its Second Location on the Boulevard Grand Boulevard’s newest tenant, Perla Baking Co., is now open. The artisan bakery that has earned a devoted following in DeFuniak Springs since 2019 is now part of Grand Boulevard’s curated collection of distinctive shops and dining. Known […]
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Post Views: 210 At their recent annual Gala, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) awarded this year’s prestigious Zeke Bratkowski Award to Steve and Lynn Dugas and their Dugas Family Foundation. Zeke Bratkowski, a professional football quarterback, and later NFL coach, played for three NFL teams for 14 seasons. After his retirement, Zeke Bratkowski […]
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Post Views: 164 Event Date: March 28th 2026 Freeport, FL — The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is pleased to announce Under the Moonlit Pines, its signature gala celebrating environmental education, biodiversity, and the natural beauty of Northwest Florida. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The event […]
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Post Views: 882 Walton County Announces Paid Parking at Grayton Beach and Other South Walton Lots Walton County has announced a new paid parking program that will begin this spring at several municipal parking locations in South Walton. The program is intended to help support essential county services while maintaining affordability for local residents. Beginning […]
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Post Views: 517 YELLOW FLY SEASON APPROACHES FREE KITS AVAILABLE FOR SOUTH WALTON RESIDENTS The South Walton Mosquito District (SWMD) will begin distributing free Yellow Fly Kits to South Walton residents starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to help reduce yellow fly activity around homes during the spring season. Yellow flies (Diachlorus ferrugatus) typically appear in […]
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Post Views: 293 Tickets and sponsorships are now on sale for “Dancing with the Emerald Coast Stars” in partnership with Fred Astaire Dance Studios at Hotel Effie Sandestin on May 2, 2026, benefitting the Seacoast Collegiate High School Expansion Project. – SEASIDE SCHOOL™ is bringing glamour, community spirit, and high-energy entertainment to the Emerald Coast […]
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Post Views: 201 Featuring Brandon Gomes from MTV’s “Siesta Key” – John Wehner’s Village Door® Restaurant and Entertainment, located within Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, has announced their March entertainment lineup featuring locally renowned DJs and Brandon Gomes from MTV’s “Siesta Key.” Since 2002, John Wehner’s Village Door® has provided a dynamic destination for both […]
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Post Views: 213 In recognition of Women’s History Month this March, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is celebrating the women-led efforts behind a newly unveiled history page on its website — an immersive collection that tells a story far larger than the club itself. Designed for history enthusiasts and the broader community alike, the […]
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Post Views: 305 Destination to Drive Significant Economic Impact for Local Businesses Through Sports Tourism PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. – More than 46,000 athletes and spectators are projected to attend a slate of marquee sporting events in Panama City Beach this spring, generating significant economic impact for the destination. Through the strategic efforts of the […]
Read morePost Views: 135 Nearly 30 new state laws went into effect October 1st. Here are some of the most important changes that could impact drivers, residents, and pet owners. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ MOTOR VEHICLE OFFENSES (HB 253) PENALTIES INCREASED: 🚨 Using lights to impersonate police and pull over vehicles BEFORE: 1st-degree misdemeanor – Up to 1 year […]
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Post Views: 232 WALTON COUNTY – Walton County Tourism is expanding its free Beach Tram service on Sunday, March 1, connecting municipal parking facilities to regional beach accesses in an effort to ease parking demand and improve beach access. Route details are available at WaltonTransportation.com, which will act as an informational hub for the transportation […]
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Post Views: 2,074 The Walton County courtroom drama involving Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell, his wife Leighanne, their LLC (BLB Beach Hut, LLC), and neighbor Carolyn Barrington Hill took a major turn this week — but this beachfront feud is far from finished. On February 17, 2026, Circuit Judge Jonathan V. Schlechter issued a 5-page […]
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Post Views: 301 Global wine visionary to headline milestone 20th anniversary Vintner Dinners DESTIN, FLA. — International wine luminary Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset and one of the most influential figures in the global wine world, will serve as the featured special guest winemaker for Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Crescendo! 2026. Born into […]
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Post Views: 201 INLET BEACH, Fla. The Sonder Project is pleased to announce its inaugural golf tournament, the Sonder Open, which will take place on Monday, March 9, at Camp Creek Golf Course. Golfers, community leaders, and local businesses are invited to Watersound Club’s award-winning course for a premier golf experience. The morning will kick […]
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Post Views: 311 On Tuesday, February 10, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution recognizing the honorable service of Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy Will May and supporting the naming of a portion of U.S. Highway 90 as “Deputy William May Memorial Highway.” Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy Will May gave his life protecting […]
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PIRATES VOYAGE DINNER & SHOW’S SEASON READY FOR ITS SECOND SWASHBUCKLING SEASON IN PANAMA CITY BEACH
Post Views: 452 (Panama City Beach, Florida – After a wildly-adventurous and successful debut in June 2025, Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show is in final preparations to set sail for its second swashbuckling season on Friday, February 6, 2026. As Dolly will tell you, this fantastic voyage and its colorful crew of characters combine adventure, […]
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Post Views: 235 Restaurant Paradis’ Tenth Annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner Raises Record-Breaking $26,260 for South Walton Academy ROSEMARY BEACH, Fla. – Restaurant Paradis’ 10th annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner, presented by Cryo 850, raised $26,260 for South Walton Academy. Guests gathered at the Rosemary Beach fine-dining restaurant on Saturday, January 10 for a private, […]
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Post Views: 1,058 The (NWS) Tallahassee has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Walton County on January 25, 2026, impacting areas along U.S. Highway 331 North in According to the NWS damage survey, the tornado produced estimated peak winds of 95 mph during a severe weather event that moved through the area Sunday […]
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Post Views: 364 Walton County – 01/21/26 – Walton County Beach Operations will temporarily close the Ed Walline Regional Beach Access, restrooms and parking lot Jan. 26–29 while the Public Works Department resurfaces the lot. During the closure, visitors are encouraged to use nearby regional beach accesses, including Gulfview Heights, Fort Panic and Dune Allen. […]
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Post Views: 462 Honors Community Excellence Chamber of Commerce Names Vince Mayfield, CEO and Co-Founder of BitWizards, as Life Director The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce announced Vince Mayfield, CEO and co-founder of BitWizards, as Life Director during the Chamber’s Annual Installation and Awards Breakfast held on Friday, January 9, 2026. The Life […]
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Post Views: 340 Hand Arendall Harrison Sale and Barron & Redding announce the completion of their merger effective January 1, 2026. This merger of these two long-standing, successful, and reputable law firms brings together attorneys who have represented many of the region’s distinguished individuals, largest corporate clients, and real estate developers. Hand Arendall Harrison Sale […]
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Post Views: 258 We are so excited to welcome Legacy Five back to Good News Church to benefit the work we are doing at Caring & Sharing. 100% of proceeds help us meet the growing needs of our community! Please help us spread the word about this event. If you or anyone from your team […]
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Post Views: 362 Out to Lunch Emerald Coast to begin airing on January 11 Out to Lunch Emerald Coast will begin airing on Sunday, Jan. 11, on WFSW 89.1FM, National Public Radio. The radio show is the newest launch from the family of Out to Lunch programs founded in 2011. Out to Lunch Emerald Coast […]
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Post Views: 2,239 Actress, writer, and producer Tam Taylor announces her latest project, PANHANDLE PRINCESS. A bold new creation and the first-ever “Micromedy” (Micro Comedy) to be filmed in the Florida Panhandle. The project is produced in association with The Florida Film Office Inc. A “Micromedy,” a term coined by Taylor herself, is a bite-sized, […]
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Post Views: 396 Frances Roy Agency Opens Applications for the 2025-2026 Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship Supporting Trade School Students VALPARAISO, Fla. Frances Roy Agency has opened applications for its 2025–2026 Roy Warner Memorial Scholarship, an annual award established to honor the life and legacy of Roy Warner, Founder, Shantelle Dedicke’s late grandfather. A craftsman known […]
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Post Views: 398 Benefiting Sacred Heart Bay Hospital Level II Trauma Department Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation will host their annual gala, Midnight Masquerade, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 6-10 p.m. at the Boardwalk Hotel Convention Center. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital’s Level II Trauma Department. “In […]
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Post Views: 357 The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Chamber Foundation Partner to Bring the 2026 National Civics Bee ® to Okaloosa County, Florida The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, presented by Eglin Federal Credit Union, is proud to partner with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to bring the […]
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Post Views: 389 CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE OF WALTON COUNTY AWARDS EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY WITH $5,000 ARTS FOR ALL GRANT Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 Arts Education Grant for Organizations from the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in support of its 2025–2026 season. […]
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Post Views: 396 Screenings December 4–6, 2025 | DeFuniak Springs, FL DeFuniak Springs, FL — The Paper Bear, a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, will officially begin its Florida theatrical run at one of the state’s most beloved cultural institutions: the Florida Chautauqua Theater. Screenings will take place December 4–6, […]
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Post Views: 380 National and International Distribution coupled with increased content SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, — 30A TV announced a major expansion of its national distribution footprint today through new partnerships with Meta X TV and Umaxx, significantly increasing visibility across Smart TVs, Android devices, and connected households. As part of the rollout, 30A TV […]
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Post Views: 572 Santa Rosa Beach, FL — The Church at the Bay is taking on an incredible mission this Thanksgiving: providing meals for 3,700 people in need throughout the community. To help make that happen, Redd’s Pub is stepping in to rally local support. From now until Christmas, Redd’s Pub is inviting patrons and […]
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Post Views: 483 The Market Shops 10th Annual Bloody Mary Festival, powered by Step One Automotive Group, was held on Saturday, October 11 and raised $28,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. The shopping center was transformed into a vibrant festival venue, welcoming more than 800 attendees and a diverse selection of local vendors. […]
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Post Views: 1,130 Panama City Beach, Florida (Nov. 3, 2025) – After a highly successful opening season, @Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show in Panama City Beach Florida prepares for the holidays with a new Christmas show featuring Captain Blackbeard and his cavalier crew searching for a lost treasure of Christmas gifts. The premiere of this […]
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Post Views: 783 The holiday season shines brighter than ever as Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) proudly presents Annie, running November 28 through December 21 at its theatre at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach. Join your favorite red-headed orphan Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and the eternally grumpy Miss Hannigan in this timeless, feel-good story about hope, love, […]
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Post Views: 5,940 Walton County, FL – Walton County Beach Operations will temporarily close Hotz Avenue between DeFuniak Street and Garfield Street from November 3 – 20 and December 1 – 17 for construction of pedestrian plazas and repaving a section of the road. This area will be closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic, […]
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Post Views: 739 DESTIN, FLA. — The 30th Annual Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) Festival of the Arts held October 24-26 in Destin, Florida, featured exhibits of more than 100 artists from across the United States showcasing a diverse palette of artistic styles in 16 different art mediums. Highlights of the cultural weekend celebrating art, […]
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Post Views: 652 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) invites audiences to experience two fan favorite nights of entertainment this November, Comedy on the Boulevard and Voices of Valor. Voices of Valor: Songs of Faith & Freedom: Tuesday, November 11 at 7 PM Experience the emotional power of gospel standards alongside iconic American songs that stir […]
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Post Views: 809 An afternoon of coastal cheer with local bites, festive sips, live carols, on-the-spot poetry, on Sunday, November 9th, from 2PM – 4PM. SEAGROVE BEACH, FL – Clay Gardens on 30A will usher in the season with its Holiday Open House on Sunday, November 9, from 2:00–4:00 PM at 4808 E County Highway […]
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Post Views: 745 Renew and Wellness is proud to announce its participation in the national BTL Cares Firefighter Initiative, a wellness campaign developed by BTL Industries to provide mental and physical health support to firefighters — free of charge. As an Official BTL Cares Partner, Renew and Wellness will be offering complimentary treatments using Exomind™ […]
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Post Views: 572 Walton County District 2 Commissioner Danny Glidewell recommended that the Walton County Board of County Commissioners designate a local street as “Charlie Kirk Parkway.” “Recently, we lost a wonderful American, Mr. Charlie Kirk, who had a great influence on a lot of people. His murder was a shock to all of us, […]
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Post Views: 569 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS CELEBRATES ART, MUSIC, FOOD AND FAMILY FUN This year’s Festival showcases more than 100 visual artists, 8 live music and dance performances, food trucks, bar, kids creative station, raffle drawing, online auction and more DESTIN, FLA. Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) celebrates the cultural arts by expanding and […]
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Post Views: 805 Gala Event at Hotel Effie on Nov. 14 benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its Music Education Mission DESTIN, FL – Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its stellar 20th anniversary season by presenting An Evening with the Legendary Chaka Khan, a gala celebration on Friday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Juniper Ballroom […]
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Post Views: 514 Walton County Public Works has announced the start of the culvert rehabilitation project located along County Road (CR) 30A near Stallworth Lake. The project is managed by the Walton County Public Works Department, District 4. Project Overview Application of a geopolymer liner system for the existing culvert at CR30A near Stallworth Lake. […]
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Post Views: 700 As MTV shuts down its European music networks, 30ATV Music doubles down on nonstop music videos, 24 hours a day. Paramount Global has announced that several MTV-branded music channels across Europe will go dark this December. The closures include MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live (UK). The […]
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Post Views: 570 Walton County – /strong> – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a hybrid public hearing concerning the U.S. 98 widening Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study from CR 30A near Sandestin to west of Phillips Inlet Bridge in Walton County, on Thursday, November 13. The hearing will begin with an […]
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Post Views: 931 Raised at 5th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival DESTIN, Fl. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) is thrilled to announce that the 5th Annual Burgers, Bourbon & Beer Festival, held on September 20, 2025, behind Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer, raised $50,000 to support programs that […]
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