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Post Views: 125 Bar Room in Grayton Now Open 7 Days a Week Black Bear Bread Co is thrilled to announce that it is now offering a full-service bar at the Bar Room, Grayton Beach location, open Sunday through Saturday from open to close. This exciting addition solidifies Black Bear’s commitment to providing a complete […]

Post Views: 130 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — To honor and remember the 343 firefighters lost in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will hold its 7th Annual 3.43 Memorial Run on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. SWFD personnel will meet at Thomas Pilcher Park beneath the Highway 331 Bridge at approximately […]

Post Views: 20 The Ohana Day School will host an open house at their new facility, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, on Thursday, August 29 from 3-5 p.m. The community is invited to the open house to meet the Ohana teachers and staff and tour the new facility. The new location is thoughtfully designed […]

Post Views: 40 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) opens the season with Jersey Boys September 20 – October 13, 2024. Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to […]

Post Views: 307 Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Redd’s Pub, a beloved local institution known for its vibrant “Dive Bar’ atmosphere, the unforgettable performances of Redd the Singing Bartender, and Live Bands, is being forced to relocate from the current location at 2320 W. Hwy 30A. Recent new owners informed Redd of an impending renovation, with […]

Post Views: 13 Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces Artists Featured in Foster Gallery Partner Exhibition at Coastal Branch Library Opening Reception scheduled for Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. – Noon at the Coastal Branch Library The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce that The Foster Gallery’s summer […]

Post Views: 19 Construction crews today placed the final steel beam atop the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show building in Panama City Beach, marking an important milestone for the entertainment property which is set to open in Spring 2025. During today’s topping out ceremony, crews finished the last major aspect of the building’s iconic outside […]

Post Views: 18 For the 17th year, South Walton Fire District firefighters are welcoming students back to school and sharing roadway safety tips through their annual Back-to-School Safe Driving Campaign. This campaign allows firefighters to not only connect with and inspire students during the first days of school, but also spreads awareness of safe driving […]

Post Views: 17 Alaqua Animal Refuge is thrilled to announce the return of the Animoré Weekend with the exciting addition of the Bluegrass Barn Jam! This vibrant event, set for Saturday, September 21, 2024, promises to be an unforgettable day of music, community, and support for animal welfare. The Bluegrass Barn Jam features an outstanding […]

Post Views: 20 South Walton’s Ohana Day School is offering free tuition for three months exclusively at their new Grand Boulevard at Sandestin location, at 495 Grand Boulevard. In honor of the first school year at their new location, Ohana is offering a discounted yearly tuition for students who sign up by September 30, 2024. […]

Post Views: 13 The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and FloridaMakes have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support Florida’s small manufacturers. The Florida SBDC Network and FloridaMakes have nourished a longstanding partnership. Through this MOU, the two will continue their partnership to provide […]

Post Views: 50 Major development project to bring thousands of jobs to Northwest Florida On Thursday, July 18, 2024, The Jay Odom Group proudly unveiled their most recent project, Freedom Tech Center. Located at 1900 Lewis Turner Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach, this transformational mixed-use tech center project includes a 126-room Home2 Suites by Hilton […]

Post Views: 20 Gameday Men’s Health is excited to announce their newest location in Destin, Florida, and invites the community to join them for the Grand Opening Celebration & Destin Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at 4477 Legendary Drive, Ste. 201, Destin, FL. The Grand Opening Celebration will give […]

Post Views: 11 Beach Activities Ordinance policy clarified Although the Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance (Sec. 22.54S) was recently amended and approved by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), the practical enforcement of one of the provisions has become a challenge for the county’s Code Compliance office. The ordinance states: “Beach equipment must […]

Post Views: 11 CABARET AT SEAGAR’S ONE-NIGHT-ONLY BENEFIT CONCERT This one-night-only fundraiser is Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood in Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and TV star Alysha Umphress will headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Cabaret at Seagar’s on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This sensational songstress will […]

Post Views: 15 MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION NAMES ARTIST KELLY PIERRE AS THE 2024 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS POSTER ART CONTEST WINNER Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Kelly Pierre of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, […]

Post Views: 12 Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions proudly presents the 8th Annual Emerald Coast Gala, scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at the prestigious Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center. This gala serves as a beacon of hope, dedicated to empowering and fostering resilience among our Nation’s warriors. With an unwavering commitment to combatting the tragic […]

Post Views: 58 U.S. 331 Resurfacing Project to Begin in Walton County The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a $10.4 million resurfacing project on U.S. 331, from south of Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90 in Walton County. Additional project improvements will include: · New traffic signals on U.S. 331 at the I-10 interchange. […]

Post Views: 7 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — recently was awarded $30,000 (one of four national grants totaling $127,000) from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered […]

Post Views: 163 Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-2025 as ‘High Performing’ Sacred Heart Bay was recognized for two procedures and/or conditions and Sacred Heart Emerald Coast was recognized for one. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast […]

Post Views: 17 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — South Walton Fire District and Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to two shark related incidents Friday afternoon. Two people were critically injured, and one other person suffered minor injuries. The first incident originated around 1:20 p.m. when multiple 911 callers reported an approximately 45-year-old woman was bitten […]

Post Views: 25 South Walton’s Ohana Day School will be hosting a Summer Camp in June and July at their Grand Boulevard at Sandestin location. Children ages three through five are invited to participate in four weeks of themed summer camps, beginning June 10, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, for $600 […]

Post Views: 28 Welcome to Freeport, FL is a direct mail newspaper that connects Hammock Bay and nearby communities with local businesses and services. This cost-effective advertising platform eliminates middlemen, contracts, and commitments. It targets local residents, ensuring each edition reaches its intended audience while also being available online. Direct mail newspapers offer several benefits. […]

Post Views: 514 This interactive map may also provide additional beach access points https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-bay-access-locations/ 30A Beach Access Locations BRAMBLE GROVE ROAD bathrooms, handicap accessible,showers, parking 3468 Scenic 30A East Seagrove Beach GULFVIEW HEIGHTS ACCESS Bathrooms, showers, parking 186 Gulfview Heights Street Santa Rosa Beach WALTON DUNES ACCESS Streetside parking 258 Beachfront Trail Seagrove Beach BLUE […]

Post Views: 12 The Rotary Club of Destin is pleased to announce the Annual Cajun Crawfish Bash Charity Fundraiser will return this year to The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host, Mezcal Mexican Grill on Friday, May 17, from 5:30 until 9 p.m. This fundraiser is designed to help further educate and eradicate hunger by […]

Post Views: 20 (Walton County, FL, 04/25/2024) – CR83 Roadway Construction-motorist will encounter lane restrictions beginning Monday, April 29, 2024, as crews conduct a roadway resurfacing project on CR 83. This work will continue until repairs are completed. Please expect anticipated lane closure on CR 83 from CR 30A going northbound to Hwy 98 between […]

Post Views: 292 Taylor Swift, known for her poignant lyrics and ability to capture the zeitgeist, has sparked a different kind of conversation with her recent mention of a timeshare in Destin, Florida. In one of her new songs, she references the exorbitant cost and commitment of owning a timeshare in Destin, suggesting that one […]

Post Views: 409 The Residents and businesses in Walton County can help plan the future of their communities through a new initiative, Plan for Walton 2040. “Walton County is a unique place, with world-famous beaches and resort towns, charming historic sites, large areas of conservation, and beautiful rural farmland,” says Plan for Walton 2040 Project […]

Post Views: 64 In a community driven by tourism, the team at Bay Baits prides themselves on serving the locals and the visitors. Buckets of live bait are filled every morning at the bait shop, as locals stop by for bait and the insider tip for where to find the fish. Then, afternoons are spent […]

Post Views: 454 Conexion Media Group’s 6th Annual Festival gets bigger and better each year! We invite everyone to our Festival at the beautiful Landing Park in Fort Walton Beach!  It will take place on Sunday, April 21, 11am – 7pm. More than 60 nations will be represented via music, food, folklore, and art with […]

Post Views: 252 For Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle La Luna Children’s Boutique, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, raised $3,000 for the Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle during their Second Annual Spring Fashion Show and Easter Bunny Arrival, held on Saturday, March 9. The event welcomed over 100 families to Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn […]

Post Views: 1,059 Costa Family McDonald’s official ground breaking ceremony of the first McDonald’s location in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. on Wednesday, March 20. Community leaders, members of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and fellow Costa employees gathered to celebrate the new restaurant, located adjacent to the Santa Rosa Beach Publix at 2010 US […]

Post Views: 361 The Courtyard at Pescado in Rosemary Beach is hosting an evening of Bodegas Emilio Moro Spanish Wines on April 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Indulge in a sensory journey through the rich heritage of Spanish wines with Bodegas Emilio Moro Vineyards at this exclusive tasting evening hosted by Alberto Medina […]

Post Views: 1,679 Does this fail or pass ? From Walton County — Press Release: A Beach Within Reach: Access May Look Different, But Still Accessible Walton County is widely regarded and celebrated for its 26 miles of sugar-white sand paired with incredible turquoise waters. It’s truly a breathtaking sight, and the reason that many […]

Post Views: 403 Walton County – March 11, 2024 – County Engineer Chance Powell confirmed that Deer Lake Bridge on C.R. 30-A, which had been closed for repairs, reopened Friday afternoon. The project is not finished yet and there will likely be temporary lane closures as contractors work on final punch list items. “Right now, […]

Post Views: 637 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! This hysterical event will be hosted by resident funny guy Jason Hedden and […]

Post Views: 1,684 Very low, one-way fares between The Emerald Coast and New Haven start at $79 Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service between the Florida Panhandle’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Southern Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between […]

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Post Views: 238 Available on Google Play, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, Samsung Canyon Star TV officially announced the launch of its first round of institutional funding with a target close date of May 2024 after raising $800K from friends and family, and a successful year of organically acquiring content and users. Canyon Star […]

Post Views: 482 In Northwest Florida through wide-reaching Tourism Collaboration Okaloosa County, Florida – The northern Gulf of Mexico has a new addition to its extensive artificial reef system with the deployment of the 239-foot R/V DEEP STIM III. The vessel, deployed on Jan. 30, 2024, joins hundreds of other artificial reefs already deployed off […]

Post Views: 1,360 The Highland Group is pleased to announce that construction is set to begin for The Grove at Seascape Resort, a luxuriously appointed, multi-phase development within the Seascape Golf, Beach & Tennis Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. This expansive project is set to redefine luxury living on the Emerald Coast. The Grove at […]

Post Views: 436 CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE OF WALTON COUNTY AND SOUTH WALTON ARTIFICIAL REEF ASSOCIATION REVEAL NINE DESIGNS SELECTED FOR SIXTH UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART INSTALLATION The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the nine new sculpture designs, chosen by jury for permanent […]

Post Views: 353 According to a report published in the VisitSouthWalton newsletter, Tourist Development Tax collections showed a 6.6 percent decrease in South Walton for August 2023 compared with the previous year. Total collections for August 2023 in South Walton were $5,433,317.90. The Tourist Development Tax, or bed tax, is a 5-percent tax collected on […]

Post Views: 3,433 The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and First Capital Finance/Florida First Capital (FCF/FFC) have renewed their partnership to help small businesses access the capital they need to grow and create jobs. The Florida SBDC Network and FCF/FFC have nourished a longstanding partnership. […]

Post Views: 421 It is often said that if you want to continue to enjoy sausage, it is never a good idea to watch it being made. That probably holds true for crafting governmental budgets, too. At Monday night’s final Budget Hearing, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) took several hours to craft […]

Post Views: 1,085 The 516 Project is pleased to announce its upcoming Veterans Serve Day on September 30, 2023. This initiative is aimed at providing a much-needed wheelchair ramp for a local disabled Air Force Veteran. This will make a lasting impact by providing safe access to their home. 516 Project serves Bay County and […]