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Post Views: 1,465 Walton’s Certificate of Land Use Ordinance Hearing Continued   Due to an inadvertent error in publication of the full legal notice required by state statutes, the Certificate of Land Use Compliance Ordinance Public Hearing, originally scheduled for March 22nd will be continued to April 12th by the Walton County Board of Commissioners. The purpose […]

Post Views: 607 South Walton Fire District Lifeguards Take to the Beach (Santa Rosa Beach) South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this Saturday, March 12, 2011. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), […]

Post Views: 1,354   Beach Chamber’s Navigator To Hold Lunch & Learn Workshop: “Marketing Without Money” Panama City Beach (March 9, 2011) – On Thursday, March 24, Navigator, the Beach Chamber’s small business initiative, will present another Lunch & Learn workshop called “Marketing Without Money.”  This presentation will be given by Dr. Stan Lindsay from […]

Post Views: 510 Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 8, 2011) – Over 55 designer companies at Silver Sands Factory Stores are currently hiring, which equates to hundreds of available jobs from part-time sales and stock associates to full-time managers. The stores are currently hiring staff of all experience levels and offering competitive pay, flexible schedules, generous […]

Post Views: 463 GEORGE BENSON TO HEADLINE “ULTIMATE WEEKEND” OF SMOOTH JAZZ  AT 2011 ResortQuest SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL APRIL 13-17TH  Presented By The Smooth Jazz Cruise National “Top 10” Jazz Festival Returns to Pier Park In Panama City Beach  The sounds of contemporary jazz from top performers will again beckon jazz fans to return to the beautiful beaches […]

Post Views: 1,342 The Zoo Gallery Now Open in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®  Miramar Beach, Fla., (March 2, 2011) – The Zoo Gallery is now open in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®.  The store, which opened in its original location in 1979 in Fort Walton Beach, is famous for their eclectic and colorful gifts, accessories, jewelry […]

Post Views: 544 For Immediate Release March 2, 2011  Walton County Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. was jailed in Escambia County, Fla. today to raise funds for the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.   “Please help us raise money for the Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart,” said Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.  “Your donation helps save lives.”   […]

Post Views: 571 The Scenic Corridor Foundation Reaches Out To Walton County Students  Walton County Students are invited to Submit Ideas for a Public Service Announcement Concerning Litter Awareness.  Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, February 28, 2011 – The Scenic Corridor Foundation is creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA) commercial. The PSA will educate the public […]

Post Views: 522 Tommy Bahama gives to Children in Crisis Miramar Beach, FL, Feb. 23,2011— Tommy Bahama Tropical Café at Grand Boulevard will host a reception for Children in Crisis (CIC) on Wednesday, March 2 from 5 until 7 p.m. General Manager of Tommy Bahama Tropical Café, Mario Mardones will present a check for $29,694 […]

Post Views: 511 Seaside, FL – (January 25, 2011) – It’s carnival time along the Beaches of South Walton and Seaside is your destination for all of the fun and excitement for the entire family. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler as The Merchants of Seaside host a fun-filled day of Mardi Gras revelry with activities […]

Post Views: 578 Coastal Library Prime Time Programs  The winter Coastal Library Prime Time programs continue with the following schedule at the Coastal Branch Library located at 437 Greenway Trail located in the South Walton Government/Education Complex on 331 South in Santa Rosa Beach.  On February 23 Topsail Hill State Preserve State Park Ranger Dan […]

Post Views: 510 Sacred Heart Guild to Host Golf Expo and Clinic at Kelly Plantation March 5 DESTIN, Fla. – Looking for a fun outdoor event and an opportunity to improve your golf game? Men, women and senior golf enthusiasts are invited to join the Sacred Heart Hospital Volunteer Guild for the sixth annual Golf […]

Post Views: 725 THE SOUTH WALTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL SENDS THIS UPDATE ON THE OIL RECOVERY EFFORTS …. SWCC has regularly attended both local and regional meetings with the agencies to keep updated on the recovery efforts for the oil impacts in Walton County and other areas. We have had a lot of communication with the […]

Post Views: 576 The Fort Walton Sail and Power Squadron  Runs through May 11, 2011  TWO HOUR BOATING SEMINARS OFFERED  Four Thursday evening boating seminars starting at 5:30pm will be presented at the West Marine store in Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach.  The two hour seminars, which are geared toward local boaters, are being […]

Post Views: 580 For Immediate Release February 4, 2011 Correctional Officer Colonel Greg Malloy, 44, was fatally wounded Feb. 2 in an exchange of gunfire with suspect Wade Williams. Colonel Malloy was working as part of the Holmes Correctional Institution K-9 tracking team. The suspect, wanted for the double homicide of his parents, was fatally […]

Post Views: 522 Coastal Branch Library Prime Time  SANTA ROSA BEACH – On Wednesday, February 2 at 10:00 am, Demetrius Fuller, who is entering his fifth season as Music Director of Florida’s Sinfonia Gulf Coast, will be at the Coastal Branch Library to talk about the upcoming concert season.  Mr. Fuller has earned many national […]

Post Views: 509 Big changes at Santa Rosa Beach Club, the end of an era.   Santa Rosa Beach  FL –  Santa Rosa Beach Club, founded in 1969, is changing beginning January 10th when the restaurant will close for renovations. But its not stopping there. This March, the Beach Club restaurant will reopen with a whole […]

Post Views: 470 Coastal Branch Library Prime Time Program begins David Ott and Friends Ensemble to perform Santa Rosa Beach – On January 19 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Dr. David Ott and Friends Ensemble will present a musical program sponsored by the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library. The program is free and open to […]

Post Views: 444 For Immediate Release December 20, 2010 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking information related to a series of “smash and grab” commercial burglaries that occurred during the evening hours of Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 at several shops in Grayton Beach, Fla. near County Road 1394 and South Highway 283. […]

Post Views: 527 Beach Bonfires in South Walton  (Santa Rosa Beach) – A beach bonfire is a time-honored tradition that South Walton residents and visitors enjoy as the sun goes down over a perfect South Walton beach evening. On December 6, 2010, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Board of Fire Commissioners adopted an Ordinance […]

Post Views: 491 Over 250 Jobs Currently Available at Silver Sands Factory Stores Center continues Shop for a Job festivals to fill seasonal and permanent job openings Media Contacts: Angela Triplett, Public Relations Manager angela@howardgrp.com (850) 654-9771   Traci Stokes, Marketing Director ts@silversandsoutlet.com (850) 654-9771 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Miramar Beach, Fla. (November 4, 2010) […]

Post Views: 579 Santa Rosa Beach FL – 30a Television, (www.30a.tv) northwest Florida’s leading provider of hyperlocal programming, announced today an agreement with Viamedia as the advertising sales representative for 30a Media Inc. 30a Television broadcasts on Mediacom Channel 8 from Port St Joe to Sandestin, in 14 towns and 4 counties in northwest Florida. […]

Post Views: 641 Cubby Caboose Village, A Fun Place to Learn, Rolls into Destin            Cubby Caboose Village, A Fun Place to Learn, is rolling into the Emerald Coast to make its debut at Destin Commons.  This state of the art, interactive playground, located in the parking area between Panera Bread and Books-A-Million, is open […]

Post Views: 600 Recycling is now more available in Walton County  Walton County Solid Waste Department has announced the latest additions to the county’s Recycling Trailer locations.   New trailers are now available at:  Black Creek Community Store – 25 McDaniel’s Fish Camp Road Emerald Coast Middle School – 6694 W County Highway 30A Portland Community […]

Hilton Sandestin Hosts SWFD Appreciation Luncheon

Post Views: 477 Fall Events at HarborWalk Village 2010 Monster Paddle Saturday ▪ October 16 ▪ 10 a.m.  HarborWalk Village The 2010 Monster Paddle is coming to the Destin Harbor again. Last year’s biggest event gets better, with more surprises and prizes for all the participants.  Registration is now open, entry fee includes the 2010 […]

Post Views: 526 SWFD Flu Vaccination Program   (Santa Rosa Beach) – The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program was developed as part of the SWFD ongoing commitment to their Vision of “Continually improve the safety and wellbeing of our community”.  Beginning Friday, October 15, 2010, SWFD Paramedics will begin providing seasonal […]

Post Views: 1,375 The Fort Walton Sail and Power Squadron For additional information, please contact Lt. William Fearon, Squadron PRO 850-622-2073 or billfearon@cox.net  For Immediate Release Runs through October 23, 2010  AMERICA’S BOATING COURSE OFFERED  A ONE DAY America’s Boating Course will be conducted on Saturday, October 23, beginning at 8:30am at the Anchorage, 404 […]

Post Views: 574 The Torchlight Film Series will be continuing on October 8th   with a conversation about cinema with actress Lori Singer and a presentation of selected clips of her work,which will allow us to discuss a variety of directors and leading men.  Please find attached The Torchlight Film Series promotional poster for the upcoming screening and  we would welcome […]

Post Views: 1,273 September 30, 2010 Champ’s Owner Charged with Felony Animal Cruelty DeFuniak Springs, FL – Walton County Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson Jr. announces the arrest of the owner of the miniature horse ‘Champ” on the charge of violating Florida Statutes 828.12 (2) relating to Cruelty to Animals. At approximately 7:30pm this evening, deputies […]

Post Views: 485 South Walton Fire District Concludes 2010 Lifeguard Season  (Santa Rosa Beach) – With the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) professional beach lifeguard season ending this Sunday, September 26, 2010, Beach Safety Director Gary Wise, “Urges beach goers to heed the beach flag warning system and use good sense when deciding to enter […]

Post Views: 682   Here is a recap of all the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2010 Clips, as the show is expiring on Channel 8

Post Views: 393 FALL FLAIR ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW will be held at Destin United Methodist Life Center, 200 Beach Drive in Destin on Friday, September 10 — 10 AM-7 PM and Saturday, September 11– 9 AM-3 PM.  A variety of arts & crafts will be for sale by vendors.  A huge BAKE SALE with […]