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Post Views: 4,128 Presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law and Addison Riley Walton County, FL — The Walton County Bar Association (WCBA) is pleased to announce that tickets are now available for its Annual Symposium, LAW-LAPALOOZA, presented by Bernhardt Riley Attorneys at Law and Addison Riley, taking place Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Hyatt […]

Post Views: 4,296 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – LadyWorld presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics, the three-day immersive entertainment festival produced by The LadyGang podcast and Topeka, has announced the official activity and vendor lineup for day-time activations and programs and launched a special day-pass option. Taking place at Seascape Resort from September 26-28, 2025, LadyWorld features three […]

Post Views: 4,466 TO THE DAYTRADER TIKI BAR IN SEASIDE FOR ITS THIRD YEAR OF HOLIDAY MAGIC Seaside’s Tiki-Style Bar Transforms Once Again Into the Ultimate Christmas Party Along Iconic Highway 30A SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA – The Daytrader Tiki Bar & Restaurant is thrilled to announce the return of Miracle at The Daytrader, celebrating […]

Post Views: 4,303 Created By International Street Artist Kelsey Montague The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) has added two vibrant new masterpieces to Walton County’s cultural landscape, marking another bold milestone for its Art in Public Spaces program. Internationally renowned street artist Kelsey Montague, known for her larger-than-life, interactive murals, has brought her […]

Post Views: 4,076 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida State Parks Foundation today announced a major expansion to the statewide fleet of rugged, durable e-bikes for use by rangers across Florida’s award-winning network of state parks. Through the Foundation’s Greener Initiative — a multitiered campaign to increase environmental sustainability — 25 Velotric Nomad 2 Fat Tire […]

Post Views: 4,182 Panama City Beach, FL – Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation, in collaboration with Point South Marina at Bay Point, is excited to launch the Reels & Spears Gulf Classic, a reimagined fishing tournament scheduled for September 12–13, 2025, at Point South Marina in Panama City Beach, Florida. This event revamps the First Annual […]

Post Views: 4,397 Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy on the Boulevard, Friday, August 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! Resident funny guy, Jason Hedden, will host this hysterical event, featuring headliner […]

Post Views: 4,496 What began with umbrellas and ponchos ended in cheers and sunshine as the Gulfarium CARE Center successfully released three rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles into the Gulf on Thursday, July 17, at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. A dedicated crowd of guests, volunteers, and sea turtle supporters braved a 30-minute summer downpour before […]

Post Views: 4,445 SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – Blush Beauty Lounge, a local beauty destination known for blending cutting-edge skincare with a welcoming, community-driven atmosphere, will celebrate the grand opening of their second location at 32 East County Highway 30A, Suite 202, on Thursday, July 31. Located in Grayton Corners, Blush’s new 2,000-square foot space […]

Post Views: 4,568   The following information is for 2026 Baytowne,   Links,   or  Raven  courses in Sandestin  Get winter player card at Pro Shop (no cost with rental agreement) Cost with card: $50 + tax at Baytowne and Links. $75 + tax at Raven Blackstone Is closed for renovations till Fall of 2026 Bluewater Bay Snowbird 10 […]

Post Views: 7,346 DeSantis Signs Senate Bill 1622: What It Means for Beach Access in Walton County Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. – June 2025 Governor Ron DeSantis has signed Senate Bill 1622, a move being hailed by local officials as a major step toward restoring the public’s ability to access Florida’s sandy shores. The new […]

Post Views: 4,856 Honoring the Past, Restoring the Future Press Release Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation to Host Celebration of Life on July 4th for Public Safety Diver and Firefighter, Mark Phillips Panama City Beach, FL –   The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation is honored to announce a Celebration of Life event for Mark Phillips, a dedicated […]

Post Views: 3,866 WATERSOUND BEACH, Fla. – The South Walton Fire District is now the professional beach safety services provider for WaterSound Beach with the opening of its 18th lifeguard tower on Tuesday, June 10. The tower is funded through a contractual agreement between SWFD and St. Joe Resort Operations, LLC, with support from the […]

Post Views: 3,276 Destin, FL- SunQuest Cruises invites families to celebrate the dads in their lives with a special Father’s Day Sunset Dinner Cruise aboard the luxurious Solaris Yacht, offering an evening filled with fine dining, live entertainment, and stunning views of the Emerald Coast. On Sunday, June 15, guests will embark on a three-hour […]

Post Views: 3,207 Destin Commons and Launches Online Shopping Platform DESTIN, Fla. – Lifestyle fashion brand EKKO is set to open its first U.S. retail location at the Destin Commons, located at 4100 Legendary Drive, on Friday, June 6 at 11:30 a.m. The brand will simultaneously launch their online shopping platform www.ekko.style. Founded in 2013 […]

Post Views: 2,403 The Warrior Memorial Reefs Foundation is proud to announce a heartfelt Celebration of Life for US Army Sergeant Tommy Walter Mullis, a Vietnam Veteran whose legacy will be honored through a unique underwater memorial reef donated by Harman Metal Arts. This special event, scheduled for Memorial Day, will begin at 7:30 AM […]

Post Views: 1,898 Kara Grainger replaces previously scheduled Dear Amy: Amy Winehouse Tribute concert DESTIN, FLORIDA — Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) announces a special addition to its 2025 Concerts in the Village lineup: international blues-rock artist Kara Grainger will take the Dugas Pavilion stage on Thursday, May 8, bringing her signature soulful slide guitar […]

Post Views: 2,873 OF THE RECORDING ACADEMY AND APPOINTED TO EDUCATION COMMITTEE Fuller is currently the only professional member from Northwest Florida in the prestigious organization DESTIN, FL – Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the region’s only fully professional orchestra, proudly announces that its Founder and Music & Artistic Director, Demetrius Fuller, has been accepted as a […]

Post Views: 1,595 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. The popular LadyGang podcast, hosted by Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek, have partnered with Topeka, innovators of the boutique music vacation weekend, to create LadyWorld presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics. Featuring a lineup of most listened to podcasters, comedians, iconic musicians, curated activations, and much more, the three-day […]

Post Views: 1,690 SINFONIA SALUTES AT ALYS BEACH Free outdoor concert brings family fun, patriotic flair, and a mesmerizing drone show to the Alys Beach Amphitheatre Sunday, May 26 DESTIN, FL The streets of Alys Beach will come alive with music, laughter, and dancing as Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its beloved Memorial Day weekend tradition […]

Post Views: 2,341 MAY 17 Northwest Florida’s only fully professional orchestra in the region concludes main event season with boundary-pushing orchestral mash-up “when symphony meets hip hop” DESTIN, FL Sinfonia Gulf Coast continues its mission to entertain, educate and inspire with a genre-defying season finale that lives up to its tagline: Your Symphony Experience … […]

Post Views: 1,657 Santa Rosa Beach, FL – – Redd’s Pub, the Emerald Coast’s go-to destination for exceptional food and unforgettable entertainment, is excited to announce the debut of its new weekly menu feature: the “Celebrity Sandwich.” Every Tuesday, Redd’s will unveil a unique sandwich inspired by the favorite foods of iconic celebrities, giving diners […]

Post Views: 2,794 Billabong at Grand Boulevard to Host Launch Party Celebrating New Local Ownership MIRAMAR BEACH, Fl Billabong, located in @Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, will host a Local Launch party on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in honor of their new look and new ownership. @Billabong has been in Grand […]

Post Views: 1,529 Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Dash at LuLu’s on Easter Sunday LuLu’s Destin Easter Bunny & Easter Egg Dash Sunday – April 20 – Noon to 2 pm Easter Egg Dash – 1 pm At the foot of the Mid Bay Bridge Hop on over to LuLu’s to enjoy a free family […]

Post Views: 2,925 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) signature event, “La Vie En Rouge,” held on Friday, March 7 raised $54,193 for the local organization. Embodied after the hit musical, Moulin Rouge!, the event brought the glitz and glamour of a 19th-century Parisian cabaret to the Emerald Coast. From entry to exit, […]

Post Views: 1,672 Artist Applications Now Open for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts Awarding More Than $12,000 in Cash Prizes DESTIN, FLA. – The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting artist applications for the 30th Annual Festival of the Arts, one of the most anticipated art festivals in the Southeast. This […]

Post Views: 1,474 For professional lifeguard services ALYS BEACH, Fla. — The South Walton Fire District (SWFD) and Alys Beach are proud to announce their partnership to provide professional beach lifeguard services for the town’s homeowners and vacation guests beginning March 1, 2025. The Alys Beach Neighborhood Association (ANBA) and SWFD finalized the agreement for […]

Post Views: 1,528 Miramar Beach, Fla. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Saturday, March 8, 2025, at 7:00 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 […]

Post Views: 2,572 Spring Break 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Panama City Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, and Destin Spring Break is just around the corner, and Florida’s Emerald Coast is ready to welcome thousands of students and families looking to soak up the sun, relax on the sugar-white sands, and enjoy the region’s world-famous nightlife […]

Post Views: 1,720 Foster Gallery Partner Exhibition at Coastal Branch Library Opening Reception scheduled for Saturday, February 15 from 10 a.m. – Noon at the Coastal Branch Library SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce The Foster Gallery’s Spring rotation of artists featured in a partner […]

Post Views: 1,540 Benefiting Children in Need in Okaloosa & Walton Counties SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL The Northwest Florida Guardian ad Litem Foundation is thrilled to announce the Red Shoe Party, set to take place on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 6 PM to 10 PM, at Old Florida Fish House in Seagrove. This highly […]

Post Views: 2,131 Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) invites you to an unforgettable weekend celebrating 20 years of breaking barriers to essential healthcare for children. The highly anticipated Soirée on the Bay: Act IV returns March 14-15, 2025, at the stunning Dugas Family Estate in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. This year’s “Emerald” anniversary event promises […]

Post Views: 1,910 Melissa Etheridge, Amos Lee, The Jayhawks, Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks (Blackberry Smoke), and The Devon Allman Project to headline 16th Annual 30A Songwriters Festival January 16 – 20, 2025 along Highway 30A in South Walton, FL Additional acts include Brandy Clark, Natalie Hemby, Maggie Rose, Katie Pruitt, Secret Sisters, The dB’s, […]

Post Views: 1,855 SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ is proud to announce that two of its students, Jillian Pereira (8th grade) and Emerson Blue (7th grade), won first place in the Florida Debate Initiative’s Veterans Day Speech Contest. Chloe O’Donoghue (8th grade) also placed second in her division. The contest invited students from across Florida to submit […]

Post Views: 2,213 Redd’s Pub  Unveils New Location at 3906 Hwy 98 W: A Fusion of Art, Cuisine, and Live Entertainment Santa Rosa Beach, FL – Redd’s Pub is delighted to announce the opening of its new venue at 3906 Hwy 98 W, Unit 1. This relocation signifies a transformative upgrade from its previous site, […]

Post Views: 1,946 DwightFest, Inc. is a non-profit charity, hosting the inaugural DwightFest, a two-day musical festival on December 7-8, 2024, at Gulf Place Green Space and Amphitheater in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. #30atv Fifteen musicians and bands including our headliner the chart-topping Paul Thorn, Joanna Cotten of Eric Church’s band, Nashville’s Laura Lamb, two-time […]

Post Views: 1,392 The Courtyard at Pescado is hosting a Paint, Sip, & Shop event December 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Grab your free glass of bubbles upon arrival and sip away while Amy Boyd guides you from blank canvas to completed masterpiece. Last minute Christmas gifts will be available for purchase and the bar […]

Post Views: 1,686 The Market Shops Ninth Annual Bloody Mary Festival, powered by Step One Automotive Group, was held on Saturday, October 12 and raised $37,600 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. @followers The shopping center was transformed into a bustling festival ground to host over 800 attendees and a variety of local vendors. […]

Post Views: 1,345 “With Grunt, you don’t have to waste time running to the store. Your supplies arrive while you keep working.”— Martin Horak, Co-Founder, Grunt App @followers TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, November 15, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / — Soft launching along Florida’s Emerald Coast, from Panama City to Destin, Grunt is a new app […]

Post Views: 1,532 Billy Claus and the LuLuBelles Saturday – December 14 – 1 to 3 pm LuLu’s Destin Kids and families can enjoy an afternoon of free activities, including a visit with Billy Claus. Who is Billy Claus one might ask? He is Santa’s brother who doesn’t like cold weather – he lives in […]

Post Views: 1,397 Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar to Host a Caymus Vineyards Charity Wine Dinner A Charity Event Benefiting Children’s Volunteer Health Network @followers Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar in Rosemary Beach will be hosting a Charity Wine Dinner on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to Celebrate Caymus Vineyards’ 50th […]

Post Views: 1,547 Safe Home will provide 24-hour Intake and Stabilization Services to Women The Freedom Collective, a national anti-trafficking nonprofit, announced its first major expansion and partnership in Florida’s panhandle with an emergency safe home for adult survivors. The home is slated to open in 2025 and will operate in partnership with SAFE in […]

Post Views: 3,139 Seacoast Collegiate High School, the high school under the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ umbrella, is proud to announce that senior McKazlyn “Kazz” Payne has officially signed to play collegiate golf at Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven, Georgia, in addition to receiving more than $100K in academic and athletic scholarships. The signing ceremony took place on […]

Post Views: 1,777 Proceeds will benefit the Emerald Community Cares Foundation On Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 12pm – 4pm, the public is invited to Cabana Café, located at 112 Seascape Blvd, Miramar Beach, Florida, for their 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff. Get ready for a spicy and delicious competition where local chefs will battle it […]

Post Views: 953 Down Island is hosting another fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner Feast on Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This three course thanksgiving feast features a starter – Lobster Bisque or salad, turkey plate, and dessert. Guests can also order off of an incredible a la carte menu or simply get […]

Post Views: 996 WHAT: Sunset Isle Yacht Club, located on Okaloosa Island on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, along with state and local officials, on Saturday, October 26 from 2-5 p.m. Guests are invited by land or […]

Post Views: 1,082 The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in collaboration with Okaloosa County Coastal Resources, Oyster Corps, and FORCE BLUE, has successfully kicked off a major coastal restoration project at Liza Jackson Park. Sponsored by Publix, this initiative aims to create a living oyster reef shoreline, enhance habitat restoration, and strengthen coastal resilience. Veterans from […]