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Post Views: 728 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: 567 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: 723 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: 823 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: 563 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: 1,450 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: 822 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: 828 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: 605 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: 905 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: 641 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: 1,673 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: 646 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: 1,065 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: 1,271 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: 783 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: 807 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: 2,194 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: 706 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: 570 (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: 951 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: 1,040 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: 779 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: 1,142 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: 891 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: 1,751 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: 956 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: 2,508 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: 1,135 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: 1,387 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: 2,366 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: 760 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: 1,002 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: 2,140 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: 1,225 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: 991 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: 3,971 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: 1,017 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: 1,549 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 […]

Post Views: 1,109 – South Walton Fire District (SWFD) firefighters responded to a shooting incident Thursday evening alongside Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies, in which firefighters transported two individuals with gunshot wounds and extinguished a fatal vehicle fire. SWFD dispatchers received the 911 call at 11:03 p.m. stating an unknown person was shooting at […]

Post Views: 1,164 The Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation Department is celebrating Fall this weekend, with its inaugural Fall Festival & Farmers Market from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, September 23 at Aaron Bessant Park. Bring the family out for this free, fun event that will include more than 50 vendors. Shop for fresh produce […]

Post Views: 1,090 The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library are excited to announce the return of their annual book sale, a community tradition spanning more than 20 years. This year’s sale will feature the largest selection of books to date, including vintage books and records. The event is set to take place on October […]

Post Views: 1,489 Most Walton County residents know what a special place this is, yet at the most recent meeting of the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), everyone discovered that Walton County may be even more unique than we previously suspected. Noted filmmaker Arix Zalace and Sean Couch, entrepreneur and philanthropist, discussed the […]

Post Views: 1,078 THE BRIGHTER LIFE SHOW, LEE BENTON MINISTRIES, THE WEEKEND FREE-FOR-ALL, SEE THE UNSEEN, AND MORE TO NEW FAMILY-FRIENDLY STREAMING PLATFORM Includes Cartoon Favorites From Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Sylvester The Cat, Tweety Bird, and more! “It is exciting to have a new outlet that is featuring our music and stories. […]

Post Views: 1,199 Urgent Response Leads to Legal Consequences In a critical and deeply unsettling animal rescue operation, Alaqua Animal Refuge, led by founder Laurie Hood, intervened in a life-threatening situation involving dozens of animals. The effort was coordinated in partnership with Deputy Sheriff Greg Barton of Holmes County Sheriff’s Office, Walton County Sheriff’s Office, […]