Post Views: 1,020 BECASA has opened a new retail space in 30Avenue, located at 12805 U.S. Hwy 98 E. They will celebrate their formal opening with a grand opening celebration titled, “BECASA’s Open Casa” on Friday, April 16 from 6-9 p.m. Founded in Apalachicola, Fla. by Emily Raffield in 2018, BECASA is a women’s boutique […]
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Post Views: 899 With Driving-Tests, Walton County Public Library System Patrons Will Have Access to Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Practice Tests, For Free The popular driver education platform Driving-Tests.org is now available through the Walton County Public Library System, no library card required. Patrons can access Driving-Tests to start preparing for their DMV knowledge […]
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Post Views: 644 The Island by Hotel RL invites healthcare professionals to experience self care and sunshine at their resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The Island recently completed a $15+ million property-wide renovation and features a beautiful Grotto pool and swim-up bar, over 600 feet of private beach, heated pool, and so much more. […]
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Post Views: 1,156 Due to inclement weather, The Ships Chandler has rescheduled the groundbreaking ceremony of their second marine and service center, located at 17309 US Hwy 331 in Freeport, to Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. Constructed by Chapman Building and Consulting and designed by Philip Spann and Associates, the new building will create […]
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Post Views: 730 PGA’s Korn Ferry Tour, the Emerald Coast Classic at Sandestin, seeking volunteers n a variety of roles Sandestin, FL (February 14, 2021)…The Emerald Coast Classic at Sandestin will be played at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort’s Raven Golf Club the week of March 29 – April 4, with 156 players competing for […]
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Post Views: 809 In 2020, Chef Jim Shirley received two honors, the first was becoming the 16th recipient of the Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award. The award honors and recognizes excellence in the hospitality, service, travel/tourism, advertising and promotion industries, as well as contributions to the local community. Shirley’s contributions to the community throughout […]
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Post Views: 875 Café Thirty-A Raises Record-Breaking $35,564 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton Café Thirty-A held its annual Charity Ball on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the restaurant. After being rescheduled from the original December date, the winter event raised a record-breaking total of $35,564 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an […]
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Post Views: 788 Garden plans to open spring 2021 Cultivate Community Gardens (CCG), the first community garden in South Walton, announced the organization is the recipient of a $10,000 grant from the J.W. Couch Foundation. The funds will be used towards the initial construction of the garden to be installed this spring at Padgett Park […]
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Post Views: 1,076 Caring & Sharing of South Walton is excited to share details for its 12th Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Vue on 30a. “We look forward to this event every year. It is a great opportunity for us to showcase […]
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Post Views: 849 The Tradewinds subdivision will be located on Regatta Bay’s renowned golf course DESTIN, Fla. (January 26, 2021) – Destin Custom Home Builders (DCHB), the residential construction company for Legendary, is pleased to announce that they will break ground on their latest project within Regatta Bay – Tradewinds – on Wednesday, February 10 […]
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Post Views: 812 The expansion comes as has provided Publix with additional doses of the Moderna vaccine to be administered to individuals ages 65 and older. Vaccinations are provided to eligible individuals, by appointment only, while supplies last, and at no cost to the individual. Appointments can be made using the online reservation system at […]
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Post Views: 784 Walton County will be receiving its first round of COVID-19 vaccines within the next few days. As directed by the State of Florida, these first deliveries will go directly to Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast hospital and will be shared with Healthmark hospital for high risk frontline health care workers. The vaccines […]
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Post Views: 702 Marlin Grill will celebrate 2021 with an elegant New Year’s Eve Dinner on Thursday, December 31. There will be two seatings at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. featuring a selection of prime steaks, decadent seafood, and Marlin Grill’s famous, hand-crafted desserts. Diners will enjoy a four-course dinner menu while surrounded by extravagant […]
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Post Views: 1,019 The much-anticipated Destin High School (DHS) is slated to open for 9th and 10th graders (and currently investigating the possibility of 11th graders) in August of 2021. The tuition-free public charter school is under contract to purchase the Grace Lutheran property, located at 4325 Commons Drive West, next to the Mattie Kelly […]
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Post Views: 1,122 The Taylor Haugen Foundation Board approves expansion of the Taylor Haugen Trophy award to now include a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of the Trophy winner’s school. This is in addition to the winner earning the Trophy and a $1,000 scholarship. Every February the prestigious Taylor Haugen Trophy is awarded to […]
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Post Views: 958 The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) Young Ambassador board recently hosted a fundraiser at the Marina Café on the harbor in Destin. The restaurant was kind enough to donate 50% of the evening’s bar sales which amounted to a $1,278.69 donation. Marina Café GM Lee Pardue, presents a $1,278.69 donation to […]
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Post Views: 1,106 Visitors are invited to ring in the New Year in Panama City Beach with the first “Visit Panama City Beach New Year’s Eve Fireworks” celebration on December 31, 2020. This breathtaking fireworks display will feature not one, but three different fireworks shows and can be viewed in-person on the destination’s 27 miles […]
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Post Views: 894 George’s at Alys Beach has begun taking reservations for a four course New Year’s Eve dinner at the popular Alys Beach restaurant on Thursday, December 31, 2020. There are four seatings that night (6:00, 6:30, 8:00, and 8:30), but they will book fast. The menu, created by Executive Chef Camille Withall and […]
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Post Views: 774 Panama City, FL.–The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is proud to present two virtual annual Holiday Concerts, featuring an array of holiday favorites that encompass the spirit of the season. Information on all events can be found at www.gulfcoast.edu/arts. • The Singing Commodores and Jazz Ensemble will […]
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Post Views: 682 The Florida Department of Emergency Management is providing free drive-thru rapid COVID-19 testing. Drive-thru Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. School District Bus Barn Just North of Freeport High School 12615 US-331 Business Freeport, FL 32439 To be tested, individuals should bring a valid photo ID; minors under age […]
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Post Views: 873 A new grocery delivery service is now open in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, just in time for the holiday rush “Pristine Grocery Delivery of 30A only selects the freshest ingredients and quality products that meet our high standards.” — Vanessa Goodman A new grocery delivery service is now open in Santa Rosa […]
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Post Views: 904 The Florida Chautauqua Theater, located in Downtown DeFuniak Springs, recently announced a Sunday Matinee Series. The first movies to be shown in the historic theater in over 35 years, the series will begin on Sunday, November 29, 2020, with a collection of holiday films beginning at 3:00 p.m. weekly. First movies to […]
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Post Views: 918 INTERNATIONAL SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS BY-COUNTRY *Last updated 11/01/20 #1 International Market | 2019 Visitation = 3.6M CANADA: SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS 01 QUARANTINE – The Government of Canada Official Global Travel Advisory to avoid non -essential travel outside Canada remains in place. Travelers returning to Canada from abroad are required to self-isolate for 14-days as […]
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Post Views: 887 Walton County Animal Services has been selected as a beneficiary of the Community Bag Program for the month of November. The Winn-Dixie Community Bag Program, which launched in February 2019, is a reusable bag program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where shoppers live […]
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Post Views: 736 Supporting the Troops is Sweet! You might “snicker” when you hear that a dentist is asking for candy, but Cook Family Dentistry has great “reeses” why. Dr. Cassidy Cook and the team at Cook Family Dentistry of Santa Rosa Beach are continuing their annual Halloween tradition of encouraging local kids to donate […]
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Post Views: 1,005 Thompson 31Fifty Winery and Crust Artisan Bakery and Italian Restaurant graciously hosted a wine dinner that benefits the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Centers in Niceville and DeFuniak Springs. Julie Porterfield, CEO of ECCAC commented, “For many years, Mike and Val Thompson, owners of Thompson 31Fifty Wine in California, along with Mark and […]
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Post Views: 1,173 Despite a pandemic, a national recession and a year that keeps throwing curve balls, Burn Boot Camp opened its doors in Pier Park on Monday, October 5th. Burn Boot Camp Panama City Beach is the 273rd Burn Boot Camp location to open in the country. Co-founded in a parking lot by husband-and-wife […]
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Post Views: 870 Local non-profit, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, has announced that Kelley Mossburg has officially joined the team as executive director. Mossburg comes from 35 years of senior-level corporate experience. Throughout his career, Mossburg has owned his own business and has served in a number of non-profits as a board member, board chairman, and […]
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Post Views: 754 The Non-Profit Pensapreneur Kids, Inc, will be hosting their annual Pensacola Children’s Business Fair this year on November 7th and November 14th from 10am-12pm CST to create a space for kids ages 5-17 to learn these skills and put them to use in a marketplace format. This year’s fair will be in […]
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Post Views: 805 Walton County Tax Collector, Rhonda Skipper was recently presented with the 2020 Excellence in Finance Operations Legacy Award by the Florida Tax Collector’s Association. The award recognizes offices who have achieved innovation, customer focus, a well-managed budget and clean audit in the finance operations of the office. “Receiving this award is an […]
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Post Views: 1,229 Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Florida is moving into Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan, opening the path for restaurants and other businesses to fully reopen. DeSantis made the announcement in St. Petersburg. He said that the state is moving into Phase 3 which means that there will be no […]
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Post Views: 671 The Emerald Coast of Northwest Florida is well known for its beauty and beaches hosting many events, along with both local and destination weddings. Locals, Leighann Elliott and Haley Poveda, have founded a new company, RaeBird Wedding + Events. They will specialize in the coordination, planning and implementation of events and weddings […]
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Post Views: 753 Nine young professionals, comprised of men and women aged 21 – 40, currently serve on the Young Ambassador Board of the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC). This group supports the mission of the non-profit by helping to spread awareness through targeted service, social happenings and community outreach. Serving as the 2020-2021 […]
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Post Views: 816 Step One Automotive Group to Open 14th Location – A First-of-its-Kind, State-of-the-Art Subaru Dealership in Fort Walton Beach Grand Opening and Multi Chamber Ribbon Cutting set for Thursday, October 22 On Thursday, October 22, from 5:30-10:30 p.m., Step One Automotive Group will host a Grand Opening Celebration and multi chamber ribbon […]
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Post Views: 878 Locally acclaimed musician celebrates new album release with a weekend tour Casey Kearney will be performing at three Florida venues to debut her first full-length album “More to the Story” Local singer-songwriter Casey Kearney is celebrating the October release of her first full-length original album. The 11 song album is titled by […]
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Post Views: 840 Emeril Lagasse Foundation Establishes Hospitality Industry Relief Fund In Lieu of Annual Boudin, Bourbon & Beer New fund to support hospitality industry workers across the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS – In response to the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality industry and its employees as well as the impact of […]
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Post Views: 938 PRNewswire — The leadership team of Watercrest Senior Living Group is pleased to announce Loresa Smith as Executive Director of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach is a planned 107-unit luxury senior living community currently under construction by EMJ Corporation […]
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Post Views: 786 Walton County Public Library System is here to support your world language classroom with access to Mango Languages – all you need is your library card! This award-winning language-learning platform engages learners of all levels with specific methodology and features that build speaking skills and retention. With Mango, library patrons have free […]
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Post Views: 986 First round of United Way Emerald Coast’s Rock United kicks off TODAY LOCATION— 8/20/2020 — Voting in the first ever VIRTUAL Rock United benefiting United Way Emerald Coast will begin August 20th. Twenty-six musical artists/acts have entered the competition and will compete for the grand prize of $2,000, plus open for Billy […]
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Post Views: 888 Shelter House welcomes Rachelle Wyatt as Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt will head volunteer coordination and recruitment for upcoming opportunities Amidst COVID 19, Shelter House has hired Rachelle Wyatt, a 2019 graduate of Florida State University, as the Program and Volunteer Coordinator. With her background in Hospitality, Wyatt will lead efforts in recruiting and […]
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Post Views: 728 40 NEIGHBORS OPPOSE DEVELOPER’S “COUNTY ROAD” FOR ONE For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Cappy Kidd, cappykidd7@gmail.com, 773-509-9360 A battle of proposals, “to build a private drive on a county right-of-way or to abandon the right-of-way,” is coming to the Walton County Board of Commissioners (BCC) at its August 27 meeting. DEVELOPER DEMANDS A […]
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Post Views: 738 Largest Attraction in Pier Park promises to be the best place to work this season SKYWHEEL PANAMA CITY BEACH, Panama City Beach, FL, July 16, 2020 – The area’s full entertainment venue in Pier Park is looking to hire energetic, friendly, enthusiastic people with excellent guest service and communication skills to ensure […]
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Post Views: 857 Main Street DeFuniak Springs Announces New Executive Director DeFuniak Springs, Florida • July 9, 2020 — Main Street DeFuniak Springs announced Chelsea Blaich (Bl-ake) as its new Executive Director this week. The board of director’s voted unanimously for Blaich at their meeting held Wednesday, July 1. Along with over eight years of […]
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Post Views: 1,119 On Wednesday, June 24, Destin Water Users, Inc. (DWU) celebrated the completion of their newest water tower, Tower 5, with a valve turning ceremony honoring all of the companies and individuals who worked on the project. Located at 719 Forest Street, the celebration brought together representatives from each company who played a […]
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Post Views: 974 BRIAN KELLEY OF FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE AND YOLO DONATE 15 ELECTRIC BIKES TO WCSO SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office received a special donation Monday, by way of a country music star and a local business. Country Music Singer Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line and his wife Brittney Kelley […]
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Post Views: 1,218 Contact: Cappy Kidd, cappykidd7@gmail.com, 773-509-9360 Family fights back against Developer’s land grab Is a developer entitled to a private driveway on other people’s land when he has legal access to US Highway 98? The neighbors say NO! The Kidd family, among the first settlers of Inlet Beach, asks for support to defend […]
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Post Views: 990 Fort Walton Beach, FLA, June 9, 2020 – United Way Emerald Coast released their third phase of grant money totaling $70,000 to 15 local non-profit organizations in Okaloosa and Walton counties from their COVID-19 Relief fund. Since United Way began the COVID-19 relief grant process, they have provided a total of $140,000 […]
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Post Views: 1,018 Emerald Coast Magazine Opens Voting for 2020 “Best of the Emerald Coast Voting for Emerald Coast Magazine’s 2020 Best of the Emerald Coast has officially begun. The ballot for this year’s award can be found online or in the June/July 2020 issue of Emerald Coast Magazine. Now in its 21-year anniversary, Rowland […]
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Post Views: 963 Governor Ron DeSantis Rolls Out Phase 2: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s move into Phase 2 of his Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Phase 2 applies to all counties in Florida except Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties beginning Friday, June 5, 2020. Please find details below: Restaurants, Bars, […]
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Post Views: 876 The Emeril Lagasse Foundation announces grants to support youth organizations, families of hospitality industry workers, and community meals. NEW ORLEANS, La. – Emeril Lagasse Foundation announced today that it is awarding $500,000 in grants to provide vital support to nonprofit organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In a multi-tiered relief response, the […]
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