Post Views: 709 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: 598 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: 882 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: 980 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: 798 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: 1,006 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: 785 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: 673 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: 608 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: 750 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: 769 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: 825 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: 765 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: 652 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: 886 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: 1,058 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: 744 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: 685 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: 663 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: 1,126 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: 588 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: 687 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: 739 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: 769 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: 742 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: 815 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: 697 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: 822 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: 771 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: 644 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: 659 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: 749 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: 1,004 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: 886 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: 1,088 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: 917 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: 911 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: 863 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: 793 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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Post Views: 906 WALTON COUNTY BCC APPROVES LIFTING OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL BAN During the Emergency Meeting held on Tuesday, May 19th, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to lift the short-term rental ban immediately under the guidelines approved by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The Short-term Rental Requirements are as follows: Walton County […]
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Post Views: 1,029 Grayton Beer Company Announces New COO Santa Rosa Beach, Florida • May 19, 2020 — Today, Grayton Beer Company announced new leadership of its 30,000 square foot production facility, located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Jamey Price has left his role as President of Grayton Beer Company to pursue other endeavors. Stepping […]
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Post Views: 1,013 Love Animals? A Florida Animal Shelter Hosts a Virtual Online Show in the Their Honor Premieres Saturday, May 16 at 5 pm CST As COVID-19 creates a new normal throughout the United States, a Florida animal shelter puts a new spin on fundraising to keep their doors open, operations alive, and save […]
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Post Views: 923 Walton County BCC Opens Beach Vending; Institutes Burn Ban During today’s Walton County Board of County Commissioners regular meeting, the BCC took several actions directly relating to the public. The County passed resolution 2020-42 which extends the Local State of Emergency. As part of this approval, the BCC has reopened beach vending […]
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Post Views: 874 Henderson Park Inn is set to reopen to the public on Friday, May 15. The team behind the Inn has worked diligently to create a new set of procedures in order to better protect their guests and employees. Henderson Park Inn closed its doors on March 21 due to the heightened concern […]
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Post Views: 901 The Premier Property Group (PPG) proudly announces Alyssa Walker has joined the company as Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Walker will spearhead all marketing functions for The Premier Property Group, including creating, implementing, and monitoring marketing strategies for both the company and all agents, commercial and residential. As part of […]
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Post Views: 993 Spell Restaurant Group to Open all of Their Restaurants on the Coast Monday, May 4 The Spell Restaurant Group will be reopening all six of their restaurants in Florida on Monday, May 4. Below you will find details for each. Each establishment will follow guidelines set by Governor DeSantis – spacing outdoor tables six feet […]
Read morePost Views: 1,371 “30a” is a Florida designated scenic highway where 15 beach town are nestled on an 18 mile eclectic mix of new urbanisim and old Florida. The area has been largely unheard of in past years, but that’s changing fast. The towns are visited by over 4 million people a year almost […]
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Post Views: 872 Panama City Beach City Council, along with the Bay County Board of County Commissioners, voted today to repeal all restrictions on beach access and beach commerce, fully reopening its beaches beginning Friday, May 1st. This decision comes after city council approved a limited reopening of the beaches last Friday, April 24th, designed […]
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Post Views: 651 Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation donates $21,600 to children in need through COVID-19 Relief Fund During a time of great uncertainty, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) launched the COVID-19 Relief Community Children’s Fund in an effort to assist those organizations within its network of Northwest Florida children’s charities who were experiencing […]
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Post Views: 981 Southside Slice to Close its Doors as Last Call Restaurant Group Finds New Ways to Repurpose the Space After much deliberation, the owners of the Last Call Restaurant Group have decided to close Southside Slice and use the space in a few new ways. First, the kitchen will lend itself to Pescado […]
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