Post Views: 952 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: 959 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: 1,069 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: 1,453 “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: 935 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: 720 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: 1,028 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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Post Views: 1,017 Walton County BCC Passes Resolution 2020-35; Beaches to Open on May 1st with Strict Restrictions Walton County Beach Chairs, Umbrellas and Tents Tuesday, April 28, 2020 2:40 PM As part of the action taken by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners during today’s meeting, members of the public are permitted to […]
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Post Views: 841 Walton County BCC Directs County Attorney to Draft Language to Open Beaches on May 1st During their 11:00 a.m. meeting on Thursday, April 23rd, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) voted to direct the County Attorney, Sidney Noyes, to draft language regarding the opening of Walton County’s beaches, and to […]
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Post Views: 1,000 Tornado Warning for Walton Co, FL www.30a-tv.com/weather Active for next 18 minutes · National Weather Service This alert has been updated. Posted 8 minutes ago The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a * Tornado Warning for… Southwestern Walton County in the Panhandle of Florida… * Until 330 PM CDT. * At […]
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Post Views: 959 WALTON COUNTY EMERGENCY MEETING NOTICE TO DISCUSS RE-OPENING OF WALTON COUNTY BEACHES The Walton County Board of County Commissioners will hold an Emergency Meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at 11:00 am. This meeting will be held at the Walton County Courthouse, located at 571 US Highway 90, DeFuniak Springs, FL. The […]
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Post Views: 662 In these unprecedented pandemic times, the community has stepped up to help the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) in Niceville and the Pierce Family Center in DeFuniak Springs. This is also a time to acknowledge the importance of the community working together to help prevent child abuse and neglect, and also […]
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Post Views: 539 Fudpuckers supports LOCAL Heroes Fighting Against the Coronavirus! Thanks to $2000 in charitable donations from friends in the community, Fudpucker’s will begin delivering meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers next week. Deliveries will start in Destin where the majority of confirmed Coronavirus cases are found in Okaloosa County. All Destin […]
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Post Views: 709 The Destin High School project will be delayed Destin High School’s (DHS) Governing Board announced Thursday that the school project will be delayed until August of 2021. The board entered into a contract to purchase Destin United Methodist Church’s (DUMC) campus. Per the contract, DUMC was to enter into their own contract […]
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Post Views: 870 SkyWheel Attractions premiers new video targeted towards essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. Video highlights grocery store workers, truck drivers, first responders, healthcare workers, and many more who are making the ultimate sacrifice during the fight against COVID-19. “In these challenging times, we want to recognize the people who are working to […]
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Post Views: 673 Read the latest Executive Order from Gov DeSantis. “Essential activities in the order include a broad range of activities such as attending religious services, participating in recreational activities like walking, running, biking, hiking, fishing or swimming, taking care of pets and caring for a family member or friend. Social gatherings or any […]
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Post Views: 829 Rhonda Skipper, Walton County Tax Collector, would like to share the following information concerning the COVID-19 Pandemic and how we are adjusting to the situation. – Tax Collectors are in discussion with the Department of Revenue regarding the extension of property tax deadlines. This would be announced by an Executive Order from […]
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Post Views: 810 Redd’s Fueling Station restaurant is improvising during Gov Desantis order for pick up food and drinks only. Home of the Singing Bartender, Redd has improvised a makeshift drive up, for providing great food, and a song with your pickup order. Guests can order from the menu at the microphone or call or […]
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Post Views: 1,511 Sheriff: Good afternoon. Thank you for joining us. Today is going to be a quick update on the actions taken by the Walton County Board of Commissioners today in response to the COVID-19 virus and really the emergency situation facing this county. I’m Walton County Sheriff, Mike Atkinson. I’m joined with […]
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Post Views: 929 WALTON COUNTY BCC CLOSES BEACHES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; SHERIFF’S OFFICE CHARGED WITH ENFORCEMENT WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A vote early Thursday morning has closed beaches to the general public in Walton County. At their scheduled emergency meeting Walton County Board of County Commissioners passed an emergency ordinance to close all Walton County […]
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Post Views: 884 Walton County Board of County Commissioners, in Conjunction with the Department of Health, Walton County, issue notice on Positive Test for COVID-19 in Walton County The Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC), in conjunction with the Department of Health Walton County (DOH-WC), have received confirmation of a positive test for COVID-19 […]
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Post Views: 821 Walton County BCC – Updated 3-17-2020 Contact: Governor’s Press Office (850) 717-9282 Media@eog.myflorida.com Tallahassee, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order that will reduce density and crowds in restaurants, bars, nightclubs and beaches to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Bars and Nightclubs Under the direction of Governor DeSantis, all bars […]
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Post Views: 879 2020 SandJam Presented by Pepsi Canceled Following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency and under directives from the State of Florida and Panama City Beach City Council, the 2020 SandJam Presented by Pepsi has been canceled. The 3rd annual rock music festival was set to draw the biggest crowds to the […]
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Post Views: 931 Walton County BCC Issues Local State of Emergency due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus); Other Actions Taken During the Emergency Walton County Board of County Commissioners (WCBCC) meeting held today, March 16, 2020, the WCBCC issued a Local State of Emergency (LSE). This LSE will be in place for seven days and must be […]
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Post Views: 913 Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Business Damage Assessment Survey for Coronavirus (COVID-19) The Business Damage Assessment Survey can be taken online at https://floridadisaster.biz/ Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed […]
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Post Views: 1,013 America’s Swimming Pool Company Announces Winner of 5th Annual Free Pool Cleaning Giveaway ASP – America’s Swimming Pool Company is pleased to announce the location of its 2020 Free Clean Giveaway – Panama City, Florida. The winner of this giveaway received a surprise visit from ASP franchise owner, Nick Carver, who presented […]
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Post Views: 948 Hallmark Channel to Feature Alaqua Animal Refuge on Tails of Joy Show Alaqua Animal Refuge joined the Bissell Pet Foundation, along with nine rescue organizations from across the United States, to rescue 180 dogs in danger of euthanasia from St. Landry Animal Rescue in Louisiana this week. Rescue organizations came from states […]
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Post Views: 1,127 February 26, 2020–From performing arts and wine events to live music and outdoor movies, South Walton has a wonderful schedule of events this March. #visitsouthwalton @visitsouthwalton Spotlight Events: March 1: 18th Annual Seaside School Half Marathon & 5K Established in 2003 to raise funds for the Seaside® Neighborhood School, the Race has […]
Read morePost Views: 975 Alaqua Animal Refuge’s ‘Animal Rescue Team’ recently assisted the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office (FL) by accompanying them to several animal-related cases, resulting in the rescue of 29 animals that were in dire need. The animals consisted of 28 dogs and puppies, including several visibly pregnant dogs and one cat. All of […]
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Post Views: 842 On Friday, February 7, 2020 Dunavant Enterprises and the Premier Property Group, project listing agent, held the official “groundbreaking” ceremony for Parkside, the latest expansion of the award-winning Henderson Beach Resort. While the actual construction of the site-work began months ago, community members and dignitaries gathered at the construction site directly adjacent […]
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Post Views: 689 TMJ & Sleep Center, Emerald Coast Tackles Sleep Disordered Breathing Issues in Children Santa Rosa Beach, FL (February 4, 2020) — In an effort to help children reach their full potential of growth and well-being, TMJ & Sleep Center, Emerald Coast (EC) is addressing the increased need for the provision of comprehensive, […]
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Post Views: 1,097 Local Chef Jim Shirley to Cook a Modern Southern Dinner at the James Beard House in New York City The James Beard Foundation (JBF) recently announced that Chef Jim Shirley of South Walton will be cooking at the landmark James Beard House on January 24, 2020. This will be the sixth time […]
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Post Views: 777 On Saturday Feb. 8, 2020 at 7 pm Forward DeFuniak, Inc. will present “The Flight of Jackie Cochran” at the Chautauqua Theatre in DeFuniak Springs. Nancy Hasty, an award -winning poet, playwright and performer, will portray Jackie Cochran. The performance is a benefit for the Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood. The hall is […]
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Post Views: 935 Let’s welcome 2020 South Walton style! Join us for the 7th Annual SWFD Polar Plunge. Don’t forget the costume contest. The event is held at Gulf Place with the plunge at 1 p.m. Gulf Place is located at the corner of CR393 and Scenic Hwy 30A Santa Rosa Beach Florida. . The […]
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Post Views: 962 Pickos Ski School to Host 2020 IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships in Santa Rosa Beach 30 Countries from Around the World to Gather for International Competition SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. Pickos Ski School, located at 105 Jump Street, has announced they will be the official host for the 2020 International Waterski & […]
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Post Views: 912 Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar Hosts Argyle’s Masters of Sparkling Disgorging and Dosage Seminar and Wine Social Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar is holding its third wine social this year on Thursday, December 19, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM, hosted by Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits alongside Pescado’s resident […]
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Post Views: 756 Pescado Rings in 2020 with a Jazz Soirée and Dinner Celebrate in Style Atop the Rooftops of Rosemary Beach as Pescado Brings in the New Year Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar will ring in 2020 with a swanky jazz soirée and three course dinner. Guests can make a reservation now to […]
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Post Views: 855 George’s at Alys Beach to Host New Year’s Eve Dinner George’s at Alys Beach is currently taking reservations for a New Year’s Eve four course dinner at the popular restaurant. There are four seatings that night, but they will book fast. The menu, created by Chef Camille Withall, features diverse first and […]
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Post Views: 778 Road 2 Resilience Recovery Exercise to be Held in Miramar Beach Walton County Emergency Management is engaged and committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of over 68,000 people living within their county. This exercise will be conducted all day on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at the Resurrection Catholic Church 259 Miramar Beach Drive, […]
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Post Views: 964 Cold Weather Shelter to Open in Walton County Walton County Emergency Management has activated the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan for Walton County this evening Tuesday, November 12, 2019. In accordance with this plan, the Matrix Community Center will be coordinating all staffing and resource requirements for the official Walton County cold […]
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Post Views: 931 For Immediate Release Contact: Lisa Henderson, Chief Deputy Tax Collector (850) 892-8121, lisa@waltontaxcollector.com WALTON TAX COLLECTOR RHONDA SKIPPER RETURNS UNSPENT REVENUES TOTALING $1,706,673.60 DeFuniak Springs, FL (November 7, 2019) – Walton County Tax Collector Rhonda Skipper returned unspent revenues totaling $1,706,673.60 to various taxing authorities representing the citizens of Walton County on […]
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Post Views: 835 COMMUNITY MEETS TO MAKE WALTON COUNTY A HEALTHIER PLACE TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY CONTACT: Ryan Mims, Chief Health Strategist Ryan.Mims@flhealth.gov Office: 850-401-6341 The Walton Community Health Improvement Partnership’s Healthy Walton Summit engages community partners, community stakeholders and the public to discuss and develop the 2020-2022 Community Health Improvement Plan. This […]
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Post Views: 962 NBTC Welcomes the South Walton Community to Meet Santa Claus Each year Chef Jim Shirley provides free photos with Santa Claus to our community. This year the event will take place at North Beach Tortilla Co. across from The Bay restaurant at the foot of the 331 bridge in South Walton. You can bring […]
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Post Views: 960 Mama Clemenza’s announces Italian Wedding New partnership established with local celebrity chef and general manager Tammy Damiano, also known as, “Mama Clemenza” proudly announces the addition of two new seats at her breakfast table. Local celebrity chef, Giovanni “Gio” Filippone and Billy Dee have officially partnered with the Clemenza’s family to serve as […]
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Post Views: 713 Cold Weather Shelter to Open in Walton County Walton County Emergency Management has activated the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan for Walton County this evening Thursday, October 31, 2019. In accordance with this plan, the Matrix Community Center will be coordinating all staffing and resource requirements for the official Walton County cold […]
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Post Views: 952 La Playa in Gulf Place to Offer Brunch on Saturdays and Sundays La Playa [Coastal Cantina] located in Gulf Place, will begin offering brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. starting November 2, 2019. The large outdoor patio provides the ideal place to kick back, people watch and take in […]
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Post Views: 984 Local Clothing Designer, Mary Ellen DiMauro, Opens First Storefront in the Shops at The Hub Local clothing designer, Mary Ellen DiMauro, will celebrate the opening of her first storefront location in the Shops at The Hub on 30A on Thursday, November 14 from 6- 8 p.m. Originally from Athens, Ga., DiMauro moved to […]
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Post Views: 747 The Blue Giraffe Moves to The Crossings at Inlet Beach The Blue Giraffe, art and gifts boutique, announces its move to The Crossings at Inlet Beach. Located next to Drift Home & Gifts, the new location offers more space for exhibiting art as well as hosting interactive art classes and book signings. […]
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Post Views: 596 The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa Announces Fall Offerings The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort, has launched their 2019 Fall Offerings for locals and guests. In addition to their fall Love Locals promotions, the resort will be hosting various specials and dining events throughout the season. Beginning this fall, The […]
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Post Views: 814 Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $1.1 Million to Support Mexico Beach Fire Department and Law Enforcement Operations Mexico Beach, Fla. – Sept. 27, 2019- Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) is awarding $1.1 million to Mexico Beach to support fire department and law enforcement operations as […]
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