Florida and Alabama are moving toward new shark safety measures after a surge in shark encounters — and changing coastal environments may be part of the story. 🦈 The Incident That Sparked Change In June 2024, the calm beaches of the Florida Panhandle were shaken by an unprecedented event: three shark attacks occurred within just […]
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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 with the annual […]
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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 … Redefined. On Saturday, […]
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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 a chance to […]
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Tickets on Sale Now! Get ready to enjoy a day of delicious crawfish, entertainment, friends, food, and community spirit at the 11th Annual Crawfish Boil hosted by the Emerald Coast Community Cares Foundation (“ECCCF”)! The event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 3pm until 8pm, at Cabana Café, 112 Seascape Driver, Miramar […]
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Miramar Beach, Fla.— Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present Legally Blonde The Musical, May 2-8, 2025, Thursday – Saturday at 7pm, Sundays and Wednesdays at 2pm. A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal […]
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Iconic Bands, Unforgettable Tributes and Gourmet Eats Set the Stage for Spring Evenings at The Dugas Pavilion #30atv @mattiekellyartscenter DESTIN, FLORIDA Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) invites music fans to gather under the stars at the picturesque Dugas Pavilion for the much-anticipated 2025 Concerts in the Village series. From April 10 to June 12, every […]
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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 Boulevard since 2008, […]
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FOR SPECIAL INTERACTIVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE OF LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA SWINGS DESTIN, FL On March 12, the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, transformed into a lively concert hall as Sinfonia Gulf Coast presented its 13th Link Up concert performance, “The Orchestra Swings.” Sinfonia Gulf Coast is the only orchestra offering […]
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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 fun afternoon from […]
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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, guests were delighted […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL The Cultural Arts Alliance (CAA) of Walton County, proudly announces Gerard Frank as the Featured Artist for the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival. Frank’s custom artwork—One Man Show—will be showcased on all ArtsQuest marketing materials. The festival, a beloved May tradition, will take place May 3-4, 2025, at Grand Boulevard […]
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A New Tradition Begins April 6, 2025 (SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLA) – Vue on 30a is adding a fresh twist to Sundays with the launch of its brand-new Sunday brunch, beginning April 6, 2025. The restaurant will open its doors on Sundays, welcoming guests from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for an elevated brunch experience […]
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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 juried fine arts […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. Founded on the golf course by local friends, Ryan Byers and Kevin Tamer, The Truman App is a cutting-edge digital platform that connects both locals and visitors with the best of South Walton, including real-time information on dining, events, transportation, local safety, exclusive deals, and more. The app is now available […]
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When it comes to discovering secret “Where the locals go” dining along 30A in Florida, there are several fantastic restaurants to choose from. While Redd’s Pub is undoubtedly one of the best secret local spots, here is a list of ten top restaurants, including Redd’s, for you to explore: Redd’s Pub Located in Santa Rosa […]
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PANAMA CITY, Fla. Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) announces that Delta Air Lines will be launching new seasonal Saturday service between LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and ECP for Summer 2025. The new service will begin on June 14, 2025, and will operate once weekly on Saturdays. Additionally, Delta will offer daily service from June 28, […]
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Florida Senate – 2025 SB 1622 By Senator Trumbull 2-01664A-25 20251622__ 1 A bill to be entitled 2 An act relating to recreational customary use of 3 beaches; repealing s. 163.035, F.S., relating to the 4 establishment of recreational customary use of 5 beaches; providing an effective date. 6 7 Be It Enacted by the […]
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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 services in February […]
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The National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC) has announced the appointment of Dana Hahn and Jessica Proffitt Bracken as the new NLJC Directors for Walton County in Florida. The National League of Junior Cotillions program, which features character education, etiquette, and social dance training for students in South Walton, includes six classes over a six-month […]
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23rd Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon & 5K Race Weekend Presented by Frankie’s Bike Shop Breaks Records with $650K Raised for Education SEASIDE, FL. The 23rd Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon & 5K Race Weekend, presented by Frankie’s Bike Shop, made history by raising a record-breaking $650,000 in net proceeds to support the educational initiatives […]
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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 guy Jason Hedden […]
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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 and activities. With […]
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Proceeds from these philanthropic dinners to benefit Sinfonia and its music education community engagement outreach initiatives DESTIN, FLA. Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce more delicious details for Crescendo! 2025, its highly anticipated annual fundraiser and cultural and culinary extravaganza. @followers On Friday, Feb. 28 at 6 […]
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Panama City Beach, Florida Captain Blackbeard and Dolly have been hard at work finalizing plans to bring the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show to Panama City Beach, and it won’t be long now before the excitement and family fun begin later this spring. @followers One of the exciting announcements about the dinner show is that […]
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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 exhibition at the […]
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Destin – In a profound stride toward protecting one of Florida’s most beloved marine creatures, the Gulfarium proudly announces the arrival of two rescued manatees—Lil Joe and Inigo—to its newly renovated manatee habitat. This milestone is the culmination of a three-year vision that began in 2022, when Patrick Berry, CEO of the Gulfarium, first spoke […]
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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 anticipated event will […]
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Songs through the Ages Valentine’s Day Musical Revue Miramar Beach, Fla. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present Timeless Love: Songs through the Ages Valentine’s Day Musical Revue on Friday, February 14th at 2pm and 6pm. Share this evening or afternoon event with the ones you love. Enjoy beautiful love songs from yesteryear […]
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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 two days of […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, 30A Media (www.30A.Media)is excited to announce a dynamic collaboration with The Siren’s Log, a popular YouTube channel chronicling life aboard a Tayana 37 sailboat. This partnership will bring The Siren’s Log’s inspiring content to a broader audience through 30A TV’s (www.30a.tv) extensive broadcast and syndication network. Known for its compelling storytelling […]
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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, Shawn Mullins and […]
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Café Thirty-A’s Annual Christmas Charity Ball, presented by honorary sponsors Earl Bacon, the Ellis Family, and Thomas Howell Ferguson, was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 and raised a record-breaking $81,000 for Caring and Sharing of South Walton, an organization that provides food and financial assistance to area families and individuals in need. The sold-out […]
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The Dawson Group, a locally owned and operated restaurant group, has acquired three notable South Walton establishments, including Red Fish Taco, Stinky’s Bait Shack, and Stinky’s Fish Camp, from longtime local, Jim Richard of Word of Mouth Restaurant Group. Owned by Clark and Ashley Beecher, The Dawson Group is known for their various historical establishments […]
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The Mystic Krewe of Salty Barkers is hosting Mardi Gras Apalach-style with two days of exciting fun, including the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Pet Parade. The celebration on February 21-22, 2025, in Apalachicola, FL, is dedicated to dogs and their people. This year’s theme, “Game of Bones – the Canine Kingdom Rules,” invites guests to […]
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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 speeches on “The […]
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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, offering patrons an […]
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This spectacular tribute to female music legends featuring three phenomenal vocalists features VIP table seating. DESTIN, FL (Dec. 19, 2024) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast—celebrated for reinventing the symphony experience with bold performances—continues its 2024-2025 season with Bette, Babs & Beyond on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Destin–Fort Walton Beach Convention Center. […]
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The Market Shops, located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host the Inaugural Merry and Bright Holiday Market on Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @followers The Market Shops’ merchants, retailers, and restaurants will open their doors and welcome the community for a holiday shopping event featuring refreshments, […]
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Move to Term Sheet Negotiations for Transformative SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Expansion THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™ proudly announces the unanimous approval of a $9.5 million grant proposal from Triumph Gulf Coast to move to term sheet negotiations for a grant award that will be a transformative investment that will revolutionize the school’s ability to prepare students for college […]
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Tickets Now on Sale for Taste of the Race with Headliner The Velcro Pygmies Tickets are now on sale for Taste of the Race, the official pre-party of the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, with headliner The Velcro Pygmies on Friday, February 14, 2025 in beautiful Seaside, FL. #30atv @Seasideschoolofficial SEASIDE, FL […]
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present Every Brilliant Thing January 9 – January 17, 2025. In Every Brilliant Thing, a young boy attempts to ease his mother’s depression by creating a list of all the best things in the world worth living for. This heart wrenching and at times hilarious one-man play […]
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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 Grammy winner Timothy […]
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Holiday Splendor Abounds as the DeFuniak Springs Step into the holiday spirit and celebrate the season with the annual Christmas Tour of Homes in historic DeFuniak Springs on Saturday, December 7. Filled with holiday joy, the tour runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features 20 beautiful homes, churches, and businesses. Hosted by St. […]
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For 2025 Spring Educational Theatre Programs Programs Available in DeFuniak Springs, Miramar Beach, and Freeport Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) 2025 Spring Educational Theatre programs are going to be ‘off-the-charts’ fun! These programs provide creative and engaging classes designed especially for young thespians from elementary to high school, as well as adult classes. ECTC offers […]
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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 will be open […]
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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. Festive tomato-themed balloon […]
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Proceeds to benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton Café Thirty-A, located at 3899 East County Hwy 30A, is set to host their annual Christmas Charity Ball on Saturday, December 7 benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton. @followers In honor of longtime owner, Harriet Crommelin, who passed away in 2023, this year’s event will […]
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“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 that just launched […]
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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 the tropics. But […]
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