Local artist, Jonah Allen, 27, will open his first gallery and studio, located at 416 S Co Hwy 393 in Santa Rosa Beach, on Wednesday, March 10 with a grand opening celebration from 5-8 p.m. Allen specializes in large scale photographic art that focuses on the dynamic relationship between water and light. He has been […]
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Recent awards and updates from Vue on 30a The club restaurant, Vue on 30a, has been recognized for multiple voter’s choice awards. Visit South Walton voters honored Vue on 30a by naming the restaurant “Best Fine Dining” and “Best Wedding Venue” in the “Perfect in South Walton” awards program. Additionally, the restaurant was also awarded […]
Read moreMarch 27th, 2021 from 9 am to 10:30 am Keep PCB Beautiful is hosting the “27 Mile Great American Beach Cleanup” with an after party starting at 10:30 am. All our Adopt a Beach Access volunteers will be cleaning their access on this day. We have sent letters to all beach front condos, hotels, restaurants, […]
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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY VOLUNTEERS COOK UP FIRST EVER THEATER-THEMED COOK BOOK Pre-ordering Available Now for ‘Recipes in the Limelight’ All proceeds to benefit ECTC and its education outreach programs What’s cooking at Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC)? “Recipes in the Limelight: An Emerald Coast Theatre Company Production.” ECTC veteran board member, Sherry Londe of […]
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The Courtyard at Pescado in Rosemary Beach® is hosting a boozy soiree this St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, from 2:00 – 10:30 PM. Patrons can order Irish inspired food and drinks right off the menu whilst lounging among the debaucherous. Enjoy the musical stylings of The O’Mericans from 2:00 – 5:00PM and then Gilleran’s Island […]
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Panama City, FL.– The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College will hold auditions/interviews for 2021-2022 Visual & Performing Arts Scholarships on March 1, 2021 at 6:00 pm, in the GCSC Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts. These scholarships are for incoming and current full-time GCSC students. For new GCSC students, […]
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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. Guests of the […]
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On December 8, 2020, Walton County BCC approved and awarded construction to proceed with improvements near Cowford Landing on the Choctawhatchee River. The project is funded using grant funds from the Land and Water Conservation fund program and County Preservation funds. According to Walton County Environmental Manger Melinda Gates, “This is a great example of […]
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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 ten full-time jobs […]
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Pescado is offering an Easter Brunch on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021. All ages are welcome and guests over 21 years old will enjoy a welcome mimosa. An exquisite buffet will be prepared by Chef Ken Duenas featuring items such as Gulf Shrimp and Alaskan Snow Crab, Bourbon Glaze Bone-in Ham, Rosemary and Garlic Crusted Prime […]
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Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care Welcomes Founders Club Residents www.watercrestseniorliving.com (PRNewsfoto/Watercrest Senior Living Group) PRNewswire — Watercrest Senior Living Group and The St. Joe Company proudly announce that Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care received AHCA licensure and recently welcomed the first Founders Club residents to assisted living. […]
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Chef Jim Shirley Enterprises is excited to invite all hospitality professionals to a job fair next Thursday between 2pm – 5pm at Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria at the foot on the 331 bridge across the street from The Bay. This is an amazing opportunity to be a part of the new phenomenon North Beach […]
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This past Friday, Alaqua Animal Refuge assisted the Panhandle Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) with the rescue of 77 animals from a severe neglect situation in Laurel Hill, Florida. The owner of Fyre Branch, located in Okaloosa County (FL), surrendered and signed over all but one of the animals to Alaqua. The remaining animal, a horse […]
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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 a $600,000 purse. […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge is proud to announce and welcome Jeff Jacob as its new Executive Director effective immediately. Jacob will be responsible for helping to lead the organization during an unprecedented growth period as Alaqua relocates to their permanent home, a multimillion-dollar facility with expanded programs and services. Jacob was selected for this critical role […]
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The largest winery in the South, Duplin Winery of Rose Hill, has broken ground on the family-owned winery’s third exciting location. Located on 70 acres at the previous Hombre Golf Club, Duplin Winery is building a 35,000-square-foot complex that will be the home of an award-winning, laid-back Southern-style wine tasting experience featuring specialty drinks, gourmet […]
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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 the years make […]
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GCSC VPA presents “An Evening of Showtunes Fundraiser” Panama City, FL.– The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College presents “An Evening of Showtunes” in support of the GCSC Foundation Ray H. Stanley Memorial Musical Theatre Scholarship Fund. “We are doing this as a way of keeping Ray’s memory alive by helping […]
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The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is presenting their 22nd annual Kieran May Memorial Golf Tournament at Kelly Plantation Golf Club. This is an important ECCAC fundraiser to benefit children by providing services at no cost to help identify, treat and support child victims in abusive situations. The Tournament will take place on Sunday, […]
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WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Fire Rescue is one of five agencies in Florida participating in a new EMS Pediatric Study done by the University of Florida and the National Institute of Health. The study was initiated to help researchers understand whether early administration of steroids in a prehospital environment improves outcomes for children with […]
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The Courtyard at Pescado is the perfect place to host your next presentation, board meeting or any other business gathering. The space is available from 8am – 12pm daily. The Courtyard offers a breakfast buffet with coffee for $25 a person or coffee station for $10 a person. The space can hold up to 30 […]
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Walton County, Fla.– Feb. 3, 2021. – The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA), South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) and Visit South Walton celebrated the successful deployment of eight new sculptures in the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The new installation is the third UMA sculpture deployment and includes the following sculptures: • […]
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Panama City Beach Rock Festival Moving to Frank Brown Park The popular SandJam Presented by Pepsi Adult Alternative Rock Festival is moving from late April to October 1-3, 2021, organizers announced today. Additionally, the 4th annual music festival is relocating from M.B. Miller Pier to Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach. Headliners and additional […]
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Progress updates plus the areas first short course Named “Best Golf Course” by Visit South Walton and Destin Magazine, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is excited to announce that the best golf course in town is getting even better with its 2021 renovation underway. Two weeks into construction, the new and improved look for […]
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The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College presents A Place Within, paintings by Victoria Rose Phillips. Many of the paintings in this exhibit were created in Skopelos, Greece, where Mrs. Phillips completed an artist residency at the Skopelos Foundation for the Arts. While there she was inspired by the mountainous landscapes […]
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Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley, Lynyrd Skynyrd Still Headlining Rescheduled Festival The 2020 Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam is moving to June 4-6, 2021, organizers announced today. Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Lynyrd Skynyrd remain confirmed to headline the Southeast’s largest Country music festival at Frank Brown Park in beautiful Panama City Beach, Florida. “This move is […]
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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 organization that provides […]
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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 in Santa Rosa […]
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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 the items that […]
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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 at 9 a.m. […]
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The Courtyard at Pescado will be having a Wine and Food Tasting hosted by Breakthru Beverage on Wednesday, February 10 from 6-8PM with Advanced Sommelier John Ramsey. Guests will enjoy light bites and excellent wines while learning about the varietals from an expert. Tickets are being offered at $75 plus tax. Guests are encouraged to […]
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Marlin Grill will celebrate the day of love with an elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner available Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 14. Each night beginning at 5 p.m., Marlin Grill will offer a three-course special menu for two featuring a selection of prime steaks, decadent sides, fresh-caught seafood, and Marlin Grill’s famous hand-crafted desserts. Diners […]
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Intimate listening room concerts to be held every Friday in February Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with Visit South Walton, announced today its “Music on Main” concert series. Taking place every Friday in February from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a listening room experience in the historic Florida Chautauqua […]
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The season of love is coming to prepare, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) gives you 10 “dramatic” ways to show you care. 1. Give the gift of live theater. ECTC presents the dramatic, adventuresome comedy Popcorn Falls, Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 28. Nathanael Fisher and Jason Hedden take the ECTC stage to portray […]
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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 the beginning of […]
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The Courtyard at Pescado is now taking reservations for an intimate dinner on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2021. The special menu is available from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is $130 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Dinner is by reservation only and seating will be very limited. Reservations can be made by emailing […]
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Destin High School (DHS) is slated to open next August for the 2021-22 school year. The new tuition-free public charter school will be located at the Grace Lutheran property located at 4325 Commons Drive West, next to the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village. From now until January 29, students and parents can go online to […]
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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY KICKS OFF NEW YEAR BY STAGING ‘FLORIDA GIRLS’ BY DEFUNIAK SPRINGS RESIDENT NANCY HASTY Heralded by the Village Voice as a “one-woman tour de force,” ‘Florida Girls’ runs Jan. 15-31 Who isn’t ready for some laughs? Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) rings in the New Year with Florida Girls a hilarious […]
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Notice of Public Meeting – General Fund and TDC Fund Amendment The Board of County Commissioners, Walton County, Florida, will hold a Public Hearing on the following proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget for the General Fund and Tourist Development Fund. The Public Hearing will be held on January 12th, at 4:00 P.M. […]
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s The StoryTeller Series returns with three new offerings on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. January 12 through March 2. Performances are Tuesdays, Jan. 12 & 26 and Feb. 2, 9 & 23 and March 2 at 7:30 p.m. The 2021 lineup includes Three Places at Yalta (Jan. 12 & Feb. 9), […]
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The 5th Annual Palate & Palette event hosted by Shelter House is almost here! This year, five is the number to remember. In order to consider safety precautions, Shelter House will be hosting five separate events, each featuring its own unique local artist and an intimate dinner prepared by a local celebrated chef. For more […]
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The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) undertakes a prevention/awareness program each month related to the health and well-being of children and teens. This month is National Birth Defects Prevention Month which focuses on strategies for healthy pregnancies and newborn care. This year’s theme by the Houston, Texas based National Birth Defects Prevention Network is, […]
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Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce the full line up for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, slated for February 12-14, 2021. Festivities begin on Thursday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m., with a Crescendo! Kick Off Lunch at Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits located at […]
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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 are from Moderna […]
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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 holiday décor throughout […]
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In the spirit of the holiday season, Back Beach Barbecue is hosting a toy drive throughout December to benefit local families in need. Guests are encouraged to bring in a toy of any value to receive 20 percent off their order from Back Beach Barbecue. Additionally, if anyone needs a toy, customers are welcome to […]
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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 Cultural Arts Village. […]
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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 a high school […]
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Proceeds to benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton WHAT: Café Thirty-A has rescheduled their annual Christmas Charity Ball benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton to Saturday, January 9, 2021 from 7 – 11 p.m. Upon yearly maintenance inspection, Cafe Thirty-A uncovered issues that need to be repaired as soon as possible in order […]
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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 the Young Ambassador […]
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