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, quality solutions for […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Announces 2020 Sip N Shop: ~ Celebrating a Decade of Sipping ~ Alaqua Animal Refuge announced today that it will host its 10th Annual Sip N Shop event on Friday, April 3 at Emeril’s Coastal Italian in Miramar Beach beginning at 11 a.m. Presented locally by Insurance Zone, the event is in partnership […]
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CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE OF WALTON COUNTY AND SOUTH WALTON ARTIFICIAL REEF ASSOCIATION REVEAL SEVEN DESIGNS SELECTED FOR THIRD UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART INSTALLATION The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the seven sculpture designs selected by jury for permanent exhibition in the third […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Advocates for Animals at Humane Lobby Day in Tallahassee Earlier this week, Alaqua Animal Refuge hosted a group of advocates from the Florida Panhandle to attend the 2020 Humane Lobby Day in Tallahassee. The biggest day of the year for animals and animal advocates, the day-long event was devoted to give voice […]
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GCSC’s Visual & Performing Arts Division presents “Burt (Or When I Was Five I killed Myself)” Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is proud to present “Burt (Or When I Was Five I killed Myself)” by Teddi Yaeger. “Burt (Or When I Was Five I killed Myself)” […]
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NEW COUNTY WIDE 9-1-1 SYSTEM A GAME CHANGER FOR WALTON COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A countywide 9-1-1 upgrade has been completed by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to provide faster and more accurate responses for emergency calls. As Walton County has grown, so too, has the need for emergency services. In partnership […]
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Public Partners with Matrix Community Outreach Center to Host Community Christmas Party Since 2011, the Matrix Community Outreach Center (Matrix COC) has been working with public partners and volunteers to provide locals in need with a wonderful Christmas through their Community Christmas program. This year was no different. Beginning in November, the center began, with […]
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SPACES STILL OPEN FOR EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY SPRING 2020 EDUCATION CLASSES ECTC celebrates continued success during its seventh season for its educational programs and continues its partnership with the Florida Chautauqua Theatre Miramar Beach, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2020) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues to see the fruits of its labor during its […]
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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 local favorite Chef […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — David Olney, a folk singer who wrote songs recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, died following a heart attack while performing in Florida, his publicist said Sunday. #30afest Jill Kettles said Olney was on stage in Santa Rosa Beach on Saturday when he was stricken. He was 71. Olney, […]
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The second installment of the Silver Sands Premium Outlets’ Classical Connections Series features the 2017 Bronze Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and two icons of Russian orchestral music: Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Rachmaninoff. One of the most exhilarating young pianists on the concert scene today, Daniel Hsu captured the bronze medal at […]
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Panama City, FL – Gulf Coast State College’s Visual & Performing Arts division is proud to present “Anderson and Feinstein – Two Painters” art exhibit. This exhibition features work by Christon Anderson and Al Feinstein, two men who are quite different from each other; they come from different parts of the country, cultural backgrounds and […]
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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 a property listed […]
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The Escape Ensemble Saturday, January 11th at 7:30 pm & Sunday, January 12th at 2 pm Tickets: $30 and $24 for REP Members The REP Theatre in Seaside launches an exciting New Year of live theatre, films and multi-genre music concerts with the highly anticipated return of The Escape Ensemble, the classical chamber group of emerging […]
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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 plunge is held […]
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This past October, Alaqua Animal Refuge Founder Laurie Hood traveled to Grand Bahama Island on a mission with Animal Wellness Action (AWA) to assess three farms and their surviving animals that were almost completely demolished by Hurricane Dorian back in August of this year. The catastrophic category 5 hurricane wreaked havoc across the Abaco […]
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Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar Presents Six Course Sake and Sushi Pairing Hosted by Breakthru Beverage Group Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar in Inlet Beach, along with Breakthru Beverage Group, will host a six course sake and sushi pairing on January 16, 2020 from 6-8PM. Breakthru Beverage sake specialist will walk attendees through the menu, […]
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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 & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) […]
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Operation Little St. Nick Donations Management Exercise to be Held in DeFuniak Springs Walton County Emergency Management is engaged and committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of over 68,000 people living within their county. Planning for the influx of donated goods can be difficult given the complex set of logistical, staffing, and coordination issues […]
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SINFONIA GULF COAST’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CRESCENDO!, FEB. 14-16, 2020 DESTIN, FLA. — (Dec. 11, 2019) 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 14-16, 2020. On Friday, Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. […]
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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 Sommelier, Doruk Gurunlu. […]
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The Market Shops 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival Raises $25,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County, FL The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, hosted the 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival on November 2, 2019. The annual event, recently named “Best Local Event” by the readers of Emerald […]
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Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria Opens in Santa Rosa Beach Chef Jim Shirley’s Newest Establishment Now Open on the Choctawhatchee Bay This past week, Chef Jim Shirley opened his newest establishment, Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria on the North Beach of South Walton (above North Beach Tortilla Co.). The restaurant blends elements from The Fire […]
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WATERSOUND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”) and Walton County School District today introduced the Magnet Innovation Center at St. Joe Watersound, a STEAM high school facility unlike any other school in the region. The Magnet Innovation Center was unveiled at a press conference on Thursday featuring remarks from St. Joe CEO […]
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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 be at Pescado […]
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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 second course options […]
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30A’s The Hub Welcomes GoVetted as its Official Transportation Partner Entertainment Venue Designates a Pick-up and Drop-off Location to Ease Parking GoVetted Technologies Inc. (GoVetted.com), NW Florida’s safe, local transportation app, has partnered with Scenic Hwy 30A’s The Hub (Hub30A.com), located near WaterSound in Santa Rosa Beach. Beginning the week of Thanksgiving, guests can be […]
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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, Miramar Beach, FL […]
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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 weather emergency shelter. […]
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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 October 31, 2019. […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge’s inaugural Animoré weekend was truly a festival to celebrate the love of animals. Showcasing two epic events — the 6th Annual 100 Point and Cult Wine Dinner and the first ever Barn Jam — the weekend took place October 18 and 19 in Freeport, Florida and raised over $1,100,000 to support Alaqua’s […]
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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 plan will detail […]
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Panama City Beach Harley-Davidson Events Venue, will be turned into a Christmas wonderland and holiday gift market, as more than 40 vendors from around the region, come together Nov. 29 & 30, from 9 am – 4 pm for the 2019 Home for the Harley Days. Throughout the two-day event, there will be […]
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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 your family and […]
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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 Executive Chef/Culinary Director […]
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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 weather emergency shelter. […]
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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 the sea air. […]
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Grandaddy Mimm’s Authentic Moonshine became available in Florida on October 1, 2019, and to celebrate, owner Tommy Townsend will be offering tastings of the award-winning whiskey (for those of legal drinking age) in the company’s booth at the Emerald Coast Cruizin’ Car Show in Panama City Beach’s Aaron Bessant Park November 6-9, 2019. Also a […]
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On Saturday, November 2, The Market Shops will host its 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and bars on the Emerald Coast. For a $40 […]
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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 the Emerald Coast […]
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BUTTERMILK SKY PIE FRANCHISE OWNERS, JOE & JULIE GUNN, CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF NEW SHOP IN PIER PARK IN PANAMA CITY BEACH, NOVEMBER 1ST Serial Entrepreneurs Begin their Retirement Dream with Launch of New Business in Panama City Beach, and Announce Grand Opening Celebration October 29th, 2019, Panama City Beach, Florida – “Buttermilk Sky Pie […]
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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. “This move will […]
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Cook Family Dentistry Takes Candy from Children Local dentistry practice partners with Operation Gratitude to support troops overseas Taking candy from children is usually frowned upon but Dr. Cassidy Cook and the team at Cook Family Dentistry of Santa Rosa Beach is encouraging local kids to donate some of their Halloween candy for a good […]
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Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar Hosts Wine Social with Master Sommelier John Blazon Taste and Purchase Incredible Wines from Master Sommelier at Pescado in Rosemary Beach Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar is hosting its second wine social this year. This exclusive event will feature one of only 112 Master Sommeliers in the United […]
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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 Henderson’s premier bar, […]
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6th Annual Halloween Zombie Stomp at The Bay and Inaugural Día de los Muertos Fiesta at NBTC The Biggest Halloween and Day of the Dead Party in Town is on the North Beach of South Walton The Bay restaurant in South Walton will hold its 6th Annual Halloween Zombie Stomp on October 31, 2019 from 5-10PM. Adults are invited to join the costume contest during the night anytime from 7-10PM. The winner of the costume contest will take home […]
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The Witches of South Walton cordially invite you to joins us on our annual Witch Ride. On Halloween morning meet at the Amphitheater in Gulf Place and ride out “brooms” (bikes) along Scenic Highway 30a that runs along side the Gulf of Mexico in South Walton County Florida. Come dressed to impress as a witch […]
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40th Annual Toys 4 Tots Ride on the Emerald Coast …Sunday, November 17 It’s time to start thinking about the upcoming Holiday season. The Emerald Coast Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter #3605, sponsored by Emerald Coast Harley Davidson, will be hosting their 40th Annual Toys 4 Tots Ride on the Emerald Coast on Sunday, November 17. […]
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The Animoré Weekend is just 2 weeks away and we couldn’t be more excited! The 6th Annual 100 Point and Cult Wine Dinner on Friday night is SOLD OUT! Tickets are still available for the Inaugural Barn Jam on Saturday, including a VIP option (which includes complimentary beverages, food, and preferred seating). The Barn Jam will also have a […]
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Mexico Beach’s Significant Strides One Year Later Partners with Duke Energy on Sea Oats & Dune Walkover Projects It has been almost one year since Hurricane Michael made landfall on October 10, 2019 and ravaged Mexico Beach. The resilient residents that make up this tranquil and serene slice of “old Florida” have spent the past […]
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