Chef Jim is really proud to be able to offer part timers health benefits even during the off season. I think he is doing the community a great service. On Wednesday, the entire group will host a Job Fair at North Beach Tortilla Co. to hire all positions for all six restaurants. Chef Jim Shirley […]
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2019 “Best of the Emerald Coast” Winners Announced Winners Will Be Spotlighted at October 19 Event Emerald Coast Magazine has announced the winners of the 2019 “Best of the Emerald Coast” awards. Each of these winning businesses will be showcased at the 20th Annual Best of The Emerald Coast event on October 19 at Grand […]
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Costa Enterprises hosted the president of McDonald’s USA, Chris Kempczinski, in September at their Port St. Joe restaurant, located at 115 US Highway 98. During the visit, Costa Enterprises recognized Kempczinski and other McDonald’s corporate staff who were visiting the location in honor of the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Michael approaching. This particular location was […]
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Calling All Kids For The Flutterby Arts Festival The Cultural Arts Alliance’s Annual Family Festival celebrates 26 Years October 19 & 20 in Watersound Origins The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is calling all kids to flitter to Watersound Origins to celebrate 26 years of the Flutterby Arts Festival. This year’s event takes […]
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Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn to Host Silver Oak Cellars Wine Dinner In partnership with Silver Oak Cellars, Beach Walk Café, an award-winning restaurant nestled within Henderson Park Inn, will host its first wine dinner of the season. For $150 per person on Wednesday, October 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., attendees will […]
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Shelter House encouraging community support for pantry items Grocery drive to support emergency shelter during Domestic Violence Awareness Month In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Shelter House has announced they are hosting a community grocery drive to help stock the pantry for the emergency shelter. The home has been at or near capacity since […]
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Pancakes and Firefighters…can you think of a better way to start your day? Join us for the 7th Annual All You Can Eat SWFD Fire Prevention Pancake Breakfast sponsored by Swiftly Catered and La Loba’s Bakery & Cafe The fun will start Saturday Oct. 5th, 2019 from 8am-11am at the SWFD Station 2 located at 2109 S. County […]
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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 the city recovers […]
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Restaurant Paradis Announces Fifth Annual Prohibition Wine Dinner to Benefit Westonwood Ranch Restaurant Paradis is proud to present their Fifth Annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner on Saturday, December 7, 2019. The intimate dinner party will be a Prohibition-Era theme, with proceeds benefitting Westonwood Ranch. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to delight in vintage […]
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Beach Care Services hosts 4th Annual Dinner on the Bay & Block Party Presented by SkyWheel Panama City Beach When: October 8th, 2019 Where: The Shrimp Boat Restaurant in Historic St. Andrews Time: 5:00-9:00PM Tickets: Tickets Here • This popular local event features a three-course dinner for 750 of our closest friends, silent auctions, premium […]
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WCFR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC BECOMES U.S. CITIZEN PENSACOLA, Fla— Today, a Walton County Firefighter/Paramedic achieved what many call the American Dream. 🇺🇸♥️ Walton County Fire Rescue Firefighter/Parademic Alejandro Osorio became a U.S Citizen today during a Naturalization Ceremony in Pensacola. The honor came less than a month after swearing-in as a part of the Walton County Sheriff’s […]
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Oktoberfest at The Bay Promises to be an Authentic German Event The Bay Restaurant in South Walton Celebrates Oktoberfest in True German Fashion The Bay in South Walton is throwing down for Oktoberfest! On October 5, 2019, The Bay will offer traditional German fare and German beer all day, as well as live music from […]
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Today’s Boutique Partners with “Save The Closet” to host clothing drive for victims of Hurricane Michael October marks one year since Category 5 storm impacted Bay County -EVENT BRIEF- WHO: Today’s Boutique & Save The Closet WHAT: Clothing Drive Benefitting Hurricane Michael Victims WHEN: Entire month of October 2019 WHERE: Today’s Boutique 4433 Commons Drive […]
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The Tribal Charity Paddle Race to benefit ECCAC Destin, FL A new paddle board event, The Tribal Charity Paddle Race, will be held on the Choctawhatchee Bay at LuLu’s restaurant in Destin to benefit the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) on October 19, at 9 a.m. Paddle Tribe Co. is teaming up with LuLu’s […]
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Just in Time for Halloween and Haunted Events Story Coverage! Second Sight TV launches a new Paranormal TV series – Media Inquiries and Interviews are welcomed. Pensacola, Florida — Second Sight TV is set to launch a new paranormal TV series this September 2019 on several local TV stations. Second Sight TV will be featuring International Psychic Medium Ericka Boussarhane […]
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SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, — The long running Television series called The 3 Julia’s – starring 30a TV’s founder Paul Vizard, Redd, and acclaimed actress Teance Blackburn, has been previously nominated 5 times to the Viewers Choice Awards. The induction is for “Best Comedy Viewers Choice” category of The Taste Awards, and is inducted along […]
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Camp Helen State Park – Moonlight Paddle – Lake Powell A Rare Natural Phenomena Come and join the Rangers at Camp Helen State Park for a moonlight paddle on Lake Powell, Florida’s largest coastal dune lake. The experience will be a mostly quiet excursion led by Rangers and will give visitors a unique opportunity to […]
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Sinfonia hosts Cabaret Dinner with Tony Award-Winner Gavin Creel WHO: Sinfonia Gulf Coast WHAT: An Evening at Seagar’s with Tony Award-Winner Gavin Creel WHEN: Thursday, September 26, 2019 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. WHERE: Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood 4000 S Sandestin Blvd Miramar Beach, FL 32550 TICKETS: $225 per person. Limited seating remains. Tickets may be purchased […]
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Communities of Transformation launches 2nd Awaken Class on Sept 10 On June 25th, over sixty people gathered to celebrate the completion of Caring and Sharing of South Walton’s first “Awaken” class, where six courageous women spent fourteen weeks developing their leadership skills, building community, dreaming about their future and setting SMART goals. In addition twenty-four […]
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4th Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament Sunday – September 29 – Noon Destin Commons Destin Commons will be hosting their 4th Annual Destin Charity Cornhole Tournament at noon on Sunday, September 29 between H&M and Chipotle. The double elimination tournament is a partnership with the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) and Cumulus Media, with proceeds […]
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Brian Wilson, John Prine, Indigo Girls, Tanya Tucker, Don McLean and Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone, and more to perform! January 17-20, 2020 along Highway 30A in South Walton, Florida For the past 10 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of die-hard live music fans from around the country to hear original songwriters […]
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Explore The Outdoors Festival comes to Live Oak Landing in Freeport Oct. 19 Walton Outdoors will be hosting our 10th annual Explore The Outdoors Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19 2019. The fun-filled family event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the beautiful waterfront location of Live Oak Landing Outdoor Destination, 229 […]
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The Henderson Announces Third Sweet Sunday Event Showcasing Destin’s Newest Pumpkin Patch Sweet Sunday: Pumpkins & Primrose to benefit The Sonder Project The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort, will host a fall focused Sweet Sunday event on Sunday, October 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. on The Henderson’s Grand Lawn. Titled “Pumpkins and […]
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Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation unveils powerhouse line-up of culinary talent for the 3rd Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival Tickets to all Harvest Wine & Food Festival events are on sale now at HarvestWineandFood.com Miramar Beach, Fla. – Producers of Harvest Wine & Food Festival, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), unveiled today a […]
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PROVIDING AN INVALUABLE SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY; WCSO DEPUTIES AND FIREFIGHTERS GRADUATE FROM EMT SCHOOL WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Eight firefighters and eight deputies from Walton County Sheriff’s Office have graduated from the first-ever hybrid Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program out of Northwest Florida State College. The EMT Course Completion Certificate signifies these sixteen individuals have […]
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Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Annual Symposium, “The Next BIG Thing”, Presented by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce will host “The Next BIG Thing” on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in the Baytowne Conference Center. Presented by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, the […]
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Fore Her set to host annual Golf Outing fundraiser Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. – Registration is now open for the 7th Annual Golf Outing benefiting Fore Her. The charity golf tournament, which raises money for local breast cancer patients, is set for Friday, Sept. 27 at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club. Registration is […]
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Hurricane Michael Homeownership Housing Relief Receives 118 Loans Programs Focus Dollars on Homebuyers TALLAHASSEE, FLA.- Over $1.7 million has been reserved for 118 loans through Florida Housing Finance Corporation’s (Florida Housing) new homeownership programs in the following Hurricane Michael impacted counties: Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Taylor, Wakulla and Washington. Earlier this […]
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The fourth annual Kite Film Fest will take place Saturday, November 9th at Club LA in Destin. Submissions are currently open for the short film event. “Who knew this wild idea would be approaching its fourth year?” says co-founder Nikki Hedrick of the event. “The community outpouring of support has been incredible. Last year we […]
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SINFONIA GULF COAST ANNOUNCES CALL FOR STUDENT MUSICIANS TO JOIN SINFONIA GULF COAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAMS AARON KING VAUGHN NAMED MUSIC DIRECTOR OF YOUTH ORCHESTRA The Sinfonia Youth Orchestra program is the premier training orchestra in Northwest Florida and consists of more than 50 students who perform throughout the school year in one of two ensembles: The […]
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South Walton Local Makes Television Debut on Bravo’s New Docu-Series, “Flipping Exes” South Walton local, Michael LeSure, will be making his television debut on Bravo’s new reality docu-series “Flipping Exes,” premiering Tuesday, August 6 at 10/9 p.m. CDT. Originally from Indiana, LeSure was a frequent visitor to the Emerald Coast and permanently moved to the […]
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21st Century Oncology to Receive Scenic Walton Design Excellence Award Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (www.scenicwalton.org), August 2019 –Scenic Walton has announced 21st Century Oncology in Santa Rosa Beach as the winner of its Design Excellence Award for this quarter! Dr. Warren Amos will receive the award at a special presentation ceremony on Friday, August 9, […]
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Weekly water sampling at Walton County beaches revealed two with high levels of fecal pollution. Health advisories were issued Thursday for Inlet Beach and Blue Mountain Beach after the weekly water tests revealed unacceptably high levels of enterococci, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Health in Walton County. The samples are […]
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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY LAUNCHES 7th (2019-2020) SEASON ECTC’s 2019-2020 Season Includes Five Professional Main Stage Productions, a Storyteller Series, Two Professional Theatre for Young Audiences Productions and Two Educational Theatre Productions in Fall and Spring Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces its seventh annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. ECTC is a […]
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“Plate to Plate” is a newly developed video concept launched by traveling Personal Chef, Kali Davis, showcasing the diversity of fresh, local ingredients in private, dinner party settings. With future shows to be shot in various locations throughout the United States, the premiere episode presents a ladies-night culinary experience in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Home […]
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The Walton County Tax Collector’s office was recently named one of Florida’s Best Companies To Work For. The annual Best Companies list is featured in the August issue of Florida Trend magazine. One-hundred companies are ranked in small, medium and large employer categories. “This year we spoke with Millennial employees of the Best Companies to […]
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MEXICO BEACH HOSTS 23rd ANNUAL MBARA KINGFISH TOURNAMENT Mexico Beach, a destination known for its vast fishing opportunities, is gearing up to host its third fishing tournament since Hurricane Michael- the 23rd Annual Mexico Beach Artificial Reef Association (MBARA) Kingfish Tournament. This beloved event gives families and friends a chance to come and have fellowship with one […]
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Panama City Beach Announces Packed Fall Calendar of Events -Season to Include Country Music, Pirates, Lobster and Bloody Mary Festivals- Panama City Beach known for its 360 annual days of sunshine, 27 miles of sugar-white sand beaches and brilliant emerald green waters, will be home to an exciting variety of family-friendly festivals and events. […]
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For further information, contact: Leslie Levy 850-622-0760 info@bijouxdestin.com Bijoux Earns Wine Spectator Restaurant Award in 2019 Bijoux Among 3,800 Winners; Full 2019 Dining Guide Revealed in Wine Spectator’s August Issue Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2019 Restaurant Awards. The restaurant is recognized among other winners from […]
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Seaside Institute to Host Three-Day Symposium “Transforming Communities Through New Urbanism” The Seaside Institute will host a three-day symposium from Saturday, September 14 through Monday, September 16, 2019. Titled, “Transforming Communities Through New Urbanism,” speakers from around the world will be in attendance to address the key factors, challenges and solutions in transforming communities for […]
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What’s Happening in South Walton in August With summer in full swing in South Walton, there’s plenty of fun in the sun to enjoy. From craft beer festivals and live music to family friendly movies and unique dining experiences, see what’s going on around town. For more events, visit www.visitsouthwalton.com. Spotlight Events: Aug. 1: Around the […]
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Seagrove Beach Real Estate Company hosting “Retire Old Glory” US Flag Drive Seagrove Beach FL – Davis Properties of NW Florida, one of South Walton’s oldest real estate companies, is hosting a South Walton community out-reach project over the next several weeks. “Retire Old Glory” U.S. Flag Drive, is geared toward giving 30A locals a […]
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North Beach Tortilla Co. Opens in Santa Rosa Beach Chef Jim Shirley’s Newest Establishment Now Open on the Choctawhatchee Bay with 100 Tequilas, Tacos and More. North Beach Tortilla Co. (NBTC), a taco and tequila bar that sits at the foot of the Clyde B. Wells (Highway 331) Bridge across from The Bay Restaurant in […]
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GCSC presents comedian Ryan Niemiller as seen on “America’s Got Talent” Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is excited to present comedian Ryan Niemiller on Thursday, July 25. Despite being born with a disability in both arms, Niemiller is the self–proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy” who […]
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WALTON COUNTY, Fla—Walton County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting a DUI and Roadside Safety Checkpoint Friday, July 19, between 10 PM. and 3:00 AM on Highway 90 near the intersection of Bishop Pond Road. DUI checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and DUI arrest frequency, affording the greatest opportunity for achieving drunken […]
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New Destin High School logo, school color and mascot design contest. …Calling all adult and student artists, parents and supporters The founding executive board of a new Destin High School (DHS) invites any Destin area student, parent, grandparent or supporter to submit a DHS logo design, school colors and mascot suggestion for the community’s new […]
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RESORT COLLECTION HOSTS KID’S COOKING CAMP 3rd Annual Hands-on Culinary Education Program Designed for Kids & Young Teens Panama City Beach, Fla. – Resort Collection, known as the industry leader in property management for 30 years, will host its third annual Cookin’ at the Beach! culinary program for kids and young teenagers at Edgewater Beach […]
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Shades Bar and Grill in Inlet Beach Celebrates 25 Years on 30A with a 90s Themed Bash Party Like It’s 1994 at Shades 25th Anniversary Party August 3rd Get ready to party like you did back in the day! Shades is giving itself mad props for being open on 30A for 25 years! Dress to […]
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Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam Announces Headliners Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Kid Rock Lead 7th Annual Country On The Coast Organizers Donating $10 Per Paid Ticket to Panhandle Hurricane Relief Producers of the Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam have revealed Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean and Kid Rock as the headliners of the 7th annual Country On The Coast festival, scheduled […]
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It’s almost time for the games to begin. Panama City Beach’s new Sports Complex, managed by Sports Facilities Management (SFM), is in its final days of construction and scheduled to open on July 8. The brand-new $37 million complex will offer visitors on ‘play-cation’ a place to enjoy multiple sports and activities on its […]
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