Grayton Beer Company Expands with Addition of Brewpub Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (April 23, 2018) – Grayton Beer Company is pleased to announce the opening of the Grayton Beer Brewpub in Grayton Beach, Florida.  The fully operational brewery, restaurant and bar is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Conveniently located in Grayton […]

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Come join us on Saturday, May 19th for the 2nd Annual “DISH THE FISH” Seafood Cook Off Fundraiser, at Newby’s Too on the Curve. The fun begins at 11:00 AM until 4ish. There will be a Seafood Tasting from local restaurants and chefs, as well as seafood plates for sale. There will be  a silent auction […]

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SANDJAM PRESENTED BY PEPSI READY TO ROCK! Panama City Beach Rock Festival On The Beach April 26-28, 2018 Massive Fireworks Display Saturday Night (Nashville, Tennessee…) – April 25, 2018 – The inaugural SandJam Presented by Pepsi adult-alternative music festival is set to rock with some of the biggest names in music right on the sand at M.B. […]

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FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH MAKES RARE DONATION TO EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION PUBLIC AUCTION  Bush family relative is namesake of Eglin Air Force Base’s EOD national training complex Bidders also can make sealed bids in advance For Immediate Release—The EOD Warrior Foundation is honored to present a very special donation from President George H.W. Bush for its upcoming auction […]

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Pescado Hosts Wine Dinner Featuring Ken Wright Cellars Chef Ken Duenas and Crew Welcome Food and Wine Lovers to Enjoy an Extraordinary Wine Dinner at Pescado • Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar Pescado • Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar is hosting its first ever wine dinner on May 2, 2018 from 6-8PM. The dinner will feature wines […]

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WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE WARNS CITIZENS OF EXTORTION SCAM Posted on April 23, 2018 by Lindsey Batchelor For Immediate Release  April 23, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of extortion letters that are starting to circulate in Walton County. When residents in Walton County check their mail today, they may find a letter […]

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SHAWN MULLINS AND HIS BAND SOUL CARNIVAL TO HEADLINE “UNDER THE SEA” FUNDRAISER FOR UNDERWATER MUSEUM OF ART May 10th SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL (April 17, 2018) – The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce that Shawn Mullins will return to South Walton with his band, Soul Carnival, to headline the “Under […]

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WHERE: Solaris Yacht at Baytowne Marina 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W Sandestin, Florida 32550   TICKETS: $75 per person. Available for purchase now on TaylorHaugen.org DESCRIPTION: Join the Taylor Haugen Foundation for a sunset cruise aboard the Solaris Yacht on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Guests will board at Baytowne Marina at 5:30 p.m. and will set sail […]

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Gulf Coast State College presents annual Student Art Show Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College is proud to present the annual Student Art Show, showcasing the creativity and talent of Gulf Coast students. The exhibition features work made by students in one of the many studio art […]

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Bringing the Bluegrass to the Emerald Coast. Enjoy an authentic Kentucky Derby experience on May 5th at The Market Shops. Guests will sample “Derby Fare” from our favorite local restaurants, enjoy live entertainment and dress to impress for your chance to “win”, “place” or “show!” Come watch the 144th Kentucky Derby with Junior League of […]

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Safe Water for Walton is “READY TO RIDE” . . . with help of Pedego® !  Local non-profit launches its web site, announces major 2018 Legislative Session successes, and has two Pedego® electric bikes to give away!  Safe Water for Walton has been a registered non-profit organization for less than 6 months, yet already has racked up a […]

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Fore Her sets date and speaker for fourth annual Tea Fore Her fundraiser   Plan to join Fore Her on May 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vue on 30a for their fourth annual Tea Fore Her, an event that is the perfect opportunity to dress up, grab your best friend, and come […]

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Arlene Newsome Exhibit Santa Rosa Beach, FL, : As part of the continuing Art in Public Places, artist Arlene Newsome will display her work at the Coastal Branch Library for the months of June and July, 2018. Artist Statement Arlene Newsome was born on a horse farm in Nashville, Tennessee. She and her husband Alan […]

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What’s Happening in South Walton Spotlight Events 11th Annual Seafood Boil Benefit at Shades Bar & Grill in Inlet Beach- Saturday, April 7 Shades will be serving boiled crawfish, raw oysters and traditional Jambalaya at this family-fun event. Bring the whole family for games, bounce houses and live music all benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuge. Website: […]

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Local Business Owner to be Featured on HGTV Show Maggie Matthews of Margaret Ellen Bridal Finds Home in Santa Rosa Beach on “How Close Can I Beach?”   Inlet Beach, Fla. (April 5, 2018)– Well-known HGTV show, “How Close Can I Beach?” will feature local business owner, Maggie Matthews, of Margaret Ellen Bridal, and her family’s […]

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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— After months of filming on location in the Florida Panhandle, Nat Geo WILD announced today the air date of a new TV series featuring Alaqua Animal Refuge and the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO). The new series, Animal PD, will premiere on Saturday night, April 14, 2018 at 9 p.m. (CST) on […]

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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS SUMMER ON STAGE 2018  Calling junior thespians from pre-school to high school to join us on stage and backstage to act, sing, dance, joke and spar — all summer long in 10 fun theater camps   Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 30, 2018) — Calling all drama queens (and kings) to […]

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Spell Restaurant Group Announces New Executive Chef and Sous Chef at La Cocina Mexican Grill and Bar The Spell Restaurant Group recently went on a search for an Executive Chef to take the reigns at La Cocina Mexican Grill & Bar in Seacrest Beach, FL. They were looking for someone with great leadership skills and […]

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Gulf Coast State College presents “Identity” Art Exhibit   Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College is excited to present “Identity,” an exhibition featuring ceramic sculpture and wares by Keith Smith and Wesley Harvey.   The work explores the ideas of definition, construct and allocation of identity. Identity […]

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Old Florida Fish House Announces Bourbon & Cigars Event to Benefit Dog-Harmony    Seagrove Beach, Fla. (March 26, 2018) – Locally owned and operated, Old Florida Fish House proudly presents its Bourbon & Cigars event to benefit Dog-Harmony on April 19, 2018.   From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Old Florida Fish House invites the community […]

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Beachy Beach 30A Real Estate Announces Groundbreaking Ceremony and Launch Party For New Development on 30A “Grace Point” Coming to South Walton in 2018  SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLA., (March 26, 2018) – Beachy Beach 30A Real Estate announces the Groundbreaking Ceremony and Launch Party of Grace Point, the newest luxury beachside residential development on 30A, Thursday, April 12, […]

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The Gulf Okaloosa Island host Easter Brunch and two Easter Egg Hunts for kids Fun for the entire family       WHO: The Gulf Okaloosa Island   WHAT: Easter Brunch and Easter Egg Hunt.   WHEN: Sunday, April 1, 2018 11:00 am – 3:00 pm   WHERE: The Gulf Okaloosa Island 1284 Marler Avenue Fort […]

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April 6, 5PM – 8PM • 25 Central Square, Seaside, FL Jonah Allen | PELAGIC PATTERNS Join us Friday, April 6, 2018, from 5PM to 8PM for the opening reception of PELAGIC PATTERNS at 25 Central Square, presenting works by Jonah Allen. To celebrate the opening of the exhibition, Jonah will be giving away a photographic print […]

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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY “AESOP’S FABLES” AS PART OF IT’S THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PROGRAM “Aesop’s Fables” will be performed at ECTC’s performance space at 10 a.m. on April 7 & 14 Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 23, 2018) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents “Aesop’s Fables,” the final Professional Theatre for Young Audiences […]

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WCSO POSSE VOLUNTEERS MORE THAN 9,545 HOURS IN 2017 For Immediate Release March 20, 2018 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— At the end of 2017 the Walton County Sheriff’s Office Posse will have volunteered more than 9,500 hours to the community it serves. The 18 member unit tallied 9,545 hours total contributing approximately $216,000 worth of value […]

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PLEIN AIR WORKSHOPS Monday, 1/2 day class $35 contact SHARON YARBROUGH for details and to sign up at sharonyarbrough@gmail.com Tuesday, Full day class, $75, contact JOAN VIENOT for details and to sign up at www.joanvienot.com Wednesday, Full day class, $120, contact MANON SANDER for details and to sign up at ManonSander.com>home or at manondesigns@comcast.net Thursday, […]

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The Market Shops to Host OneBlood Drive WHAT: The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Drive on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Following the success of the last three drives held in April July, and October, which saw an impressive number of donors, The Market Shops plans to continue these […]

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Easter in Destin Lunch Cruise Hop past the crowded Destin restaurants and cruise through a relaxing Easter Lunch prepared by our executive chefs. After taking in the warm coastal breezes and panoramic views from the sky deck, guests will indulge in a three-course meal and special children’s menu. Start the voyage on the sky deck […]

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Local dog rescue, Dog-Harmony, announces Kids & Canines: A Spring Break Camp Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.—​​Calling all dog lovers! Dog-Harmony, a dog rescue and education organization in Santa Rosa Beach, announced that it will host a kids’ camp, called Kids & Canines, on March 22 from 1 to 5 p.m. to teach children how to […]

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The Travel Trainer on 30a Brings Personal Training Services to your front door! Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.— Anyone who has had a conversation with Sean Miller, The Travel Trainer on 30a, quickly understands why he’s a successful personal trainer, coach and athlete. His energy and encouraging nature are contagious! Offering front door personal training services, […]

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11th Annual St Patrick’s Parade and Festival — March 17th Everyone is Irish on St Patrick’s Day! And where better to be green than at the largest St Patrick’s celebration on Florida’s Emerald Coast; the 30A St Patrick’s Parade and Festival. The parade kicks off at 2pm and the festival follows at 3pm at Arnett’s […]

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Shades Bar and Grill Hosts Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party Live Music, Bouncy Houses, Food and Drink Specials and More! Shades Bar and Grill in Inlet Beach is excited to announce their annual St. Patrick’s Day throw down. It’s time to eat, drink and be Irish! Wear your favorite green and head to Shades Bar […]

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SANDESTIN WOMEN OF IMPACT 100 NWF CELEBRATED A FUNDRAISING GOAL Sandestin women of IMPACT 100 NWF are excited to announce they have achieved their fundraising goal of raising $100,000. The challenge was to get enough women JUST from Sandestin residents to fund a $100,000 IMPACT 100 NWF grant. We did it!! Since its creation in […]

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DESCRIPTION: Join the Taylor Haugen Foundation in honoring Taylor Haugen’s 25th birthday with a Sunday Brunch celebration at Compass Rose on March 25, 2018. The Sunday Brunch starts at 12:00 pm and includes a buffet-style brunch by Dan Pettis of One20 Modern Bistro and Fuel Restaurant, along with birthday cake and a cash bar for […]

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Fill out the form   for a chance to win a Girls Getaway Weekend for two featuring a 2 night stay in Apalachicola, meals at area Franklin County restaurants, spa package, shopping gift certificate and evening entertainment package. [contact-form-7 id=”7657″ title=”4GottenCoast”] Official Rules A Valid Email address, Name, Address, City, State, Zip and Phone Number are NECESSARY […]

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Sublime with Rome and Fitz and the Tantrums were recently announced as the headliners for the inaugural SandJam Fest Presented by Pepsi adult-alternative rock music festival in beautiful Panama City Beach. This morning organizers announced an additional 20 acts will join the headliners and already announced Kaleo, St. Lucia and Capital Cities on the sugar-white […]

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The Market Shops Announce Free Fitness on the Lawn WHAT: The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host free, weekly fitness classes on the lawn. Beginning Wednesday, May 2, 2018, through Monday, July 30, 2018, Free Fitness on the Lawn will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays […]

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Local Father and Son Bring Coastal Cuisine to The Village of Baytowne Wharf MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Bryce Jarvis and Captain Gary Jarvis, the proud owners of Sunset Bay Cafe, located in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced today their newest venture: Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House. Located in the space formerly occupied by Acme […]

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There’s Grocery Shopping and Then There’s Thirty-A Filet & Vine  Santa Rosa Beach— Shea and Paul Gill are looking forward to providing the Emerald Coast with the sort of specialty market items they are used to having access to in bigger cities throughout the Southeast. Originally from Montgomery, the Gill’s affinity for specialty grocery stores […]

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Emerald Coast Chorus  will be having their annual show at the Village Baptist Church in Destin @ 7:00.  February 23rd “Songs of Screen and Stage” with our sister chorus The Sugar Beach Acapella Chorus. We also have as our special guest quartet “Main Street”, the current World Champions! Tickets are only $20 in advance or […]

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Louis Louis celebrates 8th season with event on February 24 to benefit ECCAC Santa Rosa Beach, FL (February 15, 2018)…Louis Louis’ well-known restaurant on Highway 98 at Musset Bayou Road in Santa Rosa Beach is celebrating their 8th season with Rock the Dock & Cruise the 8 Seas on February 24. The event will benefit the […]

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Cultural Arts Alliance Annual Valentine Tour of Homes  Brings Creativity and Design Inspiration February 17 & 18 Santa Rosa Beach, FL— (February 8, 2018) Valentine’s weekend typically means romantic dinners and flowers for most, but for South Walton residents and visitors alike, it signals the highly anticipated annual Valentine Tour of Homes presented by the Cultural […]

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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR NORTHWEST FLORIDA THEATRE FESTIVAL  The 2nd Annual Northwest Theatre Festival will be staged May 16-20 at 560 Grand Boulevard, Upstairs, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin  Miramar Beach, Florida (February 7, 2018) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces an open call for entries to its second annual hosting […]

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CAR BURGLARS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF UNLOCKED DOORS; FIREARM STOLEN    SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Suspects burglarized 13 unlocked vehicles early Tuesday morning stealing a computer, camera, cash and a loaded firearm. Investigators with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office are investigating multiple burglaries in the Cypress Breeze subdivision and Watersound North. Although the more than a […]

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Gulf Coast State College Visual & Performing Arts Hold Scholarship Auditions  Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division of Gulf Coast State College will hold scholarship auditions for the 2018-2019 academic year on Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. in the Amelia G. Tapper Center for the Arts. These scholarships are for incoming […]

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Maurice Hunter Seeks to Empower Women Through the Power of a Letter for Valentine’s Day  Local author embarks on a unique campaign to launch his book “Three Letters” (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.) February 6, 2017 – Maurice Hunter, author, entrepreneur, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu instructor, and founder of evolfleS (pronounced Selflove), has come up with a unique […]

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REGIONAL PREMIERE OF “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN ON STAGE AND SCREEN”   This special gala evening set for Saturday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at the Emerald Coast Convention Center, features guest vocalists Kristin Clayton and Bojan Knezevic     MIRAMAR BEACH, FLA. (Feb. 5, 2018) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast — the region’s only fully professional […]

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Progress Bank Celebrates 10th Anniversary  February 2, 2018 —Progress Bank marks its 10th anniversary of serving its clients across North and Central Alabama and Destin, Florida areas with a CD Special and activities within each of our offices.  We invite clients and shareholders to join us in the celebration during the week of February 5.  […]

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Panama City Beach Rock Festival Scheduled for April 26-28, 2018 (Nashville, Tennessee…) — February 2, 2018 – Rock music fans were excited to hear about the new SandJam Presented by Pepsi, Fueled by Circle K in beautiful Panama City Beach, and the wait is over for the exciting headliners. Incubus, Sublime with Rome and Fitz […]

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WCSO TO HOST MOCK KIDNAPPING EXERCISE For Immediate Release February 1, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla— A week from today Walton County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a two-day exercise aimed at evaluating law enforcement’s response to a child kidnapping. The Region 1 C.A.R.T. (Child Abduction Response Team) is made up of multiple agencies in Northwest […]

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