EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS “A MARK TWAIN STORYBOOK” AS PART OF IT’S THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES (TYA) PROGRAM Public performances of “A Mark Twain Storybook” will be performed at ECTC’s performance space at 10 a.m. on Jan. 27 & Feb. 3 Miramar Beach, Fla. (Jan. 8, 2017) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents “A Mark Twain Storybook,” the […]
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The South Walton Children’s Chorus Opens Registration For Spring Session Santa Rosa Beach—The South Walton Children’s Chorus is excited to announce that registration for its spring season is now open! Students between the ages of 9-13 are welcome to register ($50) by February 1, 2018 to participate in this unique opportunity in South Walton. […]
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SINFONIA GULF COAST ANNOUNCES CALL FOR STUDENT MUSICIANS TO JOIN SINFONIA GULF COAST YOUTH ORCHESTRA PROGRAMS Miramar Beach, FL (Jan. 22, 2018) — The Sinfonia Youth Orchestra program is the premier training orchestra in Northwest Florida and consists of more than 50 students who participate in a variety of ensembles that perform throughout the school year in […]
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IMPACT 100 NWF Announces 2018 Board of Directors (Ft. Walton Beach, FL . . . January 16, 2018) Since its creation in 2012, IMPACT 100 of Northwest Florida has awarded $1.7 million in grants to local nonprofits organizations in Okaloosa and Walton counties, which includes four $102,000 grants in 2017. The organization empowers women to become […]
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Gulf Coast State College presents “An Evening of Brahms: Faculty Chamber Music Recital” Panama City, FL – The Visual & Performing Arts Division at Gulf Coast State College is excited to present “An Evening of Brahms: Faculty Chamber Music Recital.” The community is invited to enjoy an evening of chamber music, an intimate form of classical […]
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SEASIDE, Fla. (www.seasidefl.com), Jan. 17, 2018 – The Town of Seaside is pleased to announce that world-renowned street artist Andrew Pisacane, known as “Gaia,” is paying tribute to America’s greatest historian and educator of art and architecture, Vincent Scully, with a wall-sized mural on Seaside’s purple wall at 25 Central Square. Scully’s death last November […]
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SINFONIA GULF COAST HOLDS RECRUITMENT EVENT JANUARY 20 FOR CRESCENDO! 2018, A NEW ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT DESTIN, FLA. — (Jan. 17, 2018) It’s a new year! Make a difference this year by volunteering your time. On Tuesday, January 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Sinfonia Gulf Coast will hold a […]
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Walton County Launches Broadband Survey for Residents and Businesses In October of 2017, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners approved a contract with Connected Nation to conduct a broadband feasibility study in Walton County. This study will help to determine Walton County’s current internet infrastructure, and possible solutions to ensure that all citizens […]
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Stubbs Orthodontics announces new hire orthodontist Dr. Li-Ping Chew Miramar Beach, FLA. (January 11, 2018)… With the growth of Stubbs Orthodontics and the recent opening of the Miramar Beach location, Stubbs Orthodontics is proud to announce the hire of new team member and orthodontist, Dr. Li-Ping Chew. Dr. Chew’s personal treatment experience at the […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Lass” Lass is a beautiful seven year old Shepherd. This mature gal is full of love and so ready to find a family to call her own. Lass loves going for walks and making sure she says hi to everyone she meets. Be ready for some kisses when […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pets of the Week “Dreamer, Darla, Gunner, and Alvin” Dreamer (9 years old ), Darla (9 years old ), Gunner (10 years old ), and Alvin (11 years old) are all The Chinese Crested Dogs. The breed is an alert dog that enjoys human companionship. They are funny little dogs that like […]
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TWO STUDENTS “SHAKE” THINGS UP AT SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL SEASIDE, FL (DEC. 28, 2017) — Two particular students at Seaside Neighborhood Schools were singled out for “shaking things up” … in a good way. Always up for creative fun, Seaside Neighborhood School principal Kim Mixson engaged 5th-8th grade students with an exciting new program: […]
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ROSEMARY BEACH FOUNDATION PRESENTS The 13th ANNUAL GIRLS GETAWAY Thursday, February 1 – Sunday, February 4, 2018 Rosemary Beach, Fla. (December 22, 2017) — Rosemary Beach Foundation presents its 13th Annual Girls Getaway on Thursday, February 1 through Sunday, February 4, 2018. Held each year during Super Bowl weekend, Girls Getaway has become a time and […]
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SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS THE SECOND CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS CONCERT OF ITS 12TH SEASON FEATURING SYBARITE5, JANUARY 26 MIRAMAR BEACH, FLA. (December 26, 2017) – Sinfonia Gulf Coast — the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra led by Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller — presents the third concert of the mainstage season that celebrates the “classics” […]
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WHAT HAPPENED On the 18th December, Swede fell 33ft through a roof in Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia, while trying to get his hat back from a monkey who had stolen it seconds earlier. It’s a miracle he is alive but is now Paralyzed from the chest down. He has tingling feeling in his arms and hands […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Beth” Beth is 4 year old, American Bulldog mix. She is about the sweetest gal that you will ever meet! She gave birth to a litter of seven healthy puppies here at the Refuge, and has been a fabulous mother! Beth will be weaning her pups shortly and […]
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Saving Faith — A Story of the Power of Compassion, Empathy, and True Human Goodness Freeport, FL (December 21, 2017) — The heart of Alaqua Animal Refuge’s mission is rescuing and saving animals’ lives—providing shelter, safety, and second chances to thousands of animals every year. At the core of Alaqua’s work is the largest volunteer […]
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Adult’s Night Out Holiday Events WALTON COUNTY, Fla.—November 30, 2017— Kids aren’t the only ones who love Christmas time, so why let them have all the fun? With events ranging from Ugly Christmas Sweater parties to elegant holiday dinners, there are memories waiting to be made for adults ringing in the holiday season. Enjoy many […]
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Folk-rock duo Ryanhood Brings Virtuosity, Heart and Humor to Santa Rosa Beach at The Repertory Theatre-Seaside. Named ‘Best Group/Duo’ in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic-duo Ryanhood got their first break more than a decade ago as street-performers at Boston’s Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent […]
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Old Florida Fish House Raises Thousands for Alaqua Animal Refuge During Fourth Annual Wreath Event Seagrove Beach, Fla. (December 18, 2017) – Old Florida Fish House held its Fourth Annual Wreaths for Alaqua event, benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuge, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The event raised $7,565 for Alaqua, surpassing last year’s event by nearly […]
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2017 Coverage Gulf Place to Host the South Walton Fire District Fifth Annual Polar Plunge Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (December 15, 2017) – Gulf Place on 30A is set to host the South Walton Fire District 5th Annual Polar Plunge. For the fifth consecutive year, Gulf Place Community will host the South Walton Fire […]
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A Superior Air Conditioning Company Launches New Service Utilizing The Features On The Nest Thermostat! – Panama City Beach and Santa Rosa Beach A Superior Air Conditioning is excited to announce the launch of a new Preventive Maintenance Plan that utilizes the smart features of the Nest Thermostat. Through this program, the Nest Thermostat will […]
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Renowned throughout Northwest Florida for its year-round Live@TheREP Concert Series, professional children and family theatrical productions, the critically praised Fall Play Series and annual holiday show Every Christmas Story Ever Told, The REP Theatre in Seaside, Florida will raise the curtain in 2018 by diving deep into a multi-disciplinary performance schedule in conjunction with Escape to Create. In partnership with Seaside’s […]
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The Market Shops presents Winter Concert Series 2018. Beginning January 6, 2017, every Saturday will feature a different local or regional band or solo artist. The first one on Saturday, January 6th will feature Boukou Groove. The Winter Concert Series is free and open to the public. Rain or shine, concerts are from 1-3 p.m. […]
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Tickets on Sale Now for Shelter House’s 2nd Annual Palate & Palette Five-Course Wine Dinner and Live Painting Proceeds from tickets go directly towards supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Okaloosa and Walton counties. (Destin, Fla.) November 27, 2017 – Tickets are on sale now for Shelter House’s 2nd Annual Palate […]
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The Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin Embraces the Season with Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser Howard Hospitality’s Courtyard Hotel to Raise Money for Food For Thought, Outreach, Inc. with a Very Special Holiday Event Miramar Beach, FLA. (December 5, 2017) Nowadays, the holiday season is seen as a time for decking the halls, shopping for gifts to […]
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Bijoux Wine + Spirits Honored with 2017 Golden Spoon Award MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 30, 2017) – Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, located in The Market Shops at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, was recently recognized as one of Florida’s best places to dine with “Florida Trend’s” Golden Spoon award. […]
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Restaurant Paradis Announces Third Annual Prohibition Wine Dinner To Benefit Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Rosemary Beach, Fla. (November 16, 2017) – Restaurant Paradis is proud to present their Third Annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner. The Friday, December 9, 2017 party will be a Prohibition Era theme, with proceeds benefitting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy […]
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Gulf Place to Host Third Annual Christmas at the Beach Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (November 30, 2017) – Gulf Place on 30A is set to host the Third Annual Christmas at the Beach. The Gulf Place Community, Hope Lutheran Church, The Bridge at 30A, and Point Washington Methodist Church have joined together to host the […]
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Seaside is excited to announce the beginning of a new Post Office Plaza. It is part of the vision of Seaside founders, Robert and Daryl Davis. “The plaza is the first project leading to the future construction of the Krier Tower,” said George Calvi, Seaside Director of Development, “and should take about six months to […]
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Visitors and locals can now vote for their favorite businesses, events and activities in South Walton. The Top 5 nominees from each category will be available to choose your favorite from beginning Friday, November 24. You can vote for your favorite South Walton business, event or activity by going to perfectinsouthwalton.com or the Visit South […]
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FIFTEEN CAR BURGLARIES OVER THE WEEKEND ; ONE WEAPON STOLEN SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla— Fifteen car burglaries were reported over the weekend in the south end of Walton County— all vehicles were left unlocked and one firearm was stolen. The car burglaries occurred from Saturday night to early Monday morning. Eight of the 15 burglaries […]
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Baytowne on Ice announces 2nd Annual Ice Skating Extravaganza Organizers at The Village of Baytowne Wharf have announced Baytowne on Ice will host the second annual Ice Skating Extravaganza. The event will feature performances from US National Pairs Medalists Jennifer Don and Themi Leftheris on Friday, Dec. 1 at 6p and 7:30p, and mini skating school sessions for […]
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The Nutcracker in SEASIDE® is Back! Saturday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m., Seaside Amphitheater Ballet Pensacola Returns to Perform Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker for the 6th Annual Event Contact: Lori Leath Smith 850/714-3166 | lsmith@seasidefl.com MEDIA ALERT SEASIDE, Fla. (November 2017) – The Merchants of Seaside will host the 6th anniversary of the Nutcracker ballet […]
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Home for the Holidays Program 2017 (Santa Rosa Beach) – For the 8th consecutive year the South Walton Fire District will be offering “free transportation” (on a space available basis) to local residents in skilled nursing and adult living facilities. This “Home for the Holidays” program provides residents an opportunity to be at home […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Old Florida Fish House will once again team up with Alaqua Animal Refuge for the 4th Annual Wreaths for Alaqua to raise funds for the private, nonprofit animal sanctuary committed to serving the Florida’s Emerald Coast. The auction takes place at Old Florida Fish House in Seagrove […]
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Walton County Sheriff’s Office is asking our community to join us in helping give the gift of hope this Christmas. Many families in Walton County are in need this holiday season and could use some assistance in providing for their children. “Keep in mind these are kids of all ages,” said Sheriff Adkinson. “Not just […]
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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY CONTINUES IT’S 5th ANNIVERSARY SEASON BY STAGING “A WRINKLE IN TIME,” DECEMBER 7-23 Performances are Thursday (opening night) through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday, Dec. 10, 17 and Saturday, Dec. 23 Miramar Beach, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2017) — Time is precious. Spend yours with family and […]
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Fundraising – TV style – 3rd Annual Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Telethon In 2015, Paul Vizard approached Julie Hurst at Emerald Children’s Advocacy Centers (ECCAC) in Niceville to co host a “Jerry Lewis” style televised Telethon, to raise money and create awareness for what the ECCAC actually does. The 30A TV television Telethon is […]
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22nd ANNUAL SOUNDS OF THE SEASON CONCERT TO FEATURE SPECIAL GUEST STAR SARAH SIMMONS LANGSTON Calling all singing voices to join Mattie Kelly Community Chorus DESTIN, FLORIDA (Nov. 3, 2017) — The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation and co-presenters, Destin Assembly of God, Destin United Methodist, St. Peter Catholic Church and Village Baptist Church will […]
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The second annual Kite Film Fest will take place November 11th at Club LA in Destin. “We are so excited to be back for the second year,” shares co-founder Nikki Hedrick of the event. “The community outpouring and the quality of submissions from our regional film community is astounding.” The mother/daughter team behind 850 […]
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LuLu’s 3rd Annual BooLu’s was spooktacular Destin, FL (October 30, 2017)…Hundreds of families came out to enjoy a spooktacular day full of Halloween festivities and costume contest at LuLu’s 3rd Annual BooLu’s. From the restaurant, to the sandy beach outside, and the parking lot offering Trunk-or-Treating, kids stayed plenty busy with free Halloween arts […]
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CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE TO AUCTION 2010 TESLA ROADSTER SPORT DONATED BY THE ST. JOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Online Bidding Open Now As Part Of 30A Songwriters Festival Silent Auction SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – (October 26, 2017) The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce they have recently been gifted a […]
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BUD & ALLEY’S PIZZA BAR + TRATTORIA PRESENTS 2017 FOUR-COURSE WOOD-FIRED FALL HARVEST WINE DINNER FEATURING SWICK ALL NATURAL WINES, NOV. 16 Seaside, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2017) — Bud & Alley’s Pizza Bar + Trattoria on 30A in Seaside, Florida, celebrates the fall season with a Fall Harvest Wine Dinner on Thursday, Nov. 16 […]
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Gulf Place to Host First Annual Firetruck Pull and Fifteenth Annual Holiday Open House – Gulf Place on 30A is set to host a number events in November. New this year, Gulf Place will be hosting the First Annual 30-A Firetruck Pull. The event will take place on Saturday, November 4, beginning at […]
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GCSC hosts “Careers in the Arts Workshop” Panama City, FL – Gulf Coast State College is partnering with the Florida Alliance for Arts Education and Bay Arts Alliance to host “Careers in the Arts Workshop” for middle and high school students. The event is designed to inspire and guide students in the pursuit of […]
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ResortQuest is thrilled to present the Nashville Songwriters Florida Sunshine Tour to be held Wednesday, October 25 through Saturday, October 28, 2017 at beautiful venues along the Beaches of Northwest Florida. Join us at The Bay October 26 at 6:00 pm. The tour features acoustic performances by Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame songwriters Aaron Barker, Even Stevens and […]
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BUD & ALLEY’S WATERFRONT RESTAURANT IN SEASIDE HOSTS THE 27th ANNUAL SEEING RED WINE FESTIVAL VINTNER DINNER Seaside, Florida (Oct. 18, 2017) — Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant on Scenic Highway 30A in Seaside, Florida, ushers in fall with a festive kick off the four-day 27th annual Seeing Red Wine Festival by hosting the highly-anticipated Vintner […]
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Competition brings out the “BEST.” Eighty students from the Seaside Neighborhood School campus of Seaside School, Inc. will venture to the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, Oct. 28 to compete for the Emerald Coast Hub in the 10th Annual BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technology) Robotics Competition. BEST Robotics Inc. (BRI) […]
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SEASIDE SCHOOL BEGINS 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR BY “SHAKING” THINGS UP SEASIDE, FL (OCT. 13, 2017) — Seaside Neighborhood Schools kicks off the 2017-2018 school year by “shaking things up.” Always up for creative fun, Seaside Neighborhood School principal Kim Mixson is engaging 5th-8th grade students with an exciting new program: The Amazing Shake. […]
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