Here is our list of fun suggested choices to ring in the New Year 2017 !   Old Florida Fish House is pleased to host a New Year’s Eve Celebration unlike any other! Join us for dinner and dancing with the Forrest Williams Band. Dinner reservations should be made in advance, as seatings fill up quickly! We […]

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Cold Weather Shelters to Open in Walton County Walton County Emergency Management has activated the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan for Walton County this evening Friday, December 30th, 2016. The following cold weather emergency shelters will be open beginning at 5:30 p.m. Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 DeFuniak Springs […]

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The 9th Annual Rock For A Cure concert will be held at The Block in Fort Walton Beach, FL on Sunday, January 15th. “Each year gets harder and harder to top,” says musician and Rock For a Cure founder Tommy Siren, “But, we always try to make it BIGGER and BETTER every year.” Spearheaded by […]

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Walton Area Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Gala FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their 2017 Annual Gala will be held Thursday, January 19, 2017, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa beginning at 5:30 p.m. A cocktail reception will kick off the gala where […]

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Training History Made at SWFD (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla) – After three years in the making, SWFD placed their very first ever “live fire training boxes” in service on December 20, 2016. SWFD’s “Live Fire Instructors” were on hand at the SWFD Headquarters to conduct the initial training burn in these heavy duty steel boxes […]

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), the non-profit professional theater company based in Miramar Beach, Florida, presents “Bakersfield Mist,” as the final main stage performance of the company’s 2016-2017 season. The production opens with a preview on Thursday, Jan. 26 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 19. Evening performances are on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 […]

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Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents “Musical Time Travel” Featuring Violinist Jennifer Koh on Jan. 20 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 27, 2016) – Keeping the tempo on the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition of “symphony redefined” as the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra. On Friday, Jan. […]

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Contact Person: Marisa Getter Phone: 850-323-0385 E-mail: marsg3tt3r@aol.com Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off A Fundraiser for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department Apalachicola, Florida; Riverfront Park – The Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off is an annual event and the sole fundraiser for the Apalachicola Volunteer Fire Department. The cook-off attracts area chefs and homegrown locals competing with their prized oyster based recipes. […]

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Old Florida Fish House Raises Thousands for Alaqua Animal Refuge During Third Annual Wreaths event Seagrove Beach, Fla. (December 20, 2016) – Old Florida Fish House held its Third Annual Wreaths for Alaqua, benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuge, on Thursday, December 8, 2017. The event raised $5,835 for Alaqua, surpassing last year’s event by nearly $1,500. […]

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The Market Shops presents Free Winter Concert Series The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, presents the Winter Concert Series. Beginning January 8, 2017, every Sunday in January and February will feature a different local or regional artist or band. The Winter Concert Series is free and open to […]

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Franklin County Florida is home to delicious oysters, shrimp, and more than 200 miles of award-winning pet-friendly beaches and historic towns. In 2017 30A Television (www.30a.tv) will be featuring many of the area attractions, people and places that make up this unique area of Florida. The area containing Apalachicola, St George Island, and Carrabelle offers […]

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Max McCann and the 30A Amigos release their latest CD this week, available now via download or shipped by CD Baby. Max has been thrilling 30a audiences for many years on the coast with a great mix of rocking blues and even a touch of reggae. Everyone can remember the skills of Stevie Ray  Vaughan […]

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Branding Party for Emerald Coast Cattle Barons’ Ball a success Save the date for the 10th Annual event benefitting American Cancer Society  Guests gathered at Ruth’s Chris Steak House Destin for the American Cancer Society’s recent Branding Party that was held in advance of the 10th Annual Emerald Coast Cattle Barons’ Ball. (ECCBB) The main […]

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Noon Year’s Eve Just For Kids at LuLu’s Saturday – December 31 – 10 a.m. LuLu’s Restaurant Next to Legendary Marina   Mark your calendars for LuLu’s 2nd Annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration just for kids on Saturday, December 31, at 10 am. It will be non-stop kid-friendly fun for the whole family with excitement […]

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Big Goals Being Met As Emerald Coast Middle School is Titled Northwest Florida Middle School Champions ECMS Boy’s Soccer Team Earns Title of Champions Santa Rosa Beach, December 14, 2016:  Big goals are being met at Emerald Coast Middle School. The Boy’s Soccer Team completed an undefeated season, 12-0 on Saturday December 10th.  They won their […]

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Seaside School Uses $25,000 Donation to Hire First Full-time Security Resource Officer SEASIDE, FL (Dec. 12, 2016) — Thanks to a $25,000 donation from Seaside Associated Stores (SAS), Seaside Neighborhood School has the necessary funds to hire its school’s first full-time on-site School Resource Officer. Deputy David Talley, 42, has been in law enforcement for […]

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SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, December 12, 2016 — Washington County Florida contains waterfalls, aquifer springs, and a wolf preserve, and the county wants the public to know about them. Panhandle based 30A Television (www.30a.tv) aims to help with a series of commercials and area highlights, for distribution online and in various cable networks. Washington County […]

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Retired Military Hosts Toys for Tots Drive at The Market Shops WHAT: The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced today that two of its merchants, Ben & Jerry’s and DIG eatery, are hosting a Toys for Tots Drive in support of the U.S. Marine Corps annual campaign. Both Greg […]

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30A TV telethon for ECCAC a victory for the kids Watch the Telethon above              Seagrove Beach, FL (December 9, 2016)…30A TV aired the 2nd Annual Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Telethon broadcasting live last week from 723 Whiskey Bravo in Seagrove Beach. The telethon benefited the two ECCAC locations in Niceville and the Pierce […]

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Cold Weather Shelters to Open in Walton County  Walton County Emergency Management has activated the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan for Walton County this evening Thursday, December 8, 2016. The following cold weather emergency shelters will be open beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459  DeFuniak Springs […]

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Nuestro Programa Navideño transmitido en Destin Commons Que hay en Florida ! – The first Spanish language television program in NW Florida, broadcasting on 30A television. 30atv Que Hay En Florida Que hay en Florida is the first television magazine program in Spanish for the hispanic community, transmitted on 30A TV and Ch 17 on […]

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Free seminar and Lunch! Building a Healthy Financial Future for Women FINANCIAL PLANNING TODAY FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT TOMORROW Agenda: Physical Health is Like Financial Health It is About You You can Take Charge of Your Own Financial Health Envision the Future you Want and Make a Plan to Get There Women Make Good […]

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45 Central Wine Bar Welcomes Dorothy Starbuck as the December Artist of the Month Celebrate Inspiring Local Art at 45 Central Wine Bar in Seaside at Our Artist Reception on December 1 45 Central Wine Bar in Seaside has been showcasing a new local artist every month for over a year. This gives artists an […]

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DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office K9 Drago has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Drago’s vest is sponsored by an Anonymous Donor and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of those loved and lost in Orlando”. Vested Interest […]

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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2016 LIP SYNC BATTLE Miramar Beach, Fla. (Nov. 22, 2015) — Nearly a dozen contestants took the stage to give some serious “lip,” but if the buzz of the crowd was any indication, every contestant left tongues wagging. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) hosted the second annual Emerald […]

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Seacrest Wolf Preserve, Inc. is a fully-fledged 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to wolf and wildlife conservation through education. Seacrest Wolf Preserve, Inc. goals are working to build bridges of greater understanding and respect for wolves in the natural world through our profound educational outreach programs. We are striving to create a greater awareness of this […]

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Cold Weather Shelters to Open in Walton County Walton County Emergency Management has activated the Cold Weather Emergency Shelter Plan for Walton County this evening, Sunday, November 20, 2016. The following cold weather emergency shelters will be open beginning at 5:30 p.m. Coastal Branch Library 437 Greenway Trail Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 DeFuniak Springs […]

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The Capes and Crowns Fun Run and 5k Celebrates its Success in Third Annual Race Over $14,000 Raised to Benefit the Tree House Episcopal Montessori School (SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – November 17, 2016) – The Tree House Episcopal Montessori School is proud to announce it raised over $14,000 in its third annual Capes and […]

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Always” Her name is “Always”- she is beautiful, healthy, full of sweet love and she could be he could be your friend for “always”. However, the reality is she will probably live at Alaqua “always” because of something she can’t change – being a black cat. “Always” has […]

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Santa Rosa Beach FL 30a Media (www.30a.tv) announces a television partnership with Pensacola based Grubon TV. Airing on the 30A.TV Network, two brand new series will feature some of the best local restaurants and chefs from all over the Gulf Coast. “Grub On” and “You Say Tomato” began airing on November 9th, starting with an […]

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DEPUTIES PULL INJURED MAN FROM FIERY WRECK For Immediate Release November 10, 2016 Freeport, Fla— A deputy’s decision to travel a different route while on duty has changed the lives of three men forever. Walton County Sheriff’s Deputy David Sanders was not even half way through his shift on November 1st when he steered his […]

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Ron Adams Announces Special Benefit Performance at Trebeaché on November 18 Freeport, FL (November 9, 2016) —ERA American Real Estate and Beach Dreamin’ 30A will host a special benefit concert featuring Ron Adams and The Memphis Echoes, performing “The Shadow of a King” — a tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley. […]

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The Manhattan Transfer Headlines Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 16 MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2016) – Keeping the tempo on the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition of “symphony redefined” as the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra. Sinfonia’s annual holiday concert […]

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Santa’s Holiday arrival and fireworks at Destin Commons Santa’s Holiday Arrival & Fireworks Saturday, November 18, 6 – 8 pm Destin Commons Santa Claus is coming to town at Destin Commons on November 18, 6 – 8 pm. At 7 pm, join in Santa’s arrival with a festive Holiday celebration parade down Main Street and […]

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30A TV to air Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center telethon Thursday ● December 1 ● 6 – 9 p.m.               Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (November 5, 2016)…30A TV will air the 2nd Annual ECCAC Telethon broadcasting live on December 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. from 723 Whiskey Bravo in Seagrove Beach to […]

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 JOHN PRINE, CHEAP TRICK, DR. JOHN & THE NITE TRIPPERS, SHAWN COLVIN SLATED FOR THE 8TH ANNUAL 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL ALONG FLORIDA’S SCENIC HIGHWAY 30AJANUARY 13TH – 16TH, 2017 EVENT TO FEATURE 175 SONGWRITERS AND OVER 225 PERFORMANCES AT MORE THAN 25 VENUES IN SOUTH WALTON COUNTY   Click here for ticket sales and information     The 8th annual 30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL– set […]

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MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2016 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS ARTIST AWARD WINNERS $10,000 in cash prizes awarded to 27 artists hailing from 16 different cities for artwork representing 13 different art mediums The 21stthAnnual Festival of the Arts drew more than 6,000 art lovers DESTIN, FLA. — (Oct. 31, 2016) On a warm and […]

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Jamey Westbrook for Florida House District 5 I have lived and worked in northwest Florida my whole life. I am a small businessman, experienced in holding to a budget and meeting a payroll; I know firsthand how laws and regulations impact us all. I believe that the people of District 5 care about their livelihood, […]

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Capes and Crowns Fun Run and 5k is Fun for the Whole Family Discounts are available for the upcoming race being held Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 9 A.M. (SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – October 28, 2016) – Calling all princesses, princes and superheroes! The third annual Capes and Crowns Fun Run and 5k race […]

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South Walton Fire District Lowers ISO Rating  (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.) – South Walton Fire District Fire Chief Rick Talbert recently announced that The South Walton Fire District has earned a new 3/3X Public Protection Classification rating — the third highest rating from the Insurance Services Office (ISO). The new classification places SWFD in the […]

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WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE TO BE FEATURED IN NEW A&E NETWORK SERIES ‘LIVE PD’  For Immediate Release October 27, 2016 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— The Walton County Sheriff’s Office commitment to excellence is about to be seen on a whole new level – live national television. WCSO is one of six diverse law enforcement agencies around […]

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SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL COMPETES FOR THE EMERALD COAST HUB IN 9TH ANNUAL BEST ROBOTICS COMPETITION SEASIDE, FL (Oct. 24, 2016) — The future is here. Eighty students at Seaside Neighborhood School will venture to the University of West Florida in Pensacola, Florida on Saturday, Oct. 29 to compete for the Emerald Coast Hub in the […]

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45 Central Wine Bar Welcomes Lori Drew as the November Artist of the Month Celebrate Inspiring Local Art at 45 Central Wine Bar in Seaside at Our Artist Reception on November 10th  Every month we celebrate local art by filling the walls of 45 Central Wine Bar with the work of a new artist. During the month of November, we are showcasing Lori Drew, who […]

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Century 21 Blue Marlin’s 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Raises $40,000 for Silver Sands School Destin, Fla. (October 24, 2016) – Century 21 Blue Marlin hosted their 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Regatta Bay Golf and Yacht Club on Friday, October 7, 2016, benefitting the Silver Sands School. Century 21 Blue Marlin raised $40,000 […]

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Shades Bar & Grill will host the 2nd Annual Shine a Little Love Festival (SALL Fest) on Saturday, October 21/­22 on 30a. This year’s festival will feature a spectacular line­up including John Driskell Hopkins and Daniel De Los Reyes of the Zac Brown Band, Marty Lloyd of Freddy Jones Band, recently named Top 10 artist […]

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Beginning the week of October 24, daily lane closures will begin on CR30A in conjunction with the Western Lake Pedestrian Bridge project.  The affected area is west of Watercolor to the entrance of Grayton State Park.  Daily closures will continue throughout the duration of the 180-day project that is scheduled be completed the end of […]

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Dinah’s Coastal Furniture  & Boutique 22200 PCB PARKWAY PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL 32413 850-238-8999 dinah@dinahsshop.com Need that one special piece of furniture to finish your home decor project or a whole house full of Coastal Furniture and complimentary accessories? Dinah’s Coastal hand-painted pieces are by far the most popular items we sell. We specialize in […]

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GCSC Theatre presents classic comedy, TARTUFFE Gulf Coast State College Theatre in the Division of Visual & Performing Arts presents Moliere’s classic comedy, Tartuffe. This hilarious comedy about a pious fraud will be presented on Nov. 11-13 & 18-20. Performances are Fri & Sat at 7:30pm and Sun at 2:30pm in the Amelia Center Theatre […]

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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BEACH PROPERTIES OF FLORIDA WELCOMES JULIE CUMBY (SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL – OCTOBER 12, 2016) ¾ Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices announced today that Julie Cumby will serve as the director of marketing for the full service real estate brokerage. Cumby will be responsible for driving the marketing efforts of this rapidly expanding real […]

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Visit South Walton Announces the 15th Annual South Walton Artist of the Year Award Visit South Walton announced the 2017 South Walton Artist of the Year at the 30th Annual Walton County TDC Annual Meeting held at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort on October 11, 2016. “Marisol Gullo, an accomplished acrylic artist who owns and […]

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