Fore Her Presents 4th Annual Fore Her Golf Outing Proceeds benefit local women battling breast cancer   Santa Rosa Beach, Florida (July 21, 2016) – Fore Her, Inc. is currently accepting registration for the 4th Annual Fore Her Golf Outing. The event will take place on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Santa Rosa Golf & Beach […]

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Legal Complaint Filed and Citation Protocols Suspended Related to Section 22-55 of Walton County Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance Walton County has recently been served with a lawsuit, and is anticipating another, challenging Ordinance 2016-16, which amended the Walton Code of Ordinances Chapter 22, Walton County Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance.  The two lawsuits specifically […]

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Homeowners’ lawsuit:  County’s beach-sign ban flouts First Amendment SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL;  July 18, 2016: The owners of a beachfront home sued Walton County today for banning signs on private beach property — including the signs against trespassing that the homeowners have installed on their privately owned beach property to safeguard their privacy, personal safety, […]

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News Release WCSO DEPUTIES AND SWFD SAVE BABY FROM LOCKED VEHICLE For Immediate Release July 18, 2016   Santa Rosa Beach, Fla— A frantic mother calls 911 to report accidently locking the keys to her car inside her vehicle with her 19-month-old baby still inside.   On Saturday July 16th at around 1:30pm deputies were […]

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Contact:  Jon Ervin (850) 622-7806 jon@visitsouthwalton.com July 15, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance Update Walton County’s current Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance [No. 2016-16] addresses unpermitted personal property left on the beach overnight. Overnight is defined as the hours between one hour after dusk and one hour before sunrise.  The Waterways […]

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Lauren Catanese from The Big Tamale episode one of the Happy Show with Katie Truax and Generosity Life. Dresses by Deja Vue Seaside. (Katie ) Hi, I’m Katie Traux my husband Rob and I own Soul Center For Health in Wellness Segro Beach. We offer Holistic Healthcare, Chiropractic Care, individual & couples counseling, as well […]

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I had lunch in Fort Walton with a high school buddy today. We met there because he was staying in Navarre, and FWB was halfway between us. While we were eating on a porch overlooking the sound, I saw this, but it was 20 miles away. Still , I could see it was a real […]

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  Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (July 12, 2016) – Gulf Place on 30A announces it will be the official headquarters for the 30A Half Marathon and 5K, presented by The 30A Company, YOLO Board, and 360 Blue, on October 21-23, 2016. All proceeds will benefit The Sonder Project, a locally-based nonprofit that focuses on high-impact, sustainable […]

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My4Faces Apps is pleased and excited to announce the launch and release of their candy and puzzle games application that has been specially designed for people of all gender and ages, who want to challenge their brain and intelligence while playing a fun game. Dubbed as ‘My4Faces Dreamland,’ this revolutionary mobile app has been rightly […]

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WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS – 4 Advisories Issued WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~Four Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period~ The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through […]

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Florida Department of Health: There is no flesh eating bacteria in Florida coastal waters Yesterday, reports came out about flesh-eating bacteria closing Panhandle beaches. Those are false and have been corrected. There is no flesh eating bacteria in the Gulf or other Florida coastal waters. There were health advisories issued due to high levels of […]

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Bellamy, a 4 year old Schnauzer mix, has been waiting for her forever home for 160 days. She can usually be found carrying around her favorite toy or begging for a belly rub! She loves every human she meets, but she can be a little picky about her canine friends. Bellamy weighs about 45 lbs, […]

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Bay Club of Sandestin AVAILABLE LISTINGS AT BAY CLUB SANDESTIN The Bay Club is located on the beautiful grounds of the Resort at Sandestin, just eight miles east of Destin on Hwy 98. The area is noted for having spectacular shopping, exhilarating sunsets, historical sites, an almost continuous calendar of events, and for being the […]

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Editor note; Much is shared about the cost to turtle breeding from unfilled holes on the beach. Little known are the dangers to humans too. Stories below about serious events involving sand holes on our beaches. Please share, it could save a life. #30atv @30abuzz ——————————————————————— BY ROBERT B. SIMPSON I promised myself I wouldn’t […]

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Sophie Girl”   When Sophie Girl first arrived at Alaqua, she was shy and unsure of her new surroundings. Soon she regained her confidence and now loves everyone she meets! She is a 4 year old Black Lab and weighs about 67 lbs. Currently, she is in The […]

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Dorrie” Dorrie is a 6 month old Lab Mix who is eager to find a family to call her own. She arrived at Alaqua when a Good Samaritan found her wandering a busy highway. She was then diagnosed with a serious illness, but thanks to Alaqua’s amazing medical […]

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Bay Breeze Patio Presents the Third Annual “Eggs On the Beach” Egg Fest, Sept. 24, at Seascape Golf Beach & Tennis Resort. Registration now open for cook teams and tasters to participate in this popular cooking competition MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.—June 10, 2016—Bay Breeze Patio, an official retailer of the Big Green Egg, will host the […]

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Summerwild at Harborwalk in Destin Dates: starting June 13, camp will run Mon.-Fri. through August 5 (You may register for a week or a day!) Time: 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m. Age: rising 1st grade to rising 5th grade Cost: $175.00 per week/ $35 per day (Family discount: additional siblings $125.00 per week) Military discount for active duty: […]

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WALTON COUNTY WEEKLY BEACH SAMPLING RESULTS ~Four Advisories Issued for This Sampling Period~ Walton County – The Florida Department of Health in Walton County (DOH-Walton) conducts regularly scheduled saltwater beach water quality monitoring at seven sites through the Healthy Beaches Monitoring Program. Samples are collected from March through the end of October. The water samples […]

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Redd’s Fueling Station celebrates 3rd anniversary, 4th summer season with 80’s theme party. June 21st marks the 3rd anniversary for this 30A “hidden gem” popular hangout. Home of the Singing Bartender show, Redd, along with open mic Wednesdays and Live on Friday rocking band nights. Each guest on the 21st dressed in 80’s gear will […]

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Santa Rosa Beach FL  – Hard to spot – “like specs of pepper” Sea lice are actually the microscopic larvae of jellyfish and other ocean stingers which contain the same nematocysts (stinging cells) as their parents. In many areas of the Gulf and Caribbean also sometimes found in Indonesian sea the primary culprit causing “sea […]

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Public Hearing to Amend Chapter 22 of the Code of Ordinances – Waterways and Beach Activities. Public Hearing will take place at the regular board meeting scheduled for June 14, 2016 At the conclusion of the “Beach Issues” workshop held on March 16, 2016, after much public testimony was heard regarding obstructions on the beach, […]

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Time to change your press releases into Video Press Releases We have all seen them. A company announces a partnership, a grand opening, expansion, or perhaps even a takeover. Some describe a new employee or location change. Whatever the subject matter, it is good to tell the press what your company is doing, and the […]

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For more than twenty years, the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge’s daily operational goal has been the rehabilitation and release of orphaned and injured wildlife indigenous to Northwest Florida. The Refuge provides wildlife rescue services and environmental outreach to five counties in Northwest Florida; our staff is on duty 24-hours a day, seven days a week, […]

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Special Spaces was founded in July 2004 on the precedent that children battling life-threatening illnesses need their own special space. This is a place of hope and inspiration, and a special space to find peace and comfort. As of today, Special Spaces has created hundreds of bedrooms across the country. It is the vision of […]

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Brix” Brix is just about the cutest little guy at the Refuge. His big ears and sweet personality have won over the hearts of everyone he meets! He is a 5 year old Chihuahua and at just 6.5lbs, he would be a perfect companion for someone looking for […]

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Walton County is home to 15 named coastal dune lakes along 26 miles of coastline. These lakes are a unique geographical feature and are only found in Madagascar, Australia, New Zealand, Oregon, and here in Walton County. Our coastal dune lakes share an intermittent connection with the Gulf of Mexico. The lake water is fed […]

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45 Central Wine Bar Welcomes Jamie Conley as Artist of the Month for June Celebrate Beautiful Local Photography at 45 Central on June 7 as Jamie Conley is Welcomed in the Space Each month 45 Central features a local artist on its walls. During the month of June we are featuring Jamie Conley, local South […]

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Penny Rose”   Penny Rose is a very sweet girl who loves everyone that she meets! She is good with kids and other dogs and would be a perfect family dog. This happy girl loves to give hugs & kisses and to just be near her people. She’s […]

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Sarasota, FL – – Money might be the one driving the world today but there are still some willing to help without being driven by the monetary concerns. They are the change-makers whose main aim is to change the world for the better, and the latest to join the list is SmartWISP. The new tech […]

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August 20 and 21, 2016 Pensacola Comic Convention™ (Pensacola Comic Con)™ for Fans of Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, Gaming, Anime, Costuming, Fandom, Indie Films, Artists, Celebrity Guests, Comic Books, Video Gaming, Pop Culture, Voice Actors, Renaissance, Cosplay, Steampunk, Theater, Performing, Writers, Literature, Publishing, Arts, Mystery, Crafts, Collecting, Model Construction, Film Making, Paranormal, Vendors, Reality TV, […]

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  Click Image to enlarge According to the survey results, 28 percent of US adults between the ages of 18 and 34 have lied about watching a movie, TV show or sporting event in order to feel included as part of a group, and 59 percent admitted to lying and saying they were doing another […]

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We first posted this in May. The movie is set to release. Deepwater Horizon MOVIE Review – comment below “Deepwater Horizon” is a film being released in September 2016 inspired by the events of the massive oil disaster which happened in 2010. A BP oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico exploded on the evening […]

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Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s in Destin Boat in, float in, paddle in, or come by land. Join in the celebration of LuLu’s first year at their 1st Anniversary Party Bay Bash on June 11. Revel in a family day filled with non-stop fun, food, kid’s activities, and back-to-back live music out on the sandy beach along […]

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(Santa Rosa Beach, FL) – 30a TV (www.30a.tv ) will be holding casting calls (by appointment only )  for their new series of television shows. If you have interest in being a television show host or participant in our television programming, and live in the Destin or Santa Rosa Beach area, please complete the form […]

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Alaqua is the proud recipient of the ASPCA’s Equine Facility Matching Grant (Freeport, Florida) – April 23, 2016 – Alaqua Animal Refuge is proud to be one of fifteen recipients of a matching grant for new paddock fencing for our rescue horses awarded by the ASPCA.  The ASPCA will match each donation towards these new […]

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SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. 30A TV partners with Bizzwerx video production company. 30A Television (www.30a.tv) announced their partnership with Bizzwerx Video Productions. 30A Television is adding new programming to their network, so the need for additional video production is essential to the expansion. “This is a natural but important partnership for 30A Media, said CEO […]

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Lift For The 22 is an organization designed to fight the suicide epidemic in the veteran community. Our program is designed to help beneficiaries obtain a gym membership and put them in a program that will help them maintain a healthy fitness oriented lifestyle. Our mission is to bring awareness to Veteran suicides and lower […]

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Walton County portion of ZIP Code 32413 will be changed to ZIP Code 32461 Effective July 1, 2016. The last line for 32461 is ROSEMARY BEACH, FL. Several acceptable mailing names will continue to exist for this area, such as: Alys Beach, Inlet Beach, Panama City Beach, Seacrest & Watersound. PO Box ZIP Code 32461 […]

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For the experience of a lifetime that is local to 30A – look no further than Skydive NW Florida. The 30A TV crew took a recent trip to see what it was all about. Ralph Gage concocted the whole idea and we got on board after some courage. Surprisingly, no one was that terrified, and […]

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Ditter Kellen has been in love with romance for over twenty years. To say she’s addicted to reading is an understatement. Her eBook reader is an extension of her and holds many of her fantasies and secrets. It’s filled with dragons, shifters, vampires, ghosts and many more jaw-dropping characters who keep her entertained on a […]

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Gulf Place on 30A Releases Free Summer Sunday Concert Series Lineup SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (May 12, 2016) – Gulf Place on 30A announces the line up of the Summer Sunday Concert Series sponsored by ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals. Kicking off on June 12, 2016, each week will feature a different local or regional band, ranging in […]

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Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center receives donation from Costa Enterprises’ McCafé With A Cause   Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (May 10, 2016)…The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) received a $1,500 check from Costa Enterprises’ McCafé With A Cause initiative. The program was designed and developed by Costa Enterprises, owners of twenty McDonalds in […]

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Walton County Coastal Branch Library   Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County Coastal Library- welcomes Maurice J. Stouse, Financial Advisor presenting “Retirement Planning” a free seminar Tuesday May 10 at 12:00 p.m. Reservations are required. R.S.V.P.  Maurice Stouse or Rhonda Lee at (850) 650-0990 or email maurice.stouse@raymondjames.com Find out how answers to these questions, “Who will […]

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Lucy Buffett re-releases new cookbook… LuLu’s Kitchen, A Taste of the Gulf Coast Good Life   Gulf Shores, AL and Destin, FL (April 30, 2016)…Back by popular demand, restaurateur and author Lucy Buffett is re-releasing her successful cookbook.  Formerly self-published in 2007 as Crazy Sista Cooking, the updated and repackaged version is entitled LuLu’s Kitchen, […]

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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Bandit Joe”   Bandit Joe is a Beagle/Bassett Mix who is about 3 years old and would make a perfect companion for anyone with an active lifestyle. He has the soulful eyes of a Hound, but also a true Hound Dog nose which has him wanting to constantly […]

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Gulf Place on 30A Celebrates Completion of Turtle Statues with Neighborhood Event Gulf Place First Friday Art Walk and Casey Kearney CD Release Party  SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (April 27, 2016) – Gulf Place on 30A will host a neighborhood event on Friday, May 6, 2016, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the completion […]

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30A has superb positioning for glorious sunsets. We see many photos of radiant spectacular skies. 30A TV brainiacs have come up with a show segment for those who can’t always make it to see a 30A sunset. On or around sunset time each evening on Ch17 Mediacom and Ch8 Fairpoint, we will feature a sunset […]

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The Market Shops announces inaugural Pig Roast benefitting the American Cancer Society Miramar Beach, Fla. – (April 27, 2016) – The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host the inaugural Pig Roast benefitting American Cancer Society on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. to celebrate […]

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