Robbie is a laid back and easy going 11 year old Jack Russell/ Terrier mix that was brought to the refuge by a Good Samaritan. Robbie loves going for walks or for a ride in the car. He enjoys the company of other calm natured dogs or would be just as happy as an only […]
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Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center back to school supplies drive Niceville, FL (July 25, 2015)…The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy (ECCAC) center is doing their annual drive to collect back to school supplies for kids in grades K – 12. Any school items are needed such as backpacks, paper, pencils, crayons, scissors, rulers, spiral notebooks […]
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Panama City Creative Con Less than Two Weeks Away Creative Con focuses on education and exploring creative career paths with a fun filled day exploring sequential art and geek culture. PANAMA CITY, Fla.- July 2015- The 6th Annual Panama City Creative Con is less than two weeks away. The story lines this year are as […]
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30A News Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation seeks adult collaborative artists for the 20th annual festival of the arts DESTIN 30A , FLA. — (July 20, 2015) The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) is now accepting applications for the Adult Collaborative Exhibit component of the 20th annual Festival of the Arts (Oct. 24-25, 2015) at […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Ennis” Ennis was rescued by a kind-hearted person who found him living alone in an abandoned building. He is an approx. 5 year old, 68 lb, yellow lab whose life struggles have aged him well beyond his years. Ennis is blind in one eye, but is the sweetest […]
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Learn about shorebirds, roast a hot dog, make a s’more and see the G rated movie “Rio” all at Camp Helen State Park’s Movies and More program starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15th. The interpretive program about shore birds will be presented by the Audubon Society. Also on site will be the Panama City […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Launches “Pets of the Emerald Coast” Coffee Table Book Fundraiser Pet owners of the Emerald Coast will have an opportunity to feature their pet (s) in Alaqua Animal Refuge’s first edition coffee table book fundraiser “Pets of the Emerald Coast.” Pet Portrait Network, located in Alabama, will hold one-hour portrait sessions […]
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SEASIDE ® and Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Announce the 25 th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival, Nov. 5-8 Tickets now on sale for this highly-anticipated annual event, benefitting children in need in Northwest Florida To learn more or purchase tickets to the 25 th Annual Seeing Red Wine Festival, visit www.SeeingRedWineFestival.com . seeing red […]
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The South Walton Artificial Reef Association is a grass-roots, non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the construction, deployment, and monitoring of permitted artificial reefs in Walton County’s Gulf of Mexico coastal waters for the benefit and health of environment and community. A great place to snorkel and see gulf waters water wildlife. Grayton State Park will […]
Read moreThe Coastal Dune Lakes: Jewels of Florida’s Emerald Coast What are Coastal Dune Lakes ? A body of water located in or on sand hills and dunes along the coastline of Scenic 30a . Walton County Flordia has 15 dune lakes to explore. Coastal Dune Lakes About the Lakes Coastal Dune Lake Outfalls Watch the […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Kentucky” Kentucky is approximately a 3 year old, Lab mix, weighs about 55 lbs and is a proud graduate of our Unconditional Love Program. She came to us battling an eye infection and as a result had to have it removed. However, this minor setback has not […]
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The most talked about country music show in Northwest Florida. Folks are coming from everywhere to Gilley’s Family Opry to experience their clean, family entertainment where all ages are welcome. We host a Branson style classic country and gospel music show, and performed live every first and third Friday night of each month. We have […]
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Smoke Alarm Donation (Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.) – Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Knowing that early detection is the key to survival, the South Walton Fire District Department Relations Committee […]
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Easy On 30A – an independent, nonprofit organization located on scenic 30A that works together with local communities, organizations and musicians to put together the annual benefit concerts that support local charitable organizations in the panhandle area of Florida. Easy On 30A was founded in 2012 by Beth & Randy Carroll of Santa Rosa Beach, […]
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Whodini Sisters Bloody Mary Mix featured on Martha Stewart Living While working as a food writer on 30A in Florida tasting Bloody Mary’s became a part of the job. My Dad was a Bloody Mary expert so I found myself searching for the perfect concoction. Being a purist, I like my Bloody Mary to taste […]
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2015 VIP Destin Pet Parade Benefitting Alaqua Animal Refuge Here is your chance to make your adorable pet a star with Alaqua’s newest fundraiser. For a $100 donation, you can submit a photo (by July 8th) of your pet and it will be published in VIP Destin Magazine’s Pet Parade in the 2015 August/September issue. 100% of […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge 4th of July Safety Tips As we celebrate the birth of our nation Alaqua Animal Refuge has a few safety tips. Please keep in mind that pets are terrified of fireworks, and often panic at the loud noise of firecrackers and can flee from you and wind up lost or injured. […]
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30a TV dropped by the Local Catch on 30a this Sunday for SUNDAY FUNDAY and broadcast live on Mediacom Ch17 and Fairpoint Ch 8 for 2 hours. Yo uhad to catch the broadcast so see it all, but hear is a taste of the day with video. Now taking bookings for our live broadcast truck […]
Read moreBy Vinicius Covas – Nowadays, anyone can have their own radio station and it is already more than clear that it is not always a good thing. Bringing the power of voice to those who do not know what to say can only lead to unpleasant results. On the day of June 5th, the controversial […]
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WALTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE INTRODUCES TEXT TO 911 DeFuniak Springs, Fla— Available now is a new technology helping residents in Walton County receive emergency services through text message. The service provides a new way to reach 911 never used before in Northwest Florida. Text to 911 is a new feature available on all major carriers […]
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EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY EXPANDS 2015 SUMMER THEATER CAMP SERIES TO BAY COUNTY Theater company offers summer camps at Gulf Coast State College Miramar Beach, Fla. (June 11, 2015) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), a not-for-profit professional theater company based in Miramar Beach, Florida, is partnering with Gulf Coast State College in Panama City, […]
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Walk Her Way 4th Annual Walk Her Way® Friday, June 12, 2015, 6:30 pm, Rosemary Beach Walk, Strut or Stroll to raise awareness of domestic violence JOIN OUR EFFORTS On-Line Advance REGISTER for the 2015 Walk Her Way!! Click Here!! $25 for Adults, $10 for Children under 12 (includes t-shirt) — On-site registration is an additional $5 […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Mylee” Mylee is a black Tabby and approximately 9 years of age. She is super sweet, playful and ready to find her forever home. Please come by Alaqua Animal Refuge and meet her. She would be a great addition to a family. For more information please call […]
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Join us on a culinary adventure as we showcase great chefs of 30a and the surrounding area. Find out tips and secrets of the best the area has to offer, along with their favorite dish preparation recipes you can make yourself. Simplicity and flavor are the theme in this TV show. You can catch Great […]
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. 30a Television and Coastal Connections TV (www.30a-tv.com ) is set to launch a new television show covering Walton County Florida. The new show will be hosted by Art Miller, a retired consultant and corporate trainer, and an active member of the Walton County community. The show format will be a mix of in studio […]
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Bel is a 5 year old female, weighs 60 lbs and is a Black Lab / Border Collie mix. Bel earned her Canine Good Citizenship Certificate through the Unconditional Love Program where she was trained by inmate labor with basic obedience skills with the goal of being adopted as a companion canine. She has definitely […]
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Walton County Sheriff’s Office and the ASPCA Remove Dogs From Freeport, Fla. Dog Fighting Ring Freeport, Fla.— Walton County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) are collecting evidence seizing 7 dogs Wednesday morning from a property in Walton County, Fla. where animals were […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Brendi” Brendi, is an energetic and playful American Bulldog mix. She is approximately 3 years of age, 50 lbs, is current on all vaccinations and considers herself the center of attention. Brendi would thrive in a home with older children and prefers to be the only dog. […]
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Walton County Sheriff’s Office Press Release May 14th 2015 DEPUTY SAVES FREEPORT WOMAN THANKS TO SAFETY NET An 89-year-old woman is now in good hands after falling ill inside her home. Dispatchers tried to get a hold of the Freeport native at 8am Tuesday morning May 12th, but were unable to reach her. Deputy Justin […]
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Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Swayze Red” Swayze “Red,” an American Bulldog/Lab mix, wants the whole world to know that he is ready to find his forever family. He was originally found as a stray but the scars on his body indicate he wasn’t taken care of in his earlier life. […]
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Viva Elcano! Celebrating U.S. Citizenship of Bernardo de Galvez Juan Sebastián de Elcano to Visit Pensacola Pensacola, Fla. (May 8, 2015) The Fiesta of Five Flags and Maria Davis, Honorary Vice Consul to Spain, are pleased to announce that the Juan Sebastián de Elcano will visit Pensacola May 27-June 1, 2015. The Juan Sebastián de […]
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Our Pet of The Week is a very special mamma named Zebbles. If you are able to feature her story & photo (attached) in print, we would greatly appreciate it. “My name is Zebbles, I’m a hound dog, and I’m just two years old. I was born with a handicap, my front legs never developed […]
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Look out for the 30a Trolley servicing from Cypress Dunes West 30A to Seaside(R) 11am til midnight. Did we mention its FREE ??? Well it is…. so support this service by making use of it and share a photo on our facebook page just click the button above left !! You an also track it […]
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Millie is an approx. 3 year old female Lab mix who came to Alaqua depressed since her previous owners neglected her at their vet’s office where she lived for over a month. She can be a little timid at first with new people, but with this sweet girl, time and patience go a long way. Since […]
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SWFD Places 105′ Ladder Truck in Service (Santa Rosa Beach) – After much anticipation, South Walton Fire District (SWFD) officially placed the new 105’ Aerial Ladder Truck (Truck 4) in service. The purchase of the new apparatus is part of the comprehensive vehicle replacement plan developed and adopted as a component of the Fire District’s […]
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Suspect Responsible for Convenience Store Armed Robbery Identified Thanks to Finger Print/DNA Analysis On January 27th, 2015, Walton County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Deputies, K9 Unit, Investigators and Crime Scene Unit, along with members of the Walton Corrections Institute K9 Unit, responded to an armed robbery that occurred shortly after 7 pm at the EZ Serve, […]
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The 5th Annual Sip n Shop event is set to be one fabulous day of shopping, eating, and sipping! As a part of the Chi Chi Miguel Throwdown weekend on May 1 and 2, Sip n Shop brings together local vendors and winemakers in an effort to raise money and awareness for Alaqua Animal Refuge. […]
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JEEP BEACH JAM (JBJ) Panama City Beach, Florida We are very excited to announce a new event coming to Panama City Beach, April 21-24, 2016. Jeep Beach Jam (JBJ) is an event for all Jeepsters, Jeep lovers and Jeep enthusiasts. This is a four day, family fun-in-the-sun celebration on the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”! JEEPSTERS […]
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The safety of the public and emergency responders frequently depends on a group of highly trained professionals who are heard far more often than they are seen. The South Walton Fire District honors these skilled men and women during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 12-18, 2015. Introduced to Congress by the Association of […]
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April 10, 2015 – Santa Rosa Beach, FL – One Year Anniversary Luau at The Bay! The Bay is so excited to celebrate its One Year Anniversary in true Bay fashion – with a massive beach luau! The Bay opened in April of 2014 and in one short year it has become the place to […]
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Celebrate Cinco De Mayo and Mother’s Day on the SOLARIS Yacht Cruise through May with two memorable experiences on the water Miramar Beach, Fla (April 8, 2015) – As the only dining and entertainment yacht in Northwest Florida, SunQuest Cruises’s SOLARIS yacht offers two unforgettable experiences in May that combine coastal cuisines with a relaxing […]
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015, marks the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy Reserve. The Navy Reserve contributed 84 percent of the Navy manpower during World War II. Since 9/11, more than 70,000 Navy Reserve Sailors have been mobilized and deployed to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan, including more than 8,000 who […]
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A very pregnant Sweets was rescued from the county shelter and delivered five precious babies upon her arrival to Alaqua. Now that all of her babies have been adopted, this beautiful two year old Lab/Hound mix is ready to find a forever home of her very own. If her mothering skills are any indication, […]
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Our children are going to grow up faced with money worries unless they learn good money management skills at an early age. This FREE DVD from MoneyBright Kids can help! Friends, Financial illiteracy is one of the biggest challenges facing America’s children today. Our schools are failing our children because they’re simply not teaching kids […]
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Hi! I’m Terra and I’ve been selected as the Walton County Animal Shelter Pet of the Week. I’m an 8 year old Lhasa Apso mix, I’m housebroken, leash trained, spayed and have had all my shots. My previous owner’s health declined and he was no longer able to care for me so he brought me […]
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April 1, 2015 – Santa Rosa Beach, FL – The Bay Country Boil and Live Music! The Bay is ready to party again! Last Saturday was such a success, we ran out of Crawfish! But this Saturday, we will have PLENTY! Bring your family and friends to The Bay’s Crawfish and Low Country Boil Saturday, […]
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company LAUNCHES 2015 CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER CAMP SERIES Three drama and musical theater camps offered to Emerald Coast kids Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 30, 2015) — Summertime means letting your heart sing. Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC), a not-for-profit professional theater company based in Miramar Beach, Florida, has launched its 2015 summer […]
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2015 Seabreeze Jazz Festival® Announcers Grammy-Award Winning Lineup Smooth Jazz, White Sands, and Fun set for April 22-26th in beautiful Panama City Beach, FL Presented by ResortQuest By Wyndham Vacation Rentals Panama City Beach, FL March 27, 2015 For more information, contact Mark Carter at 850-267-3279 or info@seabreezejazzfestival.com Multi-Grammy winners George Benson, […]
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Sponsored by Walton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Wedding & Event Council Santa Rosa Beach, FL, March 26, 2015– The Walton Area Chamber Wedding and Event Council partnering with VIP Destin Magazine are excited to announce the first Wedding Destination Give-Away Contest. Members of the Council have graciously donated their products and services to put together a package worth […]
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