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MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (May 11, 2011) –Waterford Wedgwood at Silver Sands Factory Stores is hosting an in-store artisan signing reception on Saturday, May 21 from 11am-4pm. Michael Doulton, a fifth generation descendent of John Doulton, founder of Royal Doulton, will be making a special appearance and signing of Royal Doulton and Royal Albert collectables. “This […]

Olin Marler Charter’s Salutes Veterans with Free Deep Sea Fishing & Dolphin Cruises Saturday, May 21, 2011   Destin, FL:  Olin Marler Charter’s is proud to announce this day of appreciation as veterans are given the opportunity to go deep sea fishing free of charge.  The event is not only to honor our brave soldiers […]

Footy Fanatics of Northwest Florida! Only one month to go, but it is not too late to make your team’s plans for “The Gulf Coast’s Friendliest (and Fastest Growing) Outdoor Soccer Party,”  the 3rd Annual “Soccer by the Surf Tournament” along the beautiful, sugar sand Beaches of South Walton, Florida!! Please find the attached flyer with […]

Friends that would like to help those in need in Alabama ~ SunTrust Bank is collecting items to help the tornado victims. People can donate at ANY SunTrust branch location in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa or Escambia County. Will collecting through May 16th the truck will leave out headed to the Tuscaloosa area at 6am on […]

4th of July Parade Registration Form (2011) It is that time of year again; time to bring out your patriotic paraphernalia to celebrate our Independence Day with the “South Walton 4th of July Parade,” Monday, July 4th beginning at 8AM. As is the case each and every year, the parade will stage in front of […]

WCSO Accepting Applications for Teen Driver Challenge ~Learn driving techniques used by driving professionals, including law enforcement officers~ For Immediate Release May 6, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is challenging high school students to take the Florida Sheriffs Association’s (FSA) Teen Driver Challenge (TDC). Students and parents can pick up an application for […]

Space and Science Research Center P. O. Box 607841 * Orlando, Fl 32860 www.spaceandscience.net NASA Data Confirms Solar Hibernation and Climate Change to Cold Era The Space and Science Research Center (SSRC) announces today that the most recent data from NASA describing the unusual behavior of the Sun validates a nearly four year long quest […]

A Night at Studio 54 On Friday, May 13th, the WaterSound Beach Club will be transformed into an open-air, beachside replica of New York City’s famous Studio 54 — complete with funky leisure suits, go-go dancers, disco balls and groovy lighting, and a DJ spinning great music that will make you want to boogy!! We […]

Jeston Foley Kayla Jones Safely Recovered For Immediate Release April 29, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) today announces the safe recovery of 16-year-old Jeston Foley, of Laurel Hill, Fla. He was reported missing April 11. The WCSO received information yesterday at approximately 9:03 p.m. from an individual who suggested that Jeston and his […]

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Kayla Jones, of Walton County, Fla. WCSO deputies received a call April 23 at approximately 4:28 p.m. from Kayla’s mother regarding her daughter’s disappearance.  Deputies immediately responded to her residence. There is no indication or evidence of foul play, and […]

April 28, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) continues to seek the public’s assistance in locating missing 16-year-old Jeston Foley, of Laurel Hill, Fla. The WCSO received a report yesterday confirming he was recently in the DeFuniak Springs area. The WCSO received a tip yesterday at approximately 7:23 p.m. from a Walton County resident […]

What: Cinco de Mayo Spring Fest When: Sunday ▪ May 1 ▪ 1 p.m. Where: HarborWalk Village ▪ Destin, FL Cinco de Mayo Spring Fest Benefits Emerald Coast Autism Society • DJ’s Ill Will and Lecz will turn up the Latin flavor of Cinco de Mayo fun with live music, dance and entertainment. The headliner […]

30A.com announced the release of “Life Shines (The 30A Song)” on iTunes, performed by Bryan Kennedy. Co-written by Kennedy and 30A’s Mike Ragsdale, “Life Shines (The 30A Song)” is intended to be a tribute to the place they both call home: Florida’s Scenic Highway 30A. “Anyone who’s ever been here knows how special 30A is, […]

Justin Dinner MENU in PDF ◙ Justin Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Bluefin Tuna Crudo with Marinated Mixed Melon Salad in an Oyster Liquor-Gazpacho “Consomme” with a Chorizo-Meyer Lemon Gremolata ◙ Justin Chardonnay 2009 Butter Poached Halibut Cheeks over Louisiana “Jazzmen” Rice Tabbouleh with a Sweet Corn Emulsion and Smoked Sea Salt ◙ Justin Malbec 2005 Paneed […]

Miramar Beach, Fla. (April 21, 2011) – Silver Sands is continuing its partnership with JobsPlus to offer job seekers in the area resources along with hundreds of job opportunities all in one central location. On the fourth Wednesday of every month (except November) the JobsPlus 40-foot Mobile One-Stop vehicle will be stationed at Silver Sands […]

Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is now the exclusive Transportation for Vision Air! On March 25th, Sunshine Shuttle and Limousine was named the official pilot and flight crew transportation provider for the airlines commercial passenger flights. Along with this accomplishment, Sunshine Shuttle and limousine has been named the official transportation provider for the Seabreeze Jazz Festival […]

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS HOST APRIL LUNCHEON DESTIN, Fla. – (April 2011) – The Fishbar welcomes the Young Professionals of Walton County for a networking luncheon on Wednesday, April 20 at 11:30am. Presenting groups will include Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Children’s Volunteer Health Network, and Habitat for Humanity. Lunch options include: Grilled Mahi Fish Tacos, Grilled […]

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Waterford Wedgwood at Silver Sands Factory Stores is hosting two in-store artisan signing receptions. Master Glass Blower, Gerard Treacy will sign Waterford Crystal on Friday, April 29 from 12-6 p.m. Then, on Saturday, May 21 Michael Doulton, a descendent of the Royal Doulton family, will be at Waterford Wedgwood for their […]

Beach Status Update – Tar Washes Ashore in Walton County in Isolated Area BP Crews respond immediately, conducting removal WALTON COUNTY, Fla.–April 10, 2010–BP Crews are currently responding to some material that has washed up in an isolated area of South Walton beaches from Topsail Hill State Park to Grayton Beach State Park. BP has […]

Children’s program at Coastal Branch Library Thursday, April 14 The Friends of the Coastal Branch Library will be sponsoring a children’s program in the library beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 14th, 2011. Pizza will be served compliments of Bruno’s Pizza and Pizza Hut. Ranger Daniel Burton from Topsail Hill Preserve State Park will […]

“One Year After the Spill-Where Are We? Local Scientist Speaks” April 20, 2011 marks the one year memorial of the Deepwater Horizon Oil disaster in which eleven lives were lost, 205.8 million gallons of oil gushed into the Gulf and an unprecedented 1.8 million gallons of dispersants were applied to the oil from the air, […]

SunQuest Cruises’ Craft Beer Dinner with the Tennessee Firearms set for April 28th aboard the Solaris Yacht Dinner cruise event will feature a five course dinner paired with exclusively brewed craft beer and music by popular area bluegrass band Destin, Fla. (April 05, 2011) – SunQuest Cruises announces details of the Craft Beer Dinner scheduled […]

For Immediate Release April 4, 2011 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) received information yesterday at approximately 12:30 p.m. regarding a suspicious incident involving an individual who was distributing large sums of money to gas station patrons near the intersection of U.S. Highway 331 and U.S. Highway 98. WCSO deputies arrived within minutes and observed […]

REMEMBER: Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this month. REMINDER.....  all cell phone numbers are being released to telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls. We have already ! .... YOU MAY BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:    888-382-1222 It is the National […]

Panama City Beach (March 28, 2011) – Navigator, the Beach Chamber of Commerce’s small business initiative, will present a two-part Lunch & Learn workshop series on Social Media given by CyberSytes, held at FSU PC’s Holley Academic Center from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The workshops will both include a catered hot lunch. On Thursday, […]

National Library Week Activity at Coastal Branch Library Santa Rosa Beach, FL – In observance of NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK, April 11-15 the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library are sponsoring a children’s reading program. All children are encouraged to visit the library to record books they have read till April 14th, 2011. The object is […]

Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies today assisted in the rescue of two distressed swimmers in the Gulf of Mexico near the Majestic Sun Condominiums in Miramar Beach, Fla., shortly after 3 p.m. Lt. Mike Howell observed two distressed swimmers, a 15-year-old boy and his father, calling for help from approximately 80 yards offshore.  He […]

Drowning in Camp Creek area of South Walton  (Santa Rosa Beach) – At approximately 1:30 p.m. this afternoon the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) received a call reporting two swimmers in distress adjacent to the beach area behind Pelican Circle and Seabreeze Boulevard in Seacrest Beach. SWFD lifeguards arrived on scene and found one victim […]

Successful ‘30A on the Bay’ Cruise Marks the Beginning of an Exciting 2011 Spring Season for SunQuest Cruises Docked at Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, SunQuest Cruises offers special events and regularly scheduled dinner cruises aboard the Solaris yacht Destin, Fla. (March 17, 2011) – SunQuest Cruises announces that over 70 […]

Silver Sands Partners with JobsPlus to Fill Hundreds of Positions Nation’s largest designer outlet center continues series of job festivals; partners with JobsPlus Media Contacts: Angela Triplett, Public Relations Manager angela@howardgrp.com (850) 654-9771   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 21, 2011) – Silver Sands Factory Stores launched its series of “Shop For […]

The Fort Walton Sail and Power Squadron A Non-Profit Boating Organization For additional information, please contact Lt. William Fearon, Squadron PRO 850-622-2073 or billfearon@cox.net For Immediate Release Runs through April 11, 2011 APRIL BOATING SEMINAR OFFERED A Monday night boating seminar starting at 7pm will be conducted on April 11, 2011 at the Anchorage, 404 […]

Walton’s Certificate of Land Use Ordinance Hearing Continued   Due to an inadvertent error in publication of the full legal notice required by state statutes, the Certificate of Land Use Compliance Ordinance Public Hearing, originally scheduled for March 22nd will be continued to April 12th by the Walton County Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the hearing […]

South Walton Fire District Lifeguards Take to the Beach (Santa Rosa Beach) South Walton Fire District (SWFD) lifeguards will report to their towers at eight beach access points this Saturday, March 12, 2011. The Beach Safety and Education Program, a partnership between the SWFD and the South Walton Tourist Development Council (TDC), began its 6th […]

  Beach Chamber’s Navigator To Hold Lunch & Learn Workshop: “Marketing Without Money” Panama City Beach (March 9, 2011) – On Thursday, March 24, Navigator, the Beach Chamber’s small business initiative, will present another Lunch & Learn workshop called “Marketing Without Money.”  This presentation will be given by Dr. Stan Lindsay from Florida State University, […]

Miramar Beach, Fla. (March 8, 2011) – Over 55 designer companies at Silver Sands Factory Stores are currently hiring, which equates to hundreds of available jobs from part-time sales and stock associates to full-time managers. The stores are currently hiring staff of all experience levels and offering competitive pay, flexible schedules, generous store discounts and […]

GEORGE BENSON TO HEADLINE “ULTIMATE WEEKEND” OF SMOOTH JAZZ  AT 2011 ResortQuest SEABREEZE JAZZ FESTIVAL APRIL 13-17TH  Presented By The Smooth Jazz Cruise National “Top 10” Jazz Festival Returns to Pier Park In Panama City Beach  The sounds of contemporary jazz from top performers will again beckon jazz fans to return to the beautiful beaches of Northwest Florida […]

The Zoo Gallery Now Open in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®  Miramar Beach, Fla., (March 2, 2011) – The Zoo Gallery is now open in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®.  The store, which opened in its original location in 1979 in Fort Walton Beach, is famous for their eclectic and colorful gifts, accessories, jewelry and art. The […]

For Immediate Release March 2, 2011  Walton County Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr. was jailed in Escambia County, Fla. today to raise funds for the Sacred Heart Children’s Hospital.   “Please help us raise money for the Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart,” said Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson, Jr.  “Your donation helps save lives.”    The Sacred Heart […]

The Scenic Corridor Foundation Reaches Out To Walton County Students  Walton County Students are invited to Submit Ideas for a Public Service Announcement Concerning Litter Awareness.  Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, February 28, 2011 – The Scenic Corridor Foundation is creating a Public Service Announcement (PSA) commercial. The PSA will educate the public about litter control. […]

Tommy Bahama gives to Children in Crisis Miramar Beach, FL, Feb. 23,2011— Tommy Bahama Tropical Café at Grand Boulevard will host a reception for Children in Crisis (CIC) on Wednesday, March 2 from 5 until 7 p.m. General Manager of Tommy Bahama Tropical Café, Mario Mardones will present a check for $29,694 to CIC Executive […]

Seaside, FL – (January 25, 2011) – It’s carnival time along the Beaches of South Walton and Seaside is your destination for all of the fun and excitement for the entire family. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler as The Merchants of Seaside host a fun-filled day of Mardi Gras revelry with activities for everyone on […]

Coastal Library Prime Time Programs  The winter Coastal Library Prime Time programs continue with the following schedule at the Coastal Branch Library located at 437 Greenway Trail located in the South Walton Government/Education Complex on 331 South in Santa Rosa Beach.  On February 23 Topsail Hill State Preserve State Park Ranger Dan Burton will present […]

Sacred Heart Guild to Host Golf Expo and Clinic at Kelly Plantation March 5 DESTIN, Fla. – Looking for a fun outdoor event and an opportunity to improve your golf game? Men, women and senior golf enthusiasts are invited to join the Sacred Heart Hospital Volunteer Guild for the sixth annual Golf Expo and Clinic […]

THE SOUTH WALTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL SENDS THIS UPDATE ON THE OIL RECOVERY EFFORTS …. SWCC has regularly attended both local and regional meetings with the agencies to keep updated on the recovery efforts for the oil impacts in Walton County and other areas. We have had a lot of communication with the agencies and other […]

The Fort Walton Sail and Power Squadron  Runs through May 11, 2011  TWO HOUR BOATING SEMINARS OFFERED  Four Thursday evening boating seminars starting at 5:30pm will be presented at the West Marine store in Uptown Station in Fort Walton Beach.  The two hour seminars, which are geared toward local boaters, are being presented to educate […]

For Immediate Release February 4, 2011 Correctional Officer Colonel Greg Malloy, 44, was fatally wounded Feb. 2 in an exchange of gunfire with suspect Wade Williams. Colonel Malloy was working as part of the Holmes Correctional Institution K-9 tracking team. The suspect, wanted for the double homicide of his parents, was fatally wounded during the […]

Coastal Branch Library Prime Time  SANTA ROSA BEACH – On Wednesday, February 2 at 10:00 am, Demetrius Fuller, who is entering his fifth season as Music Director of Florida’s Sinfonia Gulf Coast, will be at the Coastal Branch Library to talk about the upcoming concert season.  Mr. Fuller has earned many national and international awards […]

Big changes at Santa Rosa Beach Club, the end of an era.   Santa Rosa Beach  FL –  Santa Rosa Beach Club, founded in 1969, is changing beginning January 10th when the restaurant will close for renovations. But its not stopping there. This March, the Beach Club restaurant will reopen with a whole new look and […]

Coastal Branch Library Prime Time Program begins David Ott and Friends Ensemble to perform Santa Rosa Beach – On January 19 beginning at 10:00 a.m., Dr. David Ott and Friends Ensemble will present a musical program sponsored by the Friends of the Coastal Branch Library. The program is free and open to the public. Featured […]

For Immediate Release December 20, 2010 The Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is seeking information related to a series of “smash and grab” commercial burglaries that occurred during the evening hours of Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 at several shops in Grayton Beach, Fla. near County Road 1394 and South Highway 283. The suspect(s) possibly […]