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Safe Home will provide 24-hour Intake and Stabilization Services to Women The Freedom Collective, a national anti-trafficking nonprofit, announced its first major expansion and partnership in Florida’s panhandle with an emergency safe home for adult survivors. The home is slated to open in 2025 and will operate in partnership with SAFE in the Panhandle, a […]

Seacoast Collegiate High School, the high school under the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ umbrella, is proud to announce that senior McKazlyn “Kazz” Payne has officially signed to play collegiate golf at Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven, Georgia, in addition to receiving more than $100K in academic and athletic scholarships. The signing ceremony took place on Friday, October 25, […]

Proceeds will benefit the Emerald Community Cares Foundation On Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 12pm – 4pm, the public is invited to Cabana Café, located at 112 Seascape Blvd, Miramar Beach, Florida, for their 3rd Annual Chili Cookoff. Get ready for a spicy and delicious competition where local chefs will battle it out to see […]

Down Island is hosting another fabulous Thanksgiving Dinner Feast on Thursday, November 28, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This three course thanksgiving feast features a starter – Lobster Bisque or salad, turkey plate, and dessert. Guests can also order off of an incredible a la carte menu or simply get a turkey plate […]

WHAT: Sunset Isle Yacht Club, located on Okaloosa Island on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting with the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, along with state and local officials, on Saturday, October 26 from 2-5 p.m. Guests are invited by land or boat to the […]

The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in collaboration with Okaloosa County Coastal Resources, Oyster Corps, and FORCE BLUE, has successfully kicked off a major coastal restoration project at Liza Jackson Park. Sponsored by Publix, this initiative aims to create a living oyster reef shoreline, enhance habitat restoration, and strengthen coastal resilience. Veterans from FORCE BLUE, a […]

FOR PRESTIGIOUS TEACHING ARTISTS TRAINING INSTITUTE (TATI) COHORT Sinfonia Gulf Coast is proud to announce that Miranda Rojas, Education & Outreach Assistant, has been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 lab cohort program of the Teaching Artists Training Institute (TATI). This prestigious program is designed to equip Teaching Artists with the tools and skills necessary […]

Celebrate Choctawhatchee Bay’s Natural Beauty The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA), in partnership with the Choctawhatchee Bay Estuary Program and with financial support from the Mattie Kelly Environmental Initiative through the Northwest Florida State College Foundation, successfully hosted Family Bay Day at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Over 450 attendees […]

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Friday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Come for an uproarious night of laughs! ECTC presents some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! This hysterical event will be hosted by Amanda Marks and features headliner Jenn Weeks, feature […]

Watch Previously Recorded Sunsets https://30a-tv.com/weathervideo/currentweather.mp4   CLICK Below for Hurricane Helene Storm Tracker Evacuation orders for portions of the Florida Panhandle are underway as a tropical system is expected to impact the state by Thursday. Gulf County: Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for all visitors in Indian Pass, Cape San Blas, and Simmons Bayou. […]

A CULTURAL & CULINARY EXTRAVAGANZA Crescendo! 2025 Kick off Thursday, Jan. 30 Crescendo! Vintner Dinners Friday, Feb. 28 Crescendo! Main Event Sunday, March 2 Sinfonia Gulf Coast, the vanguard of our region’s performing arts scene, reveals the lineup for its highly-anticipated three-day annual fundraiser, Crescendo!: A Cultural & Culinary Extravaganza. A creative fusion of culture, […]

The public is invited to attend the opening of the new pedestrian underpass at the Inlet Beach Underpass Get Down on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. The free event starts on the south side of the underpass near Shades Bar & Grill with a ribbon cutting […]

Bar Room in Grayton Now Open 7 Days a Week Black Bear Bread Co is thrilled to announce that it is now offering a full-service bar at the Bar Room, Grayton Beach location, open Sunday through Saturday from open to close. This exciting addition solidifies Black Bear’s commitment to providing a complete and elevated experience […]

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — To honor and remember the 343 firefighters lost in the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) will hold its 7th Annual 3.43 Memorial Run on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. SWFD personnel will meet at Thomas Pilcher Park beneath the Highway 331 Bridge at approximately 8:30 a.m. Then […]

The Ohana Day School will host an open house at their new facility, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, on Thursday, August 29 from 3-5 p.m. The community is invited to the open house to meet the Ohana teachers and staff and tour the new facility. The new location is thoughtfully designed to create an […]

Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) opens the season with Jersey Boys September 20 – October 13, 2024. Jersey Boys takes you behind the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to discover the secret of a 40-year friendship as the foursome work their way from the streets of New Jersey to the heights of […]

Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Redd’s Pub, a beloved local institution known for its vibrant “Dive Bar’ atmosphere, the unforgettable performances of Redd the Singing Bartender, and Live Bands, is being forced to relocate from the current location at 2320 W. Hwy 30A. Recent new owners informed Redd of an impending renovation, with just 3 weeks […]

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Announces Artists Featured in Foster Gallery Partner Exhibition at Coastal Branch Library Opening Reception scheduled for Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. – Noon at the Coastal Branch Library The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce that The Foster Gallery’s summer rotation of artists […]

Construction crews today placed the final steel beam atop the Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show building in Panama City Beach, marking an important milestone for the entertainment property which is set to open in Spring 2025. During today’s topping out ceremony, crews finished the last major aspect of the building’s iconic outside profile. Attention now […]

For the 17th year, South Walton Fire District firefighters are welcoming students back to school and sharing roadway safety tips through their annual Back-to-School Safe Driving Campaign. This campaign allows firefighters to not only connect with and inspire students during the first days of school, but also spreads awareness of safe driving practices. “For us, […]

Alaqua Animal Refuge is thrilled to announce the return of the Animoré Weekend with the exciting addition of the Bluegrass Barn Jam! This vibrant event, set for Saturday, September 21, 2024, promises to be an unforgettable day of music, community, and support for animal welfare. The Bluegrass Barn Jam features an outstanding lineup of nationally […]

South Walton’s Ohana Day School is offering free tuition for three months exclusively at their new Grand Boulevard at Sandestin location, at 495 Grand Boulevard. In honor of the first school year at their new location, Ohana is offering a discounted yearly tuition for students who sign up by September 30, 2024. Their normal tuition […]

The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the state’s principal provider of small business assistance, and FloridaMakes have renewed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support Florida’s small manufacturers. The Florida SBDC Network and FloridaMakes have nourished a longstanding partnership. Through this MOU, the two will continue their partnership to provide greater access to […]

Major development project to bring thousands of jobs to Northwest Florida On Thursday, July 18, 2024, The Jay Odom Group proudly unveiled their most recent project, Freedom Tech Center. Located at 1900 Lewis Turner Boulevard in Fort Walton Beach, this transformational mixed-use tech center project includes a 126-room Home2 Suites by Hilton (with over 5,000 […]

Gameday Men’s Health is excited to announce their newest location in Destin, Florida, and invites the community to join them for the Grand Opening Celebration & Destin Chamber Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, August 22nd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at 4477 Legendary Drive, Ste. 201, Destin, FL. The Grand Opening Celebration will give guests the chance […]

Beach Activities Ordinance policy clarified Although the Waterways and Beach Activities Ordinance (Sec. 22.54S) was recently amended and approved by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners (BCC), the practical enforcement of one of the provisions has become a challenge for the county’s Code Compliance office. The ordinance states: “Beach equipment must be set up […]

CABARET AT SEAGAR’S ONE-NIGHT-ONLY BENEFIT CONCERT This one-night-only fundraiser is Tuesday, Sept. 17 at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood in Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and TV star Alysha Umphress will headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Cabaret at Seagar’s on Tuesday, Sept. 17. This sensational songstress will captivate all gathered […]

MATTIE KELLY ARTS FOUNDATION NAMES ARTIST KELLY PIERRE AS THE 2024 FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS POSTER ART CONTEST WINNER Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Kelly Pierre of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of […]

Shield of Faith (SOF) Missions proudly presents the 8th Annual Emerald Coast Gala, scheduled for Sept. 13, 2024, at the prestigious Destin-Ft. Walton Beach Convention Center. This gala serves as a beacon of hope, dedicated to empowering and fostering resilience among our Nation’s warriors. With an unwavering commitment to combatting the tragic epidemic of suicide […]

U.S. 331 Resurfacing Project to Begin in Walton County The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a $10.4 million resurfacing project on U.S. 331, from south of Interstate 10 (I-10) to U.S. 90 in Walton County. Additional project improvements will include: · New traffic signals on U.S. 331 at the I-10 interchange. · Signalization upgrades […]

Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — recently was awarded $30,000 (one of four national grants totaling $127,000) from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation. Founded in 2002 by Chef Emeril Lagasse and his wife Alden, Emeril Lagasse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity headquartered in New Orleans. […]

Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast named among U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-2025 as ‘High Performing’ Sacred Heart Bay was recognized for two procedures and/or conditions and Sacred Heart Emerald Coast was recognized for one. Ascension Sacred Heart Bay and Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast have been named […]