TO NEARLY 400 WALTON COUNTY STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND ABILITIES Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) — Northwest Florida’s champion of the arts for all abilities — made creating art its mission for nearly 400 local students last week. The week of April 8, artist/inventor Dwayne Szot — founder of Zot Artz — returned as […]

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The Residents and businesses in Walton County can help plan the future of their communities through a new initiative, Plan for Walton 2040. “Walton County is a unique place, with world-famous beaches and resort towns, charming historic sites, large areas of conservation, and beautiful rural farmland,” says Plan for Walton 2040 Project Lead Marina Khoury. […]

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In a community driven by tourism, the team at Bay Baits prides themselves on serving the locals and the visitors. Buckets of live bait are filled every morning at the bait shop, as locals stop by for bait and the insider tip for where to find the fish. Then, afternoons are spent spooling reels and […]

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THE SEASIDE SCHOOL™, encompassing SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL™ and Seacoast Collegiate High School, proudly announces its designation as a 2022-2023 School of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education for the sixth consecutive year as a combination public charter school serving grades five through twelve in Walton County. Out of 783 schools designated as Schools of […]

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The Courtyard at Pescado announces its annual Kentucky Derby Party and Cocktail Class sponsored by Maker’s Mark on Saturday, May 4, 2023. From 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the Derby with live music by Nathan Fife from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Indulge in Derby Day dishes and cocktails […]

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North Beach Social is set to host the Walton County Bicentennial Jubilee on April 21, 2024. The all day event will feature a low country boil along with other food and drink specials. Patrons will enjoy live music from About to Sweat from 11AM -1PM, Wildlife Specials from 2-5PM, and Cousin Curtiss from 6-9PM. Face […]

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Conexion Media Group’s 6th Annual Festival gets bigger and better each year! We invite everyone to our Festival at the beautiful Landing Park in Fort Walton Beach!  It will take place on Sunday, April 21, 11am – 7pm. More than 60 nations will be represented via music, food, folklore, and art with attendees traveling from […]

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To Benefit Caring and Sharing of South Walton This springtime soiree is scheduled for April 14th at Grand Boulevard’s Grand Park La Luna Children’s Boutique will host their second annual Mommy and Me Picnic on April 14th from 2-4pm at Grand Boulevard’s Grand Park. This special afternoon picnic for mothers and their children will benefit a […]

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Tickets on sale now May 10 & 11, 2024 The highly anticipated Second Annual 30A Foam Fest is returning to South Walton for another round of craft beer celebration and revelry! Presented by 30Avenue and Idyll Hound Proper, this two-day extravaganza will showcase the finest offerings from beloved local craft breweries along the Emerald Coast […]

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May 1st Event Is Official Kickoff For Art Month Walton County The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce 30A Songwriters Festival favorite Cousin Curtiss will headline the “Dine + Dive” fundraiser for the Underwater Museum of Art. The event will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 6:00 – 9:00 PM, […]

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For Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle La Luna Children’s Boutique, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, raised $3,000 for the Neurodiversity Resource of the Panhandle during their Second Annual Spring Fashion Show and Easter Bunny Arrival, held on Saturday, March 9. The event welcomed over 100 families to Grand Boulevard’s North Lawn for a kid’s […]

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Soleil Bar & Grill Welcomes New Ownership and Changes General Manager Purchases Restaurant and Makes Big Changes Soleil Bar & Grill, nestled on the beachfront in Destin, Florida, has recently undergone an exciting transition with the acquisition by Staci Stroin, a seasoned veteran in the Food and Beverage industry. With over three decades of experience, […]

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Costa Family McDonald’s official ground breaking ceremony of the first McDonald’s location in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. on Wednesday, March 20. Community leaders, members of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and fellow Costa employees gathered to celebrate the new restaurant, located adjacent to the Santa Rosa Beach Publix at 2010 US Highway 98. The […]

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10-concert live music series to feature premier regional and national musicians and bands performing everything from R&B and rock to disco and modern pop Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) kicks off its highly-anticipated 2024 Concerts in the Village on Thursday, April 4. The area’s first live concert series is held each spring on Thursday evenings […]

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The Courtyard at Pescado in Rosemary Beach is hosting an evening of Bodegas Emilio Moro Spanish Wines on April 11, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Indulge in a sensory journey through the rich heritage of Spanish wines with Bodegas Emilio Moro Vineyards at this exclusive tasting evening hosted by Alberto Medina Moro, the 4th […]

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Does this fail or pass ? From Walton County — Press Release: A Beach Within Reach: Access May Look Different, But Still Accessible Walton County is widely regarded and celebrated for its 26 miles of sugar-white sand paired with incredible turquoise waters. It’s truly a breathtaking sight, and the reason that many of our residents […]

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FOR SPECIAL INTERACTIVE STUDENT PERFORMANCE OF LINK UP: THE ORCHESTRA ROCKS Link Up Performance Features Nearly 3,000 Local Elementary School Students On March 6 the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. was transformed into an electrifying concert hall when Sinfonia Gulf Coast — the only fully professional non-profit orchestra on the […]

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CULINARY EXCELLENCE ALONG FLORIDA’S 30A Seagrove Village MarketCafé, a beloved staple of Florida’s scenic Highway 30A, proudly announces its 75th anniversary this year. Since its beginnings in 1949, the café has been a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a taste of Deep Fried Love and a journey through seven and a half […]

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Walton County – March 11, 2024 – County Engineer Chance Powell confirmed that Deer Lake Bridge on C.R. 30-A, which had been closed for repairs, reopened Friday afternoon. The project is not finished yet and there will likely be temporary lane closures as contractors work on final punch list items. “Right now, crews are working […]

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This interactive map may also provide additional beach access points https://www.visitsouthwalton.com/beach-bay-access-locations/ 30A Beach Access Locations BRAMBLE GROVE ROAD bathrooms, handicap accessible,showers, parking 3468 Scenic 30A East Seagrove Beach GULFVIEW HEIGHTS ACCESS bathrooms, showers, parking 186 Gulfview Heights Street Santa Rosa Beach WALTON DUNES ACCESS streetside parking 258 Beachfront Trail Seagrove Beach BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH ACCESS […]

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FOR TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT IN NORTHWEST FLORIDA Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is proud to announce its receipt of the esteemed Denobi Award this month at the National Mobile & Teledentistry Conference in Dallas, Texas. This prestigious recognition highlights CVHN’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in children’s health and mobile dentistry. The Denobi Award, presented […]

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) will host their inaugural signature event, titled “La Vie En Rouge,” on Thursday, March 28 from 6-9 p.m. The non-profit theater company, located at 560 Grand Boulevard, Suite 200 in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, will be transformed into a 19th-century Parisian cabaret, courtesy of décor sponsor, Clay 30A. The signature […]

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Another successful Shrimp & Grits Festival at Brotula’s Seafood & Steamer The 5th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival held on Saturday, February 24th, 2024, at Brotula’s Seafood House & Steamer was a huge success. The event raised a record-breaking $75,000 and welcomed more than 1,500 attendees in support of all local club kids. “We are […]

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The Bay Restaurant in South Walton is celebrating locals before season arrives with a Penta Tequila Tasting and Four-Course Dinner on March 1, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The price is $125 per person (plus tax & gratuity). Kick off the evening with an array of Scallop Ceviche Taco, marinated in the exquisite Penta […]

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The Courtyard at Pescado is hosting a Wine Tour of Italy presented by Ethica Wines on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The host, Robert Zuan, will bring a Taste of Italy to the quaint courtyard bar of Rosemary Beach. Guests will be guided through the many regions of Italy – the […]

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) and Panama City Comedy are proud to present Comedy at the Boulevard, Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 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 resident funny guy Jason Hedden and features Lace Larrabee […]

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  3rd Annual “Future Leaders” Scholarship Golf Tournament will take place at Dubsdread Golf Course on February 15, 2024. Tags: Golf Tournaments in Orlando, FL | Golf Tournaments near 32804 | United States golf tournaments | Unspecified golf tournaments | find golf tournaments | amateur golf tournaments | golf tournaments near me OOO – Clinic + Conference + Charity Golf Tournament will […]

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Very low, one-way fares between The Emerald Coast and New Haven start at $79 Avelo Airlines announced today exclusive nonstop service between the Florida Panhandle’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) and Southern Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Avelo is the first and only airline offering nonstop service between Florida’s Emerald Coast […]

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When is Spring Break 2024? College Spring Break is seen as a rite of passage for students at US universities that began in the 1960’s and has become an icon of fun in the sun together with your friends. Planning ahead is often the key to getting the best deal. US spring break destinations like […]

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Down Island, a Gulf Seafood Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, will be offering a special Valentine’s Day dinner menu on February 14, 2024. Down Island will offer their regular dinner menu in addition to a special feature menu (a la carte). Down Island will be accepting reservations for dinner from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. […]

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Pescado Seafood Grill and Rooftop Bar is offering an Easter Brunch Buffet on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (last seating is at 1:15 p.m.). The culinary team at Pescado has curated an Easter Buffet menu that caters to every palate, featuring an array of delights to satisfy your cravings. […]

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Holi Indian Restaurants will bring the Indian tradition of Holi to the Emerald Coast with Florida’s largest Holi Festival of Colors! The festival boasts high-spirited music, multi-cuisine food trucks, drinks, vendors, and family activities. Please see here for images and please see below for the full media alert. Let me know if you have any […]

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Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center 24th Annual Gala & Golf Events Gala – Friday – March 8 – 5:30 p.m. Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Golf – Sunday – March 10 – Noon Kelly Plantation Golf Club The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) are putting on their annual signature Gala & Golf […]

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Available on Google Play, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, Samsung Canyon Star TV officially announced the launch of its first round of institutional funding with a target close date of May 2024 after raising $800K from friends and family, and a successful year of organically acquiring content and users. Canyon Star plans to raise […]

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BRINGS CREATIVITY AND INSPIRATION FEBRUARY 10 & 11 Tickets On Sale Now The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce tickets are now on sale for the highly anticipated annual Tour of Homes scheduled for Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, February 11 from 12 p.m. […]

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In Northwest Florida through wide-reaching Tourism Collaboration Okaloosa County, Florida – The northern Gulf of Mexico has a new addition to its extensive artificial reef system with the deployment of the 239-foot R/V DEEP STIM III. The vessel, deployed on Jan. 30, 2024, joins hundreds of other artificial reefs already deployed off the shores of […]

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When it comes to discovering secret “Where the locals go” dining along 30A in Florida, there are several fantastic restaurants to choose from. While Redd’s Fueling Station is undoubtedly the best secret local spot, here is a list of ten top restaurants, including Redd’s, for you to explore: Redd’s Fueling Station Redd’s Pub Located in […]

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The Last Night of Prohibition, with Joe the Bartender Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents The Wet & The Dry: The Last Night of Prohibition, with Joe the Bartender, written and performed by Bruce Collier, February 20 at 7.30 p.m. An audience walks into a bar…and meets Joe the Bartender. We’re in a speakeasy somewhere […]

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Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents Crimes of the Heart, February 16 – February 25, 2024. Beth Henley’s Pulitzer Prize-winner is a deeply touching and funny play about three eccentric sisters from a small Southern town rocked by scandal when Babe, the youngest, shoots her husband. Humor and pathos abound as the sisters unite with […]

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LuLu’s Destin Complimentary Tropical Re-Union Wedding Vow Renewal Saturday – February 17 – 1 to 3 pm At the foot of the Mid Bay Bridge Looking for the perfect romantic Valentine’s Day present for your spouse? Celebrate your love and commitment by officially renewing your wedding vows at LuLu’s Tropical Re-Union on Saturday, February 17, […]

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Valentine’s Day Musical Revue Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents I Only Have Eyes For You: Valentine’s Day Musical Revue, February 13 at 7.30 p.m. and February 14 at 2.30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Share this evening or afternoon event with the ones you love. Enjoy beautiful love songs from yesteryear performed by our top […]

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Soleil, in Destin, Florida, will be hosting a four course Sonoma Cutrer Wine Dinner Friday, January 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $96 per person. Immerse yourself in the world of Sonoma Cutrer as you embark on a culinary journey with a carefully curated four-course dinner, each dish expertly paired with Sonoma Cutrer’s exceptional […]

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Santikos Grand Theatre Pier Park is Supporting the Panama City Beach Community with $5 Offers We are deeply saddened by the tornado that hit Panama City Beach, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by this unfortunate event. In times of crisis, it is essential that we come together as a community to support […]

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The Courtyard at Pescado will be hosting two Chef’s Table Dinners in February, on 2/1/24 and 2/8/24, both at 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the season of love with an unforgettable dining experience curated by Chef John Engle. Immerse yourself in a journey of flavors and culinary artistry as you indulge in a thoughtfully crafted five-course tasting menu. […]

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The Exchange 30A, the premier multi-vendor auction platform, is excited to extend an invitation to vendors for its Vendor Market on January 21, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 30A Axe Throwing Company in Santa Rosa Beach. This Vendor Market is a part of the grand launch celebration of The Exchange 30A. The […]

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WHAT: On Thursday, February 22, Back Beach Barbecue and Odd Pelican Brewing Company will host a Beer Dinner, featuring a collaboration of specialty craft brews and various barbecue options with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the NWF Health Network. The restaurant will be closed for the private evening which will kick off at 5:30 […]

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at Seaside Neighborhood School and Seacoast Collegiate High School The Seaside School, Inc., a renowned public charter school dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth, holds the distinction of being the #1 combination charter school in Florida and maintaining an “A” school status for over 20 consecutive years. Today, the school announced the commencement of […]

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 with Sommelier Patrick Cappiello The Courtyard at Pescado will be hosting a Monte Rio Cellars four course wine dinner with Sommelier Patrick Cappiello on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. This will be a night to remember as Patrick has quite a story to tell and a background in wine and food that is […]

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