Local Couple Opens Luxe Grooming Salon
Local Couple Opens Luxe Grooming Salon SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – Local resident and business owner, Arielle Showalter, is pleased to announce the grand opening of South Walton’s newest luxe pet grooming salon, Posh Pups, located at 557 Mack Bayou Rd. Showalter, 27, was born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Fla. and has been in the dog grooming business since 2012. Ever since she was young, Showalter knew she wanted to work with animals, especially dogs. She took this passion and started working at her
Okaloosa and Walton County Traffic Advisory From The Florida Department of Transportation
Okaloosa and Walton County Traffic AdvisoryChipley -Drivers will encounter traffic disruptions on the following state roads in Okaloosa and Walton counties as crews perform construction and maintenance activities. Okaloosa County:U.S. 98 Improvement from East Pass (Marler) Bridge to Airport Road- Crews continue paving operations, median, turn lane and driveway replacement work on U.S. 98 (Harbor Boulevard) between the East Pass (Marler) Bridge and Airport Road in Destin the week of Sunday, Jan. 26.
Sacred Heart Foundation to host 2nd Annual Emerald Ball
Sacred Heart Foundation to host 2nd Annual Emerald Ball Miramar Beach, Fla. — The Sacred Heart Foundation is once again rolling out the green carpet for the 2nd Annual Emerald Ball on Saturday, March 28 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The black-tie gala, presented by Howard Group, will benefit the expansion of the cardiac and spine programs at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Emerald Coast. “We were blown away by the community’s support of the event last year, which raised an astounding
Watch the Big Game at Shades Bar & Grill this Sunday, February 2
Watch the Big Game at Shades Bar & Grill this Sunday, February 2 Come to Shades Bar & Grill in Inlet Beach to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs or the San Francisco 49ers in the biggest game of the year! Someone lucky is going to win a 55 inch TV (no purchase necessary) that night. Guests will also enjoy two great specials on top of what's on the regular menu - KC BBQ wings and San Francisco sourdough bowls of clam chowder. Kick off is at 5:30 CST. Get your team in gear and head over to Shades Bar & Grill
New County Wide 9-1-1 System a Game Changer for Walton County Residents and Visitors
NEW COUNTY WIDE 9-1-1 SYSTEM A GAME CHANGER FOR WALTON COUNTY RESIDENTS AND VISITORS WALTON COUNTY, Fla— A countywide 9-1-1 upgrade has been completed by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office to provide faster and more accurate responses for emergency calls. As Walton County has grown, so too, has the need for emergency services. In partnership with ConvergeOne and Motorola, Walton County Sheriff’s Office is committed to providing an even more expeditious and precise response for those who
Marlin Grill to Offer Couples Special Valentine’s Day Dinner
Marlin Grill to Offer Couples Special Valentine’s Day Dinner MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Marlin Grill will celebrate the day of love with an elegant Valentine’s Day Dinner available Friday, February 14 through Sunday, February 16. Each night beginning at 5 p.m., Marlin Grill will be offering a three-course special menu for two featuring a selection of prime steaks, decadent seafood, and Marlin Grill’s famous hand-crafted desserts. Diners will also enjoy three half-bottles of wine, including a Nicolas Feuillatte
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Installs 2020 Board, Bestows Awards, and Kicks-off 25th Anniversary
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Installs 2020 Board, Bestows Awards, and Kicks-off 25th AnniversaryDESTIN, Fla. – The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) - a charitable arts organization founded in 1995 to be Northwest Florida's champion of cultural arts and arts education for all - kicked off its 25th season with an Awards and Induction Ceremony. Outgoing MKAF board chairman, Heather Ruiz, applauded the following retiring board members for their dedicated service: James Campbell, Mike Freeman, Bill
Single mom starts over with new home made possible by Habitat for Humanity of Walton County and Warr
Single mom starts over with new home made possible by Habitat for Humanity of Walton County and Warrick Dunn Charities, Inc. Santa Rosa Beach –– An anxious crowd gathered in Santa Rosa Beach on Tuesday, Jan. 14 to watch as retired NFL running back Warrick Dunn surprised a single mother with the finishing touches that turned her new house into a home. Nancy and her two daughters are set to move into their new home built with Habitat for Humanity of Walton County later this month. Last week, they were
Spaces Still Open for Emerald Coast Theatre Company Spring 2020 Education Classes
SPACES STILL OPEN FOR EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANYSPRING 2020 EDUCATION CLASSES ECTC celebrates continued success during its seventh season for its educational programs and continues its partnership with the Florida Chautauqua Theatre Miramar Beach, Fla. — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) continues to see the fruits of its labor during its seventh season, celebrating new attendance records for educational final performances as well as the continuing partnership with the Florida Chautauqua Theatre in
Caring and Sharing set to host 11th Annual Spring Fashion Show at The Vue on 30a
Caring and Sharing set to host 11th Annual Spring Fashion Show at The Vue on 30a Santa Rosa Beach, FL –– Caring & Sharing of South Walton is excited to share details for its 11th Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon, “Paris in Spring.” This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 29, at the Vue on 30a. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at the Caring and Sharing Thrift Store. “This is our main, signature event and it continues to grow each year,” Kim Hope, director of Caring & Sharing, said.
Hannah Martin Hosts 6th Annual Birthday Fundraiser Benefiting Special Olympics Florida - Walton County and Westonwood Ranch
Hannah Martin Hosts 6th Annual Birthday Fundraiser Benefiting Special Olympics Florida - Walton County and Westonwood Ranch “La Lumière: Madly Giving” Watercolor, Fla. – Broker Associate, Hannah Martin, of Coastal Luxury Real Estate is pleased to announce her 6th Annual Birthday Fundraiser will benefit Special Olympics Florida - Walton County and Westonwood Ranch. Presented by Destin Plastic Surgery and Duckies Shop of Fun, “La Lumière: Madly Giving” will take place on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 3 - 8
Black Tie Gala to Develop A Robust Future Workforce
Black Tie Gala to Develop A Robust Future Workforce Fort Walton Beach, FL (13 January 2020) – A black tie affair is coming to the Emerald Coast Convention Center for Valentine’s Day Weekend! The inaugural event will raise awareness to prepare the next generation for careers in high-demand fields that will strengthen the region and transform tomorrows workforce. The Fusion Gala, slated for Saturday, February 15, 2020, features several influential speakers. From 5:30 until 9:00 P.M., the fanciful
Ladies Night Out event combines health and wellness with a night of fun and laughter
Ladies Night Out event combines health and wellnesswith a night of fun and laughter -EVENT BRIEF- WHO: Fort Walton Beach Medical & Twin Cities Hospital WHAT: Ladies Night Out: An Evening of Health, Wellness and Fun! WHEN: Thursday, March 5, 2020 | 5:30pm-8:30pm WHERE: The Henderson Resort 200 Henderson Resort Way, Destin, FL 32541 DESCRIPTION: Learn. Explore. Laugh. Ladies are invited to attend an exclusive celebration of health, wellness and fun! From botox to aching feet, chair massages
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce to Host 2020 Annual Gala
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce to Host 2020 Annual Gala WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (January 15, 2020) – The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their 2020 Annual Gala and Awards Celebration will be held Friday, January 31, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The black-tie optional Masquerade Gala, presented by Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception where guests will have the opportunity to socialize with other
Habitat for Humanity to Break Ground on New ReStore Location
Habitat for Humanity to Break Ground on New ReStore LocationSanta Rosa Beach, FL –– Habitat for Humanity of Walton County ReStore is excited to invite the public to the official groundbreaking ceremony for their new location on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 9 a.m. at 2260 U.S. Hwy. 98 West on the northside of the highway between Publix and Veteran’s Parkway. Help them raise the roof on this new location and support their mission of giving everyone a decent place to call home. Following the groundbreaking, guests are
Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches Relocates, Expands Brokerage
Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches Relocates, Expands BrokerageEngel & Völkers today announced that one of its Northwest Florida shops has relocated to accommodate additional real estate advisors and clients as the brokerage continues to grow. Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches will now be located at 4923 E. County Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa. A reopening is planned for early 2020 to allow clients and advisors in the community an opportunity to tour the new space. “The expansion will allow our shop to be more collaborative and
U.S. 98 westbound traffic shift planned in Walton County
U.S. 98 westbound traffic shift planned in Walton CountyChipley-The westbound U.S. 98 travel lanes between Emerald Bay and Seascape drives will be shifted to the south the week of Monday, Jan. 13. The traffic shift will provide space for a dedicated work zone to construct the new westbound travel lanes, bicycle lanes, and sidewalks. The following restrictions will remain in place during this phase of work: Drivers are only allowed to make right turns at side streets and driveways.U-turns are only
Fore Her announces details for the 6th Annual Tea Fore Her
Fore Her announces details for the 6th Annual Tea Fore Her Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. –– Local nonprofit, Fore Her, is excited to announce its 6th Annual Tea Fore Her presented by Platinum Pink Sponsor, Emerald Coast Hospice, on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Vue on 30A at 1 p.m. Guests will enjoy tea and lunch with a gorgeous view while raising funds for breast cancer patients along the Emerald Coast. Gather your friends and join Fore Her for this signature fundraiser. During the event there will be a silent
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Puts Young Thespians and Art Education Center Stage and Sets New Attendance Records
EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY PUTS YOUNG THESPIANS AND ART EDUCATION CENTER STAGE AND SETS NEW ATTENDANCE RECORDS ECTC has reached new heights during its seventh season for theater for young audience productions as well as educational final performances Miramar Beach, Fla. — After beginning its seventh season this fall, the Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) has seen greater success and attendance growth for both its Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) productions as well as its educational
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Walton County Sheriff's Office Major Audie Rowell To Attend FBI National Academy
WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Walton County Sheriff’s Office Major Audie Rowell will be attending one of the toughest challenges of law enforcement officers – the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Getting accepted into the program is no easy feat. Participation is by invitation only, through a nomination process and participants are drawn from every U.S. state and territories and partnering nations around the world. “This class will make-up exemptional leaders from all areas and backgrounds,” said Sheriff
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Partners with NBC Golf Channel’s Mike Malizia
Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Partners with NBC Golf Channel’s Mike Malizia Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. – Today, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club announced their partnership with NBC Golf Channel Academy lead coach, Mike Malizia to launch a series of short game schools for club members. Malizia, regularly featured on NBC Golf Channel’s “Morning Drive” and “Golf Academy”, was recently recognized as one of the top 50 instructors in Florida by Golf Digest. Prior to instructing, he played in the PGA and
HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division Invests More Than $305M In Panhandle Hospital Improvements
HCA Healthcare’s North Florida Division Invests More Than $305M In Panhandle Hospital Improvements Since 2015 Four hospitals celebrate significant upgrades and expansions to better serve their communities Tallahassee, Fla. (December 30, 2019) — Heading into 2020, patients across the Florida Panhandle will have access to larger, newer, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, thanks to expansions and upgrades at four local hospitals. Since 2015, four HCA Healthcare North Florida Division
Classical Connections Concert featuring Pianist, Daniel Hsu
Classical Connections Concert featuring Pianist, Daniel Hsu WHO: Sinfonia Gulf Coast WHAT: Classical Connections Concert featuring Pianist, Daniel Hsu WHEN: Saturday, February 1, 2020 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Village Baptist Church 101 Matthew Boulevard Destin, Florida 32541 DESCRIPTION: The second installment of the Silver Sands Premium Outlets’ Classical Connections Series features the 2017 Bronze Medalist of the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and two
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Pickos Ski School to Host 2020 IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships in Santa Rosa Beach
Pickos Ski School to Host 2020 IWWF World Junior Waterski Championships in Santa Rosa Beach30 Countries from Around the World to Gather for International Competition SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (December 16, 2019) – Pickos Ski School, located at 105 Jump Street, has announced they will be the official host for the 2020 International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (IWWF) World Junior Waterski Championships held on August 18- 23, 2020. Pickos Ski School was founded by 24-time world record holder and skiing
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents StoryTeller Series on Thursdays Jan. 9-Feb. 6
Miramar Beach, Fla. (Dec. 10, 2019) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s StoryTeller series returns in January 2020 with four offerings on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. January and February. The 2020 lineup that includes “An Evening with Gileah Taylor: A Life Lived in Song” (Jan. 9); “Winston Churchill: Through the Storm” performed by Bruce Collier (Jan. 16); “Resurrecting van Gogh,” written and performed by Jason Hedden (Jan. 30); and “Dinner with Booker T” featuring Broadway actor Darryl Reuben Hall (Feb.
Last Call Restaurant Group Announces Home Delivery from Shaka Sushi and Southside Slice
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec 9, 2019 - Inlet Beach, Fla Last Call Restaurant Group Announces Home Delivery from Shaka Sushi and Southside Slice Shaka Sushi and Noodle Bar (Inlet Beach) and Southside Slice Pizzeria (Rosemary Beach®) are now offering delivery from 4:00PM to close every night. The delivery area is small for now - anywhere up to 3 miles around Shades Bar and Grill. There is a map on both websites showing exactly where they will deliver. The plan is to eventually grow that radius as
Golf Architect Bill Bergin Unveils Plans for Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club’s “New Course”
Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. (December 2, 2019) – Today, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club released a video interview showcasing golf course architect, Bill Bergin who unveils what club members and the community can expect when “the new course” opens. Renovations are planned to begin winter of 2021 with a fall 2021 completion date. Once complete, Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club’s new design will be challenging for the most skilled golfers, yet fun and friendly for the recreational player. Greens complexes will offer a
IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent Hiring Announcement
The Criminal Investigation posted a Special Agent hiring announcement on USAjobs November 22nd. This is a 12-month continuous roster and contains all of the CI Posts of Duty around the county. There are requirements and qualifications that must be met for this position. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Provisions of Public Law 93-950 and Public Law 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for original appointments to a law enforcement officer position within the Federal government. The date immediately
Tickets Now on Sale For Ninth Annual 30A Wine Festival At Alys Beach
FOR: 30A WINE FESTIVAL AT ALYS BEACH 30awinefestival.com alysbeach.com CONTACT: DIANA BARTON/ LAUREN FERGUSON 615.598.8230/ 205.383.8450diana@sprouthouseagency.com / lauren@sprouthouseagency.com TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR NINTH annual 30a wine festival AT ALYS BEACHUnderwritten by the Alys Foundation, renowned vintners, culinary favorites will gather together February 19-23, 2020 WHAT: The ninth
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents An ''Out of This World'' Line-Up for 2019-2020 Season
PRESS RELEASE SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS AN “OUT OF THIS WORLD” LINE-UP OF ARTISTS AND CONCERTS DURING THE 2019-2020 SEASON Critically-acclaimed Singer/Actress Vanessa Williams Headlines Sinfonia’s Gala Event on Nov. 15. DESTIN, FLA. (Aug. 16, 2019) – Keeping the tempo at the forefront of the Emerald Coast’s cultural scene since its founding in 2005, Sinfonia Gulf Coast maintains the tradition of “symphony redefined” as it enters its 14th season. The region’s only fully professional symphony
Tickets Now on Sale for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, April 23 - 26, 2020
Tickets Now on Sale for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, April 23 - 26, 2020Wine, charity and fun converge for The Northwest Florida Beaches Ultimate Wine Week Miramar Beach, Florida (October 24, 2019) – Tickets are on sale now for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival, taking place April 23 – April 26, 2020, in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin (not to be confused with the Sandestin resort or Sandestin wine festival). With more than 600 quality wines to taste over four days, this annual
RBSE Announces the Second Biennial Juried Art Show of Contemporary Outdoor Sculpture
RBSE announces the second biennial juried art show of contemporary outdoor sculpture Rosemary Beach, FL, May 8, 2019–The Rosemary Beach Sculpture Exhibition (RBSE) is excited to announce the second biennial juried art show of contemporary, outdoor sculpture on display throughout the town of Rosemary Beach. This signature event of this quintessential New Urbanism town located on the Gulf of Mexico along scenic highway 30A in northwest Florida, between Panama City and Destin formally opens May 24, 2019,
