Shelter House welcomes Rachelle Wyatt as Volunteer Coordinator
Shelter House welcomes Rachelle Wyatt as Volunteer Coordinator Wyatt will head volunteer coordination and recruitment for upcoming opportunities (FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA.) August 5, 2020 -- Amidst COVID 19, Shelter House has hired Rachelle Wyatt, a 2019 graduate of Florida State University, as the Program and Volunteer Coordinator. With her background in Hospitality, Wyatt will lead efforts in recruiting and coordinating volunteers for the various Shelter House events and donation drives. Wyatt comes
Emerald Coast Magazine to Host Virtual “Best of the Emerald Coast” Fundraiser for Junior League of the Emerald Coast in Lieu of Event
Emerald Coast Magazine to Host Virtual “Best of the Emerald Coast” Fundraiser for Junior League of the Emerald Coast in Lieu of Event MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (August 4, 2020)— After much thought and consideration, Rowland Publishing/Emerald Coast Magazine has made the executive decision to forgo hosting the traditional Best of the Emerald Coast event at Grand Boulevard Town Center, and instead, host a virtual fundraising campaign to benefit the Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC). In June, readers
CHELCO members provide children with meals through Operation Round Up
CHELCO members provide children with meals through Operation Round Up DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (August 4,2020) – Food For Thought Outreach in Santa Rosa Beach recently received a $5,000 grant through CHELCO’s Operation Round Up program, a member-funded program that gives back to local non-profit organizations. Food For Thought provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare food for our area’s students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals. Their goal is to bridge the gap between
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches 8th Annual Season
EMERALD COAST THEATRE COMPANY LAUNCHES 8th ANNUAL SEASON Expanded 2020-2021 Season to Include Four Professional Main Stage Productions, a New Second Stage Series, a New Theater Education Program for the Very Young, Three New StoryTeller Productions, Four Theatre for Young Audiences Productions and Six Educational Theatre Productions Miramar Beach, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2020) — Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) announces its eighth annual season on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast. “Given the extraordinary
United Way Emerald Coast announces virtual singing competition fundraiser, Rock United
United Way Emerald Coast announces virtual singing competition fundraiser, Rock United Fort Walton Beach, FLA— August 3, 2020— United Way Emerald Coast is excited to announce the first virtual singing competition to come to the Emerald Coast.Rock United will celebrate and recognize the great musical talent in Okaloosa and Walton Counties while helping our community grow stronger through the efforts of United Way Emerald Coast. The virtual singing competition and fundraiser is for local bands and
Legendary Marine Presents Coastal Distancing Entertainment Tour
Legendary Marine Presents Coastal Distancing Entertainment Tour DESTIN, Fla. (July 30, 2020) – Hall of Fame Dealer, Legendary Marine will host a three-event entertainment series on the water from August to October. Titled Coastal Distancing – Boats, Music & Movies Tour the series will provide entertainment within the Choctawhatchee Bay area including a pre-show special featuring local live music followed by a featured movie each month. Partnering with Legendary Marine on this community event is Amazing
Emerald Coast Chiropractic now offering Acupuncture
Emerald Coast Chiropractic now offering AcupunctureDr. Ken Whidden is now certified in no-needle acupuncture DESTIN, FLA (July 29, 2020) -- Dr. Ken Whidden with Emerald Coast Chiropractic is now certified by the state of Florida to practice no-needle acupuncture. His certification now allows his practice, Emerald Coast Chiropractic, to offer Digital Meridian Imaging (DMI), Laser Acupuncture, and Auriculotherapy. These treatment options tend to be faster than typical needle acupuncture, and the DMI allows
Walton County Jail Adopts New Digital Mailing System for Inmate Mail
WALTON COUNTY JAIL ADOPTS NEW DIGITAL MAILING SYSTEM FOR INMATE MAIL July 27, 2020 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Snail mail is becoming a thing of the past at the Walton County Jail. This week, Walton County Sheriff’s Office will transition to a digital version of all non-legal inmate mail. The new system is the result of a partnership with GTL, WCSO’s inmate video visitation provider, and comes at no cost to taxpayers. According to Sheriff Michael Adkinson, this decision was made to further mitigate the
Young Professionals of Walton County to Host Second Virtual Fireside Chat
Young Professionals of Walton County to Host Second Virtual Fireside Chat “Still GRIT-ing Through A Pandemic” with Birmingham’s Laura Quick and Hatton Smith WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (July 27, 2020) –The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) will host their second virtual fireside chat on Thursday, July 30, hosted by Laura Quick of Good Grit Magazine. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom, Quick will be interviewing Hatton Smith, a young entrepreneur who founded his own rum company in Birmingham, Campesino
American Heart Association Quality Awards Recognizes Fort Walton Beach Medical Center’s Commitment to Stroke Care
American Heart Association Quality Awards Recognizes Fort Walton Beach Medical Center’s Commitment to Stroke Care Fort Walton Beach Medical Center receives three quality achievement awards. Fort walton beach― Fort Walton Beach Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment
Trustmark Bank Continues to Strengthen Walton County Community with $10,000 Donation to Matrix COC
Trustmark Bank Continues to Strengthen Walton County Community with $10,000 Donation to Matrix COC Tuesday, July 21, 2020: Trustmark National Bank, a community staple for many throughout Walton County, is continuing to give back through their generous donation of $10,000 to the Matrix Community Outreach Center’s COVID-19 efforts. While in the midst of uncertain times themselves, Florida Regional President, John Sumrall of Santa Rosa Beach, submitted for the Matrix to receive funds from Trustmark National
Last Call Restaurant Group Opens ‘The Courtyard at Pescado’ in Rosemary Beach®
Last Call Restaurant Group Opens ‘The Courtyard at Pescado’ in Rosemary Beach® The Courtyard at Pescado, located on the ground floor of the ‘Orleans’ building in Rosemary Beach®, will officially open to the public on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Designed by Denise Billman with inspiration by Joseph and Jessica Freer, The Courtyard is based on the vibrant feel and musical heritage of New Orleans. Experience a touch of refinement while enjoying handcrafted cocktails and small bites in the luscious garden
First Female Class Graduates Welding Program at Walton County Jail, Earn AWS Certification
FIRST FEMALE CLASS GRADUATES WELDING PROGRAM AT WALTON COUNTY JAIL, EARN AWS CERTIFICATION July 16, 2020 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— The first female class to participate in the welding program at the Walton County Jail has graduated. The three women, Shauna Gilbert, Jessica Williams, and Michelle Grindstaff, were awarded their certificates in a ceremony Wednesday outside the confines on the facility where they were first passed the torch. The program, a partnership with Northwest Florida State College,
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital Temporarily Deferring Scheduling of Elective Surgeries as a Proactive Measure to Focus on Immediate Community Needs
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital Temporarily Deferring Scheduling of Elective Surgeries as a Proactive Measure to Focus on Immediate Community Needs Fort Walton Beach, FL| Niceville, FL — As positive COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Florida and here in Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties, Fort Walton Beach Medical Center (FWBMC) and Twin Cities Hospital (TCH) are taking proactive action in order to position the hospital to better serve the immediate health care needs of
The Market Shops to Host Second July OneBlood Drive
The Market Shops to Host Second July OneBlood Drive“All Donations Will Be Screened for COVID-19 Antibodies” WHAT: The Market Shops will host an additional OneBlood Drive on Friday, July 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new drive was created after the great success from The Market Shops’ blood drive previously held on July 3, which garnered 18 pints of blood. All donors will receive a complimentary COVID-19 Antibody Test in addition to the regularly administered wellness checkup consisting of blood
Back Beach Barbecue Raises $1,680 for South Walton Academy
Back Beach Barbecue Raises $1,680 for South Walton Academy PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (July 9, 2020) – Back Beach Barbecue celebrated its three-year anniversary in business on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 and raised a total of $1,680 for South Walton Academy. To commemorate the occasion, Back Beach opened its doors for their loyal customer base to come enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner with 25 percent of sales made throughout the day benefitting South Walton Academy. Guests were invited to the Panama City
ECCAC announces 2020/2021 board of directors …WCSO’s Major Audie Rowell is new President
ECCAC announces 2020/2021 board of directors…WCSO’s Major Audie Rowell is new President DeFuniak Springs and Niceville, FL (July 13, 2020)… At a recent virtual board meeting, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) announced their 2020/2021 line-up of board members and officers. The Walton County Sherriff Office’s (WCSO)Major Audie Rowell is their new President, Janet Parker is Vice President and Alan Wood is Treasurer. Other members are immediate past president, Bill Fletcher, along with
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Revised Emergency Declaration Executive Order
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Advocates for Revised Emergency Declaration Executive Order WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (April 21, 2020) – The president of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, Megan Harrison, successfully advised the Board of Walton County Commissioners, Walton County legal counsel, and administration to add an updated addendum to the pre-existing emergency declaration executive order that declares property damage related to COVID-19. Resolutions 2020-25 and 2020-29 make no mention of property
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and DigiPro Media Launch “Save Florida Business Initiative”
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, and DigiPro Media Launch “Save Florida Business Initiative” WALTON COUNTY, Fla. – In response to the significant economic impacts from COVID-19 in Florida, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and DigiPro Media have partnered to announce the “Save Florida Business Initiative” to support Florida businesses during this unprecedented time for the industry. The “Save Florida Business
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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
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
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
