Main Street DeFuniak Springs continues “Music on Main” in May
Main Street DeFuniak Springs continues “Music on Main” in May Hosted in partnership with Visit South Walton at the historic Florida Chautauqua Theatre DeFuniak Springs, Florida • April 12, 2021 — Main Street DeFuniak Springs, in partnership with Visit South Walton, will continue its “Music on Main” concert series. Taking place every Friday in May from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy a listening room experience at the historic Florida Chautauqua Theatre, located at 840 Baldwin
Cinco de Mayo All Day Fiesta at North Beach Social
Cinco de Mayo All Day Fiesta at North Beach Social On May 5, 2021, North Beach Social will host an all day Cinco de Mayo Fiesta with DJ 30A from 5:30 - 8:30PM, a photo booth, best outfit contest and tons of food and drink specials all day long. Celebrate the 5th of May in the best way, with friends and family on the beach! Eat. Drink. Be social. About North Beach Social: North Beach Social is a beach restaurant and bar located at the foot of the 331 bridge in Santa Rosa Beach on the Choctawhatchee Bay.
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Champions Education of Proposed Mobility Plan and Fee Structure, Urges Board of County Commissioners to consider alternative options for funding
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Champions Education of Proposed Mobility Plan and Fee Structure Urges Board of County Commissioners to consider alternative options for funding FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Walton County, Florida | April 15, 2021 – The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce leadership, along with its board of directors and members are leading the charge urging the Walton County Board of County Commissioner’s careful consideration before passing the proposed 2040 countywide mobility plan. The
Walton County Recognized in NEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant National Evaluation Congress
Walton County Recognized in NEMA Emergency Management Performance Grant National Evaluation Congressional Report In their recently published Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG): An Evaluation of the Nation’s Return on Investment Amid Coronavirus, The National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) recognized Walton County for their process of Partnering for Success. This report is part of the International Association of Emergency Managers report to Congress on EPMG Federal
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Announces Opening of Navarre ER
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Announces Opening of Navarre ER Fort Walton Beach, FL – Fort Walton Beach Medical Center announced today that the new freestanding ER in Navarre opened their doors Tuesday, April 13th at 7:00am. This new ER expands access to emergency care in Santa Rosa County. The new freestanding ER is located at 1809 Granada Street, near the foot of the Navarre Beach Bridge. The new, 24/7 full service freestanding ER features 11 emergency exam rooms, CT scan, general X-ray and
North Beach Social Hosts 'A Family Night Out' Benefitting 30A Trails
North Beach Social Hosts 'A Family Night Out' Benefitting 30A Trails On Sunday, May 2, 2021, North Beach Social will welcome friends and families for a community event benefiting 30A Trails. The event, sponsored by Citadel Roofing and Restoration, will feature live music by Wildlife Specials from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Bring the whole family to dine, enjoy drinks and play on the beach while giving back to a great cause. About 30A Trails: 30A Trails is a community rich organization on a mission to meaningfully
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WCSO Partners with Driftwood Estates HOA to bring Art Murals to Walton County Park
WCSO PARTNERS WITH DRIFTWOOD ESTATES HOA TO BRING ART MURALS TO WALTON COUNTY PARK April 5, 2020 WALTON COUNTY, Fla— Art murals designed by local high school students are coming to a Walton County park. The “Art in the Park” effort was initiated by Walton County Sheriff’s Office after performing a CPTED survey in the Driftwood Estates community and identifying a need to beautify the Driftwood Estates Park grounds from tagging and graffiti. With permission from Walton County Public Works, Walton
Hannah Martin’s Birthday Benefit Raises $10,000 for Westonwood Ranch
Hannah Martin’s Birthday Benefit Raises $10,000 for Westonwood Ranch SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (April 5, 2021) – Broker Associate, Hannah Martin, of Coastal Luxury Real Estate usually hosts an extravagant celebration drawing hundreds of locals in honor of her birthday each year to benefit local charities in the community. However, in the wake of COVID-19, Martin knew she still wanted to celebrate while raising money for local beneficiaries, but in a responsible way. Martin’s friends decided to take
The Inaugural Tutu Trot 5k Run/Walk in Hammock Bay To Benefit ARC of Walton County and Caring and Sharing
The Inaugural Tutu Trot 5k Run/Walk in Hammock Bay To Benefit ARC of Walton County and Caring and Sharing The Tutu Trot is a public 5k Run/Walk on April 24, 2021 in beautiful Hammock Bay in Freeport, FL benefitting ARC of Walton County and Caring and Sharing of South Walton. There are pre-registration dates on the website, but on the day of the race, registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the race will begin at 9:00 a.m. After the race, runners will watch the award announcements and then groove to the DJ
Maker's Mark Girls Night Out in The Courtyard at Pescado
Maker's Mark Girls Night Out in The Courtyard at Pescado Pescado has partnered with Maker's Mark to bring you a fun, interactive craft cocktail class at The Courtyard at Pescado Thursday, April 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Chef Ken Duenas will be preparing a beautiful charcuterie platter and you will be shaking up some Maker's Mark bourbon cocktails with our highly trained bartender. They will guide you through a step-by-step process of making craft cocktails that is sure to impress your friends and family.
BECASA 30A Opens in 30Avenue
BECASA 30A Opens in 30Avenue Community is invited to Grand Opening Celebration, “BECASA’s Open Casa” ROSEMARY BEACH, Fla. (March 31, 2021) – BECASA has opened a new retail space in 30Avenue, located at 12805 U.S. Hwy 98 E. They will celebrate their formal opening with a grand opening celebration titled, “BECASA’s Open Casa” on Friday, April 16 from 6-9 p.m. Founded in Apalachicola, Fla. by Emily Raffield in 2018, BECASA is a women’s boutique that showcases its own in-house clothing line that is
AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar Announces its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament Dates
AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar Announces its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament Dates It’s time to break out that fishing gear. AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar is hosting its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament from April 2-3, 2021. And, this year’s event benefits two of its favorite non-profits, the Destin Fishing Museum and Kids on the Coast Foundation. Proceeds from the tournament will be split between the two. Early registration is $400 and goes through March 29. After that, registration goes up to $500 and regular
The Arc of the Emerald Coast hosts their 10th Annual Burning Up The Beaches Car Show
The Arc of the Emerald Coast hosts their 10th Annual Burning Up The Beaches Car Show -EVENT BRIEF- WHO: The Arc of the Emerald Coast WHAT: 10th Annual Burning Up The Beaches WHEN: May 6-8, 2021 WHERE: Destin Commons: 4100 Legendary Dr, Destin, FL 32541 The Island by Hotel RL: 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 DESCRIPTION: Burning Up The Beaches is a fun-filled weekend with gearheads from all over the United States. Participating attendees will
Newly Renovated Big Kahuna’s Adventure Park Now Open
Big Kahuna’s Opening & Hiring Multiple Positions Destin, F.L. – If you ever pictured yourself working for a great company that cares for their team members and makes a difference in guests lives, now’s your chance to make that happen! With Big Kahuna’s Adventure Park opening March 13th and the Water Park opening April 17th, both parks are looking for fun and responsible team members for part time and full-time employment. Positions include but not limited to Sales, Marketing, Operations, Party Hosts,
Florida SBDC Network, UWF Haas Center, Florida Chamber Foundation, CareerSource Florida launch follow-up COVID-19 survey
Florida SBDC Network Headquarters (Pensacola, Fla.) – The Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, the Florida Chamber Foundation, CareerSource Florida, and the University of West Florida Haas Center have partnered to launch a follow-up survey to understand the continued needs of small businesses as the pandemic and subsequent economic impacts reach the one-year mark. The Small Business COVID Impact Survey 2.0 seeks to better understand the continued challenges small businesses face due
Cultural Arts Alliance announces Foster Gallery's spring artists & mural project
CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES FOSTER GALLERY'SSPRING ARTISTS & MURAL PROJECTReception Scheduled for April 14th Santa Rosa Beach, FL (March 11, 2021) - The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the 19 local artists recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Spring rotation, which runs March 8th through June 27th, 2021 in its Grand Boulevard location.The selected artists are Melody Bogle, Gayle Campbell, Jose Cantu, Andrea Chipser, Donnelle
Cultural Arts Alliance announces South Walton Street Art Festival to join May's art month lineup
CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES SOUTH WALTON STREET ART FESTIVAL TO JOIN MAY'S ART MONTH LINEUP New street painting event calls artists, families, friends, and school groups to participate May 7th - 9th in Grand Boulevard Town Center Santa Rosa Beach, FL (March 19, 2021) - The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is excited to announce its newest signature event, The South Walton Street Art Festival (SWSAF), will join this year’s Art Month South Walton schedule of May events. Artists,
Cultural Arts Alliance to partner with Scenic Walton, Florida DOT, Visit South Walton & Walton County BCC to bring public art to county's first pedestrian underpass
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CULTURAL ARTS ALLIANCE TO PARTNER WITH SCENIC WALTON, FLORIDA DOT, VISIT SOUTH WALTON & WALTON COUNTY BCC TO BRING PUBLIC ART TO COUNTY'S FIRST PEDESTRIAN UNDERPASS U.S. Hwy. 98 at Inlet Beach underpass groundbreaking to take place Friday, March 26th Santa Rosa Beach, FL (March 24, 2021) - The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) joins Scenic Walton, Visit South Walton, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners, and the Florida Department of
Kevin Spencer is Magic at the 2021 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Arts Guild Lunch
Kevin Spencer is Magic at the 2021 Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Arts Guild Lunch DESTIN, FL., -- With the help of a little magic, the popular Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Arts Guild Lunch titled "Hocus Focus: Spotlight on Arts Education" returns on April 14, 2021. Hosted at the new Hotel Effie from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., the Arts Guild Lunch features master magician and illusionist, Kevin Spencer. Proceeds from all MKAF events benefit the organization and its outreach and community engagement initiatives
SimpleHR Gives Back and Provides Valuable COVID-19 Resources to the Community
SimpleHR Gives Back and Provides Valuable COVID-19 Resources to the CommunityActivating a strong company culture is business as usual for a local company - putting their community, employees, and clients first. Destin, Florida - After 18 years serving the communities along Florida's Emerald Coast, SimpleHR continues to focus on giving back through volunteerism, corporate philanthropy, and knowledge-based resources. Giving back is business as usual for SimpleHR and the people who work at the employee
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Proudly Announces Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Proudly Announces Youth of the Year and Junior Youth of the Year DESTIN, FL - March 17, 2021... Since 1947, Youth of the Year has been Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, celebrating the extraordinary achievements of Club members. This program promotes service to Club, community & family, academic success, strong moral character, life goals, and poise & public speaking ability. Local Clubs recognize members ages 14 to 18 as Youth of the Month
Nationally and Locally Owned Retailers Coming to Grand Boulevard
Nationally and Locally Owned Retailers Coming to Grand Boulevard National home design and furniture retailer Arhaus and locally owned Rose & Co. to open this summer Miramar Beach, Fla., (March 23, 2021) – Making its Northwest Florida debut in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin is Arhaus Studio, the service-first concept store extension of national furniture and home design retailer, Arhaus, opening late summer 2021 at the South Walton mixed-use Center. Arhaus partners with artisans and makers around the world
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Inlet Beach Underpass March 26 at 3PM, parking at Shades Bar & Grill , All welcome
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Inlet Beach Underpass March 26 at 3PM, parking at Shades Bar & Grill All welcome Walton County Commissioners are planning an official groundbreaking ceremony for the Inlet Beach Underpass March 26 at 3PM outside of Shades Bar & Grill (at the intersection of Scenic 30A and US Highway 98E). The Scenic Walton organization worked tirelessly over the last several years to coordinate the effort to make this important safety improvement happen. Local restaurants Shades
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Sinfonia Gulf Coast's Annual Fundraiser Crescendo! New Dates Announced April 30- May 2, 2021
SINFONIA GULF COAST’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CRESCENDO! NEW DATES ANNOUNCED APRIL 30 – MAY 2, 2021 DESTIN, FLA. — (March 17, 2021) Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announcethe full line up for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, rescheduled for April 30-May 2, 2021. Festivities begin on Thursday, March 25 at 11:00 a.m., with a Crescendo! Kick Off Lunchat Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits located at The
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Easter Bunny comes to LuLu’s on April 3 and 4, along with grand opening of brand new beach video games arcade
Easter Bunny comes to LuLu’s on April 3 and 4, along with grand opening of brand new beach video games arcade Destin, FL (March 15, 2021)…As both locals and seasonal guests have discovered, LuLu’s in Destin is the place to go for great food and family fun, including a visit from the Easter Bunny and a brand new Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s Beach Arcade with age appropriate, state-of-the art video games for kids of all ages. Free $20 Arcade play cards will be given to the first 50 kids, both on April 3 and 4,
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound to open in April for tours by appointment
Latitude Margaritaville Watersound to open in April for tours by appointment Taking appointments now for preview tours April 3-24 Panama City Beach, FL — March 16, 2021 —Latitude Margaritaville Watersound partners, Minto Communities USA (“Minto”), Margaritaville Holdings, and The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) (“St. Joe”), announce that the community’s sales center and 13 island-styled model homes will open for by-appointment preview tours April 3-24. Appointments are available by calling (866)
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Fifth Annual Spring Golf Classic
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Fifth Annual Spring Golf Classic WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (March 18, 2021) – The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce their Fifth Annual Spring Golf Classic on Friday, March 26 presented by Clary-Glenn Funeral Homes and Crematory. For the fifth year, the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Spring Golf Classic will take place at Blackstone Golf Course in Mossy Head, Fla. Registration and check-in will begin Friday, March 26 at 8:30 a.m. with a
Reese Harrison appointed to District 3 board seat
Reese Harrison appointed to District 3 board seat DeFuniak Springs (March 16, 2021) – Dr. Reese Harrison was appointed as CHELCO’s District 3 board trustee in February after Jim Bishop passed away in November. Harrison has been practicing general dentistry for 20 years. As a small-business owner, he has worked to understand practice management processes and used that expertise to mentor new dental graduates for years. His dental practice is now in South Walton County, and he and his family have
Easter Bunny comes to LuLu’s on April 3 and 4, along with grand opening of brand new beach video games arcade
Easter Bunny comes to LuLu’s on April 3 and 4, along with grand opening of brand new beach video games arcade Destin, FL (March 15, 2021)…As both locals and seasonal guests have discovered, LuLu’s in Destin is the place to go for great food and family fun, including a visit from the Easter Bunny and a brand new Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s Beach Arcade with age appropriate, state-of-the art video games for kids of all ages. Free $20 Arcade play cards will be given to the first 50 kids, both on April 3 and 4,
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
