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Scenic Walton offers partnership with Paxton [PREMIUM]

By RUBY KEARCE The Paxton City Council met Tuesday, June 21 at Paxton City Hall. The meeting started by electing a separate cemetery board. The cemetery board will have their own meeting within 30 days. Latilda Hughes – Neel then approached the board to discuss Grit and Grace, a stage-play drama depicting the life of Paxton native Bobby Kemp, as told by Bobby Charles and Brendan Roberta. The show is nearing completion, and it will be the second in a lineup of 11 stories about Walton County History. Hughes- Neel, with permission from Charles, read an excerpt from the play: “Mama and Daddy were a team. Mama went to city council meetings with Daddy. If he got overly excited about something, all she had to do was say ‘Bobby.’ And at home when she calmed him down, she would just quietly say ‘Bobby I’ve heard all I want to hear’ and if he’d kept on she would say ‘Bobby I said I have heard all I want to hear.’” The Council was invited to the performance of Grit and Grace. Patrick O’Neal, developer of the future Black Lake RV Park, then approached the board regarding utilities for the park. The project is projected to have 35 spaces and needs sewer services in order to move forward. O’Neal is asking the board for a letter of availability and a time frame in order to know if the project will need to be done in multiple phases or if it can be... Read More

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North Walton Mosquito Control covers 745 square miles

Director Brenda Hunt and Environmental Manager Scott Caraway. Story by Adrianne Walline Campbell The North Walton Mosquito Control was created in 1987 and is governed by the Walton County Board of County Commissioners. It is located at 581 Triple G Road, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433. Their website is https://www.co.walton.fl.us/192/Mosquito-Control. Their coverage area is from the north side of the Choctawhatchee Bay to the Alabama line, excluding the Eglin reservation, 745 square miles. This includes the city of Freeport, DeFuniak, and Paxton. There are 7 full-time and 2 part-time employees, 8 spray trucks, 1 service truck, and 1 SUV. They receive funding from the county ad valorem tax of .4912, and state aid funds. This year’s budget is $948,298. The methods used are: • Larviciding – BTI (Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis) – Naturally occurring bacteria used as a larvicide to kill larvae before they can grow into adults. They check various locations of standing water for larvae and spray as needed. • Adulticiding – Permethrin, used to kill adult mosquitoes. • They have 22 light traps to count how many mosquitoes are in what section. It also lets them know what kind of species exist and where. Currently there are about 40 different types, 10 are the most common. They have 2 individuals who can identify the types. The state provides training classes. • They have 8 Sentinel chicken coops, each with 6 chickens, scattered throughout the area. They do blood tests weekly to determine whether viruses are present. These samples are... Read More

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TOC Expanding Orthopedic Care in Panama City

TOC Expanding Orthopedic Care in Panama City 25 Oct  Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) is bringing industry leading orthopedic care to Panama City with their first new clinic opening September 12th. TOC’s entry into Panama City marks the start of a broader expansion to improve access to care in Bay County and adjacent areas that include Walton and Gulf counties. A second location is planned for Panama City Beach and is scheduled to be open by the fall of 2024. TOC Panama City will ultimately offer the complete range of comprehensive orthopedic with the aim on better access, better quality and lower cost.Eric A. Branch, MD, a fellowship–trained orthopedic surgeon with special training in sports medicine and arthroscopy, will serve as the lead orthopedic provider for TOC Panama City. Dr. Branch is a native of Florida and completed a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Andrews Institute for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, FL. His experience reflects providing care for a wide variety of patients, including professional, collegiate, and recreational athletes, including the University of West Florida Athletics. Dr. Branch, along with Ryan Price, MD, specializing in pediatric orthopedics, and Andrew Borom, MD, specializing in foot andankle surgery, will be fulfilling the practice’s commitment to keeping people healthy, active, and strong through prevention, preservation, and wellness. TOC Panama City will have the only pediatric orthopedic surgeon in the North Florida region, along with “TOC Now” providing the region’s only orthopedic urgent care walk–in clinic. Additional orthopedic specialties will be recruited soon.TOC... Read More

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Taco Tuesday at Shunk Gulley Oct 25

Date/Time Date(s) – 10/25/202211:00 am Location Santa Rosa Beach Categories Food Restaurant Come out to Shunk Gulley to celebrate Taco Tuesday every Tuesday as the lunch special is available until 4 pm while supplies last!   Skunk Gully Oyster Bar 1875 S Co Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459       https://30a-tv.com/events/taco-tuesday-at-shunk-gulley-oct-25/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More


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30A SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL announces 2023 headliners including Lyle Lovett, Gin Blossoms

For the past 13 years, the 30A Songwriters Festival has attracted thousands of dedicated live music fans from around the country to hear original songwriters spanning many genres of music perform their songs. The beach resort towns along Highway 30A on the Gulf of Mexico feature 30 venues presenting over 200 songwriters and 300+ solo, band and in-the-round performances throughout the weekend of January 13 – 16, 2023. TICKET LINK  30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 14th year with performances on the main stage at presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach with headline performances by renowned artists LYLE LOVETT, GIN BLOSSOMS, RICKIE LEE JONES, STEVE EARLE, YOLA, AND MORGAN WADE. The festival welcomes for the first time to 30A AMY GRANT, TOM RUSH, BRIAN VANDER ARK (THE VERVE PIPE), the BLACK OPRY REVUE, BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN, and JOHN CRAIGIE. Returning to perform two shows each throughout the weekend are songwriting legends JOHN PAUL WHITE (The Civil Wars), SHAWN MULLINS, KATHLEEN EDWARDS, TINSLEY ELLIS, DARRELL SCOTT, ADIA VICTORIA, CHUCK PROPHET, LIVINGSTON TAYLOR, ABE PARTRIDGE, LILLY HIATT, JOHN FULLBRIGHT, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, PAUL THORN, AND JAMES MCMURTRY. An Additional 100+ Artists Will Be Announced Over the Next Few Weeks—Stay Tuned We are pleased to announce the following confirmed artists: Hayes Carll, Glenn Phillips, Jeffrey Steele, Pat McGee, Bob Schneider, Abe Partridge, Cousin Curtiss, Mary Gauthier, Dan Navarro, Mark Erelli, Jonathan Byrd, Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey, Will Hoge, Don Dixon & Marti Jones, , Nicole Chillemi and the Jazz... Read More

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Fall Fun · November’s Best Bay County Events

Photo courtesy of Grand Lagoon Bloody Mary and Music Festival From a festival celebrating classic cars and hot rods to a weekend featuring singer-songwriters to a holiday-themed celebration, November is a wonderful time to get out and explore the beauty of both Panama City and Panama City Beach. With plenty of sunshine and generally moderate temperatures, it’s the perfect time to visit these special communities by attending signature events. Keep reading for more details on our Top 6 November Events in Bay County! FEATURED EVENTS Panama City Songwriters FestivalDowntown Panama City | Panama CityNovember 3rd-5th, 2022 Head to the streets of Downtown Panama City for a weekend of incredible music at the 4th Annual Songwriters Festival! Hear songs and stories from amazing artists at venues that are all within walking distance to one another in historic downtown. Featured singer-songwriters include David Ryan Harris, Michael and Lisa Gungor, Benjamin Dakota Rogers, Eliot Bronson, and Abe Partridge. MORE INFO Emerald Coast Cruisin’Aaron Bessant Park | Panama City BeachNovember 10th-12th, 2022 Known as ‘The South’s Best Blast from the Past,’ Emerald Coast Cruisin’ is a three-day, family-friendly festival with thousands of classic cars, hot rods, custom cars and trucks. There will be over 125 + top name automotive vendors on hand, as well as a huge swap meet and Auto Car Corral along with a ladies section with great crafts, jewelry, and so much more. Bring the kids to the fun filled kid area with rides, games, and more! MORE INFO Jazz by... Read More


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Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House to Open Second Location in Pensacola

 The owners of Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House, Bryce and Miranda Jarvis along with Captain Gary Jarvis, Mayor of Destin, will be opening a second location in Pensacola, at 102 South Palafox Street. Located in the Zarzaur Law building complex, Slick Lips Pensacola promises the same fresh seafood and family friendly environment that can be found at the original location, nestled in the heart of the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort. The name “Slick Lips” was chosen from the popular nickname among fisherman for Amberjack who don’t have any teeth. With Gary’s long-time experience as a boat captain and Bryce’s expertise in restaurant management and menu development, Slick Lips was created and developed as a seafood restaurant emphasizing local, sustainable seafood. The fish and seafood featured on the restaurant’s menu are locally caught, brought in fresh off the docks in Destin, and filleted in-house daily. Since opening their doors in 2018, the restaurant has been recognized with numerous awards, including “Best Seafood Restaurant”, “Best Chef”, “Best Oysters”, “Best Bartender”, and “Best Gumbo” by the readers of VIP Destin Magazine. The Pensacola location is currently undergoing a full renovation with brand new floors, finishes, and layout to offer plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options as well as a brand-new oyster bar. “We always knew we wanted to be in the downtown area,” Bryce said. “After finding this space, we’ve been working hard every day to get our doors open as soon as possible so... Read More

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Bubbly Baytowne Oct 20

Date/Time Date(s) – 10/20/20225:00 pm Location Miramar Categories General Event Join us for an evening full of FREE champagne and shopping during our Bubbly Baytowne. Sip and Shop through the village streets! Stop in various retail merchants as you enjoy a selection of premium champagnes.   Village Of Baytowne Wharf 9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550       https://30a-tv.com/events/bubbly-baytowne-oct-20/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

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