Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy (ECCAC) CEO Julie Porterfield was recently surprised with a note-worthy honor to recognize her years of loyal service. At an ECCAC Board of Directors meeting last month, President Janet Parker announced that as a result of Porterfield’s 23+ years of dedication, founding and running ECCAC, the Board unanimously approved that the Niceville Center will be re-named “Julie Sacco Porterfield Children’s Advocacy Center”. Porterfield’s response to the surprise Center naming announcement was, “I am still in awe… and incredibly humbled to be honored in such an “honoring” way. I give the glory to God. He certainly has given me the grace, wisdom, and discernment to do my very best to make lives better for children. You all have given me the incredible gift of leaving a legacy for my family, especially my son.” By now, most everyone knows that over the summer, the Niceville Center experienced a fire and then significant water damage from the sprinkler system. Since that time, the entire building has been vacated and completely emptied so the Center can rebuild, restore and redecorate. Parker commented, “When this project is completed in the near future, there will be an official dedication ceremony to not only honor Julie Porterfield with the Center’s new name, but also to recognize her for the extraordinary leadership she has consistently shown over the past 23 years.” As many know, ECCAC’s two Centers don’t house children, but they are set up with a multidisciplinary team of child protection personnel, prosecutors,... Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 09/12/20229:00 am Location Destin FL Categories General Event Maker Days is designed as a drop-off program during the school year, and as such it allows many of our home school students to interact with our educators and other students in a classroom setting. These classes are designed to engage, stimulate, encourage, and challenge young children with hands-on exploration using a typical class arrangement. This program is for ages 5-11. To see the full line up of lessons, visit ecscience.org/makerdays.   Emerald Coast Science Center 31 Memorial Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548           https://30a-tv.com/events/maker-days-flying-wild-sep-12/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 09/11/20224:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Santa Rosa Beach Categories Food Live Music Music Restaurant Come one, come all to this Sunday Pickin’ at The Bay with Mike Whitty & friends, 4-8pm! Join us once again at The Sand Ole Opry.   The Bay 24215 Hwy. 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459       https://30a-tv.com/events/sunday-pickin-with-mike-whitty-and-friends-sep-11/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 09/10/202210:00 am Location Miramar Categories Farmers Market Food Local small business bring a lovely brand-new farmers market to Sandestin’s Village of Baytowne Wharf. Come shop with local farmers, bakers, local fresh seafood and gourmet, beef, local honey, fresh pressed juices, and much more every Saturday July 23rd-October 1st!   Village Of Baytowne Wharf 9300 Baytowne Wharf Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550       https://30a-tv.com/events/the-farmers-market-at-baytowne-wharf-sep-10/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Registration Open, Sponsorship Opportunities Available Destin High School Athletics is pleased to announce its Destin Shark 5K on October 9, 2022. The race will start and finish at the new Beach Camp Brewpub, located at 541 US-98 in Destin, after following a scenic course through old Destin and along Joe’s Bayou. All proceeds will go directly to Destin High School Athletics whose mission is providing fitness and athletic opportunities for all its student athletes. The race was previously set as a spring event but switched to October to accommodate the school’s Golf Outing fundraiser held in March. Following a community-wide fundraising effort, the long-awaited Destin High School opened its doors in August 2021 as a tuition-free, public charter high school. This year, as a new provisional member of the Florida High School Athletics Association, football has been added to its athletics program under the guidance of NFL great E.G. Green. Destin High School Athletic Director Phil Dorn said, “The Fall 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser is an essential event to help us raise the necessary funds to provide 23 Boys and Girls Sports at Destin High School. This is one of two main fundraisers that the school uses to provide uniforms, equipment, facility rental fees, transportation, and officials for all sports. Your support is needed and appreciated!” Destin Shark 5K sponsorship opportunities include Title Sponsors ($5000), Title Co-Sponsors ($2500), Mako ($1000), Water Station Sponsors ($750), Blue Shark ($500), and Shark Shiver Family Sponsors ($250). In-kind sponsors are welcomed and also greatly appreciated.... Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 09/07/20225:00 pm – 8:00 pm Location Santa Rosa Beach Categories Food Live Music Music Restaurant Join us every Wednesday night from 5-8PM for live music on the beach at The Bay. Come dine, drink and enjoy the sights and sounds of live music right by the water. It’s where the locals love to hang out on Wednesdays. See you soon!   The Bay 24215 Hwy. 331 South, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459       https://30a-tv.com/events/wednesday-night-bonfire-and-live-music-sep-7/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More