Gather your friends for the 9th annual Tea Fore Her on Sunday, March 5th from 12-2pm at The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa! Enjoy lunch and tea with great company while raising funds for breast cancer patients along the Emerald Coast. During the event there will be a photo booth, silent auction, seated lunch, live music,  complimentary glass of champagne, and more. Big hats encouraged for a chance to win “Best Hat” prize.   Read More

  As Valentine’s Day approaches, locals and visitors can can celebrate love with Hotel Effie’s romantic offerings. Whether you’re looking for over-the-top luxury or a relaxing and romantic escape on the sandy beaches and clear waters of the Emerald Coast.   Read More

  Get your hot tickets now for the annual Caring & Sharing of South Walton Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, February 26th from 12:30 to 3 p.m at The Vue on 30a.   Read More

  Introducing Celebrate! Alaqua — A month-long series of events during March to celebrate the opening of Alaqua Animal Refuge’s new home! Alaqua Animal Refuge is pleased to announce the formal opening of their new, one-of-a-kind facility, located at 155 Dugas Way, and invites the community to celebrate the momentous occasion with a month-long celebration of events titled “Celebrate! Alaqua” beginning March 4.   Read More

   Stinky’s Fish Camp will host the 13th Annual Pompano Tournament kickoff party and their 16th Anniversary celebration on April 1st at Stinky’s Bait Shack. The fishing tournament will be held from April 2-30, 2023. The Stinky’s  Pompano Tournament is the longest running fishing tournament in Walton County. The tournament registers over 150 participants – ranging from recreational fisher folks to professionals – locals and visitors alike.   Read More

  Red Fish Taco and Blues Musicians Society present an all day BLUES EVENT Saturday, March 18th from 1PM – 9PM. Featuring wailing guitars, originals, and cover of the Blues Masters, Red Fish invites you to the Blues, Taco & Tequila Fest on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. NO COVER! Blues, Tacos & Tequila Fest – Saturday, March 18 | 1PM – 9PM 1PM: Scott Riggs 3PM: Kelly & The Healers 5PM: Cat Daddy Blues Band 7PM: Prodigal Blues   Read More

  For sure one of the most magnificent homes on the Gulf Coast, 4 Shore is a soaring three-story luxury home located only two blocks from the white sandy beach. Boasting seven serene bedrooms (each with its very own ensuite bathroom) and a covered private pool, this Santa Rosa Beach oasis was designed with every comfort in mind. There’s even a convenient elevator for accessing all the levels with ease. With space for 14 people and plenty of room to spread out separately or hang out together, 4 Shore is your family’s exquisite new 30A hideaway.   Read More

  On March 1st in 2020, the annual Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show had just concluded a weekend with beautiful weather, record-setting attendance, and dealers reporting yet another year of tremendous sales. Then, less than two weeks later, the Covid virus changed almost everything, including boating as demand skyrocketed as families took to more outdoor activities.   Read More

  By Lisa Woodrum Path of Grace (POG) provides a way out for women caught in the destructive lifestyle of addiction through discovering their identity and purpose in Christ. Eddie Mansfield has been its director for 12 years. He compassionately understands these residents’ journey as he too had wandered off the right path, but later found his way back to God’s path of grace through Christ from a life of addiction many years ago. POG has a structured faith-based culture effectively producing transformation, with an 85-90 percent success rate (two-year program)! Aspects of the program include Bible study, prayer, work at their thrift store (in Santa Rosa Beach and Panama City), attending AA, church, parenting classes, individual and group therapy. They also learn various skill sets such as sales, management, truck driving, customer service and construction.At graduation, each 2-year girl receives a “nest egg” of $8,100 for her fresh start. (They also have an 18-month program as well.) Eddie explains, “We speak life into these ladies, teach them to be there for each other …They learn to be loving, caring and a big family for each other.” POG has one house in Miramar Beach, two in Santa Rosa Beach and one in Vernon. Since its inception, it has graduated 160 women. Some remain to become staff. Upon graduation, Brandy Wilson desired a job in recovery and was offered the position as assistant managing director. She shares, “God totally restored my life. This program is my heart!” Morgan Jones is a... Read More

  Find Your Boat and More! Dateline, Sunday, March 1st, 2020, Aaron Bessant Park, Panama City Beach, Florida. The annual Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show had just concluded a weekend with beautiful weather, record-setting attendance, and dealers reporting yet another year of tremendous sales, welcoming new members to their boating families. Then, less than two weeks later, the world changed, as did boating. Already going through a historic popularity boom on the Emerald Coast, boating saw demand skyrocket as families took to more outdoor activities. This brought additional challenges as manufacturers battled production shutdowns and supply chain issues resulting in an inventory shortage. But like a fisherman getting back at it after a tough trip, today is like a new day on the water for boating and the Emerald Coast Boat and Lifestyle Show, which returns to its picturesque home venue adjacent to Pier Park March 3-5 in Panama City Beach. The continued growth of new homes and waterfront developments throughout Bay County and the 30A Corridor continues to drive demand for not only boats but also products and services that encompass the ‘Coastal Lifestyle.’ “Even in the past few years when we couldn’t have the show because our dealer and lifestyle partners didn’t have the necessary inventory, we knew once that challenge was resolved, we’d be able to bring the show back,” said Chris Miller of Wheels Up Events which hosts the event. “This show helped us expand our business from having just one location in Orange Beach... Read More