No matter your age, Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s 2023 Spring Educational Theatre programs offer something for everyone. The popular Educational Theatre Program provides creative and engaging offerings designed especially for young thespians from pre-school to high school, as well as adult classes. The full schedule of class dates and times along with and registration rate information can be found at www.EmeraldCoastTheatre.org. “We are thrilled to be able to offer these performing arts programs to supplement the school programs. Theatre arts allow children to express themselves in a comfortable environment with other children, without judgement.” said ECTC co-founder and producing artistic director Nathanael Fisher.  There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee on all classes (except adult/teen monthly classes). Payment plans and scholarships are available. All programs are offered at Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) performance space located at 560 Grand Boulevard in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach unless noted otherwise. Some programs are held at Florida Chautauqua Theatre (FCT) located at 848 Baldwin Ave. in DeFuniak Springs. Tuition cost covers the whole semester for all classes, except for Adult and teen dances classes, which are on a monthly basis. Mini Players- K-1st: Peter Pan Minis Tuesday 3:30-4:20 January 10- April 4 Tuition: $225 Mini players learn all about theater and some fun Peter Pan songs and dances too! Students get to perform on the Peter Pan stage with costumes -all of their family and friends are invited! Ballet/Tap Minis Tuesday 4:30-5:20 January 10- April 4 Tuition: $205 This is a perfect... Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 11/01/202211:00 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-nov-1/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 11/01/20229:00 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-bubblology-nov-1/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 10/31/20229:00 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-bubblology-oct-31/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Grace Pizza and Shakes will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, October 29 at their newest restaurant, located in the old Pickle Factory at 38 Clayton Lane in Grayton Beach. Founded in 2021 by Adrian Hembree and Vincent Nandlal in Alvin, Texas, Grace is the story of their mission and values expressed through the art of food, leadership, and serving others. The name “Grace” comes from a time when both Hembree and Nandlal faced hardships in their personal lives, and turned to their faith for grace, leadership, and love. Nandlal and his father long knew that they wanted to open a pizza restaurant but didn’t have the knowledge or expertise of the business. They turned to their friend Adrian Hembree, who they had become close with through community service work including Hurricane Harvey relief, the Pearland Police Officer Benefit, and volunteering after the Santa Fe School Shooting. Due to their close bond, Hembree decided not only to advise on the business but partner with Nandlal to bring the concept to life. They both share the same passion and idea that food, a love for people, and serving others brings people together. Today, their goal is to extend Grace to the community, one slice of pizza, or one fun shake, at a time. “Adrian had an idea for a pizza concept but wanted to shake it up with something different,” Nandlal said. “I love the milkshake idea, so I was able to help Adrian put together an over-the-top menu, and... Read More

Niceville and DeFuniak Springs, FL (October 28, 2022)…It’s not too early to start planning for this year’s Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) Holiday season to help children in need. This year, ECCAC is creating a toy room for their families and agency partners to “shop” for children from newborn, up to 18 years old.  Bring unwrapped gifts, and Christmas wrapping paper for the gifts, by November 30th, or sooner. Check out gift ideas to purchase for all age groups in the events section of ECCAC’s website, www.eccac.org.  Deliver to either the Pierce Family Center in DeFuniak Springs, 336 College Avenue, or the Niceville Chamber of Commerce office, 1055 John Sims Parkway East. ECCAC is also accepting 2022 year-end tax deductible donations. For further information or assistance with deliveries, email Ana Michalzik at ana@eccac.org to ECCAC, or call her at 850-420-4639.   ECCAC’s mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect, protect children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties, and restore the lives and futures of these impacted children. Both Center’s child-friendly facilities in Niceville and DeFuniak Springs house a multidisciplinary team of child protection personnel, prosecutors, law enforcement, DCF, therapists, and ECCAC staff and volunteers. In the past 23 years, over 15,000 children have received more than 170,000 services to include mental health therapy, crisis intervention, referrals to other community providers, interviews and medicals. Services are provided at no cost by ECCAC, a 501-C-3 non-profit organization. For further information about the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, visit www.eccac.org. If abuse is... Read More

Restaurant Paradis is proud to present their seventh annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner, presented by 30A Luxury Vacations, on Saturday, December 10, benefitting Food for Thought Outreach. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to delight in a cocktail hour featuring a specialty cocktail made with Distillery 98’s Dune Laker vodka served in a commemorative glass, courtesy of Buddy’s Seafood. Attendees will then be whisked away to the main dining room for a Gatsby, Prohibition-era inspired evening. Guests will experience a special, four-course meal presented by Driftwood Wine and Spirits, Rosemary Beach Realty, SoWal House, and Swiftly Catered, paired with wines by Vineyard Brands. Prepared by Paradis’ award-winning chef, March Eichin, and his culinary team, each course will feature the local produce, fresh Gulf seafood, and fine meats that Paradis is known for. Throughout the night, attendees will be surrounded by live music, sponsored by Inlet Beach Real Estate, and photographed by Jennifer Filippone, courtesy of 30A Cottages. Proceeds from the evening will be donated to Food for Thought Outreach, a local 501(c)3 organization that works to bridge the meal gap in the lives of food insecure children in Walton and Okaloosa counties and empower them to get the most out of their education. Founded by Tiffanie Nelson, Food for Thought’s mission is to remove the negative impacts of hunger and empower a child to get the most out of their education and development by providing them weekly access to healthy, easy to prepare meals. The restaurant will be closed... Read More