New Mental Health Resources coming to Okaloosa and Walton County Parents  Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) and The Youth Mental Health Project are introducing regional chapters of The Parent Support Network to the panhandle. Two local events will be held in Okaloosa and Walton counties to discuss The Parent Support Network and the regional chapters being developed. The new resources will provide local parents and caregivers who are concerned about their children’s mental health with an opportunity to find and support each other in a confidential and safe space.   The events will take place in October, both free to attend. One will be held in Okaloosa County and the other in Walton County. Each event will be 90 minutes long with a presentation by The Youth Mental Health Project team including Valerie Barton, Executive Director and Tyesha Branch, Program Manager. The Walton County event will take place on October 17, 2022 at Van R Butler Elementary School at 5 p.m., and the Okaloosa County event will take place on October 18, 2022 at United Way Emerald Coast at 5 p.m.  “We are thrilled to partner with the Children’s Volunteer Health Network in offering parent and caregiver support groups to families in Walton and Okaloosa counties,” said Barton. “Our youth mental health crisis continues, so it is critical that caregivers who are struggling to raise children with mental health challenges tell their stories to others who have “been there” and get the support and information they need to cope.” The Youth... Read More

The inaugural awards honored 15 companies from across the automotive industry. Step One Automotive Group has been named a Champions of Charity honoree by AutoSuccess, a Babcox Media brand. The Champions of Charity program recognizes automotive industry companies that are making a difference in their communities, businesses and beyond with their charitable acts and donations. “This program was derived from our years of observations of charitable deeds on all sides of the automotive industry,” said AutoSuccess Publisher Susan Givens. “The AutoSuccess team has wanted to showcase the amazing companies that do good in their communities and throughout the U.S., and now with our program sponsor, Velocity Automotive, we are able to do just that.” “For us at Step One Automotive Group, leaving a legacy in the communities we serve is part of our mission as an organization and something that we take very seriously,” said Maureen Bierman, Step One Automotive Group Director of Marketing and Communications.  Step One Automotive Group recently celebrated its first five years in business. Prioritizing local community initiatives and fostering a service-oriented company culture in its dealerships remain at the forefront of the company’s mission. Step One partners with charitable organizations including the HSU Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation, Saving with Soul Pet Rescue, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center, local military groups, and many more. The class of 15 honorees appears in a special section of the magazine’s September 2022 issue as well as online at AutoSuccessOnline.com... Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 10/06/20226:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location Blue Mountain Beach Categories Food Live Music Music Forrest Williams Band with Ladies Night When: Thursday, October 6 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Where: Red Fish Taco 2052 West County Highway30A Blue Mountain Beach, Florida 32459 Red Fish Taco invites you to enjoy live music in the Garden Room – where tacos are tasty, and the margaritas come in different flavors and sizes. Celebrate Ladies Night with Forrest Williams Band every Thursday in the Garden Room from 6 – 9 PM.   https://30a-tv.com/events/forrest-williams-band-with-ladies-night/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 10/05/20225:00 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-oct-5/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More

Comedy at the Boulevard and Cabaret at the BOO-levard Comedy at the Boulevard – Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin proudly presents two brilliant special shows. Comedy at the Boulevard is a one night event sure to have you in stitches. Come for an uproarious night of laughs October 21 at 7:30 p.m. to hear some of the Southeast’s most hilarious comedians! The night will be hosted by resident funny guy Jason Hedden. Tickets are $30-$34 and can be purchased at www.emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Jason Hedden (host/opener) is an actor that took to stand-up comedy when his wife stopped laughing at his jokes at home. He lives in Panama City Beach, Florida where he performs regularly and produces monthly shows with Panama City Comedy. He has been seen at StarDome,The Comedy Catch, Stand Up Live, Comedy Bar, Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club, Dothan Opera House and dozens of other venues throughout the southeast. Follow him at @jasonheddencomedy or jasonhedden.com Amber Autry (feature) is a nationally touring Comedian based in Nashville. She is a regular at clubs across the country and has worked with Whitney Cummings, Maria Bamford, Ron Funches and more. Her Drybar Special releases 2022 and her social media posts are bound to be your favorite. Follow Amber everywhere @amberautrycomedy. Mary Ellen DePetrillo (headliner) is a rare combination of comedian, professional speaker, and storyteller with real-life tales and observations that result in thought-provoking hilarity. Her clean style of comedy has allowed her access to churches, corporate venues, non-profits, and... Read More

Date/Time Date(s) – 10/04/202211:00 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-4/ #30atv #30a @30atv Read More