Illuminating the Iris
Gia Roche brings her vision to life with eye-popping photography
ECTC Opens Registration for Fall Educational Theatre Classes
There’s no tap dancing around it, Emerald Coast Theatre Company’s 2022 Fall Educational Theatre programs offer something for everyone including both children and adults. “There couldn’t be a time where self-expression through the performing arts is more essential for our…
Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Walton Program Accepting Applicants
The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce is now taking applications for the 2022-2023 Leadership Walton Class online until Thursday, September 1, 2022. Since 2000, Leadership Walton has been training emerging and existing leaders in the Northwest Florida region. Leadership Walton…
Smoke on the Coast Winners Announced
Destin Commons has announced the Smoke on the Coast winners of the 11th Annual Smoke on the Coast BBQ competition. 14 local non-profit organizations competed, each partnered with panhandle-based BBQ groups and restaurants. Attendees spent a full evening enjoying BBQ tastings…
John Russell to Retire as President of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, announces the retirement of president John Russell after more than 10 exemplary years of service to the organization. Under his leadership, DCWAF has grown from a grassroots…
Whiskey Joe's Bar and Grill Opens in Pensacola
Specialty Restaurants (SRC) has officially opened their newest and fifth Whiskey Joe’s Bar and Grill restaurant, situated on Pensacola Beach. Located at 400 Quietwater Beach Road, at the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk, Whiskey Joe’s is a casual, waterfront beach bar known…
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Holds Open Auditions
Emerald Coast Theatre Company will be hosting open auditions for the 2022-2023 season. Show titles, descriptions, and casting information is below. Auditions for non-equity actors 18 years old and up will be July 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at…
Underwater Museum of Art Off the Coast of Grayton Beach State Park in South Walton Expands
On June 21, nine new sculptures and a Super Reef Anchor Point were added to the nation’s first permanent Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Grayton Beach State Park in South Walton,…
Entrepreneur/Restauranteur Dave Rauschkolb Wins Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award
The Walton County Tourist Department has named Dave Rauschkolb as the winner of its annual Van Ness Butler Jr. Hospitality Award. This hospitality award was established in 2003 to recognize excellence in hospitality service, travel/tourism marketing, advertising, promotion, and contributions…
McKenzie Burleigh Speaks about the Bright Future of Publishing
Rowland Publishing Inc. associate publisher McKenzie Burleigh was the featured guest speaker for the Northwest Florida Coast Chapter of Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) June speaker series: “Publishing in 2022, An Afternoon with Magazine Mogul, McKenzie Burleigh,” at La Paz…
The Next BIG Thing Hosted by Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Seeks Speakers
The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce will host The Next BIG Thing on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa and is seeking speakers for this year’s event. The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce…
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Launches 10th Anniversary Season
With its 10th anniversary season, Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) presents six professional main stage productions, three Theatre for Young (and Very Young) Audiences, plus a special Year 10 Celebration — 10 reasons (and counting) to escape to the theater…
Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation Raises over $74,000 at Inaugural Fundraising Event
The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation (ECFF) recently announced that over $74,000 was raised at the Inaugural Sip and Splash: An Aquatic Affair presented by Tim Smith Acura. The first-of-its-kind event took place under the stars on Saturday, May 14 at…
Cox Employees Award Special Grants to 8 Gulf Coast Schools
Cox Communications employees have awarded eight grants to local schools, through Cox Charities Innovation in Education Grants. The program provides employee-funded grants of up to $2,500 for classroom programs and curricula that encourage and promote students’ ingenuity and imagination. Earlier…
A Treasure Hunter’s Search for Truth
Eric Chance Stone’s mystery novel explores dark arts and the sometimes deadly power of lies
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Stages Summer Pop Fun-raiser Series
Emerald Coast Theatre Company adds sizzle to three Friday evenings in June during its second annual Summer Pop Fun-raiser series. The Summer Pop Series, which caps ECTC's 9th annual season, will be held at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand…
