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Places to visit on the Emerald Coast

Whether you’ve come to the Emerald Coast to enjoy the surf and sand, shop, explore coastal communities, see musicals or visit art exhibits, the Destin/South Walton area provides activities for all ages. The arts flourish in the Destin/South... Full story

Celebrate the holidays at Silver Sands Factory Stores

Tis the season for holiday fun, fabulous shopping and of course, great discounts at Silver Sands Factory Stores. This year, the Center is planning a series of festive community events throughout the next few weeks to kick off the holiday season and... Full story

Art in Public Places for December

The Walton County Tourist Development Council and Friends of Coastal Branch Library announce the Art in Public Places exhibit for December will feature local artists Terry Long and Jackie Lynch. Terry Long works with oils, acrylics and pastels.... Full story

3rd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch

PENSACOLA, FL - Just in time for fall, Belmont Arts and Cultural Center will host another signature art event, Glass Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 10 at the center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Over 400 glass-blown and crafted pumpkins in an array of... Full story

Art exhibits: Mattie Kelly Arts Center

Two solo exhibitions, Dylan Collins: Diagrammatic Disarray and Wendy Wische: In Search of Magic, will run concurrently in the McIlroy and Holzhauer Galleries from Nov. 1 through Dec. 6. Collins' large colorful sculptures, hybrid forms that combine... Full story

Art Gallery at the Hotel Defuniak

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL - A Grand Opening party for the Art Gallery at the Hotel Defuniak is Saturday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. The gallery will showcase a variety of different art styles from over 15 local artists, all members of the Walton County Art... Full story

Bay City anglers land leviathan grouper

David Adlerstein, Florida Freedom Newspapers

APALACHICOLA, FL - It coulda been a world record. It woulda been among the biggest groupers ever landed. And it certainly shoulda been weighed. Four men fishing out of Bay City Lodge the morning of June 25 landed a leviathan-size Warsaw... Full story

Fishin’ Chix

PENSACOLA, FL – Fishin’ Chix presents Halloween Rockin Redfish Picture Tournament on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m. at Hemmingway’s Island Grill. Lady anglers, with or without experience, can put on their pink rubber boots, bring a digital... Full story

New restrictions wouldn’t foil Shark Saturdays

GULF COAST, FL - New state rules to protect “stressed” shark populations in Florida waters would have no bearing on the 61st Fishing Rodeo’s Shark Saturday event, organizers say.     Last week, the Florida Fish and... Full story

23nd Annual Dr. H. C. White Golf Tournament

FORT WALTON BEACH, FL - For the 23rd straight year, White-Wilson Medical Clinic hosts The Dr. H. C. White Golf Tournament on Friday, Sept. 18 at the Ft. Walton Beach Municipal Pines Course.  In addition to lunch, free beverages, and dozens of... Full story

Autumn Action Golf Tournament

PORT ST. JOE, FL - The Autumn Action Golf Tournament at Port St. Joe Country Club will be Sunday, Oct. 18. Teams will be made up of men, women, mixed and teenagers. Prizes, both cash and items, will be won in a number of categories. The cost is $65... Full story

Boo launches line at Beall’s

Jeni Booker Senter, Florida Freedom Newspapers

MILTON, FL - Last week, local golf pro Boo Weekley was on hand at Beall's Department Store in Milton to launch his new clothing line and sign autographs for fans. Weekley signed merchandise, photos, and other items for hundreds of fans. Lines... Full story

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Christiano's heralds return of Chef Chirum

Linda Murchison, Florida Freedom Newspapers

Chef Chris Chirum has returned to South Walton County with the opening of Christiano’s Ristorante in Santa Rosa Village in September. Chef Chirum began his career at Sandestin’s Elephant Walk in 1991, later working at Frangista’s... Full story

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Angelina's serves familiar Italian comforts on 30A

Jennifer Schaefer, Florida Freedom Newspapers

SEAGROVE BEACH — Sure, there are plenty of places along County Road 30A that serve pizza, but Angelina’s longevity and prices are hard to compete with. The restaurant has done so well, they have an equally, if not more, successful... Full story

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Bruno's in Seagrove offers a pizza pie that will catch your eye

Jennifer Schaefer, Florida Freedom Newspapers

For 19 years, Bruno’s has been serving a variety of pizza pies along Scenic Highway 30A. Whether diners decide to eat in or have their pizza delivered, Bruno’s well-rounded menu with freshly made dough and sauce should please any... Full story

Family holiday movie

DeFUNIAK SPRINGS - The Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhood Foundation invites everyone to come out and enjoy another classic family movie, "Samantha: An American Girl Holiday," at 2 p.m. Dec. 21 at the historic Chautauqua Building on Circle Drive.... Full story

City council brings Crestview closer to getting cinema

Brian Hughes,Florida Freedom Newspapers

CRESTVIEW, FL - A unanimous vote by the Crestview City Council Monday evening brought the city a step closer to having a 10-screen cinema. Local contractor Jack Jernigan, acting as an agent for Keith Park Developers, asked the council to approve... Full story

'Fish Story' is a documentary well worth seeing

By Del Stone Jr., Florida Freedom Newspapers

Tuesday night brought "Niceville: A Fish Story" to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College (I will never get used to writing that).     Created by Lydia Johnson and Tamera Brooks, "Fish Story" begins as an... Full story

Marlin Grill’s holiday extravaganza has something for everyone

Marlin Grill Restaurant's Holiday Extravaganza Champagne & Food Walkabout will be held Nov. 19. Enjoy an evening of food pairings with decedent champagnes while getting a sneak peek at Marlin Grill's award winning festive, holiday décor.... Full story

Music at Funky Blues Shack Baytowne

A unique collaboration of blues-rock, funky pop and hard-rocking originals by Zach Rosicka at 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Tunes with a distinctive touch by Jacob Mohr at 8 p.m. Wednesdays.... Full story

Tommy Bahama's drink of the month

The Cayman Cooler is the drink of the month at Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe bar. The drink sells for $10 and $1 of that goes to breast cancer.... Full story

Will South Walton welcome Wal-Mart?

Deborah Wheeler

Word of Wal-Mart’s potential arrival in South Walton on the corner of U.S. Highway 98 and West Hewett Road traveled quickly this week. And just as all things affecting this tight-knit community, feelings and opinions ran high, at times... Full story

Black Friday

After a full day of eating, watching football and spending time with family on Thanksgiving, the race is on for the best deals on holiday shopping on Nov. 27 — Black Friday. As midnight madness grows in popularity across the country, Silver... Full story

Guava grand opening at Destin Commons on Nov. 1

Destin - Another unique shopping choice will be offered to Destin Commons shoppers when the doors open to Guava at 10 a.m. Nov. 1. Guava will display 2,700 square feet of eclectic furnishings with complimentary interior design services, accessories,... Full story

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