Category: Local Events
Happy Camper: Summer Fun For Kids Of All Ages
School’s out for the summer and your beach plans have been made, but the sand and surf may not be enough to keep everyone entertained. Whether you’re looking for an enrichment experience or simply some added free time, these summer camps from Destin to 30A to Panama City Beach offer a unique assortment of science,... Read More
Spring Forward: Events For The Whole Family
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to get out and explore! There are plenty of things to do at the beach that don’t involve sand and sunburns. From 5Ks that benefit charity to concerts and food festivals, there’s surely something here for everyone. Editor’s Note: If we’ve missed something great, please... Read More
Holiday Dining 2022 From Destin to Panama City Beach
The holidays are just prettier at the beach! Just a few weeks removed from a big Thanksgiving meal, who wants to do it all over again? Close the kitchen and choose from these options for Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. As always, with this information, we recommend calling ahead to verify availability and... Read More
Thanksgiving Dining 2022 From Destin to Panama City Beach
You know what goes great with Thanksgiving? The beach. Whether you’re planning a holiday getaway for two or gathering the entire family on the Emerald Coast this November, we’ve found some meal options to eliminate your time in the kitchen so you can spend more quality time together. As always, with this information, we recommend... Read More
Beach Boos: Our Picks For Spooky Season
“Trick or treat, smell my feet. Give me something good to eat.” Oh, hello there! Don’t mind me; I’m just getting into the spirit of spooky szn and all things pumpkin spice, trick-or-treat and hocus pocus. You probably don’t think of Halloween things in relation to the beach but we appreciate a good scare as... Read More
Fall Aboard: Your Guide To Autumn At The Beach
There’s nothing like the beach in the summer — hot sun, cool water and the smell of tanning lotion and burgers on a grill mingled together and floating through sea breezes. But, if you’ve never been to the Emerald Coast in the fall, you’re missing out on a whole other kind of magic. Fall in... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside Food For Thought Outreach
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on Food For Thought Outreach, a local nonprofit organization working to end food insecurity in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Founder Tiffanie Nelson talks to us about why she started the organization and how it has grown since 2010.... Read More
Annual Wine Auction Raises More Than $3.8 Million For Children In Need
The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is pleased to announce that the 17th annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised more than $3.8 million for children in need in northwest Florida. The record-breaking results are a staggering $1.8 million increase over the previous year. Hosted on April 22 and 23, the 17th annual auction... Read More
Art Attack: Digital Graffiti On An Extraordinary Canvas
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “The love of beauty is taste. The creation of beauty is art.” For those who have found themselves lost in the simplistic complexities of Alys Beach, one could say the community as a whole is a mass-scale art exhibit. However, one weekend per year, the community takes it a step... Read More
Winter Wonders At The Beach
The water is chilly and the air is cool, but there’s still plenty to do at the beach during the holiday season. Light displays, meet-ups with Santa and the occasional “Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl” are just the beginning. Here are a few of our favorites for making the most of your coastal Christmas (and beyond).... Read More
