Category: Local Events
Baskets, Brunch and Beach Days: Where to Spend Easter Weekend on 30A
Walton County is hopping into Easter weekend with events for every age and interest—think gourmet brunches, egg hunts, Easter Bunny selfies and even a sunset dinner cruise. Whether you’re here for the food, the fun or the family time, this year’s lineup makes it easy to celebrate in style. The Big Chill 30A: Easter Sunday... Read More
Concerts, Crawfish and Country Music: Summer Events You’ll Love
As the sun prepares to shine brighter and the days grow longer, the Emerald Coast is gearing up for a sensational summer. From Destin to Panama City Beach, the summer scene is heating up with a lineup of events guaranteed to keep locals and visitors entertained from sunrise to sunset — and well into the... Read More
Hello, Sunshine! The Ultimate Spring Event Lineup
Spring at the beach isn’t just about flip-flops and sunscreen — it’s a full-on festival of fun that’s as eclectic as it is unforgettable. Where else can you nosh on gourmet mac and cheese, paint the town (digitally) in a cutting-edge graffiti art competition, and rumble along the coast with a parade of Jeeps, all... Read More
The Nice List: 2024’s Best Holiday Beach Fun from Destin to Panama City Beach
There’s always something happening at the beach! Whether you live here full-time or visit as often as possible, these festive Emerald Coast activities are just as much fun as enjoying the sand and surf. From visits with Santa to beach ball drops on New Year’s Eve, here are a few of our favorites for making... Read More
Business Beacon: Inside The Traveling Painter
Editor’s note: This month’s Business Beacon is a spotlight on The Traveling Painter, an enriching paint-and-sip-style art experience at venues from Pensacola to Panama City. Owner Emily Day talks to us painting, her passion for art and what it’s like building a business in paradise. You can find her on the web, Facebook and Instagram.... Read More
Thanksgiving Dining 2024 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
Hurricane Preparedness Guide: Staying Ahead of the Storm
Another hurricane season is upon us, that June through November period of time each year when Mother Nature drops storms from Houston to the East Coast. The Emerald Coast is not immune from these events with repairs and rebuilding from Hurricane Michael in 2018 still ongoing. To help you better prepare, we’ve compiled a list... Read More
House On Fire
Picture this: It’s a Tuesday night, you’ve got some friends in town and you’re itching to get dressed up and show them a good time. You want to be a good host and take them somewhere that shows a bit of local knowledge off the beaten (tourist) path. Where do you go? Enter: SOWAL House. ... Read More
A Gathering Of Great Names: Grand Boulevard Welcomes Bal Harbour Shops
If part of your beach trip includes shopping ’til you drop, this event full of fashion and dining will be right up your alley, er, boulevard. Beginning May 24 at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, explore an exquisite collection of luxury names meticulously chosen by the famed Bal Harbour Shops. The exclusive pop-up event will... Read More
Gallery 2023: A Collection Of Our Finest Work — On Full Display
Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty hosted a celebration of its agents and staff Saturday, Jan. 27, at Hotel Effie in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. The purpose of the yearly event is to recognize the successes of the brokerage’s team members throughout 2023. In 2023, Scenic Sotheby’s International Realty achieved a gross sales volume of more... Read More
