Major Highway 98 improvements discussed at Fort Walton Beach meeting
Military leaders, elected officials, and transportation planners met in Fort Walton Beach to discuss ongoing efforts to ease Highway 98 congestion. Officials Review Highway 98 Traffic Projects Air Force Special Operations Command hosted the roundtable on Aug. 17 at the Freedom Tech Center in Fort Walton Beach. The meeting brought together military, government, and transportation […]
Shellfish harvesting reopens in Santa Rosa County
A section of Santa Rosa County shellfish harvesting waters has reopened after recent testing showed the area meets safety standards. East Bay Area Reopens Area #0232 East Bay in the Santa Rosa Shellfish Harvest Area reopened at sunrise on Aug. 8, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The area had previously […]
Curate 30A teases what’s next after wrapping summer activities
Curate 30A is wrapping up a summer filled with artist shows and live events at its Rosemary Beach gallery, with more events planned for this fall. A Summer of Artist Shows Curate 30A hosted several artist showcases throughout the summer at its gallery at 72 Main St. in Rosemary Beach. Recent shows featured artists including […]
Heritage 850 stands out in local plumbing discussion
Heritage 850 Plumbing & Gas received multiple recommendations in a recent online discussion about finding an affordable plumber in Blue Mountain Beach. Local Resident Asks for a Plumber The discussion began with a resident looking for an affordable plumber for a small job in Blue Mountain Beach. Several businesses appeared in the responses, including Heritage […]
Florida dominates new list of America’s Best Staycation Destinations
lorida has three destinations in the top 10 of a new ranking of America’s favorite domestic vacation spots, including Destin at No. 10. Florida Places Three Destinations in the Top 1 A new study from luxury travel advisors The Resorts Collection analyzed Google search data for 100 popular U.S. vacation destinations. Key West took the […]
Why a giant peanut is driving around Destin
A giant peanut on wheels made several stops around Destin this week as the Planters NUTmobile continued its year-long tour across the country. 26-Foot Peanut Rolls Into Destin The 26-foot-long Planters NUTmobile arrived in the Destin area in early August. The custom vehicle made stops at Silver Sands Premium Outlets, Destin Library, and Destin High […]
200+ gather to watch rehabilitated sea turtles return to the Gulf
More than 200 people gathered at Inlet Beach Regional Access on Aug. 6 to watch two rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles return to the Gulf. Two Loggerhead Turtles Released The Gulfarium CARE Center released two turtles during the event. The first was Hotdog, a 106-pound subadult loggerhead. The second was Donatello, a 165-pound adult female loggerhead. […]
VITAS unveils new digital tool to improve hospice access
VITAS Healthcare has introduced an upgraded mobile app designed to make hospice referrals faster while giving healthcare professionals, patients, and families easier access to end-of-life care resources. New App Simplifies Hospice Referrals The enhanced VITAS Healthcare mobile app combines hospice referrals, eligibility tools, and educational resources into one secure platform. Healthcare professionals can use the […]
3,000 oysters later, Hunt’s finds its eating champion
National Oyster Day brought plenty of excitement to Panama City as competitors gathered at Hunt’s Oyster Bar for the restaurant’s annual oyster-eating contest. Twenty Competitors Took on the Oyster Challenge This year’s competition attracted 20 contestants, all hoping to earn the title of oyster-eating champion. The contest featured three rounds, with each competitor receiving three […]
Alvin’s Island nears reopening in Destin
A familiar shopping destination is preparing to welcome customers back as the new Alvin’s Island in Destin nears completion. New Store Almost Ready to Open The new Alvin’s Island at 1073 U.S. Highway 98 is in the final stages of construction, with signs outside the building announcing that the store is “coming soon.” Although the […]
