March News Stories

Spring is in the air on the Emerald Coast and we have curated a list of some of the month's top news stories to keep you up to date on everything going on from Destin to Panama City Beach!

Lawmakers Supporting Bill to Ban Smoking on State Beaches

https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/local/state/2022/02/18/florida-smoking-ban-beaches-legislature-law-illegal-vaping-state-parks-cigarettes/6828476001/

Underwater Museum of Art to Add 10 New Sculptures 

https://sowal.com/story/underwater-museum-of-art-to-add-ten-new-sculptures

Tree Planting in DeFuniak Springs Honors Spires, Arbor Day 

https://www.waltonsun.com/story/news/2022/01/21/tree-planting-defuniak-springs-honors-spires-arbor-day/6606579001/

Walton Area Chamber of Commerce to Host 2022 Annual Gala

https://www.waltonsun.com/story/entertainment/2022/01/19/walton-area-chamber-commerce-host-2022-annual-gala/6583015001/

The Truth About Sea Turtles in South Walton

https://30a.com/sea-turtles/

Fresh and Local: Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant has Grand Opening

https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/entertainment/dining/2022/02/07/santa-rosa-beach-down-island-gulf-seafood-restaurant-offers-raw-bar/9214901002/

Walton Habitat for Humanity Events Include Women Build Activities

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/lifestyle/2022/02/28/walton-habitat-humanity-events-include-women-build-activities/6924927001/

Shrimp and Grits Festival Gives Back to the Community

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/news/2022/02/23/shrimp-and-grits-festival-raises-money-boys-and-girls-clubs/6835292001/

Conservation Group to Restock Redfish in Choctawhatchee Bay

https://www.thedestinlog.com/story/sports/2022/02/22/coastal-conservation-association-restock-redfish-okaloosa/6819223001/

15 Kid Friendly Activities on 30A, Florida

https://30a.com/just-for-kids/

YOLO Board and Bike Plans Expansion, Celebrate 15 Years

https://www.waltonsun.com/story/business/2022/02/25/yolo-board-and-bike-celebrates-15-years-emerald-coast/6850376001/