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5 Family-Friendly Vacation Rentals Perfect for Spring Break on 30A

With spring break right around the corner, you’re sure to be on the lookout for the best place to enjoy a beach getaway! Look no further than the vibrant beach communities that can be found along Scenic Highway 30A in Northwest Florida. With walkable beach towns and outdoor entertainment, 30A offers the perfect combination of Gulf front relaxation and family-friendly activities. Read on to learn more about why these 30A vacation rentals make the perfect spring break destination!

The Friends of Chef Brannon Janca to Host Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree Dec. 17

A group of locals has come together to help Chef Brannon Janca, owner of Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The holiday fundraiser, called Janca’s Jingle Bell Jamboree, will be held at Down Island on December 17, 2022 from 6-9PM and will include live music, a wine walkabout, local area chef demos, a large silent auction, a professional photo booth, and so much more.

A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood

Ryanhood is bringing their high-energy, big-harmony, dueling acoustic guitar approach to Santa Rosa Beach for two shows, December 16 & 17, 2022. “A Winter’s Evening with Ryanhood,” is a live holiday touring show based on the duo’s award-winning album, On Christmas. An evening of songs and storytelling, heartstrings and laughter, the show features a blend of original holiday compositions, wintry covers, and reworked classics woven together with holiday stories and memories.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Three Christmas Shows

The Christmas Season has arrived, and Emerald Coast Theatre Company is offering three fantastic shows to get you in the spirit! Come experience A Charlie Brown Christmas, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and Christmas Cabaret at the Boulevard at ECTC at Grand Boulevard Town Center.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast by Chef Hugh Acheson at Ovide, Hotel Effie

This Thanksgiving, locals and travelers visiting the Emerald Coast can remove the holiday stress from their plate, leaving room for extra turkey and mashed potatoes. Whether they choose to dine at the elusive Hotel Effie for brunch or enjoy an exclusive Thanksgiving Fall dinner, below are options for chef-driven holiday meals for the whole family.

Summer Haze Winter Fest Returns November 19 & 20

Southern Sound Music Alliance is so proud to present this year’s Summer Haze Winter Fest on November 19 & 20, 2022! This event will feature some of SoWal’s favorite local & regional musicians at Distillery 98 & Idyll Hounds with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.

Valentine’s Day Cocktail Recipes

Cheers to you this Valentine’s Day! What better reason to celebrate than love? Whether you are getting together with the girls or having a special night with your S.O., this list includes love potions perfect for any occasion. A bold and risky drink is a fun anecdote to a chill night if you’re staying in this Valentine’s Day. Or perhaps you are in the mood for something more feminine and flirty. Either way, we are sure one of these will have you swooning through rose-colored lenses. With this list of cocktails, you can make a drink that is just as unique and enjoyable as your relationship, whomever it may concern!

Extravagant Christmas Cheer Around the World

Look to the joy of Christmas to lift your spirits as we finish this year! Around the globe, people believe in the future of our world, and we too can have faith and hope that good things are coming. To grow your Christmas enthusiasm, we’ve rounded up a peek at these extravagant locations and events that inspire us to live in the light and celebrate the love this special occasion gives us!