Kids Tag Art Program Continues to Support Okaloosa County Schools Through Student Creativity
The Okaloosa County School Board meeting Monday evening was filled with excitement as students, parents, teachers, and community leaders gathered to celebrate this year’s Kids Tag Art winners. Tax Collector Ben Anderson, Superintendent Marcus Chambers, and Sheriff Eric Aden presented awards and certificates to students recognized for their outstanding artistic talent and creativity. Now in its thirteenth year, the Kids Tag Art program continues to combine art education with community support. The program
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Legally Blonde The Musical
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is proud to present Legally Blonde The Musical, May 2-18, 2025, Thursday - Saturday at 7pm, Sundays and Wednesdays at 2pm. A fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie Legally Blonde: The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Very few people have faith in the super blonde, pink-wearing sorority girl, but she manages to surprise them when she defies expectations while staying
Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel Awarded Prestigious Mike Mitchell Award
Okaloosa County Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel was recently awarded the coveted Mike Mitchell Award for a second time by the Okaloosa County Republican Club. She remains the only woman to have been recognized with this distinction. “I am deeply humbled to have received this honor again,” said Okaloosa County Vice Chairman Carolyn Ketchel. “Mike Mitchell did so much for Okaloosa County in the years he served this community, and I am thankful to the Okaloosa County Republican Club for this incredible
2025 30A Songwriters Festival Headliners Announced
30A Songwriters Festival will celebrate its 16th year with performances on the main stage at presenting partner Grand Boulevard’s Town Center in Miramar Beach with headline performances by renowned artists MELISSA ETHERIDGE, AMOS LEE, THE JAYHAWKS, THE DEVON ALLMAN PROJECT, MAGGIE ROSE, and SECRET SISTERS. The festival welcomes for the first time to 30A CHARLIE STARR & BENJI SHANKS (BLACKBERRY SMOKE), NATALIE HEMBY, BRANDY CLARK, CHUCK PROPHET & HIS CUMBIA SHOES, LINDSAY LOU (BAND), BRETT DENNAN, the
