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Cafe Thirty-A Welcomes New 
Executive Chef Timothy Williams 

 Cafe Thirty-A welcomes Chef Timothy 

(Tim) Williams as the new Executive Chef. 
Tim is excited to be a part of the Cafe 
Thirty-A family. Timothy’s food philosophy 
is all about using “fresh ingredients and 
letting the beauty of the fl avors speak for 
themselves.” Guests can expect the classics 
to stay on the menu, but look out for exciting 
dishes by Tim infl uenced by his world travels 
focusing on a Mediterranean style with an 
Island twist. Tim’s experience speaks for 
itself as he has worked as a chef for over 25 
years at some truly exceptional restaurants. 
Tim was ready for a change from the big city 
of Atlanta, so he decided to head south and 
enjoy the beach life while still doing what he 
loves. 

Cafe Thirty-A’s owner Harriet Crommelin 

says, “We are thrilled to welcome Chef Tim 
to the Cafe Thirty-A family. His talents are 
undeniable and he has already proven to be a 
valuable asset to us. We look forward to many 
years working with him.”

As always, Cafe Thirty-A remains 

consistent in both service and cuisine and 
welcomes both locals and visitors to come in 
and dine. 

Emerald Coast Theatre Company 
Expands Fall Educational Programs 
With ‘Dramatic’ Offerings For 
Adults, Teens And Kids

 
Calling all ‘drama queens’ (and kings) 

to take the stage and take part in Emerald 
Coast Theatre Company’s (ECTC) Fall 2018 

Theater Educational Programs serving all 
ages. 

“Fall means back to school and not just for 

the little ones,” said ECTC producing artistic 
director Nathanael Fisher. “We are excited to 
offer educational classes and workshops for all 
ages. Theatre is for one and all, and so are the 
offerings in our Fall 2018 series. We realize 
most of the school’s in our community cannot 
offer the theater arts and so we are thrilled to 
be able to supplement with our professional 
education programs.”

 

ECTC Adult Class:
Broadway Birdies
Sept. 13-Nov. 15, 9-10:15 a.m.

ECTC Little Rascals: 
“Peter Pan”
Aug. 23-Oct. 11

ECTC Kids: 
“Disney’s Sleeping Beauty”
Classes: Aug. 21-Nov. 10, 3rd-5th Grade 
every Tuesdays 4:30-6:30 p.m.

ECTC Teens: 
“Spamalot”
Classes: Aug. 25-Nov. 3, every Saturday

Creative Dramatics: 
“Dolittle and Company”
Grades 3-5, Rehearsals Wednesdays, 4:30-6 
p.m., Aug. 22-Oct. 24, with a performance 
on the last day of class.  

ECTC Homeschool:
“Big Al”
2nd to 6th grade, Aug. 23-Dec. 13, 11a.m.-
noon
  

For more information and to register for one 

or more of ECTC’s Fall Theatre Education 
Programs, visit www.emeraldcoasttheatre.
org. For questions for more information on 
ECTC, call (850) 684-0323. 

Gulfarium Achieves Re-
accreditation for the Highest 
Standards of Animal Welfare 

Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park 

successfully participated in a rigorous re-
accreditation process from the Alliance 
of Marine Mammal Parks & Aquariums 
(AMMPA) and the International Marine 
Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA). 

“We maintain the standards of governing 

agencies. I fi nd it equally important to adhere 
to these global accrediting bodies to show our 
continued commitment to the welfare of our 
animals and their ocean counterparts,” says 
Gulfarium’s General Manager, Patrick Berry.

The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks 

& Aquariums is an international association 
representing marine life parks, aquariums, 
and zoos dedicated to the highest standards 
of care for marine mammals and to their 
conservation in the wild through public 
education, scientifi c study, and wildlife 
presentations.

The International Marine Animal Trainer’s 

Association is an organization dedicated to 
advancing the humane care and handling of 
marine animals by fostering communication 
between professionals that serve marine 
animal science through training, public 
display, research, husbandry, conservation, 
and education.

“Fostering a positive relationship with 

our animals, delivering exceptional animal 
welfare and sharing that connection with 
guests is a vital component to our mission,” 
says Berry. “We want all our guests to leave 
the Gulfarium feeling inspired to respect 
and appreciate all wildlife. We achieve this 
through our commitment to education, and 
by providing entertaining and memorable 
experiences for all ages.

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