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CBA’s “State of the Basin”
How Oyster Gardening Is Reviving Choctawhatchee Bay
By Allison McDowell, CBA
Along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, a quiet but powerful movement is taking place –...
COMMUNITY
CBA’s “State of the Basin”
How Oyster Gardening Is Reviving Choctawhatchee Bay
By Allison McDowell, CBA
Along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay,...
Recycling in Okaloosa County
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Okaloosa County, in partnership with Waste Management—the largest recycler in North America—is...
Animals at the Beach
By Helen Petre
The beach is a hard place to live. It is constantly bombarded by...
MUSINGS
Sean of the South: 4th of July
By Sean Dietrich
“Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?” my 6-year-old niece asked me.
We were by the swimming pool. It was the perfect...
A Heritage Worth Preserving (July 4, 2025)
By Pastor Doug “Doc” Stauffer
As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday next year (1776-2026), every American should take a moment to reflect...
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CBA’s “State of the Basin”
How Oyster Gardening Is Reviving Choctawhatchee Bay
By Allison McDowell, CBA
Along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, a quiet but powerful movement is taking place –...
The Impact of EMF Radiation
By Kay Leaman, HealthyDay HealthyLife
I have to admit upfront that I found myself wading through science when I jumped down the rabbit hole. Electromagnetic...
Recycling in Okaloosa County
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
Okaloosa County, in partnership with Waste Management—the largest recycler in North America—is committed to recycling. Items like cardboard, cereal boxes and...
Artist Clint Eagar Signs Global Deal With Oscar-Winning Film Flow
Local Designer to Create Visual Art and Merchandising for Groundbreaking Animated Feature.
Clint Eagar, the internationally acclaimed artist and designer known for his emotionally charged,...
Big Orange House Designs Creates
July Art & Events Schedule
Kids & Teens:
Create Art Camp (Ages 6–12) – Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM–2 PM | $50
Preschool Art Camp...
Animals at the Beach
By Helen Petre
The beach is a hard place to live. It is constantly bombarded by wind and waves. There is no place to hide...
Bay Buzz July 2025
DeFuniak Springs Approves Scenic Walton’s Linear Park Concept
A vision for a new green space in West DeFuniak Springs is one step closer to reality....
Preventing the Summer Slide: Favorite Summer Learning Must-Haves to Prevent Brain...
Without school routines, kids can experience a “summer slide” where they forget some of what they’ve learned — especially in math. The good news?...