By Doug Stauffer
After a decade of serving on the judicial bench, Ashley Moody had to resign to run for Attorney General. She understood the sacrifice it would take, but her love for Florida and Floridians propelled her to make such a sacrifice.
Four years ago, the people of the state...
Representative (GJR)* Patt Maney, a distinguished Okaloosa County political landscape member, recently achieved a notable accolade. He was honored with the Mike Mitchell MVP Award for “Most Valuable Politician” by the Republican Club of Okaloosa County. The award was presented by Marvin Brigman, President Emeritus, and Doug Stauffer, President,...
By Barbara Palmgren
Okaloosa County is a diverse place, indeed. I have taught a class for several years for seniors at the Center for Life Long Learning called “The Museum Trail.” We explore each of the nine museums beginning with the Destin Fishing Museum and ending with one farthest north,...
The community is invited to the 33rd Annual Thunderbird Intertribal PowWow, November 5-7 at the Mullet Festival site, Hwy. 85 N. and College Blvd. in Niceville. Activities include contest dancing, intertribal dancing, storytelling, traditional drums and singers, handcrafted, authentic native crafters from all over the united states, exhibits and...
In 2018, Theo of South Walton, a lovable plush turtle, officially arrived in South Walton. Since then, the Theo brand has expanded from the first test market at the Pecan Jacks Candy and Ice Cream Shop in Gulf Place to over 25 locations along Highway 30A. All told, Theo...
Fall is always an exciting time in the Okaloosa County School District. School begins, fall sports and activities are back, and kids get to see their friends every day. The OCSD family worked hard to prepare schools, classrooms, curriculum, and new employees for our amazing students’ return. For those...
CALM Chapel
A free, live musical performance as a community service of Crisis Aid for Littles and Moms (CALM) a 501c3 non-profit in Niceville will be held Mon., June 22 from 6-8 p.m. at CALM Chapel/VenYou201 at 201 Redwood Ave. You are invited to drop by, purchase food from a...
Mid-Bay Rotary’s 30th Annual Oktoberfest: Service to the Community
The Mid-Bay Rotary Club held its 30th Annual Oktoberfest in September at Merchants Walk in Bluewater Bay. The festivities included the Edelweiss German Band, Accordionist Walter Kasprzyk, Balloons by Mickey Cameron, The Emerald Coast Community Band, Folk Musicians Gary Schmitz and...
The Arc of the Emerald Coast Hosts Its 11th Annual Burning Up The Beaches Car Show May 5-7
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May 5-7 | Destin Commons | The Island at Fort Walton Beach
Burning Up The Beaches is a fun-filled weekend with gearheads from throughout the U.S. Participating attendees will enjoy three days of events and show off their cars on the sugar-white beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach.
Burning Up...
By The Managers of Preserve Bluewater Bay, LLC
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As of March 1st, the Preserve Bluewater Bay, LLC (PBWB) has taken over operations of the Golf Club at Bluewater Bay. The team has been busy getting processes and procedures in place, hiring key leadership positions and establishing business connections. We’re already...