By Megan Trainer
You won’t want to miss all the excitement at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park this year! Located on Okaloosa Island, the Gulfarium recently unveiled its new Dolphin Oasis, an exciting new addition which sets a new benchmark for marine life experiences. Further, this announcement was accompanied by news of an...
Several species of wildlife become more active in the springtime for important needs such as migration, breeding, feeding and nesting. This increased natural activity often results in people being more likely to encounter our wildlife while enjoying the outdoors. To avoid disrupting important natural behavior and to prevent conflicts...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
Called all kinds of names – hall bathroom, powder room, guest bath, half bath, little’s girl’s or boy’s room, it’s probably the smallest room in your home. And, all too often, it’s the most blandly decorated room in our home. And worse still,...
Rotary Club Recognizes Local First Responders
Recently the Rotary Club of Niceville-Valparaiso said thank you to a few of our everyday heroes for all the great work they do to keep our community safe and secure. These first responders live the Rotary motto of Service Above Self. Recently, the Rotary...
By Lisa Woodrum
The atmosphere was electric as I entered the gymnasium: confetti falling from above, balloons floating around, popping, the smell of pizza, rousing music resounding above the din of laughter and chatter of young and old! Youth were running about, others playing foosball, hoops and presenters at their...
By Michelle Ruschman
When Joni Wallace, the current President of Impact100 of Northwest Florida, thinks about the hope this organization can bring to our community, it comes down to this: Multiply success by collective giving.
The goal in 2024 is for Impact100 NWF to have 500 members by April 30th, all paying...
By Kim Harper
Taylor Swift’s new album dropped on April 19, 2024. “The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor’s 11th era album. “Florida!!!” is the only song that includes three exclamation points. It also mentions Destin timeshares. All the Swifties are googling Destin now.
“Little did you know your home’s really only
A town you’re just a...
By Barbara Palmgren
It is exciting to report to the community that Preserve Bluewater Bay, Inc., has submitted a purchase sales agreement with Bluewater Bay Development Venture to purchase the 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay. All parties have signed the agreement to buy the land. There is...
By Doug Stauffer
The recent 55th Annual All Sports Banquet on the picturesque Okaloosa Island celebrated athletic combined with academic excellence and demonstrated the power of philanthropy as the community joined together to give. The Emerald Coast Convention Center was alive with the spirit of competition, not just on the fields and...
Superintendent Marcus Chambers is offering two $8,000 Florida Prepaid College Scholarships to a current Okaloosa County School District Student!
Who qualifies?
• Student must be a Senior.
• Student must attend a public high school in the Okaloosa County School District.
• Student is going to pursue a career in education.
• Student must...
