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By Doug Stauffer In a touching tribute to community and service, the Northwest Florida Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) celebrated its 2nd Annual Valentines for Veterans event, a gesture of love and respect to the veterans residing at the Bob Hope Village, part of the Air Force Enlisted Village. This special event, founded...
By Douglas J. Bartels A long-standing sense of community drives local parish church and the Knights of Columbus to use golf as a vehicle to help meet the many needs around the Emerald Coast. The members of Saint Rita’s Catholic Church in Santa Rosa Beach and their local Knights of...
The Walton County School District is proud to have A. Russell Hughes, Florida’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year at the helm! FADSS (Florida Association of District School Superintendents) President Sherrie Raulerson commented, “Russell leads with compassion and conviction, driven by a work ethic grounded in servant leadership and a...
By Will Estell Forever Warriors is a Florida private charitable organization, established in 2021, and made possible by the generosity of Northwest Florida based Step One Automotive Group. The primary focus of Forever Warriors is to better equip current and past military members, and their family members, with an array...
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,...
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,...
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...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors Have Fun with Colors! While the most popular colors for nurseries are gentle pastels like mint green, sky blue, pinks and creamy yellows, psychologists say children like -and thrive- around primary colors. First Things First! Make it easy for you! Consider selecting a room in your...
Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in Walton County for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. Tax Preparation service will be available from Feb. 6 to April 11, 2024, at A Simple Faith Church in Santa Rosa Beach (new location this year)....
Morrison Springs Park is now open again. The park has been closed for repairs and renovations since Oct. 25. Now those improvements are complete, and the park is again open to the public. During the interim, county crews rebuilt the entire boardwalk and added new steps for divers. The beach...
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