By Jené McCracken
A high point for Ruby Elzy came in December of 1937. Ruby was invited to sing before a ladies’ luncheon. The guests were the wives of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. Ruby and her white accompanist, good friend and fellow Julliard graduate, Arthur Kaplan, arrived for their...
By Sandy North
As the old saying goes, “The only constant in life is change.” For over 50 years, Rocky Bayou Country Club (RBCC) has embraced this philosophy as it’s grown into the social and recreational hub for thousands of residents who call Niceville “home.”
RBCC is the area’s only member-owned...
By Bobby Parker
The Seaside School, Inc., in partnership with Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC), announces a significant milestone in its mission to transform educational opportunities in Walton County. The partnership between The Seaside School, Inc., a public charter school, and NWFSC has garnered the approval of $9 million in...
By Mike Mahon
The 9th annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament is right around the corner — bigger and better than ever. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College Nov. 24-25.
Alabama will face Ohio State in a semifinal round...
By Lori Leath Smith, Bay Life Publisher
One of my very best friends sent me the following wise words that has changed my thinking:
Replacing “I’m Sorry” with “Thank You”
I’m sorry I’m late. — Thank you for waiting on me.
I’m sorry I’ve been so needy lately. — Thank you for being...
By Stacy Lingenfelter Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces – Decorating Den Interiors
You’re well ahead on your holiday decorating, right? Well, maybe not. Maybe you are in such a flurry that you are having a brain-freeze on thinking about the holidays. Or, perhaps you do have decorating pretty well planned out, or...
By Doug Stauffer
An enduring legacy spanning nearly half a century, the tale of former Niceville Mayor Randall Wise is a chronicle of unwavering commitment and transformative leadership. Immortalized on Jeopardy and catalyzing a whopping 400% population increase, Wise is not just a figure in Niceville’s annals, but was the...
Welcome the Holidays Through Times Past
By Margaret Zonia Morrison
Walton County will celebrate its bicentennial in 2024. Commemorations like this call to mind history and tradition. Both the stately Wesley House, located at Eden Gardens State Park in Walton County, and the Christmas celebration that has become a welcome herald of the holiday...
Niceville Republican Women’s president Jan Howard presented a $1000 donation to Alaqua Animal Refuge executive director Paul Arthur at the club’s October meeting. Arthur’s earlier private Alaqua tour led the group to purchase a park bench for future guests to enjoy when they visit.
In celebration of Constitution Week, members...
Premier fundraising organization, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), recently donated $3.4 million to 16 children’s charities in Northwest Florida. To date, DCWAF has donated more than $31 million help to children in need in Northwest Florida since its inception in 2005.
The 2023 recipients of Destin Charity Wine Auction...
