By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
A central focus of interior design is enhancing well-being within living spaces. Recently, the interior design community has embraced the Danish term “hygge” (pronounced hyoo-guh), which encapsulates a design philosophy rooted in fostering contentment and overall well-being through thoughtful space planning and decoration.
It’s...
In a remarkable demonstration of skill, dedication, and the power of community support, first responders from the North Bay Fire Control District successfully revived a 72-year-old woman in cardiac arrest. This lifesaving rescue was made possible through specialized equipment funded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation.
The emergency unfolded...
The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) recognized two couples for their remarkable dedication to the community and children in need. Jim and Tammy Pierce and Mike and Valerie Thompson received the prestigious 5th Annual Zeke Bratkowski Award this year at ECCAC’s recent Gala.
The professional football quarterback, and later...
Meet Our Hometown Hero
By Michael Smith, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division
Inside the control room at China Lake in 2016, Fort Walton Beach native Tamika Richardson watched intently as live missile evaluations and guidance system trials played out on the monitors. She took detailed notes and was intrigued by...
By Barbara Palmgren
This is the 50th year of the ending of the Vietnam War in April, 2025, and many military and civic groups will conduct tributes to the veterans of our nation who served. In addition, the U. S. military organized three refugee camps to help citizens of South...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of conservation, celebration, and coastal fun at Gulfarium’s CARE on the Coast on April 26, 2025, at 3:30 PM! This annual festival brings together delicious food, refreshing drinks, live entertainment, and marine animal encounters for a one-of-a-kind event benefiting the Gulfarium CARE Center’s mission to...
RBCS Junior Classical League Regional Forum Wins
Rocky Bayou Christian Academy Latin students recently earned the Ordo Tertius (3rd place) overall trophy and individual ribbons at the Junior Classical League Regional Forum on Saturday, March 1, at Gulf Breeze High School. Five local high schools from four counties were in...
By Wendy Rudman
Ten years ago in January, four swimming enthusiasts sat around a kitchen table in Fort Walton Beach brainstorming on how to bring community pools and competitive swimming opportunities back to the area. The last publicly accessible pools had shut down overnight in October of 2014, leaving swim...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
Whether a bathroom is large or small, wallpaper can give it a spa-like look and make it more relaxing and tranquil. And there is a wide variety to choose from. Common types of wallpaper include:
Printed wallpaper is what people typically envision when they hear...
In a profound stride toward protecting one of Florida’s most beloved marine creatures, the Gulfarium proudly announces the arrival of two rescued manatees—Lil Joe and Inigo—to its newly renovated manatee habitat. This milestone is the culmination of a three-year vision that began in 2022, when Patrick Berry, CEO of the Gulfarium,...
