By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces – Decorating Den Interiors
It’s the time of year when our families all come together to share our wonderful holidays. What better time to transform your home into its best celebration mode!
Here are but a few suggestions to give your home a cozy and festive...
By Barbara Palmgren
The community of Bluewater Bay is one step closer to saving their green space, and I couldn’t be more excited for them!
Preserve Bluewater Bay (PBWB) is a not-for-profit organization created by community members who want to save 150 acres of green space in Bluewater Bay that defines...
By Kenneth Books
A Shocking Discovery
It was a perfect day at the North Pole the day before Christmas. Snow blew nearly sideways across the windows of Santa’s house. The panes were frosted like so many cakes. The thermometer hadn’t gone as high as zero in two weeks.
Santa rose from his...
By Heather Bennett Eye
Charity and compassion, central to the holiday spirit, run deep in our community, and our Emerald Coast Toys for Tots is gearing up to spread the message of giving and sharing this holiday season. Each year they bring countless smiles to children’s faces with their toy...
By Ellen Fannon
Her motto is, “Just one more child.” This is what the shoebox lady, Elaine Lauderdale, has on her mind when she encourages everyone to participate in Operation Christmas Child at Rosemont Baptist Church in Niceville.
Rosemont, a small church with an average attendance of approximately 50 people, has...
By Barbara Palmgren
There are several junior golf organizations that provide fun and competitive golf experiences for junior golfers. This month I’m highlighting the Under Armour Junior Golf Tour, under the directorship of Chris Henson. Chris has been at the helm of the local district for three years. Chris moved...
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...
