By Barbara Palmgren
The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Preview was brought to this area by Destin-Fort Walton Beach. They sponsored this outstanding preview of male and female golfers of the future. This 36-hole stroke play event was challenging and exciting.
The 78 young golfers, age 12-19, began competition on Friday,...
By Genevieve Burgess, Director of Chaos, NSC
Tucked just behind a gate off Kelly Road—marked by a bold blue “B” and the faint scent of sawdust in the air—you’ll find one of the best-kept secrets on the Emerald Coast: Niceville Slabs and Cookies, also known as “Your Emerald Coast Wood...
By Alison McDowell, Executive Director, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is proud to launch the Protect the Basin campaign—an initiative designed to empower residents, businesses, and visitors to become everyday stewards of the Choctawhatchee Bay and its surrounding waterways.
At its heart, Protect the Basin is about transformation:...
As the weather gets warmer across the state and alligator mating season approaches, Florida’s state reptile, the American alligator, can become more active and visible.
The American alligator is a conservation success story in Florida. Florida has a healthy and stable alligator population, which is estimated at 1.3 million alligators...
By Jenny Herndon, Owner
Spring has officially arrived, and there’s no better time to refresh your outdoor spaces! At The Shop at Baldwin Turf, we’ve been proudly serving the community for over a year with a carefully curated selection of quality outdoor furniture, vibrant plants, thoughtful gift items and premium fertilizers....
By Barbara Palmgren
Beginning this April, the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's conclusion will be commemorated with tributes to the men and women who served and the military operation that preserved the lives of over 10,000 Vietnam refugees fleeing from oppression under the new regime.
The first event, Honoring Our Heroes, is...
Bay Life has curated a recommended list of a variety of summer camps to keep your kids engaged this summer! From STEM and environmental education to creative arts, leadership, theater and dance to basketball and classic outdoor adventures, there is a variety of options from which to choose.
General Enrichment...
By William Blanken, President
The Freeport Merchants Association (FMA) is a driving force behind the success of local businesses in Freeport, working to create a supportive environment where all enterprises can grow and thrive. Now with almost 200 members, FMA is designed to promote economic development, host community events and...
We want to tell you about our friend Will.
Deputy William "Will" May began his career with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in 2014.
He started as a Communication Officer and was later sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff in 2019. Since that time, Will was promoted to Field Training Officer.
He...
BY CHRISTOPHER MANSON
It was the day before my birthday, and I was talking to my mother (Pauline Manson, nee Weekley) about the legendary movie star Charles Bronson. Mom expressed her dismay at the lack of Bronson movies being shown on broadcast television these days.
Good son that I am, I...
