Since its founding six years ago, Gopher Tortoise Day has been celebrated annually to raise awareness for Florida’s only native tortoise. April 10 is approaching quickly, and now is the time to begin prepping festivities for this yearly event.
Ways to prepare for and celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day 2022!
Urge your...
It’s almost spring and that means it’s peak mating season for horseshoe crabs. Help biologists with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) gather valuable information about these ancient creatures by reporting sightings on the online survey at https://survey123.arcgis.com.
Horseshoe crabs have blue blood which is very expensive, but with...
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. 15 to April 14, 2022 at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library in Santa Rosa Beach.
Taxpayers must...
Since 1947, the Youth of the Year program has been the Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s premier recognition program, providing the highest honor any teen member can receive. The addition of the Junior Youth of the Year extends these opportunities to youth ages 10-13 years old. The Youth...
By Les and Gina Payton, FPEA Region One Representatives
Every person’s educational journey is unique. Every child is different. Every person is fearfully and wonderfully made. When it comes to your child’s education, leave no stone unturned. We began home education 20 years ago, when our oldest turned two. The...
FC Dallas Emerald Coast announces the hiring of Tim Seketa as the Director of Coaching and Player Development. Tim has been serving the club since 2013 and has contributed greatly to the success of the club during his time on staff.
Prior to working with FC Dallas Emerald Coast, Tim...
Nine dogs that had been kept confined in rusty wire crates their entire life have been rescued from a South Alabama property. Alaqua Animal Refuge answered a call from a rescue partner seeking help with the neglected animals in freezing and filthy conditions.
Alaqua’s team discovered the dogs cramped and...
Persistence Pays Off for Safety in Niceville
Redwood Avenue in Niceville is a county road. It is also a main arterial road for many pedestrians walking to school and shopping at nearby stores. Judy Boudreaux, formerly on the Niceville City Council and Transportation Planning Organization, saw this as a safety...
Every Item on Sale Including All Fixtures!
After some 55 years of being in business, we have decided to close our doors and liquidate all the merchandise at Schlatter’s Fine Furniture, your friendly neighborhood store for all your quality furniture needs such as Bedroom sets, Living Room sets and Dining...
