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The Red Bar Reopens!

By Rita L. Sherwood The iconic Red Bar in Grayton Beach is finally rebuilt, back open, and looking better than ever. Walking in, it has the exact same vintage, cool vibe it always had. When asked how this was even possible, co-owner Philippe Petit says, “It was a huge undertaking...
By Kenneth Books The rats are coming. And the children will benefit. Harbor Rats, an organization centered at Harbor Cigars of Destin, are a pack of men who are enthusiastic about three things: cigars, golf and helping to make the lives of needy children a little better. “It was started by my...
By Michelle Nicholson There’s typically a range of emotions when you start talking about Spring Break rolling back around in Okaloosa County; those who welcome the influx and those who don’t. It’s important to remember our county caters primarily to families who travel here to enjoy the warmer temperatures, crystal...
Impact100 NWF has begun recruitment for its 2021 membership base. Membership events are being virtually conducted from Grant Recipient locations throughout our community. During these events you will learn more about what Impact100 NWF does in the community, meet some of its members virtually and understand how our grants...

Bay Buzz July 2020

CALM Chapel A free, live musical performance as a community service of Crisis Aid for Littles and Moms (CALM) a 501c3 non-profit in Niceville will be held Mon., June 22 from 6-8 p.m. at CALM Chapel/VenYou201 at 201 Redwood Ave. You are invited to drop by, purchase food from a...
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida (BBBSNWFL) is honored to announce a new community board to serve Okaloosa and Walton Counties. This board of dedicated and passionate volunteers are ready to spread the mission and vision of BBBSNWFL throughout this service area. Introducing the community board members: Rique Gwin,...
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...
Sometimes it is easy to forget that the common mockingbird and not the mosquito is Florida’s state bird, especially when more than 80 mosquito species occur throughout the state. From Spring to Fall (and year-round in some counties), mosquito control districts battle with these bloodsuckers so that outdoor activities...
In a time when we are all starved for “good news,” Safe Water for Walton has plenty to share, and is inviting the community to help make more. Just weeks ago, a state permit application sitting in Tallahassee was withdrawn by a Fortune 500 company. Concerns about that permit are...
Impact100 of Northwest Florida Inc. awarded five $100,000 grants to nonprofits in Okaloosa and Walton counties. The 2022 grants are: Arts & Culture Stage Crafters Community Theatre Inc. – “The Show Must Go On…” Save Our Community Theatre’s Home Education Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless – The Impact Village Opportunity Zone (Phase One) Environment,...
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