Race registration presented by South Walton is now open for the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend held February 13-16, 2025 in beautiful Seaside, FL benefiting the Seaside School Foundation™
The Seaside School™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, presented by the Lauderdale Family of Frankie’s Bike Shop and hosted...
Register for Spring Term Now at Emerald Coast Technical College’s South Campus in Watersound
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Emerald Coast Technical College’s new South campus located at the Magnet Innovation Center – Watersound continues to grow and expand. The Watersound campus is in the middle of its second full year, currently offering two programs, with a third program beginning the first of the year. The Spring term...
By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors
Ever have a problem hanging pictures or arranging them on your walls? Here are some tips on arranging your artwork with an aesthetic eye.
Hang pictures at eye level.
In a living room, pictures should be hung so that people sitting in the room can view...
Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) recently hosted a ribbon-cutting at Ruckel Middle School in Niceville for its new Cafetorium building. Cafetoriums are buildings that combine cafeterias and auditoriums, providing versatile spaces for various school activities.
Ruckel Middle School’s Cafetorium includes a new STEM room that will double as classroom space...
By Jené Evans McCracken
Society members, dedicated locals and golf enthusiasts would have been planning their holiday festivities around the Valparaiso Country Club and The Valparaiso Inn.
The Inn, as it was commonly known was built along the blue waters of North Bayshore Drive a hundred years ago in 1924 by...
30A BBQ Fest Breaks Record for The Sonder Project!
The fifth edition of the 30A BBQ Festival, presented by 360 Blue, raised a record-breaking $103,228 for The Sonder Project.
The sold-out, annual event in November at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, featured 14 regional and local restaurants and catering companies, each competing...
By Michelle Ruschman
For those who grew up in Niceville, The Bargain Box is known as one of the main thrift stores in town. Amanda Parish, the current ministry director, recalls how it all began.
“Six women started this ministry in 1957. It started as a fundraiser to furnish the parsonage...
Friday 12/20
Playoff Game 1st Round Indiana vs. Notre Dame ABC/ESPN 7 p.m.
Saturday 12/21
Playoff Game 1st Round SMU vs. Penn St. TNT 11 a.m.
Playoff Game 1st Round Clemson vs. Texas TNT 3 p.m.
Playoff Game 1st Round Tenn. vs. Ohio St. ABC/ESPN 7 p.m.
Monday 12/23
Myrtle Beach Bowl ESPN 10 a.m.
Idaho Potato...
The Gulfarium CARE Center has been awarded a grant of $13,391.40 from the Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program. This generous funding allowed for the purchase of a new utility task vehicle (UTV), a critical addition that significantly enhances our sea turtle rescue efforts along the Emerald Coast.
The UTV, fully...
By Barbara Palmgren
The 40th year for the Miracle Strip High Golf Tournament was held this year at Fort Walton Municipal Golf Course. This sporting tradition was organized for both high school teams and to crown an individual golfer with the lowest score for 18 holes. USGA rules governed play...