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By Barbara Palmgren I have followed this journey of dedication to the 150 acres of greenspace in this unique community throughout the past year, attending community meetings and listening to comments from hundreds of people—all with the same voice. The greenspace must be saved for future generations. Congratulations to both the...
By Heather Bennett Eye The Emerald Coast is home to numerous military bases and we are proud of the service members who call our community home. We deeply appreciate these brave men and women who have chosen a path of service and sacrifice. As we express our gratitude for their...
By Rick Karle It was June 8th, and the 15-year-old looked up at her parents following surgery. A day earlier she had been rushed to Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola. It was the day after the shark attack. “I made it,” the teenager whispered. America saved a life on June 7th, 2024. In fact,...
The residents and businesses in Walton County can help plan the future of their communities through a new initiative, Plan for Walton 2040. “Walton County is a unique place, with world-famous beaches and resort towns, charming historic sites, large areas of conservation, and beautiful rural farmland,” says Plan for Walton...
NWFSC Student Government Shines for Florida The Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) Student Advisory Board made a significant impact at the annual End-Year Conference of the Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA), hosted by Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida, in April. Among the accolades, NWFSC student Abdiel Alvarado-Pabon...
By Heather Bennett Eye The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program was started in the ’80s by the Los Angeles Fire Department when they realized the need for support in the event of a large-scale disaster. They wanted to give people the proper training to help others without putting themselves...
By Dave Parisot, President of NWFMOA Scholarship Fund, Inc. The Northwest Florida Military Officers Association (NWFMOA) held its 10th annual Scholarship & Awards Luncheon on May 2nd at the Fort Walton Yacht Club. Primary ‘guests of honor’ were 10 Junior ROTC cadets of six local high schools who were awarded college scholarships...
By Barbara Palmgren This mid-April, conditions were perfect at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club where nine middle schools entered boys and girls golf teams to compete for the prized county trophy—Ruckel, Saint Mary Catholic, Destin, Liza Jackson, Meigs, Davidson, Shoal River, Pryor and Bruner. Both the Boys and the Girls overall Conference...
Seacoast Collegiate High School, The Seaside School, Inc.’s high school, has announced the expansion of its athletic program with the addition of boys and girls weightlifting and boys and girls swim teams. These exciting new opportunities will provide students with avenues to excel in both individual and team-based sports,...
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