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,...
New rules designed to protect Florida from high-risk, non-native reptiles took effect April 29 and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is helping people who have pet green iguanas and tegus come into compliance.
As part of the new rules, pet owners will have 90 days from the...
By Kenneth Books
Behind every winning organization is a leader who trusts his staff, gives them the tools to succeed and helps them to prosper.
At Niceville High School, that leader is Principal Charlie Marello. “My leadership style is a good fit,” Marello said, “because I hire good people and get...
By Marta Rose-Thorpe
312 guests attended the April 20th quarterly Vets & First Responders Appreciation Lunch held at Texas Roadhouse in Panama City Beach, and of the dozen or so entrees for the Free HVAC Giveaway, Mr. John Rickard (aka Uncle John), a World War II veteran, was our winner....
Congratulations NWFSC Graduates
On May 8, Northwest Florida State College held 13 individual ceremonies for members of the 2020 and 2021 graduating classes. Of the 1,333 students eligible to graduate, nearly half of them walked across the stage to receive their certificate, diploma or degree. “I challenge you to take...
Oftentimes unrealistic expectations become a foundation for growth and the breeding ground for exceptional performance. Overachievers look beyond what can be. Real dreamers see what hasn’t been thought of. Vision casters view things over the horizon and far out ahead of those who live in mediocrity and dwell in...
By William Blanken, Blanken Financial Management
With most National Holidays, the meanings are clear on the aspect and how one approaches the day. Memorial Day is more confusing for many Americans. It can be easy to signify the day as the beginning of the summer season, long weekend, or a...
10 Different Programs, 12 Artist Experts, a Full-Length Musical and More
Share the spotlight with the likes of Matilda, Alexander Hamilton, Harry Potter, SpongeBob, Dr. Seuss, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and others!
This summer, you want to be in the “room where it happens!” Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC)...
By Brian L. Underwood, CBEP Executive Director, and Lori Smith, Publisher
One of our area’s most beautiful, coveted and useful resources has been experiencing significant challenges—ones that affect water quality, natural systems and benefits provided by our own Choctawhatchee Bay. And, whether you think about it or not, this massive...
