“Unprecedented” is the Word for 2020
By Dave White, Publisher, SoWal Life & PCB Life
Users of the online dictionary, Dictionary.com, voted “unprecedented” as the People’s Choice 2020 Word of the Year. Can anyone disagree? 2020 has certainly been an unprecedented year of problems, challenges, pivots, solutions and, perhaps, even successes....
The Taylor Haugen Trophy award given each year will now include a $1,000 donation to the athletic department of the Trophy winner’s school! This is in addition to the winner earning the trophy and a $1,000 scholarship.
Every February the prestigious Taylor Haugen Trophy is awarded to a high school...
By Kelly Humphrey
At an age when many folks are enjoying a well-deserved retirement, the 87-year-old has as much energy as three 29-year-olds. Between overseeing his multiple business operations and staying active in his community, Herden stays fit and mentally sharp. While he has no intention of slowing down, after...
By Lori Leath Smith
Longtime local and Bay Life favorite Sean Dietrich (sometimes better known as “Sean of the South”) is a traveling storyteller, podcaster and Southern Living writer known for his daily column filled with stories of steel workers, church potlucks and trusty bloodhounds. His penned words seem to...
Serenity Village Will Offer Safe, Protected Environment
A vision that began with a handful of residents in 2008 now supports 33 women, three graduates and a 5-year-old in transition in the program! The Path of Grace Women’s Recovery Home has steadily been growing over the past 10 years.
The Path of...
Rescuing and Rehoming Cats and Dogs For 35 Years
By Lori Leath Smith
In September 1982, Pet Welfare was founded for military members needing a safe place to leave their pets until a home could be found. Today, the organization continues to provide this service with an all-volunteer force.
Pet Welfare...
Northwest Florida State College is a lighthouse in this region and has been steadfast in fulfilling its mission of improving lives long before the unprecedented challenges of 2020. Through the good times and the bad, we have kept our focus on our most important asset – Our Students. Now...
Emerald Coast Marine Launches ECM Cares
Emerald Coast Marine (ECM) has launched its new philanthropic arm, “ECM cares.” Our first effort launches this Christmas as we support “Children in Crisis,” an awesome 501c3 organization that works to keep siblings together who have had to be separated from their families due...
