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...
Wreaths Across America held a ceremony on Dec. 19, for the 3rd annual event that takes place at the Destin Memorial Cemetery. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 296 and community volunteers placed wreaths at every veteran’s grave in both the Destin Memorial and Marler cemeteries. Help from the community...
By Lori Leath Smith
A dream that formed roughly 10 years ago has finally manifested. Freeport local Tim Ard and many others are realizing a decade-long compassionate and innovative vision — the completion of Freeport Veterans Memorial Park!
Located on the grounds of Freeport City Hall at 112 Hwy. 20 W....
By Heather Bennett
Covid-19 has kept us on our toes this year as we navigate and operate under unpredictable circumstances. This means we have to come up with new ways of doing old things, and organizations are getting creative. Instead of having a large gathering with dinner and music for...
By Tim Norris
Christians celebrate Christmas Day as the anniversary of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, a spiritual leader whose teachings form the basis of their religion. Popular customs include exchanging gifts, decorating Christmas trees, attending church, sharing meals with family and friends and, of course, waiting for Santa...
By Aether Van Dyke
What comes to mind when you think of The Salvation Army? Do memories flash through your mind of bell ringers standing outside major department stores and malls during the holiday season? Perhaps you think of a charity, a thrift store or a food pantry. In fact,...
