LJ Schooners Chili Cook Off Benefits CALM

LJ Schooners Dockside Restaurant & Oyster Bar held its 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off in November where 12 competitors battled over best chili to raise...

Ask Dr. Marty: Inactivity

QUESTION: I heard that a lack of activity is the new “smoking” in regard to the negative effects on health. Exactly what does that mean?...

Be a Steward of the Business You Lead

By Ricky Harper, C12 Group Some years ago, I did service work in hospitals. Two of the hospitals that I frequented had strikingly different cultures....

Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County Rebrands as One Okaloosa EDC

The Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County (“EDC”) will now be known as One Okaloosa EDC. Along with the name change, there is a...

Taylor Haugen Trophy Winner’s School to Receive $1,000 Donation

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...

Raimund Herden: A man in motion.

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...

Bluewater Bay: From Vision to Completion

The Extraordinary Story Behind The Community By Kelly Humphrey Some might call it the end of an era. After more than 45 years of serving as...

Safe Water for Walton Celebrates Big Wins and Plans for 2021 

By Beth Jackson and Kelly Layman There was a big “race” this year – and all of Walton County won! A major “sea change” happened in...

Why is the Medicare Open Enrollment Period Important?

By Greg Durette, Florida Health Connector Now that the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) is over (ended on December 7th), you will have a chance...

Meet Our Hometown Hero: Sean Dietrich, An Overcomer

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...