The Right to Vote

By Tim Norris When was the first US election? December 15, 1788 was the first United States presidential election. George Washington was inaugurated in New York...

A Night With the Stars: ECCAC 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Tuesday, October 27 – Gates Open 5:30 p.m. – Concert Starts 6:30 p.m. Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC)...

Be a Part of Transformation in our Community Oct. 23!

By Lori Leath Smith “Yes, speak up for the poor and helpless, and see that they get justice.” — Proverbs 31:9 Gathering in the Garden Friday, Oct. 23,...

Giving HOPE to Humanity and Horses

By Heather Bennett Hope is an optimistic feeling, based on the desire or wish for a positive outcome. Hope can also be faith in the...

The Relationship Between Physical Inactivity & COVID-19

By Jason Clements, Owner, Bluewater Bay Fitness Given the novelty of the SARS-COV2 virus, which causes COVID-19, it is not surprising that there have been...

Medicare Open Enrollment is Here! Now what?

By Greg Durette It’s finally here again—Medicare Open Enrollment or, more precisely, the Annual Election Period (AEP). Every year, from October 15th to December 7th,...

It is a Seller’s Market!

So, How Do You (and Why Should You) Hire a Powerful Real Estate Agent? By Gail Pelto, Realtor Yes! We are experiencing a Seller’s Market in...

Meet our Hometown Hero Tricia Brunson

By Lori Leath Smith A true local, Tricia Brunson, Niceville Valparaiso Chamber President and CEO, was raised in our area and has served as a...
MKAF Festival Art

Join MKAF: Festival of the Arts Oct. 24-25, Dining for a...

25th Annual MKAF Festival of the Arts It’s almost here! Known as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine arts shows, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation...