Cultural Arts Alliance Advocacy Alert—You Can Help!

By Jennifer Steele, CAA President & CEO In the past, the Florida Division of Arts & Culture (DAC) grants received regular funding through state budget...
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Pies & Provisions Brings a Taste of Hand-Made Tradition for the...

By Lori Leath Smith, Publisher You know that saying, “Not your mama’s ”? It’s often used to describe things that are modern, edgy or reimagined....
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Christmas Sausage Balls

From Susan Benton, 30aEats.com My father has made sausage balls for Christmas morning as long as I can remember. I often wonder why he did...
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Holiday Decorating Ideas for Every Budget

By Stacy Sarikanon, Stunning Spaces–Decorating Den Interiors 1. Candles/Faux Candles Everywhere – Soft glowing light is complementary to you and your guests. Once you’ve turned the...
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Okaloosa County School District & Sheriff’s Office Angel Tree

Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Sheriff Eric Aden have announced the collaboration between the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) and Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO)...
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Representative Patt Maney Receives Boy Scouts’ Highest Award

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer On October 24, surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and community leaders, State Representative Patt Maney received the prestigious Distinguished Eagle Scout...
Tortoise Clinic

A Race for Wellness: Slow, Steady and Intentional Healing

By Dr. Karen Devore At the Tortoise Clinic, we embrace the philosophy of the tortoise: steady, intentional and focused on the journey. I often reflect...
Alaqua Animal Refuge

Alaqua Animal Refuge Seeks Support for Animals Displaced by Hurricane

Alaqua Animal Refuge is urgently seeking public support to continue providing life-saving care for animals displaced by Hurricane Milton. While national animal welfare organizations...
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Here’s to Staying Healthy During the Holidays!

By Kassia Garfield, Owner, MaxStrength Fitness Happy Holidays from MaxStrength Fitness of Niceville! This time of year is a great time for family gatherings, celebrating...
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Sean of the South: Waffle House

By Sean Dietrich The Third Day of Christmas. My three French hens must have gotten lost in the mail. The weather was a stolid 34...