Protect the Basin: A Call to Action for Our Waterway

By Alison McDowell, Executive Director, Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance The Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) is proud to launch the Protect the Basin campaign—an initiative designed to...

Tips to safely co-exist with alligators

As the weather gets warmer across the state and alligator mating season approaches, Florida’s state reptile, the American alligator, can become more active and...

Spring Into Style: Create Your Perfect Outdoor Oasis at The Shop...

By Jenny Herndon, Owner Spring has officially arrived, and there’s no better time to refresh your outdoor spaces! At The Shop at Baldwin Turf, we’ve been...

Bay Life WEST Dining March 2025

Brozinni Pizzeria Brozinni Pizzeria’s family-friendly pizza place offers you a taste of New York right here in Niceville. Featuring the Big Apple’s signature crust, its...

Bay Life EAST Dining March 2025

Brozinni Pizzeria Brozinni Pizzeria’s family-friendly pizza place offers you a taste of New York right here in Niceville. Featuring the Big Apple’s signature crust, its...

Northwest Florida Commemorates the End of the Vietnam War 50 Years...

By Barbara Palmgren Beginning this April, the 50th anniversary of Vietnam's conclusion will be commemorated with tributes to the men and women who served and...

Summer Camps 2025: A Local Guide for Families

Bay Life has curated a recommended list of a variety of summer camps to keep your kids engaged this summer! From STEM and environmental...

More Than Commerce: Freeport Merchants Association Powers Community Growth

By William Blanken, President The Freeport Merchants Association (FMA) is a driving force behind the success of local businesses in Freeport, working to create a...

Strong Will-ed: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Deputy William ‘Will’...

We want to tell you about our friend Will. Deputy William "Will" May began his career with the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in 2014. He started...

Celebrating Mom

BY CHRISTOPHER MANSON It was the day before my birthday, and I was talking to my mother (Pauline Manson, nee Weekley) about the legendary movie...