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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities: What to Expect

By Teresa Halverson, Business Development/Community Relations Director, The Manor at Blue Water Bay Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation facilities provide a wide range of medical and...
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Calm the Chaos: Understanding Cortisol and How to Take Back Control...

By Dr. Karen DeVore Let’s talk about cortisol. You’ve probably heard it called “the stress hormone”—and while that’s true, it’s also a bit of an...
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Destin Seafood Festival Returns for 47th Year

The Destin Seafood Festival is back Sept. 26–28, celebrating its 47th year with a mile-long stretch of fresh Gulf seafood, live music and family...
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Bay Life EAST Dining September 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...
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How Cafe Nola and Chef Ernie are Bringing Small-Town America Back

By Jason Phillips Chef Ernie Danjean runs Cafe Nola and Hotel Defuniak in North Walton County, and could easily be the face of the downtown...
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7 Reasons to Seek Math Help as Soon As School Starts

Students often need more individual attention than their school can provide. It’s a widely known fact that strong math skills are vital for success in...
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Libraries: Quiet Spaces, Powerful Impact

By Doug “Doc” Stauffer What do you remember of a public library? As one of seven members on the governing board of the Okaloosa County...
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Environment News

FWC Recognizes Walton County Landowner for Conservation Efforts The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has honored Michael Jenkins of Walton County for his...
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Football

AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Since 1984, AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar has been serving cold Gulf Coast oysters and cool libations. What began as...