Changing the Rules of Engagement In Martha LaGuardia-Kotite’s recently-released new audio book, she shares her story of being one of the first female officers to serve aboard two Coast Guard cutters with all male crews, being a woman in the U.S. Coast Guard and, a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy with a masters from […]
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By Victoria Ostrosky Janet and Sam had just enough time to hurriedly, with shaking hands, grab some framed photos, their laptops and changes of clothes. The police officer urged them to move quickly. With their adrenaline pumping like they had just run a sprint, they drove out of their subdivision, abject fear coursing through their […]
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By Myrna Conrad We live in such a fast-paced world today. Technology has made things so much easier and faster, while at the same time made us expect quick results for almost everything. We expect instant gratification. We have become less and less tolerant of waiting in line for anything. We don’t want to wait […]
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By Maurice Stouse, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor These days many investors are in search of income. With interest rates nearing record lows, a recent sell off in the stock market, job losses, early retirements, reduced or eliminated dividends, and income security has become even more important to many Americans. Equally important is principal security. […]
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Coast Guard Rescue Swimmers, Saving Lives, Defying Death By Martha J. LaGuardia-Kotite, former Captain USCG Immense Pacific Ocean seas rolled ashore. The frigid salt water swept into the mouth of the Oregon cave at the foot of Cape Lookout with a roar so loud, the Coast Guard helicopter hovering above was quieted. For Aviation Survivalist […]
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By Dee Cruce May 6, 2020 will go down in the history of Santa Rosa Beach, FL as the day our beloved beach community got a real wake-up call. 33 Homes were burned to the ground. And, by the Grace of God and rapid response of our first responders no lives were lost in the […]
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Just in time for Memorial Day, vacation rentals in the Florida panhandle are allowed to book guests again. As of May 19th, officials have approved the Walton County plan to reopen short-term rentals effective immediately. View the Walton County Short Term-Rental Plan here. Walton, Bay, Okaloosa, Gulf, Franklin, Escambia, and Santa Rosa Counties are all […]
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Like many organizations across the country, Caring & Sharing of South Walton has seen a rapid increase in the number of people in need of food and financial assistance. The local nonprofit has risen to the occasion, serving more people than ever before, while also launching a relief fund to help other organizations in need. […]
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