By Cami Adams Did you know South Walton County is one of nineteen Florida counties that employ chickens to help guard against mosquito-borne diseases? Sentinel chickens perform a very important job for the public because they are our first line of defense for monitoring arboviruses in the area. Samples are taken weekly from the chickens […]

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The 2020 school year is moving quickly along, and we are already approaching the end of the 3rd 9 weeks of school!  March 12 is the official end of the 3rd 9 weeks, and March 13 is a teacher workday/student holiday.  The week of March 16-20 is Spring Break, and a time to enjoy family […]

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J.S. Green Imagine seeing a large male bear hanging out by your backyard firepit as if he were ready to watch the sunset while waiting on an evening cocktail of honey in a highball glass. What about a bear cub climbing the ladder of your child’s playhouse in your backyard, fortunately while your child was […]

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By Rita L. Sherwood and Gabriela Voiculescu Imagine a strong, successful woman, the top sales producer of the famous Tupperware Company in Chicago, a woman who built wealth not only for herself, but also for many other families, and then becomes a victim of a “charity” scam. It’s hard to believe, but it happened. Almost […]

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The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 18th . Green Thumb Garden Club member, Connie Shear, and other Green Thumb members have organized a day of programs at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport. The E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center is located just east of Freeport on Hwy 20. […]

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Christ the King Episcopal Church is honored to welcome Benjamin Sung, Ph.D., as he performs Paganini’s 24 Caprices from Opus 1 as a violin solo on Sunday, March 15  at 1 p.m. Sung is currently the associate professor of violin at Florida State University, and a faculty artist and violin coordinator at the Brevard Music […]

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By Mark Stanley and Tracy Steely Emma has one of the most fun careers around – she makes popsicles! If you have been in Walton County for a while, you may be familiar with Swell Pops – the best pops around. Emma was born and raised in Ft. Walton Beach. She went to college in Dallas and taught […]

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The Coastal Dune Lakes are an integral part of our South Walton lifestyle. Walton County and its citizens long ago recognized the importance of protecting these natural resources that are found only in a few places in the world. The Coastal Dune Lake Advisory Board is a County Volunteer Board made up of seven (7) […]

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On Tuesday March 17th from Noon to 1pm Connie Drum, Physical Therapist at Concierge Physical Therapy of 30A, will discuss factors that affect balance and provide strategies/exercises that are effective in improving balance.  A light lunch will be provided. For more information, please call Nancy at 850-280-5342. This event will be held at the CSSW offices […]

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Heading east on Hwy 98, drivers may never notice the sign for Thompson Road. This inconspicuous road can lead you to Stinky’s Fish Camp and the public beach access at Dune Allen Beach but also is home to a peaceful, gated community, skillfully designed with coastal living in mind. At Lakeview Estates, their commitment to […]

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