January 2018

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SALES ASSOCIATE / STYLIST

They must have patience with customers, as Santa Rosa Beach is one of the biggest tourist cities with heavy volumes of people traveling through. Sales associates are also trained to maintain an eye for detail and are expected to maintain the organizati... Read More

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Alaqua Pet of the Month

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Hugh” Hugh is such a handsome six year old Border Collie. He is cautious at first, but will warm up and want love and attention. And lots of it!! This guy will need a patient home willing to work with him. He will reward you tremendously for it! […] Read More

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Choctawatchee Basin Alliance

Local Restaurant Contributes to Oyester Reefs By Erika Zambello I arrived at Half Shell Oyster House in Destin just after the lunch rush. In addition to their year-round oyster shell motif, the restaurant staff had decorated for the holidays with fir boughs and bright ribbons. Red walls added to the festive atmosphere, as did the […] Read More

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Leola Margaret (Wolf) Elliott

Surviving relatives include her children, Donna Franklin and husband, W.O. “Bill” of Wichita Falls; Burrell Elliott of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; Dick Elliott and wife, Donna of Wilson, Oklahoma; and Jayne Beale and husband, Brad of Graham, Texas; siblings, Martha Ann Norseworthy of Iowa Park and ... Read More

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Walton Braves knock off Seahawks

After leading by six points early on, the South Walton Seahawks fell 81-66 to the Walton County Braves in boy's varsity basketball action Tuesday night in Santa Rosa Beach. In the first quarter, the Seahawks pressed the Braves and made an 11-point run for a 19-13 advantage. Jalier Ramos scored then ... Read More


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What to do with opossums?

NAVARRE — Kim Hunt enjoys the wildlife that stop by her home along East Bay. Sometimes she spots an osprey or hawk. "Tons of squirrels" come in and out of her yard.But there's one guest that's not particularly welcome.For the past six months or so, Hunt has been carefully working to avoid a large opossum and her baby that live under her neighbor's shed."I see the possum hanging in my trees," she said. "We're tried putting up a new fence. ... I just wish [...]
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Winter weather closures

       The following schools, government organizations and businesses have announced closures Wednesday due to the winter storm. We will update this list throughout the afternoon and night:SCHOOLSOkaloosa County public schoolsWalton County public schoolsSanta Rosa County public schoolsEscambia County public schoolsRocky Bayou Christian [...]
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