Proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project The Henderson Resort and Spa is pleased to announce their upcoming Sweet Sunday event onSunday, September 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., with The Honey Hutch anchoring the event showcasing the importance of saving the bees in our environment. From 1 to 4 p.m., guests are invited to shop merchandise, crafts and […]

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by Emily Rose Proctor, SoWal Community Chaplain Earlier this summer, thanks to Trisha Wiscombe, the Spiritual Care Specialist for Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, I had the opportunity to tour the Hope Medical Clinic with Director Tim Roberts in both its locations in Destin and Freeport.  To quote their website, “In partnership with […]

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Historic Gulf Cemetery was officially granted by President Woodrow Wilson on June 17, 1914, making it over 104 years old.  The 40-acre cemetery property is located just north of Gulf Place off Highway 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Since its inception the cemetery has been governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors of the Gulf […]

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Join the Dog-Harmony Pack Beginning August 20, 2018, Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is partnering with Dog-Harmony work towards furthering their efforts in our community. Not only will guests be provided with information to increase awareness of Dog-Harmony, but they will also be able to purchase a variety of adorable plush dogs […]

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On August 27th The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) celebrated a First!  Meet Reese Hattaway-Collins who joined FOSWST as a Junior Volunteer Beach Ambassador during a training session with her mother at the Ohana Institute. Many students are required to meet community service hour requirements while in High School and Reese chose to serve […]

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By Dee Cruce It’s no longer a secret that South Walton is home to perhaps our country’s most beautiful and coveted beaches, but it’s also home to many of the South’s most acclaimed artists. Recently, Grayton Beach welcomed world-renowned artist Clint Eagar and his working studio at Clint Eagar Designs located in Uptown Grayton Circle. […]

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Local Mortgage Broker and Software Developer Bring Cryptocurrency to the Emerald Coast DESTIN, Fla. (August 29, 2018)–James Lopez and Bryan Stone have launched Home Financing Corporation Coin (HFC Coin), a company which will harness the power and security of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence to solve real world problems facing the mortgage industry. The HFC […]

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The Green Thumb Garden Club is a very active garden club based in Walton County, Florida. Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month, from September through May. Meetings for September 2018 – May 2019 are held at the Bayside Ballroom, Linkside Conference Center in Sandestin unless otherwise noted. Price for attending the business […]

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Walton Outdoors will be hosting their ninth annual “Explore The Outdoors” festival on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The event will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the beautiful waterfront location of Live Oak Landing 229 Pitts Ave. in Freeport. This fun-filled day will introduce children to the wonders of exploring nature and the […]

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By Heather Bennett Parents have tough choices to make when it comes to what is best for their child. Choosing the right school is one of them. Luckily, along The Emerald Coast we have a variety of educational institutions to choose from, both public and private. I recently interviewed Christine Buscarello and Sherry Hartley, co-founders […]

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