The UF/IFAS – Walton County Extension is proud to announce the graduation of its new class of Master Gardeners.  These classmates have completed 50+ hours of classroom and field work over the past months.  They are now going to be busy fulfilling their obligation of 75 hours of community volunteer work before becoming certified. Pictured […]

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The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 9:45 AM on February 20 at the Linkside Bayside Ballroom in Sandestin.  The meeting will feature  Orchids by Okaloosa County Master Gardener, Lee Vanderpool. Lee began collecting orchids about 10 years ago.  Cattleyas were first collected because of their large showy blooms. Soon he discovered miniature orchids and amassed a […]

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On February 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast, BGCEC, will come together  with the community for its Annual Dinner to celebrate a successful 2018 and look forward to a bright 2019. Complete with a sit-down dinner and awards program, […]

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In 2019, CBA began work on a new reef breakwater in the “Woods” neighborhood of South Walton. The line of breakwaters – which will eventually extend 600 linear feet – will create area along the shoreline where marsh grasses can grow and stabilize the sediment. Living shorelines are defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as: […]

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The 2019 recipients of the Walton Republican Women Federated (WRWF) continuing education grants are Jessica Joscelyn (left) and Linda Neil (right). Margaret Crozier, grant committee chairman, made the presentation. Both are students at Emerald Coast Technical College, studying Cosmetology and  Automotive Service Technology, respectively. WRWF offers continuing education grants to Walton County women of all […]

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By Heather Bennett Harvest House is a Christian based nonprofit organization, and Executive Director Lori Joyner believes they are doing God’s work for the community. They continue to pray for those in need, helping people from all walks of life and situations. “We are God’s hands and feet. Everybody who’s in Harvest House, our volunteers, […]

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Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles Announce 2019 Volunteer Beach Ambassador Training Dates The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) have announced training dates for their Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team launched each year as part of their  mission of sea turtle conservancy through awareness and education. This 501 c 3 provides educational programs in the […]

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The Healthy Start Coalition of Okaloosa and Walton Counties invites all Okaloosa and Walton County pregnant women and their families as well as new parents who have had a baby within the last three months to join us for the World’s Greatest Baby Shower! There will be up to 50 exhibitors with information on various […]

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Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in three Walton County locations in 2019 for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. This service is sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS. According to Joe Perry, Tax-Aide District Coordinator, “There are no age restrictions, AARP membership is not […]

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The Coastal Seniors of South Walton (CSSW) have announced an exciting food and wine pairing event for Tuesday, February 19, 2019 beginning at 12 noon. The location is Cantina Laredo, 585 Grand Boulevard, Miramar Beach. The presenter, Santa Rosa Beach resident Jim Wilson, has an extensive background in communication and research.  Over the years, Jim […]

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