By Beth Jackson and Capt. Hunter Ray Why would a 60 something retiree and a 30 something boat captain spend their free time helping Safe Water for Walton—a non-profit just shy of 2 years old—be successful? It’s simple: They know local history, and know that our past and our future rest on Walton’s waterways. Four […]
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This May, Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) will unveil a new and improved mobile dental clinic, allowing the organization to more efficiently serve students in Okaloosa and Walton County Schools. In 2018, CVHN was forced to retire its beloved mobile dental clinic, Just for Grins, after it sustained previously undetected water damage. “The loss of […]
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By Lisa Turpin, Health and Fitness Coach You’ve probably heard of cross-training before. Not to be confused with Cross-Fit, Cross-training just means to do a variety of exercise modalities so as to gain strengths and benefits from each to work synergistically for your entire body. Modalities include cardiovascular training (Cardio), strength training, stretching/flexibility, functional and […]
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By Steve Kotowske This month we will discuss the idea of practice, or training. We know that most things in life require some effort. And, there are few things that can be done to maintain a high level of proficiency without constant practice. There are many professions that require Continuing Education or special training to […]
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A new program being tested on three beaches in South Walton has it sights set on eliminating “ghost chairs” and other inconveniences identified by beach goers and the Walton County TDC. Thanks to a new managed vendor program, which is overseen by the South Walton Beach Service Association (SWBSA) in partnership with the Walton County […]
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Tourist dollars spread far and wide in the Walton County economy, influencing everything from automotive sales to the area’s wellness professionals and yoga studios. But many locals have come to understand that a job in hospitality certainly doesn’t have to end with the arrival of Labor Day. Gary Brielmayer, General Manager of the Hilton Sandestin […]
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Caring and Sharing of South Walton is in need of volunteers to support their operations during the summer months. Volunteers are needed to help with sorting donations, organizing and working with customers in the warehouse and boutique, packing bags in the food pantry, and other various tasks. Monday through Friday shifts are available and are […]
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There’s no place like Sandestin! After 11 years of traveling the world to source, design and create beautiful and unique boots, shoes, handbags and apparel, owners Kristi Rockwell and Cameron Tharp have made full circle, choosing Sandestin as home for their business and residence. “We live here, we work here and we play here”, said […]
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May is a wonderful month to be a friend and to be a kid! Since May 1st marks the beginning of sea turtle nesting season, we hope you’ll be a friend to sea turtles. There are four species of sea turtles that nest in the Florida Panhandle. Loggerheads and Green sea turtles are the most […]
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Sports fans, save the date for the 6th Annual Stake & Burger Dinner featuring keynote speaker, Derrick Brooks, on Friday, August 29th from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin. The annual fundraising event will offer the community an opportunity to learn more about the impact of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the […]
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