July 2021

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Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers ‘Sprucing up’ Eden Gardens State Park

The Walton County Master Gardener Volunteers and others have been busy over the last few weeks at Eden Gardens State Park.  They have been air layering the historic camellias on the grounds.  Air layering is a type of propagation which captures the plant’s DNA to produce an identical plant.The newly rooted stems will be harvested […]

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What’s on 30A TV? 30A Misfits

30A TV came across a fast growing youtube channel recently called “30A Misfits” which is an eclectic fun take on the sights and sounds of the 30A (and beyond) area. The brainchild of David and Erica Fillingim, big dreams and a low budget was the mindset they ran with when they started the 30A Misfits […]

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT GETS “FRESH FOR SUMMER”

On average, a student enrolled in the free and reduced meal program at school will miss access to 110 meals over the summer. Food For Thought Outreach is here to help bridge that meal gap. Starting the first week of June, Food For Thought will start their tenth year of summer services and provide a […]

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Food For Thought Gets “Fresh For Summer”

On average, a student enrolled in the free and reduced meal program at school will miss access to 110 meals over the summer. Food For Thought Outreach is here to help bridge that meal gap. The first week of June, Food For Thought started their tenth year of summer services and provide a total of […]

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Beat Nook Café Now Open!

By Josette Rhodes I am thrilled to announce the opening of the Beat Nook Café! Open Monday – Saturday 8 a.m – 7 p.m. Beatnik: A member of the Beat Generation. A person who avoids or rejects conventional dress, behavior, etc. Nook: any secluded or obscure corner. A small recess. Café: A small unpretentious restaurant. […]

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It’s Time to Get Wicked!

By Brittany Kirke On April 20, 2012, Bill Buskell opened The Wicked Wheel Bar and Grill. Since then, it has become a renowned hotspot for fried chicken: it’s been voted “Best Fried Chicken” in Bay County seven years in a row! Nine years later, Wicked Wheel continues to draw in their patrons with the deliciously […]

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Patriot Boat Parade Coming To Destin for a World-Record Attempt Sept. 5

Load up your boats, make history and join Boaters for America 1st as it hosts a Patriot Boat Parade on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021, in an attempt to break the world record for largest boat parade. Powered by Right Side Broadcasting Network (RSBN), staging will begin from 9:15-9:45 at the west side of Brooks Bridge […]

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Ask Dr. Marty: It’s All About Water! Drink It Up!

Question: How can I drink as much water as you recommend without spending the day in the bathroom? Answer: I wish I had a nickel for every time… Imagine you want to rehydrate a raisin. So, you pour a glass of water over it. It is still just a wet, shriveled up raisin at the […]

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