Visit South Walton, in partnership with Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team, hosted the 2021 International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 18th from 9:00 – 11:00 am.  A host team of 33 Volunteer Beach Ambassadors and Neighborhood Captains covered 7 sites across South Walton. Although weather had been tumultuous the week […]

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The Emerald Coast’s official Big Green Egg EggFest cooking competition, Eggs on the Beach, returns to Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Oct. 16, benefiting The Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought. Presented by Bay Breeze Patio, the family-friendly event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Seascape […]

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Nearly 1 in 10 Americans age 12 or older struggle with substance abuse, involving alcohol or illicit drugs. When you look around our community, it’s unfortunately not difficult to wrap your mind around that statistic. Addiction is a bondage that destroys lives, families, and communities and there are many organizations working daily to make a […]

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Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is lowering the barrier to higher education by offering multiple grant and scholarship opportunities for the Fall Term. It’s not too late to apply! NWFSC has been awarded grant funds under the American Rescue Plan (ARP). It is our goal to reach as many students as possible. Funding will be […]

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Looking to Volunteer? United Way Shows You How – Tuesday, October 19 – 11AM – 12:30PM Join the Coastal Seniors and United Way Emerald Coast to learn about the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). RSVP taps into the unique skills and experiences of seniors and retirees to address a wide range of […]

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Emerald Coast Dog Behavior is proud to announce that Oregon Tails, a renowned dog behaviorist from Portland, Oregon, will be traveling to northwest Florida in mid to late January to host a three day/half day workshop at Emerald Coast Dog Psychology Center in Defuniak Springs. Dog trainers and owners are invited to participate in this […]

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Shane Abbott announced today his campaign for Florida State Representative, District 5. The seat, which encompasses portions of Bay, Holmes, Jackson, Walton, and Washington counties, is currently held by Representative Brad Drake, who is term-limited. “Northwest Florida needs someone that understands and will fight for our way of life. Today, I’m honored to announce my […]

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Five Acres for New Facilities to Serve Local High School and College Students On Monday, September 27th, 2021, Seaside School, Inc., and Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) committed to expand their existing partnership to construct new facilities for high school and college students at the college’s South Walton campus. “The Seaside School, Inc. is grateful […]

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By Pamela Donar, Choosing the right cruise ship can be a daunting task with so many choices available. In this article, I hope to provide options from the Solo Traveler to the Young at Heart. Active Cruises – If you’re looking for an adventure at sea, you might consider Royal Caribbean or Norwegian Cruise Lines.  […]

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The executive committee of the Walton County Republican Party has announced a Voter registration event will be held in the parking lot of Destiny Worship Center at 122 Poinciana Blvd. in Miramar Beach Friday, October 15th  from 10am-5PM. “This will give all unregistered voters an opportunity to register and to give registered voters an opportunity […]

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