June 2022

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News From Walton County’s Habitat for Humanity

On Friday, May 6, 2022, The Merchants of Rosemary Beach happily presented Walton County Habitat’s 4th Annual Hard Hats & High Heels Luncheon, gathering at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in the Linkside Ballroom, adjacent to the Sunset Bay Café, from 11am – 1pm. This year’s event showcased keynote speaker Retired Colonel Gilda Jackson, a silent auction, games, prizes, an […]

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Small Business Connect Hosts Florida’s Small Business Development Center’s Asst. Director Wed June 22nd

The Florida SBDC  provides no-cost consulting services to current or aspiring small business owners. FSBDC at UWF services includes training programs, market research, business plans, access to capital, feasibility studies, sales growth, marketing plans, government contracting, and assistance to minority-owned businesses. If you manage a  small business and are looking to grow, or you are […]

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South Walton Girl Scouts Raise $500 for Dog Harmony 

When a young girl joins Girl Scouts, she’s doing more than navigating a rocky trail; she’s learning to problem solve and take a closer look at the world around her. She’s not just selling a box of Thin Mints; she’s gaining the confidence to pitch the first investor in her small business. And the giggles […]

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Tax Relief for Floridians is On the Way

By Jim Jaquess Governor DeSantis recently signed into law more than $1.2 billion of tax relief for Floridians. The new law creates 10 sales tax holidays for a variety of items commonly purchased by Florida families, including fuel, diapers, disaster supplies and tools. “Florida’s economy has consistently outpaced the nation, but we are still fighting […]

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The Road to Redemption: The Story of Ahtyba Rubin

By Victoria Ostrosky,  Saul the Pharisee was an important man.  He excelled at his profession, being well-versed and zealous in the Mosaic law.  After the risen Jesus knocked him off his donkey and blinded him for three days, Saul discovered that he had been zealous for the wrong thing.  Jesus got him all straightened out […]

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Walton County Republicans Invite the Public to get Involved this Election Season

Walton County Republican Party Chair, Bill Fletcher would like to invite the public to learn more about the activities of the Party, and attend a future meeting in your area. “The meetings are open to the public,” says Fletcher. “and we invite everyone to come out and learn more about the Party and how you […]

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Walton County Tourism Department Releases Annual Update

The Walton County Tourism Department recently released its annual tourism update for 2021, highlighting the positive impacts of tourism in Walton County. “Despite the lingering challenges we still face due to the pandemic, the tourism economy in Walton County remains strong and resilient,” says Matt Algarin, director of communications for the Walton County Tourism Department. […]

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Walton County Provides Complimentary Day-Use Admission to State Parks

Summer visitors to Walton County will once again be able to enjoy complimentary day-use admission to Grayton Beach State Park and Topsail Hill Preserve State Park from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Walton County Tourism Department is paying the cost of entry for day-use visitors in order to increase available parking for beachgoers during […]

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One Woman’s Journey; How Restaurants Can Help Save Sea Turtles

By Heather Bennett Long before people were enjoying the white sand beaches and emerald green waters along The Emerald Coast, sea turtles were coming ashore to nest their eggs. They now share the area with around 500,000 people. That number surges as tourists flock to the area. What we do affects the life of the […]

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