By Lori Smith, Publisher Who would have thought our area’s only fully plant-based, hidden gem nestled off the road next to a quiet neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach would be bursting at the seams with flavor (and a chill atmosphere with a calm vibe to get lost in)! Not your ordinary fare, the new Oasis […]
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Santa will come early this year for a lucky paddleboarder at the 2nd annual Pups, Paddles and Pints from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 4 at BOTE Grayton Beach, 32 E. County Hwy. 30A. The event, benefiting local nonprofit Dog-Harmony, features cold BOTE beer from Destin Brewery, mouthwatering food from AJ’s Grayton Beach and a […]
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By Susan Benton, 30aEats.com With a last name that spells pie, I’m certain that Chef Gillespie’s Framish Pie will be a big hit when served at your Thanksgiving! Framish Pie, a French Coconut and Amish Buttermilk hybrid created by Chef Kevin Gillespie, is a specialty at Gunshow in Atlanta (Photo by Angie Moser). Gunshow offers a […]
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By Will Estell If you’re a hard rock fan living anywhere along Northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, I hope you were able to make it out to the spectacular show that took place October 9th at Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s arts village in Destin. What made this particular concert so iconic, was that not only was […]
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By Mike Mahon The Emerald Coast Classic, one of the area’s top sporting events, returns after a two-year absence this Thanksgiving weekend, providing fans along the Emerald Coast a look at college basketball teams that hope to make their presence known in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. LSU, seeking its third straight appearance in the NCAA […]
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By Mary Chris Murray Located on five acres within their original Whitfield Road property in Freeport, the Alaqua Wildlife Rehabilitation Center is a state and federally permitted facility, providing a much-needed resource of rehabilitating sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife. Permits were issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the U.S. […]
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By Matthew Eaton Paula Zoeller loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. However, her husband Jim began to notice a change in her he couldn’t describe. They moved from place to place, trying to find her happy spot, not realizing something more sinister was taking hold. A few months later, she was diagnosed with […]
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By Pastor Dave Holland Many Christians yearn for a better relationship with God, and they wonder why God seems to be distant. He is nearer than you know, and He is not silent. Consider Zacchaeus in Luke 19. This successful businessman lived his life in luxury. But something was missing–he wanted to be closer to […]
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By Sean Dietrich I‘m sitting with my Methodist mother-in-law in the living room. We are replaying old memories like worn out records. There is a ballgame playing in the background. Braves are winning. She sits in her wheelchair, nursing a nightly glass of Metamucil. I am sitting in a fold-up rollator walker, drinking one of […]
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By Joe Capers, Insurance Zone In prior articles we detailed the major coverages and restrictions of your homeowners, condo unit owners or renter’s policies. While these are designed to protect your structure and what’s inside, there is normally limited coverage for your valuable possessions such as jewelry, fine art, wine, antiques and other collectibles that […]
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