by Emily Rose Proctor, SoWal Community Chaplain The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and love, of generosity and connection with friends and family, but there are times when grief, loss, illness or strained relationships make enjoying the holidays difficult.  For the past two years, the SoWal Community Chaplain and members of […]

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By Beth Ann Carr Nearly 70 years ago, neighbors knew neighbors; children played in their yards freely and your neighborhood grocer knew everyone by name. Times were simple and people were more connected with their community and everyone in it. Townspeople were interconnected with the lives and hopes for family and friends throughout the entire […]

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Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Gives Back this Holiday Season with the Annual Festival of Trees By Bobby Parker The holiday season is certainly a time of giving, whether it be to friends and family, a local charity or cause, or even to yourself. However, finding fun and creative ways to do so can sometimes be […]

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Silvia Madriaga and the Klear Kanoo company is excited to introduce their newest Klear Kanoo model. This boat is clearer than ever! No aluminum frame to impede the clear views around and below and comes with 2 hard, clear and comfortable seats. They even come with 2 clear paddles! Can be used as a one […]

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Stubbs Ortho in Miramar Beach and Gulfwind Paddle & Surf have been busy at work organizing food & supply deliveries to those effected by Hurricane Michael. Deliveries are continuing and donations can be dropped off at Gulfwind in Santa Rosa Beach or Stubbs Ortho in Miramar Beach. With any size donation to Volunteer Florida you […]

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Meet Shobe! He is a one year old Boxer mix that arrived at Alaqua following Hurricane Michael. This handsome boy is not only good looking but very intelligent too! He knows some of his basic commands, has a stellar personality and is a people pleaser. Please help us make Shobe’s dreams come true and give […]

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Ham, turkey, gravy, oh my! We know holiday treats can be tempting, and, it’s tempting as well to share those deights with our pets; especially with those puppy dog eyes staring up at you! But, you need to know the risks that come along with sharing with your furry friends. Many foods can be harmful […]

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The Boys & Girls Clubs announced a new date for its first-annual Merry Little Christmas Concert. Celebrate the season of giving by joining the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast for a holiday-themed concert on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. at the South Walton Club. Local musicians, including Chris Alvarado, Jacob Mohr […]

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The Coastal Seniors of South Walton (CSSW) are making holiday wreaths on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 11 am followed by lunch at 70 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The first 25 CSSW members to register will receive a free wreath. There will also be a limited amount of free wreath décor available. Participants […]

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Path of Grace: Helping Women Recover Through Faith In November, close to 100 people gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the most recent Path of Grace facility in Santa Rosa Beach. Founded in 2009, Path of Grace is a women’s residential recovery home dedicated to helping those struggling with addiction find “recovery through faith.” […]

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