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When God Called Saint Nick

By David Holland We couldn’t sleep on Christmas Eve, so we snickered and played the guessing game. We taunted one another with our imagined gifts to open on Christmas morning. “Guess what I’m getting for Christmas,” we giggled. We made so much noise that Mom eventually came up to our room. We pretended to be […]

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Travel Tips with Pam: America’s Top Holiday Destinations! 

By Pamela Donar, There are so many towns in the United States that consider the holiday season the most magical time of the year.  They put forth the effort to make their city a memorable destination for both residents and visitors of all ages. Here is my list of towns to consider visiting this holiday […]

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Walton County School District Superintendent’s Update

December 2021 Winter has emerged, but Walton County School District shows no sign of cooling down in educational excellence! On the contrary, we have had a phenomenal first half of the school year, indicated by the many happenings throughout the District. Teachers, students, and staff have worked diligently to meet academic rigor. They will soon […]

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Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Gulf Cemetery December 18th

Gulf Cemetery will host a Wreaths Across America Ceremony on Saturday, December 18th at 10:45AM. The Historic Gulf Cemetery will be joining with Arlington National Cemetery and over one thousand cemeteries across the country for the annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony. Join in honoring this tradition by your participation in placing wreaths on every veteran’s […]

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November Events in South Walton 

Baytowne On Ice Nov. 1st – Feb. 6 Dust off those skates and get in the winter spirit at The Village of Baytowne Wharf’s Baytowne on Ice. For those visitors who miss the cold and ice, our seasonal ice rink is the perfect opportunity to share some of your favorite holiday traditions. Ice rink is […]

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Grand Opening of Watersound Monarch Art Trail to Life Annual Flutterby Arts Festival Weekend

Events Scheduled For November 12th – 14th In Watersound Origins Community The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce the anticipated official opening of the Watersound® Monarch Art Trail (MAT), an outdoor sculpture project created by the CAA with support from The St. Joe Community Foundation. The November 12th grand opening […]

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Florida’s New “30A” License Plate to Help Keep Walton County Scenic

Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed Senate Bill 676 to help create a new “30A” specialty license plate for Florida motorists. The 30A tags cost $33, with all proceeds being donated to support Scenic Walton, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that promotes projects designed to improve the quality of life in Walton County. Three thousand vouchers must now […]

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