Articles by SWal Life

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CBA and Pedego Electric Bikes: An Alliance

By Erika Zambello I sat on one of Pedego’s electric bikes for the first time, balancing on the black, fat-tire frame in the parking lot in front of their 30A store location. A staff member carefully explained the controls – the relative power behind the pedaling on the left handle, the gears and throttle on […] Read More

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Food for Thought Golf Tourney Returns for 7th Year

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Hosts Event to Drive Out Child Hunger The 7th Annual Food For Thought Outreach Charity Golf Tournament is set for April 12th, 2018. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club will serve as the tournament host for the fifth consecutive year. Novices and experts alike love this annual tournament. With […] Read More

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Forty Students Build Homes with Habitat Walton County Over Spring Break

Penn State and SIUE hit nails instead of the beach during Habitat’s Collegiate Challenge alternative spring break program Habitat for Humanity of Walton County welcomed over 40 students during the annual Collegiate Challenge, Habitat’s annual alternative Spring Break program. Students from Penn State and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) spent a week volunteering with Habitat Walton […] Read More

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The Shootings in South Florida were Horrific

From the Desk of Sheriff Michael Adkinson Jr. Subject: The horrific murders in a south Florida high schoolwere horrific… The horrific murders at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School sparked shock and outrage across our country and the world. Many questions seem to be met with utter disbelief. Namely, how could someone have thirty plus interactions […] Read More

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Gulf Coast Go

Gulf Coast Go, offers a new vision for local and tourist travel this summer In 2016, South Walton and Okaloosa counties were visited by over seven million people. The opportunity for these visitors to take advantage of what both destinations have to offer has been hindered by a lack of transportation options. With the influx […] Read More

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Maddie Heirs Wins 2018 Taylor Haugen Trophy

SWHS senior Maddie Hiers wins 2018 Taylor Haugen All Sports Trophy South Walton High School senior, Maddie Hiers, was officially presented the Taylor Haugen Trophy at the All Sports Association FCA breakfast on Friday, February 16, 2018, at Northwest Florida State College. Heisman trophy winner and former NFL quarterback, Danny Wuerffel (right), returns to his […] Read More

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People of South Walton: Jenifer

Go Raw & Juicy By Anne Hunter Hungering for an organic juice fix?  Lovers of a health-conscious lifestyle need look no further than the Raw & Juicy airstream in Seaside, situated on the corner of Central Square and 30A. On any given morning, purveyor Jenifer Kuntz, lovingly referred to as “Juicy Jen” by her friends […] Read More

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Pet of the Month Delilah

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Delilah” Meet Ms. Delilah!  She is a 2 year old, Springer Spaniel Mix who is just as sweet as she can be!  She is treat motivated and will sit beautifully for a yummy snack. Delilah is a playful gal and loves to be around people, though other animals […] Read More

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Safe Water for Walton

At March 27 Walton County Commission meeting to recognize the first-ever “Operation Medicine Cabinet” in Walton County, from left: SWIX’s CEO, Gene Jones; Commission Chairman Bill Chapman (back); Commissioners Tony Anderson and Cecilia Jones; Schools Superintendent Russell Hughes; Commissioners Sara Comander and Melanie Nipper; and Safe Water for Walton Board members Kelly Layman and Beth […] Read More

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First Annual “Spring Vibe” Carnival April 14th

Benefit for Pawsitive Love Foundation & Compass Rose Academy Save the date!, Saturday April 14th promises to be a really fun event, all while raising money for 2 great organizations, the Compass Rose Academy and the Pawsitive Love Foundation. The event will feature a giant community yard sale, beginning at 7am till 2pm, silent auction, […] Read More