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art, Clint Eagar, Design March 10, 2018

New Spring offerings from Clint Eagar Design

If you haven’t stopped in to Clint Eagar and Effie Niu’s studio in Uptown Grayton you are missing a real treat. His latest art features three in a series called, “Free at Last”, “Harbor View”, and “Sea Quest”, all inspired by his award-winning painting “Floating”. “I really liked the way it (Floating) came to life […] Read More
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art, gulf coast, Sinfonia March 10, 2018

Sinfonia presents Rodgers and Hammerstein

Rodgers & Hammerstein on Stage and Screen coming to the Emerald Coast Sinfonia Gulf Coast, led by Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller, presents “Rodgers & Hammerstein on Stage and Screen,” the final main stage offering of its 12th season that celebrates the “classics” with a twist. The gala event is set for Saturday, March 31 at […] Read More
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baytowne, coastal, cuisine, dining, Sandestin, santa rosa beach March 10, 2018

Coastal Cuisine

Local Father and Son Bring Coastal Cuisine to The Village of Baytowne Wharf Bryce Jarvis and Captain Gary Jarvis, the proud owners of Sunset Bay Cafe, located in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced their newest venture: Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House. Located in the space formerly occupied by Acme Oyster House, Slick Lips […] Read More
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Musings, pastor, Pete Hyde March 10, 2018

A Pastor’s Ponderings

By Rev. Pete Hyde He sits at the bar slowly turning his wedding ring only stopping to reach for the drink sitting in a pool of condensation and melted ice.  The words race through his mind. “What happened ?  How did I end up here? I thought I had it all together.” He stops spinning his […] Read More
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competition, Kirk McCarley, Musings March 10, 2018

Facing Tough Competition

A Lesson From Bob Gibson: Facing Tough Competition By Kirk McCarley Having spent the better part of this millennium in St. Louis I became an avid follower of the Cardinals. Time spent at the current Busch Stadium and its predecessor was a slice of baseball heaven. St. Louis boasts one of the best fan bases […] Read More
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just sayin, Musings, Stephen Brown March 10, 2018

Just Sayin

The  Halls of Valhalla By Stephen Brown When I was young, skinny and strong I never thought I’d live this long I went off to war when I was called I’ll never forget the things I saw I’ve seen the worst that men can be and had to wonder how not me When my time […] Read More
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dream, Musings, pause, South Walton Florida, spring March 10, 2018

SoWal Life March 2018

The pause before the Spring By Lauren Catanese Spring is hopping around the corner and I couldn’t be more excited! The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the beaches are not crowded just yet. This moment in time before the summer season hits reminds me of how we too can sometimes have a […] Read More
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Musings, sean dietrich March 10, 2018

BILLY

By Sean Dietrich My father’s truck. I was riding shotgun. He was skinny, shirtless, sunburned. Billy Graham was on the radio, preaching like a man with his hair on fire. Daddy didn’t do radio preachers—unless it was Billy. Daddy turned the volume up. His face went still. I’ll never forget it. Billy said the words, […] Read More
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health, numbers, nutrition, seminar, Wellness March 10, 2018

Know Your Numbers

By Melanie Stewart Have you ever invested in the latest book, product, a new class or an inspiring seminar that left you feeling enthusiastic and committed to a healthy goal? Every year, millions of people resolve to do something differently, vowing to eat right, exercise regularly, save more or spend less. If you’ve ever made […] Read More