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art January 17, 2018

Sinfonia Gulf Coast Presents Classical Connections Concert Sybarite5

SINFONIA GULF COAST PRESENTS THE SECOND CLASSICAL CONNECTIONS CONCERT OF ITS 12TH SEASON FEATURING SYBARITE5, JANUARY 26 Sinfonia Gulf Coast presents the third concert of the mainstage season that celebrates the “classics” with a twist. SYBARITE5, the second installment of the Silver Sands Premium Outlet’s Classical Connections Series features one of the most exhilarating string […] Read More
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community January 17, 2018

Alaqua Pet of the Month

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Hugh” Hugh is such a handsome six year old Border Collie. He is cautious at first, but will warm up and want love and attention. And lots of it!! This guy will need a patient home willing to work with him. He will reward you tremendously for it! […] Read More
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community January 17, 2018

Choctawatchee Basin Alliance

Local Restaurant Contributes to Oyester Reefs By Erika Zambello I arrived at Half Shell Oyster House in Destin just after the lunch rush. In addition to their year-round oyster shell motif, the restaurant staff had decorated for the holidays with fir boughs and bright ribbons. Red walls added to the festive atmosphere, as did the […] Read More
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community January 17, 2018

Coastal Branch Library Announces Winter Community Programs

Wednesdays 10:00 am Walton County Coastal Branch Library January 17, 2018 History Mystery – Miramar Beach Was Once Shoals, Florida Destin historian Hank Klein tells the story of a town that was once where Miramar Beach, Florida, is located today. The area that we know as Miramar Beach was once known as Shoals. Today, no one […] Read More
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community January 17, 2018

Protecting Our Sea life Presentation Jan 17th

The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet at 9:45 on Wednesday, January 17th.  Chef Jim Richard will host the club at Trebeache, 2052 County Rd 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, for this program and lunch.  The program will be “Protecting Our Sealife”. Several representatives from the South Walton Artificial Reefs Association (SWARA) will explain the importance of the construction, deployment […] Read More
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community January 17, 2018

Habitat Walton County Women Build Day

Habitat Walton County Doubles Volunteers at 2nd Annual Women Build Day Over 37 volunteers dedicated time and strength to help build Habitat Homes 47 and 48 at all-women home build event. In December Habitat for Humanity of Walton County hosted the 2nd annual Women Build Day with over 37 volunteers, double that of the previous […] Read More
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community January 15, 2018

People of South Walton Regina Jaquess

People of South Walton: Regina Jaquess of Emerald Coast Compounding Regina Jaquess balances her life between being a local business owner and a professional athlete. She is a pharmacist who owns Emerald Coast Compounding Pharmacy on Hwy 393, just north of 30A, and runs the business with her sister Renee. When she is not at […] Read More
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community January 15, 2018

Rosemary Beach Foundation Hosts Girls Getaway

ROSEMARY BEACH FOUNDATION PRESENTS The 13th ANNUAL GIRLS GETAWAY Thursday, February 1 – Sunday, February 4, 2018 Rosemary Beach Foundation presents its 13th Annual Girls Getaway on Thursday, February 1 through Sunday, February 4, 2018. Held each year during Super Bowl weekend, Girls Getaway has become a tradition that many local women cherish. “All ladies […] Read More
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community January 15, 2018

From the desk of Sheriff Michael A. Adkinson Jr.

Since my time in middle school I never really understood the need for the semicolon. Honestly, it just seemed to serve no purpose. I thought, ‘Just use a period, start a new sentence and move on to another subject. That was the amount of thought I gave to the lowly semicolon. Life moved on, I […] Read More
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community January 15, 2018

January Update from the Walton County Superintendent of Schools

It has been one year since I assumed the office of the Walton County Superintendent of Schools. It has been the honor of a lifetime. During that time numerous programs have been realigned with new vision, and new initiatives are underway. Here are a few of the top projects and accomplishments of 2017. Audit reports […] Read More