By Mark Stanley and Tracy Steely, Chris Jayne is a joyful guy who always has a smile on his face and an encouraging word. He very much enjoys working at Fuller Insurance and is about to celebrate his 14th anniversary with them in May.  His expertise is working with residential and commercial contractors, local business owners, commercial […]

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The month of May will be bustling in Walton County School District with State Assessment scheduling, Senior activities, awards ceremonies, art shows, music concerts, drama performances, field trips, and Yearbook signings!  We encourage our parents to make sure your students are conscientious about school attendance during these last weeks of school!. As we prepare for […]

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The charter of the Green Thumb Garden Club, Inc. (GTGC) is to give back to the community in South Walton.  In keeping with their charter, the generous members of the GTGC have multiple on-going projects to which they donate time and financial support.  Of special note are the projects at the John Horton Senior Center […]

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Update on Polio and World Immunization Week  Each year Rotarians decide to focus on an area they can help contribute to the world and its needs. The idea of fighting polio began with a club in Manila in The Philippines many years ago. When a club has a cause approved, the Rotary Foundation will provide […]

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By Rita Sherwood,   In 2018, after being drawn to the South Walton area and its beautiful beaches, Rhea Ross and her husband Mike built their second home in Inlet Beach, FL. They experienced firsthand how the dream of owning a beach home could easily turn into a nightmare. After vetting a dozen area management […]

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Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, hosted its 16th Annual Auction in a semi virtual format April 23-24, 2021. DCWAF is pleased to announce that the event raised $2.04 million for children in need in Northwest Florida. The total is a $691,000 increase over the previous year, which […]

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The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is presenting their 22nd annual signature Gala. The “Bow Ties and Bling” themed Gala is at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 21, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. Emceed by David Seering, guests will enjoy dinner and live entertainment by the popular Mr. Big and […]

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By Cali Hvalac,  If you have interest in any type of fishing as a passion or a hobby, then you’ve probably been exposed to fly fishing on some level over the years. Fly fishing has been around for decades, but has recently expanded to include more anglers than ever as fishing gained popularity over the […]

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