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30A Songwriter Radio’s Artist Spotlight: Sticky Too

By Josette Rhodes “Sticky Too,” an Emerald Coast duo, brings together decades of experience from top musicians Jay Gurly and Tim Smith. Sticky Too has created an unrivaled sound within the music scene. Tim Smith began his life in north Alabama and Jay Gurly hails from the foothills of South Carolina. When asked about their […]

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Studio 237 Music:  Meet the Teacher

Peter Lake “Freeing Your True Voice” Peter Lake loves singing because he believes singing connects people together and allows their “true voice” to freely share their life experiences.  Singing has given Peter opportunities to see the world, constantly grow, and the ability to give people relief and happiness when they needed it most. He is recognized […]

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30aEats.com Recipe of the Month; Summer Tomato Pie

By Susan Benton Summer brings a bounty of wonderful tomatoes, and of those, ugly heirlooms are certainly a favorite. I grew up watching my Dad grow tomatoes, but now in his 80’s and living on top of a sand dune with my mother in South Walton, he has retired from growing the sweet and juicy […]

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The Bricks on Your Back, Are Just Your Stepping Stones Forward

By Lauren Catanese Feeling stuck? Feeling the weight of life and all its complexities stacking up on your back like a ton of bricks? Struggles and stress weigh us down and can feel overwhelming. Instead of recognizing and dealing with the pain and fears, we ignore them because we don’t want to face them. We […]

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Destin Charity Wine Auction Raises over $1.35 Million for Children in Need in NW Florida Through its First Virtual Auction

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) celebrated the 15th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family through a new virtual format on August 22. DCWAF is pleased to announce that the event raised $1.35 million for children in need in Northwest Florida, despite the many challenges presented by COVID-19. “We are so very […]

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September 2020 Book Review; Three Muslims and a Jew

Three Muslims and a Jew is the often hilarious memoir of Morris Aaron Shapiro- a Jewish man who has come through the school of hard knocks and graduated summa cum laude! Morey’s childhood adventures read much like a Tom Sawyer or Huckleberry Finn story, since he had virtually no adult supervision in his early years. […]

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The Green Thumb Garden Club Announces 2020/2021 Board of Directors

The Green Thumb Garden Club’s mission for over six decades has been the on-going beautification of Walton County.  It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and the National Garden Club Deep South Region. The GTGC is pleased to announce its 2020/2021 Board of Directors: President: Elizabeth […]

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College Funding Solutions Simplified!

By Robert E. McMillan, MBA, CPA We all know choosing the right college is one of the most important decisions in a young adult’s life. It will impact their whole life, from choosing an occupation, where they’ll be living, their future spouse and children, and certainly, their future standard of living. Most High Schools begin […]

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Food for Thought Celebrates Multi-Year Partnership with St. Community Foundation

Food For Thought Outreach and St. Joe Community Foundation are excited to announce their multi-year partnership with Food For Thought receiving a $105,000 grant over the next three years to support their efforts in fighting food insecurity and childhood hunger. Food For Thought’s mission is to remove the negative impacts of hunger, and to empower […]

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Coastal Seniors September 2020 Activities

PLANT SWAP AND BOOK SWAP – Sat. Sept. 12, 2020 Coastal Seniors of South Walton is having a drive-up plant swap and book swap/giveaway for our members on Saturday, September 12th from 9 am until 12 noon. The location is at 70 Logan Lane in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The event will be held outdoors in […]

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