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Celebrate The Holidays With “Theo”

And Support the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles Everyone knows there’s just no place like home for the holidays, and this season there’s no better gift to give a young one but South Walton’s own Theo! This year, Santa’s elves have been busy crafting 100 Giant 36” Theos available exclusively at Pecan Jack’s Candy […]

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Community Notes Grand Opening – Walton County Sports Complex

On Wednesday, November 6, at 10:00am, the Walton County Board of County Commissioners held a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Ceremony for the new Walton County Sports Complex. The Complex is located at 240 MC Davis Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach. The facility is located behind the new Dune Lake Elementary School. This Complex offers a number […]

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Quality Affordable Housing in Walton County

Nearly everyone now knows Walton County is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. For years now Walton County has had one of the lowest unemployment rates in Florida. It also enjoys the influx of over 4 million annual visitors flocking to its white sandy beaches. Anywhere one goes today in Walton […]

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Zones of Opportunity are All Over the Panhandle

By Ashley Vannoy Keeping a close watch on permits and the economic development efforts of a literal army of professionals we have across the panhandle, it is easy to identify prospective businesses both large and small that are coming to our area. An actual feasibility study is being performed by a consultant from our own […]

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Meet Local Pro: Billy Drennan, White Dog Insurance

By: Rita L. Sherwood 23 years and counting in the health care insurance industry, spanning three generations as a family business, Billy Drennan and his wife, Angelea grew up in insurance and know no other industry. That’s a good thing, especially when it comes to trying to navigate the often confusing, very complicated maze of […]

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Studio 237 Music School: Heart Strings

By Lisa Cyr “I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.” -Albert Einstein Albert Einstein loved to play violin.  In the same way that each person is unique, each musical instrument has a unique attractiveness.  Love at first sight becomes love at first sound.  Like a relationship, one must spend concentrated time […]

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30A Songwriter  Radio Artist Spotlight: Cameron Slade Mitchell

By Jasmine Carroll With so many outstanding musicians in our quaint little town, one may start to believe there is something in the water that cultivates creativity in its locals. Cameron Slade Mitchell is certainly one of those locals. While there is likely magic in our gulf waters, musical talent doesn’t come without years of […]

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Baytowne Wharf Tribute Band Weekend Set for November 8-10

The Village of Baytowne Wharf is thrilled to be bringing back Tribute Weekend this fall Friday November 8th- Sunday November 10th! Rock out the weekend and enjoy live music from great tribute bands. Grab your blankets and lawn chairs and meet us on the events plaza lawn for a jam-packed weekend of incredible talent. Friday […]

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Recipe of the Month; Blackened Redfish

When you’ve caught your “catch” at the Destin Fishing Rodeo this month, try this recipe for the most scrumptious meal! ​Blackened Redfish 1 tablespoon paprika 2 ½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons onion powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted 6 freshly-caught […]

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