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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Area law enforcement officers from four local and state agencies braved bad weather and rough seas in March completing special maritime training. Florida’s Northwest Regional Domestic Security Task Force Waterborne Response Teams came together for the class hosted by the United States Coast Guard Station Destin. The teams were composed of officers from the Okaloosa […]

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May 2-8,2021, is National Teacher Appreciation Week.  Teacher Appreciation Day falls on the Tuesday (May 4) of Teacher Appreciation Week.  This week is the time to give our teachers and educator employees the recognition they deserve!  2020 was a challenging year, but every Walton County School District employee has gone above and beyond the call […]

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By Marta Rose-Thorpe For years Jimy Thorpe felt the urge to give back. A veteran, Jimy had served as a young man in the U.S. Army for eight years and had always held the highest regard for the men and women who serve our country and keep us safe. This group also includes first responders […]

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By CJ Lydon, Senior Living Community Advisor This issue we will be making the distinction between WHAT a nursing home (Skilled Nursing Facility or SNF) is and that of an Assisted Living Community (ALF) and Independent Living/Senior Apartment Complexes (IL). The vast majority of adults think that Independent Living, Assisted Living Communities and Nursing Homes […]

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