By Myrna Conrad We have just celebrated two very patriotic holidays, Memorial Day and Independence Day.  Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who have died in military service for the United States.  Independence Day (Fourth of July) celebrates the birth of American independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776.  We also celebrate Veterans […]

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“Kiss The Sky” Boutique Opens in Destin! Featuring the Timeless Elegance of Johhny Was Clothing “Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.” — Johannes Brahms, german composer If you are looking for a truly unique shopping experience, you really need to visit the new “Kiss The Sky” boutique. Located on Commons […]

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By Hope McCormick, Community Development VISTA for Communities of Transformation South Walton, and Emily Proctor, Director of Outreach at Caring and Sharing of South Walton Amid heightened racial conflict across the US, many in our local community are wondering how they might contribute to reconciliation, justice, and equality. Irene Fowlkes, a Black woman living in […]

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The Seaside Institute’s Academic Village Closes Out an Era Katrina Cottages to be Repurposed as the Site is Redeveloped The Seaside Institute recently oversaw the removal of the Academic Village cottages located in Seaside™ which has provided a place for students of all ages to learn, study, collaborate and reflect for over seven years. The […]

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By Aether Van Dyke Path of Grace rehabilitation facility has been changing the lives of struggling women and their families since 2008. Beginning as a small program with only five women, Eddie Mansfield and his team have grown Path of Grace into a life changing program that has now helped over eighty women. Today, this […]

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Featuring the Timeless Elegance of Johnny Was Clothing If you are looking for a truly unique shopping experience, you really need to visit the new “Kiss The Sky” boutique. Located on Commons Drive West (near Home Goods) in Destin, Kiss The Sky features a beautiful mix of Women’s apparel, footwear, jewelry, eye wear, gifts, and […]

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Changing the Rules of Engagement In Martha LaGuardia-Kotite’s recently-released new audio book, she shares her story of being one of the first female officers to serve aboard two Coast Guard cutters with all male crews, being a woman in the U.S. Coast Guard and, a graduate of the Coast Guard Academy with a masters from […]

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The Walton County Department of Emergency Management is engaged and committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of over 68,000 people living within the county. The public is invited to help plan ways to mitigate the effects of natural, technological and human caused hazards in the Walton County area. The third and final public meeting […]

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Like many organizations across the country, Caring & Sharing of South Walton has seen a rapid increase in the number of people in need of food and financial assistance. The local nonprofit has risen to the occasion, serving more people than ever before, while also launching a relief fund to help other organizations in need. “While […]

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It’s easy to understand why Southern Living named Clay Garden & Gifts among the South’s Best Garden Shops in 2020. The Seagrove nursery’s artfully arranged plants make it a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The owners have curated a collection of plants that thrive in the area along with unique finds not typically […]

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