The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) is pleased to invite the public to enjoy the sounds of the season at the 2nd Annual Merry Little Christmas Concert on Thursday, Dec.12 at 6 p.m. at the Grayton Beer Taproom. The concert, presented by Pizza by the Sea, will feature local musicians Chris […]

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By Tim Norris One of my favorite times of the year is Thanksgiving. It brings families and friends together to share a meal and give thanks for their blessings. It’s similar to when the pilgrims and Indians had their first meal together, and gave thanks for their bountiful year. The Thanksgiving celebration we observe today […]

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Walton County School District November 2019 The month of October was full of hustle and bustle in the Walton County School District with the Walton County Fair, fall Carnivals, football games, and the end of a very successful first nine weeks of schools. As we look to the month of November and the beginning of […]

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After an adventure-filled whirlwind 23day design trip around the world, spanning 7 countries and 4 continents, Rockwell Tharp is back and more ready than ever!  They are now preparing for their annual Cowboy Christmas Show in Las Vegas (The Super Bowl of Rodeos), but excited to have the store full of new beautiful designs that […]

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Local Master Gardeners attended the UF/IFAS State Conference in Kissimmee, FL this past week.  They attended seminars, socials, and field trips with others from around the state. Pictured are Marianne Burbach, Freeport, Rodney Ortiz, DeFuniak Springs, ... Read More

The Green Thumb Garden Club is conducting Basic Beginner and Advanced Beginner Floral Design Studies classes.  World-class instructors certified by the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs will teach the fine art of floral design from the ground up. Series 1:  Basic Beginner Floral Design Studies begins Monday, January 6, 2020 for  six consecutive Monday classes […]

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Covering 7 Countries, 15 Cities, 23 days, 37,290 miles and of course, some mild jet lag, Rockwell Tharp is back and ready to deliver new fashion to The Emerald Coast! While their flagship store is showcased in the heart of Sandestin, expanding Rockwell Tharp, still reaches to the far ends of the world. In September, […]

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Alaqua Refuge’s Benefit “For the Love of Animals” Alaqua Animal Refuge presents Animoré, to be held Friday and Saturday, October 18 and 19, 2019 on the grounds of Alaqua’s future home along Highway 20 in Freeport, Florida. Animoré is the first annual festival in celebration of and for the love of animals. The combination of […]

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The month of October rolls in with the “Rollin’ Through the Decades” Vintage RV show and astronomy program “Topsail Under the Stars” at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. Visitors will be able to stroll through the campground and tour close to one hundred campers from decades such as the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. This is […]

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Cats to watch. Cats to cuddle. Cat merchandise. Cat yoga. Cat parties. All things cat!  The Panhandle Animal Welfare Society is very excited about being offered a retail location at the Santa Rosa Mall in Mary Esther; to show off their adorable, up-for-adoption kittens and cats, and also provide feline-themed shopping and fun. Thousands of cats […]

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