Since its founding six years ago, Gopher Tortoise Day has been celebrated annually to raise awareness for Florida’s only native tortoise. April 10 is approaching quickly, and now is the time to begin prepping festivities for this yearly event. Ways to prepare for and celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day 2022! Urge your local government to adopt […]

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By Kenneth Books Julie Porterfield loves children. Because of that, when she was offered the chance to be Chief Executive Officer of the planned Children’s Advocacy Center 23 years ago, she jumped at the opportunity. “I worked at the state attorney’s office,” she said. “I started as a receptionist and went to night school to […]

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By Doug Stauffer Northwest Florida State College President Devin Stephenson is a visionary with purposeful determination. His caliber of speakers for the “President’s Speaker Series” reflects his keen leadership and focus. I consider Dr. Stephenson to be a persuasive communicator in his own right. Most people have heard the cliché that “You get what you […]

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Usually, the car buying experience  is ranked right up there with getting a tooth pulled; necessary but filled with trepidation and anxiety. But Stan Hall takes pride in emphasizing two qualities every time a customer walks in or contacts the dealership looking for a car. “First, is the Golden Rule- treat people the way you […]

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Seagrove Garden Club members, Carolyn Dzelzkalns, foreground; Jean Knittel and Juls Greybar, create a Flower Wave Thursday with donated flowers from a corporate event in front of Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast in Santa Rosa Beach. The Flower Wave used repurposed flowers and beach cruisers to thank doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital for […]

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The District 1 Chapter & Judges Council of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs invites the community to visit the upcoming Southern Charm Flower Show.  The judged Show, forecast to be one of the largest in the state, is Tuesday March 22, 2022 (3 pm to 8 pm) and Wednesday March 23, 2022 (9am to […]

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By Pamela Donar, In June of 2021 I decided to travel to Los Cabos, which is comprised of the towns San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. It’s known for its sandy beaches and colonial buildings. The San José missionary church, rebuilt in 1940, faces […]

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Nationally renowned Sheriff backs local businessman for State House. Miachel Adkinson has officially endorsed Shane Abbott in his campaign for the Florida House of Representatives. “Shane Abbott understands the importance of law and order, and I trust him to work hand in hand with law enforcement to ensure our Northwest Florida communities remain a safe […]

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