After Hurricane Michael made impact along the Emerald Coast on October 10, 2018, The Seaside Institute started a Hurricane Michael Relief Fund to help those directly affected by the storm’s devasting impact. The fund has raised nearly $9,000 to date, $7,5000 of which will be donated to The Sonder Project. Since Hurricane Michael made landfall […]

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“Deck the Walls” at Coastal Branch Library Monday, December 10, 2pm – 6pm, Wednesday, December 19, 2pm – 5pm,  and Friday, December 21, 12pm – 3 pm. The Coastal Branch Library invites the public to enjoy “Deck the Walls”, an afternoon of holiday shopping. As part of the Art in Public Places, this month the library is featuring 18 local artists to […]

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Market in the Park Florida presents A Christmas Market on Sunday, Dec. 16th at Grayton Beer Company from 11AM – 5PM. Market in the Park is your local one day festival offering numerous local vendors, live music, as well as food and drinks (for purchase). Come dressed in your holiday best and ready to impress for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest […]

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As its fourth season comes to a close, the South Walton Children’s Chorus, or SWCC, prepares for an exciting lineup of holiday performances, finishing with its annual Winter concert, Winter Wonderland. “We love spreading holiday cheer, singing for our community and showing them that music education is a great way to work as a team, […]

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by Emily Rose Proctor, SoWal Community Chaplain The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and love, of generosity and connection with friends and family, but there are times when grief, loss, illness or strained relationships make enjoying the holidays difficult.  For the past two years, the SoWal Community Chaplain and members of […]

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By Beth Ann Carr Nearly 70 years ago, neighbors knew neighbors; children played in their yards freely and your neighborhood grocer knew everyone by name. Times were simple and people were more connected with their community and everyone in it. Townspeople were interconnected with the lives and hopes for family and friends throughout the entire […]

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Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Gives Back this Holiday Season with the Annual Festival of Trees By Bobby Parker The holiday season is certainly a time of giving, whether it be to friends and family, a local charity or cause, or even to yourself. However, finding fun and creative ways to do so can sometimes be […]

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Silvia Madriaga and the Klear Kanoo company is excited to introduce their newest Klear Kanoo model. This boat is clearer than ever! No aluminum frame to impede the clear views around and below and comes with 2 hard, clear and comfortable seats. They even come with 2 clear paddles! Can be used as a one […]

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Stubbs Ortho in Miramar Beach and Gulfwind Paddle & Surf have been busy at work organizing food & supply deliveries to those effected by Hurricane Michael. Deliveries are continuing and donations can be dropped off at Gulfwind in Santa Rosa Beach or Stubbs Ortho in Miramar Beach. With any size donation to Volunteer Florida you […]

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Meet Shobe! He is a one year old Boxer mix that arrived at Alaqua following Hurricane Michael. This handsome boy is not only good looking but very intelligent too! He knows some of his basic commands, has a stellar personality and is a people pleaser. Please help us make Shobe’s dreams come true and give […]

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