By Dee Cruce There are so many reasons to be proud to call Walton County home. On the top of anyone’s list has to be the Foye Belle Foundation and its creator, the late Chelsea Berler. Originally from North Dakota, Berler decided to take a chance and spontaneously move to Florida after a failed relationship. […]

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By Dee Cruce A favorite local vendor mall, Bungalow Home and Life, and owner Jacque Wright, proudly present local artist and business owner, Curt Couch. Curt and his wife, Renee, were visiting South Walton for years before they finally semi-retired and bought a home in Santa Rosa Beach. It was there that he and Renee […]

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Since 2003, the Walton County Prevention Coalition, or WCPC, has been working in Walton County to educate parents and youth about the dangers of engaging in the use of drugs and alcohol at a young age. “It is always a good time to teach kids ways to say ‘no’ to drugs and alcohol,” said Judea […]

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By: Maurice Stouse Financial Advisor and Branch Manager Unemployment remains steady at 3.9%.  A record number of Americans are at work. Some reports say there are more job openings than people looking for work.  Corporate profits, year over year, are up 16%. Recent tax cuts have enhanced corporate earnings. Interest rates (the current bellwether being […]

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Bay Baits, a locally owned and operated bait and excursions shop in Santa Rosa Beach, invites anglers of all ages to compete in its second annual Bay Baits Benefit, a family fishing tournament and after-party to benefit local nonprofit Food For Thought Outreach Inc. “We are all thankful to be returning as a beneficiary of […]

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The Coastal Seniors of South Walton (CSSW) have announced their September Workshop for Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 2:00 pm, at 70 Logan Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.   Paul Hunter, owner of Grayton Beach Fitness of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and members of his Team are partnering with CSSW to conduct a Tai Chi demonstration […]

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by Viktoria Hansen Do you know Walton County women who are interested in pursuing certification in a trade? As the economy continues its upward spiral, the need for skilled tradespeople is soaring. The Walton Republican Women Federated (WRWF) recognizes the importance of women learning a trade. To that end, WRWF is offering “Continuing Education Grants” […]

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On the cold night in January, 2001, ten Democrats convened in a tiny, unheated office in DeFuniak Springs to determine how they could regroup the local Democratic Party, which was dispirited after the 2000 Florida Election. One loyal Democrat who had read the small ad that was published in a local newspaper asking concerned Democrats […]

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In the world of real estate, Anchor Realty is rewriting the rules on how to present properties and talk about them. Their innovative new TV show on 30a TV describes the lifestyle of living here by visiting places and talking to people about why you’d want to live in the 30A area versus just going […]

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Proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project The Henderson Resort and Spa is pleased to announce their upcoming Sweet Sunday event onSunday, September 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., with The Honey Hutch anchoring the event showcasing the importance of saving the bees in our environment. From 1 to 4 p.m., guests are invited to shop merchandise, crafts and […]

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