By Heather Bennett Long before people were enjoying the white sand beaches and emerald green waters along The Emerald Coast, sea turtles were coming ashore to nest their eggs. They now share the area with around 500,000 people. That number surges as tourists flock to the area. What we do affects the life of the […]

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Walton County Emergency Management is excited to host “Hericane Florida,” Landfall: Walton County, a free, weeklong girl’s day camp dedicated to transitioning young women into community leaders and showcasing the emergency management as an obtainable and rewarding career path. This week-long camp is for young women entering 9-12th grade in the 2022 school year and […]

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Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in South Walton County for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens.  Tax Preparation service will be available from Feb. 15 to April 14, 2022 at the Walton County Coastal Branch Library in Santa Rosa Beach. Taxpayers must make appointments on-line at […]

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The 2022 Emerald Ball to benefit Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is set for Saturday, April 30, at 6 p.m. at the Hilton Sandestin. The inaugural event in 2019 raised an amazing $217,631, thanks to the generosity of our community. This year’s proceeds are earmarked for a state-of-the-art CT scanner for the hospital’s pediatric and […]

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We are staying warm and cozy this winter season here at ECTC.  We are excited to offer you so many wonderful options for enrichment, education, or just plain entertainment.  The theme of the 2021/2022 season is fun and funny and this winter’s shows will not disappoint. We will keep the fires burning here at ECTC […]

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By Lori Leath Smith What makes your favorite song your favorite? It’s likely the story it tells. And that’s what is so special about the 30A Songwriters Festival. On Jan. 14-17, South Walton will be transformed into a story-in-song paradise and the “hottest” mid-January mecca for music fans. And the best part? It’s right in […]

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