The HUB is South Walton’s premiere destination for food and family! The HUB boasts 6 restaurants and 2 full bars as well as a wide array of retail shops. There are food options to suit every taste, from juicy burgers to slow smoked BBQ, fresh steamed seafood, savory Mexican soul food and wood fired pizzas. […]
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By Rick Moore At the age of 18, I took a summer job on a farm planting tomatoes. The owner, affectionately named Big E, asked me if I knew the difference between knowledge and wisdom. After making a few guesses, I gave up. He explained: “Knowledge is recognizing a tomato is a fruit and not […]
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By Rev. Pete Hyde The sunny March morning came in with a little breeze as a reminder that it was still spring, and summer had not yet turned on its oven-like heat. The bay was mirror-like as far as the eye could see as they crossed the bridge to an early tee time. The course did […]
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By Kirk McCarley Two teenage girls were sitting together on a bench intensely focused on their cellular devices. Exchanging laughs and giggles, closer observation and eavesdropping confirmed they were furiously texting each other! Initially amused, I further considered the moment. For sure there was an element of cuteness and innocence. Conversely, I felt wistful that with the many […]
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By Sean Dietrich He found twenty bucks at a gas station. The bill was sitting on the pump, weighted with a rock. A Post-It note was stuck to the bill. “God bless,” the note read. “Pass it on.” About him: He was broke. We’re talking flat busted. He had forty-three bucks to his name. Single […]
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By San Dietrich Miss Lola places casserole dishes on the table. She forms neat rows. The table is full. There is enough Southern fare here to sink the U.S.S. Humdinger. Close your eyes and imagine heaven’s own Golden Corral franchise. That’s what this fellowship hall is. There are old women everywhere. They are buzzing through […]
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By Lauren Catanese Ego says – Once everything falls into place, I’ll feel inner peace. Spirit says – Find your inner peace and then everything will fall into place.– Marianne Williamson Are you on a quest to finding peace? It can be a process. We can try to always do the right things, be conscious […]
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By Rick Moore My wife’s favorite color is emerald green. Shortly after we were married I bought her an emerald ring to match her emerald green eyes. From the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz to the Bible’s description of the city walls in heaven, the world is filled with visions of emerald. But […]
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By Rev. Pete Hyde Heavy rain in the distance blocked the satellite television signal. The house was almost refreshingly quiet. I stepped out on the front porch. The night was eerily still. The heavy rain of the past few days dampened the traffic. An orange street light cast an ominous glow over front yard. The roll and rumble […]
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By Kirk McCarley Retirement ceremonies for public employees often follow a common script. For one they are typically funded through a “collection” from co-workers, considerate of citizen perception of appropriate fiscal use. Consequently condiments will include fruit and relish trays, punch, sheet cake and some de minimis financial gifts and gift cards. Testimonials are shared. The recipient utters a […]
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