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Today, Laurie Hood, Founder and President of Alaqua Animal Refuge, announced a new venture in her fight for animal rights: the Animal Passion Podcast Series. In her quest to advance the interests of animals, Laurie highlights the work of advocates from across the globe—the “difference makers” who have dedicated their lives to animal protection and […]

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The second annual Emerald Coast Film Festival Committee will take place on October 7th through the 9th with events in North and South Walton County. The purpose of this faith-based organization is to: “encourage and unite actors, filmmakers, singer-songwriters, musicians, movie poster artists, fans and other seasoned and future filmmakers across the Emerald Coast. To […]

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By Rita L.Sherwood Looking to customize your space with uniquely painted furniture? Ava’s Attic in Miramar Beach is your furniture destination. They’ve recently added three new painters to their staff and are producing a lot of beautiful custom painted pieces. Susan, the owner says, “Being on the Emerald Coast, this is the style that our […]

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BEACH CLEANUP – Saturday September 18th at 9:00 am. In past years, Walton County residents and visitors have turned out in large numbers to support the cleaning of our beaches and subsequently the Gulf.  Each piece of debris collected is one more piece of trash saved from our ocean systems.  We think this year can be equally […]

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On Friday, August 20th, the Executive Board of the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast (ELC-EC) unanimously voted to appoint Dana L. Crupi as the new Chief Executive Officer for the organization. Prior to her appointment as the CEO, Ms. Crupi held the positions, beginning in August 2020, as the Chief Operations Officer and […]

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Along with providing many services to children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect, the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) also have significant prevention programs in place. According to Jasie Landeros, who heads up the prevention department as ECCAC’s Outreach Program Manager, “We have been focusing on creating awareness for monthly prevention programs this […]

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The 2021 school year marks Food For Thought’s eleventh year serving food insecure children in Okaloosa and Walton counties. This year will be another year of uncertainty and record numbers of children enrolling in Food For Thought programs. “We are expecting a 10% increase in enrollment this year,” says Tiffanie Nelson, Founder & CEO of […]

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