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community December 31, 2021

Buying a Car During the Current Diminished Inventory Market

By Will Estell By this point, most everyone who drives, or keeps up with current economic and supply chain trends, is well aware that the current automobile market in our country (and most others) is facing a problem we haven’t seen to this degree in our lifetimes. In a nutshell, the current lack of new […]

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Musings December 31, 2021

Loved One

By Sean Dietrich Hi. This is your late loved one speaking. I don’t have long, so listen up because I have a lot I want to tell you. First off, I get it. Ever since I left this world you have missed me, and I know you’re bracing for the holidays without me. No matter […]

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Wellness December 31, 2021

The Risks of Sanitizing

By Kay Leaman, HealthyDay HealthyLife While looking at the overuse of antibiotics, I came across some information that bares our attention. Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections and have been successful in treating these illnesses. However, because antibiotics are not bacteria specific, they kill the good bacteria along with the bad. Most of us […]

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Wellness December 31, 2021

Meet our Local Pro: Dr. Kevin Wells

By Rita L. Sherwood Dr. Kevin Wells has been practicing Optometry for almost 24 years. He is a Board-Certified Optometric Physician, internationally published author, Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. He was also in the first class of Optometrists trained to perform laser eye surgery for […]

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community December 31, 2021

The Florida Black Bear Receives a New Home

Northwest Florida boasts the second largest bear population in the state. But, due to a high level of development in the region, the black bear population is being pushed out of their homes at alarming rates, which increases bear sightings and injuries to bears. Alaqua Animal Refuge wanted to help solve the challenge. When local […]

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community December 31, 2021

Manatees are in Motion!

This is the time of year for migrating manatees! So, slow down and look out for them. As water temperatures cool, manatees naturally migrate to warmer waters, generally warmer than 68 degrees to survive the winter. So, in the fall they travel to Florida springs, power plant discharges and other warm-water sites. Manatees can be […]

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dining December 31, 2021

Your Oasis Awaits!

By Lori Smith, Publisher Who would have thought our area’s only fully plant-based, hidden gem nestled off the road next to a quiet neighborhood in Santa Rosa Beach would be bursting at the seams with flavor (and a chill atmosphere with a calm vibe to get lost in)! Not your ordinary fare, the new Oasis […]

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