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Within the heart of every community, there are many unselfish individuals who will in some way find each other by serving the same motive and mission placed on their hearts. The following individuals from left to right pictured above are Leslie Magnus, Terry Trip, Jena Dersy, Bill Howel, Executive Director April Wilkes of St. Joe […]

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On Saturday, September 14, 2019 the Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) hosted their Third Annual Harvest Moon Celebration Fundraiser and raised a total of $51,000. PWMC is a non-profit, independent 501(c)3 organization that operates as a no-fee, volunteer driven, primary clinic located in Santa Rosa Beach. This year’s event saw more attendees than ever before. […]

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November rolls in to the park with a shift in temperature and a wonderful opportunity to “Honor Veterans.” During WWII, the German’s used the V-1 rocket in their defensive campaigns. In hopes to counteract this highly evolved weapon, the United States military based out of Eglin Air Field, reverse engineered this rocket, developed and created […]

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The National Junior Cotillion League is an organization dedicated to teaching young people the practice of etiquette, manners, ethics, and character education. Unlike other youth programs, they are particularly focused on empowering fifth through eighth grade students with the social skills needed to prepare them for future opportunities in high school, college, and in professional […]

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By Heather Bennett In Fort Walton Beach there is a movement to bridge the gap between job openings and skilled laborers. This community, which depends on construction and other skilled labor jobs, will lose a large part of its workforce as the baby boomers in these industries start to retire. At the same time, young […]

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Local businesses, Beau Interiors, Clay Garden & Gifts, Pizza by the Sea and Shoreline Title have joined together to launch Nourish Nicaragua, a campaign to raise awareness and funds for a farm that feeds children in Nicaragua. “In Nicaragua, childhood malnutrition is epidemic, so we strive to feed as many children as possible in the […]

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An Alternative Approach to Healing through Energy Medicine  By Melanie Barrett  When Max and Vickie Green realized something was wrong with their 14- year-old schnauzer, they took Calle to the vet. She was unable to hold her head upright, and seemed to wobble when she walked. The vet told the owners that Calle had suffered […]

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Opening a donut shop was Nicole McKee’s dream for as long as she can remember. She can’t tell you why it’s been all about donuts, but the people of Walton County are glad her dream became a reality. Nicole started getting serious about donuts around the age of 19. That’s when she decided to meet […]

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Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide is preventable. Not to be deterred by the original date being rained out, supporters throughout Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, and nearby communities will be participating in the 7th Annual Emerald Coast Out of the Darkness Community Walk hosted by the […]

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