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July is a time for celebration. The country is celebrating its Independence Day. The park is celebrating National Park and Recreation month. There are many recreational opportunities to enjoy within the 1643 acres that are Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. There are 15 miles of hiking and biking trails to enjoy. If you’re wanting a […]

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By Dave Holland This month as we celebrate Independence Day, we revel in the belief that men and women are free to choose their path in life. While we bear both the responsibilities and the consequences of our actions, our freedoms make us the envy of the world. This liberty comes at great cost as […]

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In June, Emergency Veterinary Clinic – Okaloosa Walton, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its Emergency Veterinary Clinic with a Destin Chamber ribbon cutting. “Destin Emergency Veterinary Clinic is a caring extension of your family veterinarian,” says Director Kathryn Young. “We exist to provide compassionate and state-of-the-art medical care when your family veterinarian is closed. […]

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Cool Spots for Hot Dogs The dog days of summer are here, so let pooches enjoy the water, sun, cool treats and Destin hot spots during their namesake season – safely. WATER AND SUN Even if it’s a “water dog” breed, such as a Labrador retriever, that doesn’t mean it’s a good swimmer. Always supervise […]

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The Florida Department of Education released the results from the spring testing window, which most parents and students may know as FSA (Florida Standards Assessments), FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test), and EOC (End of Course) exams. These tests include the FSA English Language Arts (grades 3-10); FSA Math (grades 3-8); FCAT Science (grades 5 and […]

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Florida Panhandle Chapter announces the new date of its event, Paddle for Prevention. Due to inclement weather, the 4th annual event will now be on July 13th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the Gulf Place Beach Access in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, in an effort raise awareness and funds […]

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Local non-profit, Fore Her, is currently accepting requests from breast cancer patients in need of financial assistance. The Santa Rosa Beach based organization provides monetary support to women across the Emerald Coast who are battling breast cancer, allowing those patients to request funds for whatever is most pressing––whether that’s paying the mortgage or even an […]

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By Lori Leath Smith “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 On a typical day at her job as a nurse, Holley Moseley, an area local, met a small, captivating blue-eyed, […]

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The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Drive on Friday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recently, The Market Shops May blood drive produced 19 units of blood which will benefit up to 57 patients. The OneBlood Big Red Bus® will be parked in The Market Shops parking lot, adjacent to Highway 98. […]

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A local Fourth of July tradition continues. Just days before the community celebrates the anniversary of the nation’s independence, Silvia Madriaga, a real estate agent at ResortQuest Real Estate, and her band of flaggers hit the streets placing more than 800 flags in front of homes in both Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Every year for 20 […]

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