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by Viktoria Hansen Do you know Walton County women who are interested in pursuing certification in a trade? As the economy continues its upward spiral, the need for skilled tradespeople is soaring. The Walton Republican Women Federated (WRWF) recognizes the importance of women learning a trade. To that end, WRWF is offering “Continuing Education Grants” […]

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On the cold night in January, 2001, ten Democrats convened in a tiny, unheated office in DeFuniak Springs to determine how they could regroup the local Democratic Party, which was dispirited after the 2000 Florida Election. One loyal Democrat who had read the small ad that was published in a local newspaper asking concerned Democrats […]

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In the world of real estate, Anchor Realty is rewriting the rules on how to present properties and talk about them. Their innovative new TV show on 30a TV describes the lifestyle of living here by visiting places and talking to people about why you’d want to live in the 30A area versus just going […]

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Proceeds benefiting The Sonder Project The Henderson Resort and Spa is pleased to announce their upcoming Sweet Sunday event onSunday, September 16, from 1 to 4 p.m., with The Honey Hutch anchoring the event showcasing the importance of saving the bees in our environment. From 1 to 4 p.m., guests are invited to shop merchandise, crafts and […]

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by Emily Rose Proctor, SoWal Community Chaplain Earlier this summer, thanks to Trisha Wiscombe, the Spiritual Care Specialist for Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast, I had the opportunity to tour the Hope Medical Clinic with Director Tim Roberts in both its locations in Destin and Freeport.  To quote their website, “In partnership with […]

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Historic Gulf Cemetery was officially granted by President Woodrow Wilson on June 17, 1914, making it over 104 years old.  The 40-acre cemetery property is located just north of Gulf Place off Highway 393 in Santa Rosa Beach. Since its inception the cemetery has been governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors of the Gulf […]

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Join the Dog-Harmony Pack Beginning August 20, 2018, Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is partnering with Dog-Harmony work towards furthering their efforts in our community. Not only will guests be provided with information to increase awareness of Dog-Harmony, but they will also be able to purchase a variety of adorable plush dogs […]

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On August 27th The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) celebrated a First!  Meet Reese Hattaway-Collins who joined FOSWST as a Junior Volunteer Beach Ambassador during a training session with her mother at the Ohana Institute. Many students are required to meet community service hour requirements while in High School and Reese chose to serve […]

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By Dee Cruce It’s no longer a secret that South Walton is home to perhaps our country’s most beautiful and coveted beaches, but it’s also home to many of the South’s most acclaimed artists. Recently, Grayton Beach welcomed world-renowned artist Clint Eagar and his working studio at Clint Eagar Designs located in Uptown Grayton Circle. […]

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