As an exhibitor at the The Humane Society of the United States’ annual Animal Care Expo in New Orleans, Nancy Brown introduced the 2nd edition of Human & Dog Harmony and led two round table discussions on “DIY Canine Enrichment.” Human and Dog Harmony is an illustrated children’s guide covering...
By Doug Stauffer Almost every hour, one U.S. veteran commits suicide! SOF Missions is a non-profit organization that assists and supports active duty and veteran Special Operations Forces (SOF) and their families. Dr. Damon Friedman, a former Special Forces operator, founded the organization when he recognized the need for a support...
By Tamara Young, City of Destin PIO Troy Williams, the City of Destin’s new Code Compliance Director, recently retired after serving more than 26 years as a police officer with the City of Portage, Ind. During his career, he served in numerous capacities including as a patrol officer, patrol supervisor,...
By Linda Evanchyk, Okaloosa County School Board Member On April 18, the Okaloosa County School District held the Anne T. Mitchell Academic Senior Honors awards on the campus of Northwest Florida State College. Each year the school district recognizes students who are graduating Cum Laude (3.75 – 3.99 weighted GPA),...
By Lori Leath Smith Ahoy, maties! Avast, ye! It’s time to open your treasure chest, get your eyepatch on, take out your sword and get your pirate gear ready for 2023’s 67th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival—May 18-22. This is the second year the festival has been established on its new...
By Doug Stauffer Champs again! Crowning National Champions in Northwest Florida is becoming habit forming with the NWFSC basketball programs. The college’s women’s basketball team did it again, winning the 2023 National Junior College Athletic Association Division I Women’s Basketball Championship. This is the second national championship for the Lady...
One-of-a-Kind Exquisite Designs For Spring, Summer and “Beyond” Beyond Measure Fine Jewelry Let’s design something for you for Mother’s Day, Memorial Day or summer! With so much colorful variety like the colors of Destin, your only challenge is choosing. Whether you’re shopping for a special gift to honor your Mom for...
There’s something BIG going on every month it seems at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. And May is no exception! Baytowne is boomin’ all month long with events, activities and fun! The Village and its merchants welcome you to come shop, dine and play! Celebrate, escape and embrace some of...
EC Children’s Advocacy Center Reopens in Niceville The public is invited to attend and celebrate the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center’s (ECCAC) grand re-opening of its center in Okaloosa County with a ribbon cutting and the official renaming to the Julie Sacco Porterfield Children’s Advocacy Center, 401 McEwen Drive, Niceville,...
By Kim Schneider When decorating or remodeling your home, don’t forget about the fifth wall – also known as the “ceiling.” The ceiling is a key component in any room, and if you ignore it you’re missing out on a golden opportunity to create a little drama to this wide-open...