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By Lisa Leath Turpin From the moment each cheerleader is announced in May, the conditioning, training, practices, meetings and fundraising begins. With not a second to lose, Coaches Rebekah Harrison and Kristal Duval distribute the schedule. This is a year-round sport now and the team’s immediate focus is UCA’s Masters...

By Esther Lynn Hemphill When I was three years old, my grandmother would scoop me onto her lap, wrap her arms around me, and read imaginative stories from picture books. Years later as a young teenager, my love of books continued to grow and I would eagerly await the arrival...

By M. Shaye Smith Dr. Ryan J. Garcia, DC, is a South Florida native, who was born in Miami. After graduating from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange, Fla., he relocated to the Destin area. One could say the sugar-white sand and emerald green waters of Destin were...

By Whitney Lee Many of you remember the 15-year-old Niceville High School student who passed away after a traumatic abdominal injury sustained during a football game on August 30, 2008. Shortly afterward, the Taylor Haugen Foundation (THF) was established to honor his memory. The Foundation is working in the community...

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet “Gabbana” Alaqua invites you to consider Gabbana for your pet. She is a gorgeous female Persian cat, age 4. Not only is she beautiful, but also she is a real sweetheart. If you are familiar with the breed, you know these beauties are not your typical...

Bay Baits, a locally owned and operated bait and excursions shop in Santa Rosa Beach, invites anglers of all ages to fish in the the first Bay Baits Inshore Classic May 19 and 20. “With the success of our other annual fishing tournament, the Bay Baits Benefit, we wanted...

Long-time Walton County activist Bill Fletcher has announced he’s running in this year’s election for District 4 County Commissioner. “I believe we need to foster better communication between citizens and our government,” Fletcher says. “We can restore confidence by strictly adhering to the Sunshine Law and Public Records Law with...

It’s Pizza Bro! By Dee Cruce In the mood for a good pizza? You have to check out Brozinni’s Pizzeria in Seagrove. Established four years ago by locals Kevin and Nicole McKee, the building has been recently renovated and offers indoor and outdoor seating. Most importantly, their New York-style pizza is...

Food for Thought Launches Summer Program Food For Thought outreach is a not-for-profit organization based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, that provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy to prepare food for students dependent on free or reduced school meals. Their goal is to support a child’s development and educational experience...

Women Can Be Hooked on Fishing at Any Age By Heather Bennett The story of Gaynelle Moore’s adventures paints a picture of women in fishing that challenges the stereotype of fishing as a male dominated sport. I recently spoke to Moore, a local resident, about her love of fishing. I found...