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Becky Wetzler awarded Interior Designer of the Year for 2017 Furniture South recently awarded Becky Wetzler the Designer of the Year for 2017.  This marks her second year receiving this award.  “We are delighted with the outstanding team we have put together to serve our customers.  It is a group...

Free Tax Preparation

Free Federal Income Tax Preparation Available in South Walton Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in South Walton County in 2018 for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. This service is sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS. According to Joe...
February Happenings at The Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin Located along the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay in Sandestin, Florida,   The Village of Baytowne Wharf features an array of boutiques, eateries, galleries and nightlife -- not to mention a jam-packed schedule of outdoor festivals and special events for the...

Dog Harmony

Dog Harmony Announces Hops for Hounds- A Dog Walk and Kids Fun Run February 17th! Dog-Harmony is excited to announce the newest dog walk and fun run in South Walton. Hops for Hounds, taking place February 17 at Grayton Beer Company, features a two-mile dog walk and one-mile kids fun run as...
The South Walton Children’s Chorus Opens Registration For Spring Session The South Walton Children’s Chorus is excited to announce that registration for its spring season is now open. Students between the ages of 9-13 are welcome to register ($50) in early February to participate in this unique opportunity in South...
450 Middle School students participate in CBA’s Dunes in Schools Program By Erika Zambello January was a busy month for nearly 450 middle school schoolers in Okaloosa and Walton Counties. After a fall field trip learning about dunes and beaches, followed by a real restoration project, the students planted their very...
Candidate for Destin City Council Speaks in Tallahassee There’s an important debate happening in our State’s Capital that should be of keen interest to South Walton County residents. The debate is over how to regulate and classify Vacation Rental Properties by Owner (VRBO) and other Home-Sharing arrangements. There are 2...

Alaqua Pet of the Month

Alaqua Animal Refuge Pet of the Week “Hugh” Hugh is such a handsome six year old Border Collie. He is cautious at first, but will warm up and want love and attention. And lots of it!! This guy will need a patient home willing to work with him. He will...
Local Restaurant Contributes to Oyester Reefs By Erika Zambello I arrived at Half Shell Oyster House in Destin just after the lunch rush. In addition to their year-round oyster shell motif, the restaurant staff had decorated for the holidays with fir boughs and bright ribbons. Red walls added to the festive...