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Rescuing and Rehoming Cats and Dogs For 35 Years By Lori Leath Smith In September 1982, Pet Welfare was founded for military members needing a safe place to leave their pets until a home could be found. Today, the organization continues to provide this service with an all-volunteer force. Pet Welfare...

By Aether Van Dyke The holiday season seems to bring out a spirit of giving in nearly everyone. Family members become more aware of each other during this time, people often feel the urge to help complete strangers, and parents are inclined to make sure their children have the best...

Stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, sizzling styles and healthy eats—thoughtful, local gifts from the merchants at City Market. Look Authentically Bright All Day All Night CRYO850 Don’t let another day pass where you don’t do what’s best for you or a loved one. Whether it’s aching joints, inflamed muscles or an extra inch...

By Rita L. Sherwood It’s that time of year again, and what a year it’s been! It’s time to focus on our blessings and, of course, our Christmas shopping, too. The following is a list of some of this year’s local favorites to support some of the hard-hit local businesses...

Join the Wreaths Across America ceremony on Dec. 19, 1 p.m. for the 3rd annual event taking place at the Destin Memorial Cemetery. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 296 and community volunteers will place wreaths at every veteran’s grave in both the Destin Memorial and Marler cemeteries. Help from...

Now more than ever, I am grateful for our community, who have funded, volunteered, celebrated and advocated for us throughout the years. Your unwavering support throughout this time of great uncertainty has helped Northwest Florida State College thrive. This year, we are overwhelmed and humbled by the community’s response...

Twinkling lights, skating on ice, magical tunes and streets filled with sparkle, tinsel, holly and jolly beckon your inner child to “believe” in the magic of the holidays all over again. Kids know it and we know it, too! The wonder of Santa and the holiday season jingles in...

By Heather Bennett Covid-19 has kept us on our toes this year as we navigate and operate under unpredictable circumstances. This means we have to come up with new ways of doing old things, and organizations are getting creative. Instead of having a large gathering with dinner and music for...

By Victoria Ostrosky Christmas 2020. This will be one for the books. For everyone, this year has been a challenge, and for non-profits, this year has been especially difficult. Holding fundraisers and sponsoring events like they normally do to raise the funds required to continue their much-needed work has not...

By Gueary Clendenning Queen Elizabeth received a 105-carat diamond from Raja Singh of India, which is in her crown. It is considered one of the most expensive jewels in the world at a cost of almost 13 million dollars. Created in Italy and housed in Dubai, a pair of ladies shoes...