I am beyond blessed that God chose Rosalia Sacco to be my mom. Her love never waivers. Her love is unconditional.
-Julie Porterfield, Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
My Mother, Yvonne Bennett (1930-2016), was a sweet woman who rarely raised her voice at her two daughters. She made our childhood amazing...
As communities around the world grapple with the lasting economic and health impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, community support organizations like United Way are in need more than ever. United Way Emerald Coast is honored to be the recipient of a $125,000 donation from the Gulf Power Foundation to...
When you are quarantined or have to cancel your trip, you can still go on a journey. The secret? Join me on my personal Memory Lane for a short tour through cruise liner history when we sailed during the golden era of cruising…
They would sing, dance the hula, throw...
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to help prevent child abuse and neglect, as well as to promote the social and emotional well-being of impacted children and their families.
That is the 24/7 job of...
Kids and Smiles!
Smallcakes Destin
Need a fun, sweet activity to do at home with the kids? Smallcakes has cupcake and/or cookie decorating kits!! Bring the fun and tastiness of the shop to your home.
$25 includes:
• 6 freshly baked cupcakes of your choice (vanilla & chocolate) OR 12 cookies (chocolate chip...
By Shane A. Moody, CCE, FCCP, President & CEO, Destin Chamber
As you put plans in place, take action and move forward, you never expect anything like the COVID-19 crisis. It seems that the country, the state, the county and our cities have completely shut down overnight, and understandably so.
Now...
Destin area churches impart hope and many are offering online services regularly and for the upcoming Easter season. Check their Facebook pages and websites for Seasonal and online Easter schedules as well as updates on services.
Coastline Calvary Chapel Destin
Join online church Sundays at 9:30 a.m. and access sermons online...
By Sarah White, The Hive Creative
As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, many families are finding themselves homebound for the foreseeable future. Parents are now juggling working from home with homeschooling, and it can be difficult to keep everyone from going stir crazy! We turned to the Boys...
By Rita L. Sherwood
With so much anxiety, panic and fear swirling through our daily lives during the COVID-19 outbreak, let’s take a break and focus on something uplifting and positive!
One local man, Kurt Freudenreich, is doing just that. This month’s Hometown Hero is not only “talking the talk, but...
By Rev. Gueary Clendenning
There is a prophecy in the Old Testament of the Bible concerning the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is found in Isaiah 52: 13-15 in the New Living Translation: “See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. But many were amazed when...