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Meet Local Pro, Matthew Vanderford, a Public Adjuster, whose roots began in Valparaiso. Both of Matthew’s grandparents retired from military careers locally and his parents met at Lincoln Park in Valparaiso. But when his father joined the military, Matthew’s family finally landed in New Jersey. As a teenager (age 15),...

In June, Emergency Veterinary Clinic – Okaloosa Walton, Inc., celebrated the grand opening of its Destin Emergency Veterinary Clinic with a Destin Chamber ribbon cutting. “Destin Emergency Veterinary Clinic is a caring extension of your family veterinarian,” says Director Kathryn Young. “We exist to provide compassionate and state-of-the-art medical...

By Matthew Vanderford Recently someone came up to me and asked if there was anything that could be done for a family member who had been involved in a very serious auto accident. As they began to explain the situation, it became clear that the accident not only affected the...

By Lorraine Whetstone The dog days of summer are here, so let pooches enjoy the water, sun, cool treats and Destin hot spots during their namesake season – safely. WATER AND SUN Even if it’s a “water dog” breed, such as a Labrador retriever, that doesn’t mean it’s a good swimmer. Always...

On Saturday, August 10, 2019, The Emerald Coast Foundation will be holding the original EMERALD COAST POKER RUN fondly called, "The Big One," it’s one of the largest and most popular charity Poker runs in the U.S. For 25 years, powerboats, fishing boats, pleasure boats, and all in between,...

The Little Black Dress Party is back again for the 10th year and bringing all that glitters! This year’s 10th-anniversary event will be held Sat., Aug. 3, 2019, at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort's Magnolia Ballroom from 6-10 p.m. The fun-filled event is an evening dedicated to celebrating good health...

While fashion and style cross many generations, demographics and personalities that span thousands of years, one thing is for sure—every single one of us deal with some sort of fashion decision each day of our life. All ladies face a daily decision of what to wear and it is...

By Rita L. Sherwood What happens when a mom of a five year old with autism and a Special Education Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapist put their heads together? They create a local, non-profit school and therapy center for autistic kids, the Emerald Coast Autism Center, (ECAC) right here in Niceville. When...

Summertime … and the living is easy here at City Market Beachside and Bayside! Dramatic! Yes! CRYO850 Performance and Recovery Center Recover smarter. Recover faster. With cryotherapy treatments, you hop in the tank for 2-3 minutes and jump out feeling better than before. Whether it's aching joints, inflamed muscles or an...

Amazing Lash Studio Opens in Destin Amazing Lash Studio has opened its newest Destin location in the Shoppes at Paradise Isle located at 34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Suite 108. Independently owned and operated by Scottsdale, Ariz. native, Mary Frances Mullins, the studio invites the community for its Grand Opening on...