When the Connector Disconnects: Unlocking Your Co-Worker’s Connectedness Superpower

By Bill Mason, Rocket Fuel Coach We’ve all seen it happen — that teammate who’s usually great at seeing the big picture — the glue...
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Holiday-Ready Interiors: How Fresh Paint Sets the Stage for Gatherings

By Kyle Sparks, Ovation Painting The holidays are all about gathering — family dinners, festive celebrations and cozy evenings with friends. As we prepare our...
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Chaka Khan Headlines Sinfonia’s 20th Anniversary Gala

Friday, Nov. 14 | 6 p.m. | Hotel Effie, Sandestin Sinfonia Gulf Coast celebrates its 20th anniversary season in style with An Evening with the...
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Emerald Coast Theatre Company: Dreams

By Cameron Hughes Since I was a little boy, I’ve always been a fan of Dolly Parton. I can remember watching Hee Haw with my...
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Alaqua Well-Being: Finding Healing in the Company of Animals and Nature

By Laurie Hood, Alaqua Founder & CEO Tucked among the pines and pastures of Freeport, Alaqua Animal Refuge has always been a place of second...
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SAFE in the Panhandle

By Christopher Manson SAFE (Strategic Alliance to Fight Exploitation) on the Panhandle, in collaboration with Ruthlake Farm, hosts its inaugural Christmas Market at the Destin-Fort...
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Rotary Club of Destin Expands Rescue Tube Project Across Okaloosa County

The Rotary Club of Destin has expanded its Public Rescue Tube (PRT) Project which began with installations in the City of Destin earlier this...
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Cali’s To Do in Destin October 2025

•••••••••• 7  ••••••••••• Pumpkins & Petals | 5pm | The Boardroom Pub Gulf Coast Boating & Fishing Seminar | 6pm | Legendary Marine Karaoke | 6pm |...
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Book Review: Hour of the Heart

Reviewed by Michael McManus, MSW LCSW  Irving Yalom’s “Hour of the Heart” isn’t your typical therapy manual-it’s a raw, almost confessional dive into what makes...
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Caregiving for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: Tips for a Compassionate...

By Nicole Lesson Brook Batson and her family recently moved to Freeport, FL from Tennessee to help take care of her Father-in-law who has Alzheimer’s. They...