Talking Turtles with Marine Biologist Jessica Valek

By Christopher Manson In January 2022, a partnership between Okaloosa Island’s Gulfarium and the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Department was launched. “C.A.R.E.”ing for Turtles takes...
Painting-with-a-Twist-Paint-Your-Pet

Twist Your Summer!

Painting with a Twist is FUN art, not FINE art! Connect with your friends in a warm, supportive and positive environment with wine, art...

Experience the Benefits of Hormone Therapy

By Dr. Richard Chern, MD Are you seeking to regain your energy, improve your well-being, and reclaim your zest for life? If you’re a man...

Celebrating 20 Years Helping Children in Crisis

By Lisa Woodrum For 20 years, Children in Crisis has answered the desperate need for foster care through its group homes at the Fort Walton Beach property....
Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation’s second annual Sip & Splash: An Aquatic Affair

Sip & Splash Brings Locals Together

By Will Estell The Emerald Coast Fitness Foundation’s second annual Sip & Splash: An Aquatic Affair, took place May 20 at the Taj Renee Community...

21 Graduate from Chamber’s Community Education & Leadership Program

By Elizabeth Spies The Destin Chamber celebrated the graduation of 21 business professionals from its 14th Destin Forward class May 2. The prestigious Destin Forward...

Destin-Fort Walton Beach Sets New Records at World’s Largest Lionfish Tourney

By Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County PIO Divers participating in the 5th Annual Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament set a new record with the successful removal of 24,699 lionfish! Last...

New Club Takes Youngsters Fishing

By Cali Hlavac It’s been an eventful few months for the Emerald Coast Big Game Fishing Club (ECBGFC) here on the Emerald Coast. The newly...
Happy family: mother, father, children son and daughter on sunset

Leave People Better Than You Found Them

By Stephenie Craig, Journey Bravely Have you ever gone through a day only to realize you interacted with people and don’t remember it? Perhaps you...
Fitness background, sport equipment,

Work, Don’t Jerk: A Smooth and Efficient Workout

By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health & Wellness Coach Your “form,” the way you perform each exercise, is very important if you want to stay safe,...