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By Ed Offley A Florida Panhandle recovery program for women has reached a major milestone with the transformation of a former doctors’ office building in Panama City to its third thrift store. The Path of Grace Thrift Store is an 11,000-square-foot retail outlet featuring clothing, furniture and household goods, said store...

A Wellness Day for Humans Benefits Dog-Harmony on May 7 at Ain’t Life Cool Ain’t Life Cool, a cryotherapy and wellness center, is hosting Chillin’ with Canines benefiting Dog-Harmony on Tuesday, May 7 at 8955 US-98, Suite 104 in Miramar Beach. 100% of the proceeds from clients visiting the center...

You are invited to come out on Saturday, April 20 from 12-3 p.m. to celebrate the second Annual Earth Day Town Hall event in Padgett Park at 810 JD Miller Road, Santa Rosa Beach. This year the event is even bigger, with many more activities planned for children, and...

By Douglas J. Bartels A long-standing sense of community drives local parish church and the Knights of Columbus to use golf as a vehicle to help meet the many needs in South Walton County. The members of Saint Rita’s Church of Freeport and their local Knights of Columbus (St. Joseph...

Chair Yoga Classes at the Blake in Miramar Beach – Tuesdays, April 16 and May 7 at 9:45 a.m. RSVP atRSVP at (850) 650-5000 Game Day at Somerby on Wednesdays – Wednesdays, April 10, 17, 24, and May 1 from 2-4 p.m.  Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach is located at...

Forward DeFuniak, Inc. to Host 4th Annual Sprint Triathlon The Sprint Triathlon, sponsored by Forward DeFuniak, Inc., will be held on May 4, 2024, from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. in DeFuniak Springs. If you’d like to race, see dfstriathlon.com or runsignup.com for registration information. The swim and bike courses are...

Nestled in the picturesque town of Miramar Beach on the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, The Links Golf Club boasts a prime location at 158 Sandestin Blvd N, Miramar Beach, FL, just west of Highway 30A. It’s a golfing gem with views that are hard to beat. Part of  Sandestin...

By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair Green Thumb Garden Club has increased their 2024 Mercer Scholarship amount to $4,000. The application form must be submitted no later than April 30, 2024, and additional information can be found on the Club’s website, www.greenthumbgardeclubinc.org.  Potential scholarship recipients must be currently enrolled...

Located along the crystal-clear waters in South Walton, Florida, the resort has planned a weekend-long celebration and teamed up with a local organization as a way for guests to learn about and get involved in the preservation of the pristine coastline. Throughout the week and leading up to Earth...

La Luna Children’s Boutique will host their second annual Mommy and Me Picnic on April 14 from 2-4 p.m. at Grand Boulevard’s Grand Park. This special afternoon picnic for mothers and their children will benefit a worthy cause with all proceeds benefiting Caring and Sharing of South Walton. “Caring and...