A Mo Bro's crowing
Alighted rooks lips tending
Shoo'd away; shaven!
- by J.H. Douglas
A haiku is a traditional Japanese poetry form characterized by three unrhymed lines with a specific syllable pattern: 5 syllables in the first line, 7 in the second line, and 5 in the third line. Typically, haikus capture...
By Maurice Stouse
On a recent visit to Raymond James’ headquarters in St Petersburg, Fla., the Asset Management Services team pointed out its approach to the planning they offer to Financial Advisors and their clients. We found that to be somewhat thought-provoking, particularly if you look at certain stocks or...
Members of Watersound Fountains, a local senior living community, recently embarked on a three-day getaway to Biloxi, Mississippi where they dined, gambled and explored the coastal town. The group of five women were accompanied by Community Life Director Michelle Graves, who helped execute their vision for the extraordinary outing.
The...
In the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, at 38 Thompson Road #1, a dream sits waiting to bloom. Heirloom Donuts, the brainchild of proprietor Mallory Fields, promised to bring a fresh concept to South Walton County: build-your-own donuts, artisanal donut bouquets, and a warm community gathering space. But what...
By Randy Locklier, President of Gulf Financial
Don’t we all love smore’s? I do! On a recent mountain trip, we enjoyed them by the firepit. Melting chocolate and marshmallow oozing over a warm graham cracker is so delicious. Could you resist?
In 1972, an experiment was conducted at Stanford University. Children...
Green Thumb Garden Club Holiday Bazaar and Season of Giving Fundraisers Will Support Walton County Scholarships and Charities
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By Kathleen Edge, Publicity Chair
“Where Every Day is a Celebration” was the theme of the fourth annual Green Thumb Garden Club Holiday Bazaar that showcased unique seasonal décor and other items made by members and other local artists. Special thanks to Cantina Laredo for allowing the Club to have...
Walton County School District Designated as an Academically High-Performing School District for 2023-2024
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We are proud to announce that the Walton County School District has again been designated an Academically High-Performing School District for the sixth consecutive year by the Florida Department of Education. This prestigious recognition for the 2023-2024 school year is based on school and district grades, class size compliance,...
Chair Yoga Classes at the Blake in Miramar Beach - Tuesdays, November 5, 19 and December 3 at 9:45 a.m. at the Blake, 90 Ponce De Leon St. in Miramar Beach. RSVP at (850) 650-5000 to register.
Monthly Meeting - Coastal Seniors Membership Appreciation Event takes place at Watersound Fountains,...
By Jennifer Steele, CAA President & CEO
In the past, the Florida Division of Arts & Culture (DAC) grants received regular funding through state budget approvals. For the FY25 budget, the state legislature recommended $32 million for two of the DAC's four grant programs. However, the governor vetoed this funding,...
The Walton County Democratic Women’s Club and the Democratic Party were represented at the Walton County Fair. One of the pictures was taken by a young man wielding a Trump yard sign. It shows us that though we have political differences, it should never stop the flow of the...