The Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles (FOSWST) will once again co-sponsor the International Coastal Cleanup day on Saturday, September 15, from 9-11am. International Coastal Cleanup is a World Wide Event sponsored by Ocean Conservancy. The non-profit organization engages countries across the globe to organize citizens from large cities to...
By Josette Rhodes
As a citizen of the United States we are promised certain inalienable rights; Life, Liberty, and The Pursuit of Happiness. These are endowed by our creator and guaranteed to us by the Constitution. There are no exceptions. As a country we so strongly believe in these rights...
Walton County SBA highlights Cecilia Jones’ and Trey Nick’s Small Business Support
The Walton County Small Business Association (WCSBA) met recently to discuss the need for political awareness in local elections. The WCSBA is comprised of a wide range of local and family owned businesses throughout Walton County. They provide...
Written In 1893, and published, July 4th, 1894. At the age of 33, Katharine Lee Bates, an English professor at Wellesley College, had taken a train trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Several of the sights on her trip inspired her, and they found their way into her poem, including the World's Columbian...
Children’s Volunteer Health Network helping one child at a time
By Kerri Parker
Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) works tirelessly to improve the health and well-being of children in need in Walton and Okaloosa Counties. CVHN has a network of nearly one hundred providers who volunteer their time to provide medical, dental,...
Every great community has special people and businesses supporting it and South Walton certainly has its share. In fact, it seems South Walton is full of wonderful people contributing to and helping develop this incredibly dynamic lifestyle we all enjoy. It’s been two years now since the first edition...
A New Ministry Evolves
How a ministry got started:
Emily Rose Proctor is on a mission. Emily moved to Santa Rosa Beach three years ago with her husband, Richard, who accepted a call as priest at Christ the King Episcopal Church. “I grew up vacationing on Hwy. 30A,” said Emily. “But...
By Heather Bennett
As you might know, currently there is an opioid epidemic in America. Opioids are becoming more and more prevalent in rural areas and small towns, including the Emerald Coast and even in Walton County. Addiction does not care about economic status, social status, race, profession, etc. It...
South Walton Life Releases its first Summer Program Guide
The perennial question for parents for the upcoming season is the following: How do I keep the kids busy for summer? The beach is great; backyard barbecues are fun as well; or perhaps there’s a trip “north.” But 10 weeks is...
