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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 Aquatic Center in the heart of Destin. Attended by more than 250 guests in support of the foundation’s mission, the top-tier event was sponsored by Tim Smith Acura,...

By Sherry Jones Miss Florida 2024, Casana Fink, from Ocala recently visited Fort Walton Beach, embodying the spirit of service and empowerment that defines her role within the Miss America Organization. Her visit was a testament to her commitment to enacting meaningful change in every community she touches, as she...

By Lisa Woodrum The atmosphere was electric as I entered the gymnasium: confetti falling from above, balloons floating around, popping, the smell of pizza, rousing music resounding above the din of laughter and chatter of young and old! Youth were running about, others playing foosball, hoops and presenters at their...

On Thursday, February 22, the Fort Walton Beach Vikings and Principal Lindsey Smith rolled out the red carpet for the Okaloosa County School District’s first Multipurpose Building ribbon cutting! Their band and chorus performed, their cheer and dance teams welcomed guests, their ROTC presented the colors, and the leadership...

“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” ~ Mother Theresa By David Triana I recently watched a Tedx Talk by Dr. Lynda Shaw, PhD on Cognitive Neuroscience. Dr. Shaw spoke about the effects that being generous has on the brain. The link to that...

By Christopher Manson “I played tennis up until college and started playing pickleball, because I had some time on my hands during COVID. I loved it. It’s a fun game.” ~ Jeff Harris, Owner of Run With It and Pickleball at the Palms Back in 2016, I was editing the late, great...

The 3rd Annual Wentz Brothers’ Festival of Fears Continues to Become Bigger & Better The Wentz Brothers invite one and all to their third annual Festival of Fears haunted attraction in Fort Walton Beach. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than the last, opening in a new facility at...

By Barbara Palmgren U.S. Kids Golf - Winter tournament at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club On Sunday, January 28, 2024, one of six local winter tournaments took place for this local organization. Played at Shalimar Pointe Golf Course, teen groups played 18 holes and younger golfers beginning at age 6, played nine...

By Mike Mahon The 9th annual Emerald Coast Classic college basketball tournament is right around the corner — bigger and better than ever. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, which will be held at Raider Arena on the campus of Northwest Florida State College Nov. 24-25. Alabama will face Ohio...

By Bruce Garner The birth of Christ is the main focus, but come to learn about the full salvation story from the miraculous birth, to the cross, to the resurrection. The 36th Annual Live Nativity at First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach—a free gift to the city and the surrounding...