Lights Out. Stash the Trash. It’s Sea Turtle Nesting Season!

By Lori Smith and Rita L. Sherwood Each year, thousands of sea turtles nest on our beaches. Florida beaches are the No. 1 place for...

Hope Medical Clinic Fills the Healthcare Gap

By Michelle Ruschman There’s no doubt that most people would see our area as abundant, and it is. We live where other people work all...

Fort Walton Beach Dining, Entertainment, Specials April 2024

AJ’s on the Bayou Located at the base of the Cinco Bayou Bridge in Fort Walton Beach, AJ’s on the Bayou is in a beautiful...

Will Billy Bowlegs Gain A Foothold Along Our Sands?

68th Annual Billy Bowlegs Festival | May 16-20 By Lori Leath Smith Ahoy, maties! Avast, ye! It’s time to open your treasure chest, get your eyepatch...

Lionfish Festival: A Dive into Conservation Efforts May 18-19

By Cali Hlavac, To Do In Destin The Emerald Coast of Destin is not just a picturesque backdrop for tourists; it is also a battleground...

Taylor Swift’s Ode to Florida Mentions Destin

By Kim Harper Taylor Swift’s new album dropped on April 19, 2024. “The Tortured Poets Department” is Taylor’s 11th era album. “Florida!!!” is the only song that includes three...

6 Ways to Improve Your Heart Health

By Maria Lahti, M.D., and Lauren Stipp, M.D., Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Every year, we set great resolutions for our health. Unfortunately, we usually forget...

Another Year of Favor: Celebrating the 67th Annual Blessing of the...

By Lori Leath Smith We all have reasons why we live here. But, I believe, many are drawn here, because our city is so blessed…After...

Preparing Your Yard for Summer

By Melissa Forte-Litscher, NextHome OP ED: The news has been reporting on the National Association of Realtors’ proposed settlement, and I want to address it...