Around Town August 2023
Wreaths Across America at Beal Memorial Cemetery has a goal to provide a wreath for all 1800+ Veterans laid to rest at Beal. The...
The Sound of Freedom Rings Out at Destin Fort Walton Beach...
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel, Okaloosa County Commissioner, District 2
Many of us patriotic individuals refer to the military aircraft that fly over our area daily...
Stage Crafters Community Theatre Presents Joseph Heller’s CATCH-22 Opening Aug. 18
A Stage Side Chat with Director Douglas Henderson
By Bobby Parker
Stage Crafters Community Theatre is currently in rehearsal for Joseph Heller’s CATCH-22. We recently sat...
A Workout Worthy of a Patriot
By Lisa Leath Turpin, Health and Wellness Coach
A person who vigorously supports their country and is prepared to defend it against enemies is a...
From the Depths of Despair to Radiant Hope
Stories from the Fort Walton Beach Chamber Members
Resilience and Courage Define One Hopeful Place’s Sherry Jones
By Doug Stauffer
This story began four decades ago and...
Talking Turtles with Marine Biologist Jessica Valek
By Christopher Manson
In January 2022, a partnership between Okaloosa Island’s Gulfarium and the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Tourism Department was launched. “C.A.R.E.”ing for Turtles takes place at the Gulfarium every Wednesday...
Local Business Expands Into Bay County
By J. Zimchek
Gulf Coast Shutter and the Overhead Door Company of Northwest Florida (both Dillard companies) together are such a well-known entity, you’d be forgiven for thinking...
Theatre: Real and in Real Time; No AI Here
By Anna Fisher, Associate Artistic Director, Emerald Coast Theatre Company
The instinct to roll my eyes to the very back of my head was absolutely...
