The South Extension Building Is Finally Open!
By Carolyn Newcomer Ketchel
On April 23, 2026, a passionate group of gardeners and community supporters gathered to “cut the ribbon” on the beautiful Sheila...
What We Miss Before It’s Too Late
Why mental health awareness matters before someone reaches a breaking point
By Sherry Jones Olney
A Time to Pay Attention
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a...
Museum Series: Emerald Coast Science Center
By Barbara Palmgren
This month we visit another of the nine museums in Okaloosa County.
Founded in 1989 by the Junior League of the Emerald Coast,...
Paws that Protect: The Military Working Dogs Defending Hurlburt Field
By 2nd Lt. Rachel Heck, 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
At 4:30 a.m., while most of Hurlburt Field is still dark and quiet, a...
Beachworx Permanent Office Tenant: Mary Tinsley
Choosing where to open an office is a critical decision for any busy, purpose-driven business owner and active community member. Looking back, Mary Tinsley...
Executive Air Keeps the Emerald Coast Comfortable with Service Rooted in...
Along the Emerald Coast, where summer heat and humidity can push air-conditioning systems to their limits, having a dependable HVAC company is more than...
What Is Your Business Actually Worth?
By Natalie Kessler
If you’ve built a business from the ground up — a restaurant, a landscaping company, a retail shop, a service business —...
It’s Not Just the Crawfish: Why the Emerald Coast Keeps Getting...
By Paul Domenech
It’s the crawfish on the Emerald Coast. If you’ve been here long enough, you know it’s not just what’s in the pot...
Don’t Miss Bayou Bliss!
The Arts and Design Society of Fort Walton Beach (ADSO) invites you to experience the Bayou Bliss Show—a celebration of the hidden beauty of the Emerald Coast.
Opening...
Gulf Coast Jam
May 28–31 | Frank Brown Park, PCB
One of the country’s most popular beach music festivals returns May 28–31 as Gulf Coast Jam brings four...
