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Grace Rides one step closer to new facility in DeFuniak Springs

On Saturday, Nov. 20, 2016, a ground breaking ceremony was held for a new barn facility in DeFuniak Springs. Not your typical barn by any means, as it will be the future home for the very special horses of Grace Rides. The new barn construction is partly made possible by a $107,666 donation from Impact 100 of Northwest Florida, Inc. The mission of Impact 100 is to financially support non-profit organizations in Northwest Florida by empowering women as philanthropists and leaders,...

Cardboard boat race at Bluewater Bay Marina Sept. 20

Bluewater Bay Marina is hosting their 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Race on Sunday, September 20, 2015. Registration begins at 3 p.m. races begin at 4 p.m. Entry fee for adult division is $25.00, junior division (12 and under) entry fee is $25.00. Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd each division. Prizes awarded for best design each division, and Titanic award (best sinking). For more information, rules and regulation or to pre-register, call (850) 897-2821....

Bluewater Bay Marina hosts cardboard boat races Sept. 21

Bluewater Bay Marina is hosting its Annual Cardboard Boat Race on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014.  Registration begins at 3 pm.  Races begin at 4 pm. Entry fee for adult division is $40.00, junior division (12 and under) entry fee is $20.00.  Cash prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd each division, Best Design Each Division, and Titanic Award (Best Sinking). For more information, rules or to pre-register, call (850) 897-2821....

YOLO Board Relay Series races kick off May 29

The 7th Annual YOLO Board Relay Series will kick off its season on May 29. The races will consist of relay-style competition between male and female teams of three in a recreational division. The fun-filled series includes racers of all skill levels and ages from junior to seniors vying for the coveted champion title, all the while rallying in friendly competition out on local waters. This year’s event will include giveaways, refreshments, and kids activities, as well as a welcomed...

YOLO Board Relay Race Series kicks off May 30

YOLO seeking race teams and sponsors Each spring, area standup paddleboard enthusiasts gather for an exciting season of four monthly relay races known as the YOLO Board Relay Series. A high spirited kick-off for the 6th edition of the event is set for Thursday, May 30 at the WaterColor BoatHouse on Western Lake. YOLO Board is currently seeking both community sponsors and race teams for this year’s series. Presented by longtime sponsor Destin Real Estate Company, the 6th Annual YOLO...

Grace Rides – a therapeutic place for special people

Equine therapy facility working wonders Sherry Hall is on a mission to help special people with unique challenges. As director of Grace Rides, an equine-assisted therapy facility in Niceville, she makes that happen in a big way, five days a week. Hall is founder of Grace Rides, a non-profit faith based organization formed in 2009. The facility provides safe and effective equine therapy and horsemanship training for students of all ages with emotional, physical, cognitive and developmental challenges. “Riding opens...