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Cottages for Kids comes to Rosemary Beach May 8

Fundraiser runs through May 30 With tremendous imagination and craftsmanship, local builders and architects come together to create, construct and decorate whimsical playhouse cottages that look like they have popped out from the pages of a fairytale to modern creations brimming with creativity. These fun playhouses will be auctioned to raise money for Children’s Volunteer Health Network, a faith based, 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that seeks to enhance the lives of uninsured and underinsured children by facilitating free immediate access...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

BEA-utiful is the perfect word to describe this little girl A two year old beagle, Bea is quiet and well mannered.  Since she loves kids and is always ready to play, she would be an excellent addition to any family.  Loyal to the core, Bea is an awesome canine companion.  Right now she is happy to be safe and cozy at Alaqua Animal Refuge, but in her heart she also longs to someday find a forever home.  You could be...

Support National Women Build week May 1 – 9

Help Women Build help Habitat For Humanity What is National Women Build Week? Developed through the partnership between Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity, National Women Build Week challenges women to devote at least one day to the effort to eliminate poverty housing. The event is an initiative of Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program, underwritten by Lowe’s, which brings women from all walks of life together to learn construction skills andthen use those skills to build simple, decent affordable houses....

Local dentist shares his love of the Choctawhatchee River

Beautiful smiles thrive at John’s Little Acre To say that Doctor John Savage has lived an interesting and productive life is an understatement. Living along the Choctawhatchee River, John has brought hundreds of smiles through his dental practice and kind heart. Born and raised in the Walton County area, John and his family spent most of their lives along the Choctawhatchee River. John’s great grandfather was a dentist who traveled via horse and buggy to treat his patients along the...

Fresh local produce and flowers offered at Red Bay Grocery

Springtime brings out the best in Walton County offerings Red Bay Grocery and Cypress Cattle Company are offering fresh produce and flowers this spring and summer. The freshly grown Walton County produce and flowers are a collaboration of Cypress Cattle Company’s produce matched with Red Bay’s local shareholder’s garden flowers. All will be available for purchase at Red Bay Grocery. Produce: A 10-week offering of a full bushel box of fresh produce From Cypress Cattle Farm is Community Supported Agriculture...

SWFD urges residents to use extra caution when burning yard debris

April 11th – 17th is Wildfire Awareness Week SANTA ROSA BEACH – It was a busy weekend for the South Walton Fire District (SWFD) with back to back brush fires, starting on the eve of Wildfire Awareness Week.  Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner, Charles H. Bronson, announced on Sunday, that April 11-17 is Wildfire Awareness Week. On Saturday, April 10, 2010 at 2:41p.m., the SWFD received a call for a large outside fire threatening structures. The SWFD arrived quickly...

Alaqua Animal Refuge friend of the week

A gentleman awaits a comfortable place This is Tarzan, and unlike his leopard skin clad he-man namesake, this handsome tuxedo bedecked guy is a real pussycat.  A one year old male domestic shorthair, his glossy black and white tuxedo coat give him the elegant air of a true gentleman.  Perfectly groomed white whiskers and mesmerizing golden eyes complete his fashion forward look.  Though he may not swing from vines or cavort through deep dark jungles, Tarzan loves to play almost...