Emerald Coast Quilt Show Returns to Fort Walton Beach in March

The biannual Emerald Coast Quilt Show returns to Fort Walton Beach in March, showcasing local quilts while supporting veterans and charitable causes.

The Flying Needles Quilt Guild of Niceville is hosting the Emerald Coast Quilt Show on March 7-8, 2025, at the Northwest Florida Fairgrounds, featuring quilt displays, vendors, a Quilts of Valor presentation to support veterans, and community service projects.

How To Build A Championship Caliber Football Team at a Small School.

Rocky Bayou Christian School’s football team, led by Head Coach KC Woods, is set to play for the SSAA 3A state championship on November 16 against The Canterbury Cougars. Coach Woods reflects on the program’s turnaround, the team’s core values, and the school’s mission as they prepare for this significant game.

OAA Wants You For Their Annual Arts Gallery

Okaloosa Arts Alliance is calling on local artists and cultural organizations to participate in the third annual Holiday Arts Gallery on December 14, offering a unique showcase for holiday shoppers and a lively arts environment at HH Arts in Fort Walton Beach.

This is One of the Least Expensive Ways to Help The Hungry in Okaloosa

Destin Harvest, a nonprofit food rescue organization, has distributed 1.9 million pounds of food across Okaloosa and Walton Counties so far in 2024, delivering meals to families struggling with food insecurity. Despite the perception of wealth in Destin, hunger remains a significant issue, with many families depending on donations from food pantries and shelters to make ends meet.

Former Florida Coach Meyer to Headline All Sports Banquet

The All Sports Association has announced that Urban Meyer, the three-time national champion college football coach, will be the guest speaker at its 56th Annual All Sports Awards Banquet on February 21, 2025. This event celebrates athletes and community leaders who support youth sports, with awards like the Wuerffel Trophy, Colonel Al Byrne Award, and Taylor Haugen Trophy.

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.