Great Florida Smiles & Orthodontics recently added MLS Laser Therapy to its practice, growing its reputation as a leader in dental technology in our community. MLS, or Multi-wave Lock System, is a technology that uses a patented combination of wavelengths to either relieve pain or promote accelerated healing. And the best part, MLS Laser Therapy can be used on patients during routine dental procedures to reduce pain.
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County announces that Tom Lynch, one of the nation’s premier watercolorists, will lead a four-day watercolor workshop, February 23 – 26, 2016, at the Bayou Arts Center in Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.
Lynch has written seven books, hosted an award-winning PBS TV Art Series and was recently listed as one of the nation’s top 20 teachers by American Artist Magazine. He is currently featured on the new cable TV channel Visual Arts Network (VAN) and on the leading internet art education site ArtAcademyLive.com.
What do you do after you’ve, say, done Broadway and won a Tony or a Grammy? Apparently, you perform with Sinfonia Gulf Coast. Over the last 10 years, Sinfonia musicians have shared the stage with legendary talent the likes of Bernadette Peters and Patti LuPone.
To kick off their fifth year, the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance (CBA) along with 2,300 third and fifth graders established salt marsh nurseries at local schools in Okaloosa and Walton counties. During the course of the 2015-2016 Grasses in Classes Program, CBA will implement 21 programs and establish 63 saltmarsh nurseries.
It’s shoulder season in SoWal and our friends at Local Catch are showing some serious love to the SoWal community that helped get the word out about their wonderful restaurant. Now in their fourth year of business, owners Jimmy Hasser and Adam Yellin are dedicating the menu this fall to the local crowd.
Jimmy & Adam
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) extends an invitation to the "One Size Fits All" exhibit and opening reception held at the Bayou Arts Center on Friday, October 2 from 5-7pm. Come out to meet the artists of original works on display and enjoy the evening on Hogtown Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach.
Inspiration can strike South Walton artist Marisol Gullo at any time, even when having dinner at local favorite, The Bay. Marisol and her husband Tony run their family business, Not Too Shabby Boutique in Santa Rosa Beach, constructing and restoring furniture and home decor. Every piece they create is a one-of-a-kind work of art. Every piece they build, restore, or create is a true labor of love.
The recent Food For Thought Outreach Santa Rosa Beach Pantry on August 20th, guests were greeted with food, fun, games, and more. However, this wasn’t any run-of-the-mill party. Guests came bearing different types of gifts - businesses, schools, and churches donated truckloads of food items, guests came with monetary and food donations, and others pledged their time to volunteer throughout the upcoming 2015-16 school year.
Local musicians will bring their music and hearts together on stage at Williams Backyard Boogie on Friday, August 28 in memory of local musician Marcus Buckner. The memorial benefit jam will also feature a silent auction to include a painting "30A Angel Band" by local musician and folk artist Franko "Washboard" Jackson depicting local musicians who have passed away over the years and recently, including Marcus.
When Amy Walsh gave birth to her first child, she knew her mother was dying from bone cancer. Even so, her parents jumped on a flight from Michigan to Santa Rosa Beach to meet their grandson. Although Amy was recovering from a cesarean, she explained, “I cooked her dinner, rubbed her feet and made her sit in the sun.”
The founder of Fore Her is no stranger to public service, or cancer for that matter. Amy’s sister was a toddler when she was diagnosed with leukemia, a disease which, thankfully, was successfully treated.
