by Kerri Parker | Feb 2, 2024 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode, we connect with Teresa Horton, Executive Director of the Seaside School Foundation. We discuss the Seaside Race weekend as a crucial fundraising event for the Seaside School Foundation, supporting both the Seaside Neighborhood School and the Seacoast Collegiate High School program.
by Kerri Parker | Feb 1, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Part of making a plan to become a healthier you is to make it convenient. With two locations (Freeport and DeFuniak Springs), various classes for all fitness levels, as well as workout coaches, Bend the Bar Fitness is an ideal spot to get your sweat on.
by Kerri Parker | Jan 21, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
In this episode we speak to Florida’s Superintendent of the Year, our very own Mr. Russel Hughes, the superintendent of Walton County School District. We discuss the district’s achievements and the positive impact the district has on our community. As Walton County’s largest employer, we also discuss the need for bus drivers.
by Kerri Parker | Jan 11, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Events, Freeport, Podcast, Walton & Beyond
Partners in Southern Sound Music Alliance, Jennifer Sundal and Naomi Alvarado help us to make a connection to the Walton County music scene. We talk about 30A Songwriters Festival, choosing venues and performances, a micro-festival happening simultaneously called Stinky’s Swamp Writers and how live music can bring energy, add economic, cultural and social significance for our community.
by Kerri Parker | Jan 8, 2024 | Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Imagine the impact you can make if you carved out time to serve your community as a mentor for a child. Students who have mentors to inspire them are more likely to succeed in life. You may think, who am I to be a mentor?
by Kerri Parker | Jan 6, 2024 | Businesses, Communities, DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Walton & Beyond
Live music can be the key to turning a business into a vivacious cultural space. It can bring energy, add economic, cultural and social significance, and generate community engagement. Music adds a cool factor that makes people want to visit.