Owning a small business is more than just fulfilling a dream—it’s an unrelenting commitment to hard work, late nights, and a passion that often goes unseen by the outside world. For Tammy and Jimmy Henderson, the journey to open Sweet Southern Comfort in DeFuniak Springs has been nothing short of a labor of love, showcasing the resilience and determination of small business owners everywhere.
DeFuniak Springs Woman’s Club hosts fashion show
he University of West Florida Historic Trust has announced a partnership with F. Diane Pickett, local emerging author and the president and founder of DeFuniak Landmarks, a nonprofit foundation established to preserve and protect the architectural integrity of homes within the historic districts of DeFuniak Springs.
Patrick (Pat) O’Neill has put his 30 years of construction expertise into various projects in Walton County. He built Camp Gulf RV Park in Miramar Beach. With his children, Nelson, Kaylynn and Maggie, he built Twin Lakes Camp Resort, which won the Best Small Park in Florida Award this year.
Military veterans are facing a crisis of challenges upon returning home, many with physical, financial and emotional needs. A new complex set to begin construction soon will be a welcome addition to DeFuniak Springs. Veterans Lodge will offer a variety of life-saving services to returning servicemen and women.