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For the first time since 1964, when it was closed under the transparent civil rights-era pretext that it was polluted, swimming will unequivocally be allowed in Lake DeFuniak, the naturally circular spring-fed lake that is the centerpiece of the Walton County seat.

The reopening of the lake comes as the result of a 3-1 decision by the DeFuniak Springs City Council at its June 14 meeting.

Under that decision, a designated area between the C...

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Destin's newest coffee and sandwich shop, Cissy's Scenic 98 Café, is set to host a grand opening celebration, complete with a ribbon cutting from the Destin Chamber of Commerce, from 4 to 6 p.m. Aug. 19.

"We've put a lot of work into creating this adorable new café," said Wanda Menendez, manager of Cissy's Café. "And we're excited to officially share it with the community." 

The celebration is free and open to the public.

Attendees can expect to enjoy the music stylings of Rob Romans, complimentary champagne, a coffee tasting bar and lite bites featuring all the delicious items Cissy's has to offer. Plus, partygoers can support the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center and enter for a chance to win sought-after raffle prizes, includi...

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As summer comes to a close, is it time to think about selling your vacation home? Based on recent data and expert opinions, it's something you may want to consider. According to research from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), vacation home sales are up 57.2% year-over-year for January-April 2021.

If you've taken your last vacation this summer, here are reasons you should consider selling your vacation home this year.

1. Remote work continues to drive demand for vacation homes. 

As the report from NAR says, based on continuously evolving work needs, there could be more interest in your 

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We are excited to share that the 30A Songwriters Festival is back for 2022! The festival will be held January 14 - 17 and tickets can be purchased here. 

Known as one of Northwest Florida's premier fine arts shows, the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation's Festival of the Arts is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year.

The 26th annual event is set for Oct. 30-31 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin and is free for attendees.

"The festival is a celebration of the wonder of arts and culture," said Deb Nissley, MKAF director of operations and festival producer. "We will feature new surprises this year, including free entrance to all festival-goers. I encourage everyone to stop by to enjoy beautiful art, live music, and great food."  

During the festival, artists from across the Un...

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