Month: May 2024

The Harvey F. Eckhoff VFW Post 7674 Auxiliary announced four local students as winners of the 2024 Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest on May 20. Hosted each year since 1979 by the VFW Auxiliary, the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest is opened to students in grade 9-12 to recognize young artists in grades 9-12. The scholarship contest recognizes up-and-coming artists and encourages their patriotism. First Place (High School)—Camryn Lux, […]

The Fort Walton Beach Ladies Golf Association (FWBLGA) announced its top winners on May 21 during an awards banquet at Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina to celebrate the league’s 62nd-year season end. Winner of the 2023/2024 President’s Cup is Lisa Curry. The Club Championship went to FWBLGA President Betty Riker. Golfer of the Year is Carla Reinlie who also achieved Most Improved. Along with tournaments, FWBLGA members are offered new challenges […]

MidSouth Bank held a luau May 13 which proved successful in raising both monetary donations towards A Bed 4 Me Foundation’s mission to provide beds for children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor or inadequate spaces. Lynn Fehr, MidSouth Bank Branch Manager/Retail Loan Officer, said the luau was a success despite the poor weather, “We still raised over a $1,000 in donations to a Bed 4 Me.” Luau attendees […]

Five local veterans were honored during a Quilt of Valor ceremony held by the Flying Needles Quilt Guild (FNQG) at the Air Force Armament Museum, Eglin Air Force Base, on May 11. Five handmade quilts made by members of FNQC were presented as their heartfelt thanks to the five nominated veterans as thanks for their service, sacrifice, and valor while serving our nation. The special ceremony was witnessed by family […]

Fort Walton Beach Bowl has opened registration for its 2024 summer bowling leagues. Get your team together and join the fun. There is a variety of leagues being offered. May 8: Totally Wasted League—starting May 8, this league will meet at 6 p.m. and bowling begins at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. (Being “totally wasted” is not really required.) May 20: Adult/Youth Bowling League—4-person teams (which must have 2 youth players in […]

Lost Pizza Co. celebrated its first anniversary in business in Fort Walton Beach by sharing fresh food and a plethora of fun at their thank-you party for the community on May 4. A laid-back eatery featuring pizza, pasta, subs, wings and other tasty foods, Lost Pizza Co. also offers relaxing fun in an atmosphere of quirky décor. The company wanted to give back to those who have supported them per General […]

The Arts & Design Society (ADSO) held a reception announcing the winners of its Celebrate FWB Pirates art challenge on Friday, May 3, in Fort Walton Beach Local artists had been invited to submit their pirate-inspired art to the ADSO gallery to herald the upcoming 68th Annual Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival May 16 to 20 in Fort Walton Beach. From ADSO’s volunteer staff to the artists and all those in attendance, […]