Tim Haney is a true Walton County native. He was born in Ft. Walton Beach because there was no hospital in the Santa Rosa Beach area, which is where his family lived. The only elementary school…
Will Sullivan – “Eagle Eye”
When Will Sullivan was young his father called him “Eagle Eye” for his ability to see things that others couldn’t. “I was always able to pick out little details within a scene. Like sharks’ teeth for…
Rusty Anchors
I first met Rusty in 1993 at Fort Polk, Louisiana, in August. It was hot. In Fort Polk the air does not move. And there are nasty bugs, and poison ivy, and snakes. And roving bands…
Maureen Walker
I have been blessed by Maureen Walker for quite some time now. Not only is Maureen a kind, loving, and compassionate friend, she is an amazing hair stylist! Maureen is a stylist at 30A Hair Studio,…
Haruko Shi
Tracy and I were privileged to sit down with Haruko Shi at her beautiful home in Santa Rosa Beach. She served us the most delicious martini I’ve ever had. Something with peach in it. Just the…
Tyler White
Yes, those are hops in the photo above. And the guy inspecting them is Tyler White, Head Brewer at Grayton Beer Company, a Santa Rosa Beach success story. Tyler’s training and experience bring the “craft” to…
Haley Mashburn
Meet Haley Mashburn – a fireball in the vacation rental industry. Her strong work ethic and determination have taken her up the ranks to where she is now a crucial part of a large property management…
Janie Schmidt
Meet Janie Schmidt – a beautiful lady inside and out. Janie’s smile is contagious and fills any room. But beneath her sweet demeanor lies a keen businesswoman. When asked how she had the savvy and ambition…
Nicole McKee
I dream of donuts… Opening a donut shop was Nicole McKee’s dream for as long as she can remember. She can’t tell you why it’s been all about donuts, but the people of Walton County are…
Josh Pool
In hindsight it is not surprising that Josh Pool planted a church. His father, Terry Pool, was an Assemblies of God minister for forty years in Niceville, Florida, where Josh grew up. His mother, Joyce, was…