Tessa Broadwater’s job is to illuminate our lives, literally. She studied interior design at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and now designs lighting spaces for others on the Emerald Coast. “I am a lighting specialist and designer,” she says. “I help select, design and provide lighting fixtures and home furnishings for local and out-of-state builders,…
Cold Brew Near You
Daniel Pratt, founder and owner of Panama City Coffee Company, insists that what he is doing as he pedals his custom-made barista bike through the streets of Grayton Beach is not about the money. He is trying to create an experience. Not for himself, but for the curious customers he takes by surprise. “I am…
Chris Jayne
Chris Jayne is a joyful guy who always has a smile on his face and an encouraging word. He very much enjoys working at Fuller Insurance and just celebrated his 13th anniversary with them in May. His expertise is working with residential and commercial contractors, local business owners, commercial non-profits (including churches) and high-value residential…
Helen “Redd” Vizard
After months of pandemic purgatory I am pleased to welcome the return of “the Singing Bartender” to Redd’s Fueling Station, located around the back of Sally’s By The Sea Store on 30A in Blue Mountain Beach. We recently had a chat with the bartender-server-hostess-cashier-entertainer and owner of the establishment, Helen “Redd” Vizard. “That’s Redd with…
Amber Clark
Amber Clark has deep roots in Walton County. Her great-grandmother was the first postmaster on the “Star Route” in South Walton, and one of her family homes was the Santa Rosa Beach library at one point. She lives in Santa Rosa Beach on a bayou with her dogs, plants, and partner. Please tell us about…
Rebecca Gray
Rebecca Gray is full of life and generosity. She gives of her time and always has a smile. She answered our questions with such humorous honesty, I felt it best to share her answers verbatim. Enjoy! Tell us a little bit about your family. “Two boys. One mama. One frog. The boys spend most of…
Whitney Quin
Whitney Quin is someone to be admired. She has a deep love for care giving, teaching, and for promoting the livelihood of loved ones. From tutoring children to dog sitting, she does it all and offers a great service to our community. Whitney has lived in Walton County for three and a half years. She…
Michael Bickett
Michael is the General Manager for the Vue on 30a and the Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club. He has lived in Santa Rosa Beach for a little over four years. Michael grew up in Michigan and graduated with a Criminal Justice degree from Michigan State University. “My parents did the typical Midwestern thing and…
Tim Haney
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 in his time was Bay Elementary, which went through the 6th grade. He graduated from Freeport High School. Tim’s…
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 to start her own marketing company Janie explained that she comes from a family of entrepreneurs with an unbelievable…