Krislynn is a senior at Walton High School and also attends Northwest Florida State College. School activities keep her very busy as she is involved in cheerleading, Anchor Club, Key Club, National Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Student Council, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Her mother Chastity teaches 7th grade English at Walton Middle School…
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…
Emma King
Emma has one of the most fun careers around – she makes popsicles! If you have been in Walton County for a while, you may be familiar with Swell Pops – the best pops around. Emma was born and raised in Ft. Walton. She went to college in Dallas and taught kindergarten after she graduated….
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 of longhorn cattle that could be trapped in our open excavation units. It was the perfect place to learn…
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 such iconic local brews as “30A Beach Blonde Ale,” “Salt of the Gulf,” and Fish Whistle IPA.” We interviewed…
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 company in Walton County. Being the Director of Owner Relations is a demanding job, but this 25-year-old is up…