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Deborah Wheeler

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Articles by Deborah Wheeler

The saga of Jake — another Alaqua success story

Alaqua Animal Refuge takes in approximately 500 dogs per year — small ones, large ones, short haired, shaggy, young, and sometimes rejected old ones. There are so many homeless animals that the... READ MORE
Leapers, What to do when your birthday falls on Feb. 29?

Birthdays are special days — especially when it is your own. But what if you were born Feb. 29 and the big day only comes around once every four years? The Sun recently asked thr... READ MORE
Paint, sip, and help Habitat on Feb. 28: Adult art class set for Destin Commons

If you like to dabble with paints, ever wanted to learn to paint, or, if you have a heart for Habitat for Humanity, come to Destin Commons Feb. 28. American Ad Federation of the Emerald Coast i... READ MORE
PARTY LINE: Musings from the ark, or rainy days and Mondays ...

Seagar's Prime Steak House held a grand re-opening soiree last Tuesday night with wine and passed hors d'oeuvres to show off the restaurant's $1 million worth of upgrades. Tom Becnel, Kitty ... READ MORE
A running wedding, marriage is a marathon for one couple in the Seaside Neighborhood School race

The Seaside Neighborhood School 5k and Half Marathon this weekend will produce more than race winners. The race will also produce a wedding. Micah Reagan and Cary Morgan met through their runni... READ MORE
Dine by Design is more than catering

Did you know that not only do food flavors influence a wine's taste, but aromas from different foods — and even spices — also impact the taste of a particular wine. Kim Pitchford demonstrated t... READ MORE
PARTY LINE: Sun sets on another week of mixing and mingling

Jacksonville State University alumni living in this area gathered for a mix and mingle last Tuesday night at Destiny East. Jon and Teri Vice were two who attended. Turning out to vie... READ MORE
Spring breakers help local free pelican

A lot of birds visit Edmond and Cynthia Alexander's dock, which juts out into Western Lake. Sometimes they are just resting, but recently one needed a helping hand. Two weeks ago, Edmond saw a ... READ MORE
Locals offer advice to spring breakers

As the snowbirds fly back north, that must mean it's time for the youngsters to invade our piece of paradise — otherwise known as spring break. With the onslaught of co-eds on area beaches, som... READ MORE
‘Reluctant Republican' takes on extremism in new book

New author and Seagrove resident Barbara Olschner will hold a book signing of her first book, "The Reluctant Republican," March 9 at 5 p.m. at Sundog Books in Seaside. Olschner has be... READ MORE