The holiday season can be particularly difficult for families facing financial hardships, and the inability to provide gifts or celebrate in a traditional way can impact children's sense of joy and belonging. Initiatives like the Santa Patrol by the Walton County Sheriff's Office play a crucial role in bringing joy and support to these families. Join us as we talk to Tammy Godwin of the Walton County Sheriff's Office. Tammy is passionate in her role to oversee Santa Patrol. We hope this episode inspires more donations and helps make a positive impact in supporting these families . You can reach Tammy directly at 850-520-2821 or [email protected]. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwy331/message

In this episode we talk to Terry Mauer of Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of West Florida. While you may be familiar with the SBDC, what you may not know is that beyond start-up assistance, the SBDC offers free resources to help grow your business - and can even help with valuations and other services to sell your business. Listen in as we touch the surface on the how valuable the SBDC network of free consulting can help our community small businesses thrive. You can email Terry Mauer at [email protected]. More information at https://sbdc.uwf.edu/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwy331/message

Get to know the City of Freeport Events & Recreation Coordinator, Anne McKenzie. In this episode, Anne helps Hwy 331 listeners get up to speed on the busy upcoming events season. We discuss details about the Trunk or Treat on October 28th, Freeport Bayfest on November 4th, and the Christmas activities happening on December 2nd that culminate into a festive Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall. You can get more event details on HWY 331.com Events Calendar or on the City of Freeport website. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwy331/message

Two-time Grammy nominated Tim Jackson is a Walton County resident and five decade veteran musician, songwriter, and performer. Tim brings national recording artists to DeFuniak Springs, Florida with his Storytellers Tour. In this first episode of HWY 331, Tim refers to the many performances at Florida Chautauqua Theater and how the quaint town of Defuniak Springs inspires songwriters to come back time and time again to the welcoming town;  writing lyrics about train tracks, food trucks and a perfectly round spring-fed lake, unique to DeFuniak Springs. https://hwy331.com/timjackson/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hwy331/message