Kite flying has been known to be child’s play, but not necessarily for a group of kite flying enthusiasts who have formed The Emerald Coast Kite Flyer’s Club. Members like Tonya Layton take a lot of pride in their handmade kite creations. She showed off the kite that she made herself, a dolphin she named Marty, at the club’s recent gathering at Opal Beach. Many club members bring family and friends to weekend “Club Fun Flys” the third Sunday of each month or whenever the club wants to get together.  

Gainesville, Fla. — The University of Florida and The Village retirement community in Gainesville have partnered to offer UF Health Vitality Mind, a research program dedicated to maximizing brain health in older adults.

Twelve-year-old MaKayla Crouch received 1,200 pounds of dog and cat food for her birthday May 22.

Perhaps what is most surprising about her gifts was that they were exactly what she asked for.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) unveiled a new smart device app May 28 and is encouraging its use for reporting lionfish sightings in Florida. According to FWC, the   first 250 people, who successfully complete the Report Florida Lionfish app reporting form will receive a free, interactive and newly redesigned “Lionfish Control Team” T-shirt.

Being happy in the workplace translates to happiness, and wellness, throughout a person’s life, experts say, and that wellbeing means taking care of the mind, body and soul.