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: ANNOUNCING: SEMIFINALISTS for SANTA ROSA TEACHER OF THE 1/7/2026
Santa Rosa County, FL – Santa Rosa Education Foundation has announced the five semifinalists selected from 37 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year. Congratulations to Audra Hughes, Avalon Middle, Earle McAuley, Gulf Breeze High, Bayleigh Upton, Jay High, Dayna Hood, Milton High, Dawn Kaunike, Santa Rosa High & Adult. The SREF Teacher of the Year Selection Committee, which consists of administrators, business and community leaders, parents, and previous Santa Rosa Teachers of the Year, will
Rewriting the Playbook: How Local Brands Win by Anticipating What’s Next
The idea that only big players can ride the wave of change is quickly fading. For small businesses, the coming shift in marketing isn’t a threat—it’s a doorway. The right mindset and a willingness to adapt can transform a local shop or niche brand into a standout name. What once felt like a scramble to keep up can now become a strategy to lead from the front. Lead with Culture, Not Just Product People don’t buy products—they join stories. As consumers lean into values and identity when they make
