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EVENTS
Specialists 15
Soiree & Ribbon Cutting 19
Beach Crafted 22
Music Fest 27
Merchants Association 30
Sister’s Kick Off 36
Football Schedule 38 South
High School Schedule 45 Casino Night 48
Walk About 51 The Next Big Thing 53 Grand Inlet Release Party 54
Blue Marlin Classic 56 Business After Hours 60 DCWAF Check Presentation 67 Women’s Council of Realtors® 70 Florida Paints Ribbon Cutting 73 Volume 2 • Number 5 Founder/Publisher Jeff Watson Editor Kayla Burleson Features Maggie Yelverton Graphics Keri Atchley Kayla Burleson Advertising Jeff Watson Kayla Burleson Writers & Photographers Keri Atchley Kayla Burleson Mark Hotze Mary Chris Murry Bobby Parker Mayeska Sand Jeff Watson Web Master Keri Atchley Kayla Burleson VIP 30A MAGAZINE 2078 Hwy 98, A105 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (731) 616-2628 www.30AMag.com Submit your events to jeff@vipmag.com Contents 67 27 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 EDITORIAL Letter from the Publisher 14 Calendar of Events 24 The Good Life - The Cascade at Sandestin® 32 Nashville Music City Happenings 41 Santa Rosa Beach Golf Club 63 Snapshots @ Alaqua at Sandestin Marina 74 56 SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER 2022 SOCIALIZING THROUGHOUT 30A AND SOUTH WALTON! Summer Soiree CASINO NIGHT EMERALD COAST BLUE MARLIN CLASSIC SUMMER HAZE MUSIC FEST 19 ON THE COVER Payton Brundage (@itspayton), Kim Brundage, and Mackenzie Breazeale @ Summer Haze - North Beach Social Photography by Jeff Watson SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022 • 13

Letter from the Publisher

There is a distinct phrase that is synonymous with fall for me…It’s Football Time in Tennessee! Something about those words takes me back to college days and Knoxville every time I hear it. As I now spend the majority of my time here, I realize that it is football time everywhere. The fact that most people moved to Florida from other cities around the South creates a very exciting place when is comes to collegiate and professional sports. This makes Saturday game days at your favorite local watering hole especially engaging as most any team, especially those in the SEC, will be represented. And I must admit, I catch myself wearing many hats and even a gator head occasionally as long as they are not playing the Vols or Ole Miss. I even caught the words “Roll Tide” come out of my mouth one day, and those used to truly be four-letter words in Tennessee. But in true character of this beautiful place we call home, everyone and every flag is welcome, so get out and support your heritage.

As for where, I can think of a plethora of great places along 30A and around Walton County. One little gem you may not know about is the Marina Bar & Grill in Sandestin, a prime example of everyschool-flag present with the outdoor projector screen back in action.

And of course it’s not just about collegiate sports. It all starts with Friday night lights at local high schools all the way to the big stage on Sunday. And there is plenty of competition on the area high school level, so check out the South Walton High School season inside this issue along with the entire SEC schedule. What an exciting time of the year this is as we get ready for fall and weekend tailgating! So whether you are heading to the stadium or gathering around the big screen. dust off the old alma mater jersey and support your team while having a great time with friends and family.

Happy Fall!

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GRAND OPENING CUTTING

Dermatology Specialists of Florida recently held an open house to celebrate the opening of their new Watersound Origins Office. The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and its ambassadors along with guests joined the welcoming staff for their official ribbon cutting followed by refreshments and a chance for attendees to tour the facility.

This new 5,000-square-foot state-of-the-art office, located in Watersound Town Center at 75 Origins Main Street, has been designed to house medical, surgical and cosmetic dermatology services along with the physician-supervised medical spa, Aqua Medical Spa. This expansion if part of Dermatology Specialists of Florida’s continuing commitment to provide comprehensive dermatology care to all of the communities it serves.

The team making this all possible is led by Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Angela Pearson, along with an aesthetician and Dr. Jon Ward, Board-Certified Dermatologist and BoardCertified Mohs Surgeon.

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HandArendall Harrison Sale and Emerald Coast Title Services celebrate their recent move in Santa Rosa Beach with a Summer Soirée.

The two companies posed the question, what should we do to celebrate the opening of our new location? Answers were many but at the top of the list was host a party for all their clients, friends, neighbors and chamber members with frozen drinks and cool tunes to beat the heat. Hancock Whitney co-sponsored the event, which also served as the Walton Area Chamber’s Business After Hours and as dual ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Walton Area Chamber and Destin Chamber.

The event was very well attended by guests along the southern coastal region from Panama City, FL to Mobile, AL. “We moved, we invited and they came. It’s been great to have the support of our other seven law offices and title company but we also count the community, chamber, client and fellow business support as part of our foundational growth here in Walton and Okaloosa counties,” states HAHS Partner/Member and ECTS President, Dion Moniz.

The law firm and title company outgrew their previous offices at Redfish Village and moved to their new offices this summer at the corner of HWY 98 and County Road 393.  Although, corporate and individual legal work and real estate title work can be accomplished from anywhere, the idea behind the new place was location, location, location for clients, friends, businesses and the future growth for the two companies.

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CRAFTED was created to celebrate the collaboration of talents that come together to enrich the experience of life along the Scenic Highway 30A stretch of Florida’s Emerald Coast. This new event, sprung from 2019’s successful debut of Firkin Fête, aims to tell the stories of crafted beverages, culinary experiences, artistry, and workmanship. Crafted will be a weekend of events in Alys Beach, a gathering of renowned craftspeople from around the country sharing the process, the inspiration, and the product of their craft at the Makers Market, Firkin Fête, Spirited Seminars, and the Spirited Soirée. Alys Beach Crafted is pleased to announce that all proceeds will benefit one of Walton County’s local non-profits, Food for Thought Outreach.

The 2nd Annual Firkin Fête on October 21st, 2022. Firkin Fête features a unique tasting experience as we tap firkins of beer created by local and regional breweries. The firkins, each an 11-gallon keg, are unique in that no one, including the brewers themselves, can know what the final product will taste like until the firkins are tapped for the event. Firkin Fête will also feature live music performances and the culinary creations of chefs from throughout the southeast. This festive evening is not to be missed!

Spirited Seminars feature four opportunities to learn from some of the best Mixologists in the industry. The seminars will explore the art of the cocktail from the elements of tasting like a pro to special tips for crafting the perfect drink for seamless, gracious entertaining. Preparations, pairings, new craft ingredients and products – these renowned Mixologists invite you behind the bar for a glimpse into the craft of creating beautiful cocktails.

TASTE LIKE A PRO WE ALL KNOW HOW TO SIP AND SWIRL, BUT DIVE DEEPER WITH THE EXPERTS AS THEY UNCOVER THEIR SECRETS FOR TASTING SPIRITS AND WINE LIKE A PRO.

Ease into the seminar with a welcome cocktail as you prepare to experience three spirits and three wines with gurus Christina Veira from Toronto’s Bar Mordecai and Sarah Pierre of Atlanta’s 3 Parks Wine Shop. You’ll complete this Spirited Seminar with an expanded knowledge of the components of tasting – with great tastes and a little splash of fun in the mix.

GARDEN TO GLASS

Join the creative ladies behind Sip of Paradise, a non-profit community garden for bartenders of the greater Atlanta area, as they teach you how to make the freshest cocktails using craft spirits from St. George Spirits paired with seasonal ingredients that can be harvested from your own garden.

WHOA! LOW & NO Sit back and relax into the tropical setting of this cocktail seminar as hosts McLain Hedges of Denver’s Yacht Club Bar, Roy Clark of Mobile’s The Haberdasher, and Whitney Hobbs and Rob Crabtree of St. Augustine’s Boat Drinks bar. Mixing with spirits from our friends at Haus Alpenz and Spiribam, you will enjoy sampling tiki drinks as these connoisseurs share their trade secrets to help you create specialty cocktails with different ABV (alcohol by volume) levels, allowing you to cater to your guests’ cocktail preferences with thoughtful accommodations that exemplify Southern hospitality. The mixologists will showcase the prep and process of mixing cocktails with “Whoa,” Low and No ABV – a skill that will take your entertaining prowess to the next level.

FORDS GIN SEMINAR

Martim Smith-Mattsson of Fords Gin teams up with Miles Macquarrie, co-owner and beverage director of Decatur’s Kimball House and recipe developer for Tip Top Proper Cocktails, and Neal Bodenheimer, founding partner of James Beard Award Winning New Orleans craft bar, Cure, to showcase their products from the experts’ point of view. Discover why (and how) mixologists and bartenders love to work with Fords Gin, a precise and thoughtful blend of nine botanicals including juniper, coriander seed, citrus, florals, and spices.

We’ll journey through the cocktail ages to explore the history of gin cocktails. From the gin punch of the early days to the current golden days of the craft cocktail, the rich course of gin timelessly intertwines with that of the classic cocktail in a story that we look forward to sharing and sampling.

SATURDAY, 22ND’S SPIRITED SOIRÉE features craft cocktails from handselected mixologists from all over the country. These mixologists have been paired with craft distilleries, to create the perfect cocktail. Guests will have the opportunity taste the spirits both neat and in the crafted cocktail and will hear from the distillers and mixologists on the inspiration and process behind each unique pairing.

BE THE MAKER WITH LOFT & LEAF

Join Kendra, owner of Loft & Leaf, for a “Be the Maker” workshop event as part of Alys Beach Crafted. During this workshop, Kendra will guide you through the creation of a beautiful succulent arrangement. With her creative and practical insights, learn tricks and tips for the care of this new arrangement and how to best introduce living design into your living space.

Enjoy bites from the best culinary teams in the Southeast alongside handcrafted cocktails and spirits, and take home some of the new concepts and trends currently setting the beverage world a-buzz.

Join us in the Alys Beach Amphitheatre on Friday, October 21st from 3-6PM and on Saturday, October 22nd from 12-4PM for THE ALYS BEACH CRAFTED MAKERS MARKET. These thoughtfully chosen artisans will present their works, showcase their craft, their inspiration, and their stories.  These products, representing the best in regional workmanship, as well as a selection of treats and refreshments, will be available for purchase while live music adds to the browsing experience. This event is free and open to the public.

BE THE MAKER WITH SYDNI GAUSE SILKS

Join Sydni, owner of Sydni Gause Silks and professor of art, for a “Be the Maker” workshop. During this dye workshop, Sydni will take you through the process of creating your own naturally dyed silk scarf. From the scouring and mordanting preparation of the silk fiber to the wash and care basics, Sydni will share each step in the process, along with insights into the plants used for variety of color and pattern, plants grown in her own large-scale, North Florida dye garden.

For more information on Alys Beach Crafted, please visit https://alysbeachcrafted.com. Tickets for the Crafted events are on sale now. You may also email events@alysbeach.com or call 850-231-5500.
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SUNDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Craft Cocktail Class Hotel Effie 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

Seaside Farmers Market Seaside 9 am

Rosemary Beach Farm er’s Market Rosemary Beach 9 am

Rosemary Beach Farm er’s Market

Rosemary Beach 9 am

Rosemary Beach Farm er’s Market

Rosemary Beach 9 am

Paddle with your dog North Beach Social 9 am

Pensacola Seafood Festival

HumpDay Market

Monet Monet 10 am

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Craft Cocktail Class Hotel Effie 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

Seaside Farmers Market Seaside 9 am

HumpDay Market Monet Monet 10 am

Throw Down Concert 30a Axe 6 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Craft Cocktail Class Hotel Effie 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

Alys Shoppe Trunk Show

Alys Shoppe 10:30 am

Holiday Open House Grand Boulevard 4 pm

Santa’s Arrival Destin Commons 6 pm

Seaside Farmers Market Seaside 9am

Watersound Farmers Market Watersound 10 am

HumpDay Market

Monet Monet 10 am

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Craft Cocktail Class Hotel Effie 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour

Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

Beach to Bay Fishing Tournament

Stinkys Bait Shack All Day

Pensacola Seafood Fest

Farmers Market Defuniak Springs 8 am

Fallapalooza Biophilia Center 9 am

Farmers Market Seaside 9 am Grand Boulevard 9 am Watersound 9 am Baytowne 9 am

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Craft Cocktail Class Hotel Effie 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour

Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

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Sand Jam Music Fest

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Pirates of the High Seas Festival

Pier Park 12 pm

Porchfest

Watersound Origins 3 pm

Rosemary Beach Farm er’s Market

Rosemary Beach 9 am

PCB Oktoberfest

PCB 11 am

Walton County Fair

Walton County Fair

Sinfonia Gala Sandestin 6 pm

HumpDay Market Monet Monet 10 am Walton County Fair

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Craft Cocktail Class Hotel Effie 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour

Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

Seafood Festival Destin 4 pm

Beer from Around Here Baytowne Wharf 6pm

Pirates of the High Seas Festival Pier Park 4pm

Surf Post Sessions 7 pm

Farmers Market Defuniak Springs 8 am

Seaside Farmers Market Seaside 9 am

Sand Jam Music Fest PCB

Rosemary Beach Farm er’s Market

Rosemary Beach 9 am

Surf Post Sessions 7 pm

Witches of South Walton Gulf Place 6:30 am

Halloween Baytowne 4 pm

Trick or Treat Seaside 4 pm

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Story Tellers Hibiscus 6 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour Stinkys Bait Shack 7 pm

PCB Oktoberfest PCB 4 pm

Farmers Market Defuniak Springs 8 am

Farmers Market Seaside 9 am Grand Boulevard 9 am Watersound 9 am Baytowne 9 am

Houndsfest Idyll Hounds 1 pm

Farmers Market Defuniak Springs 8 am

Farmers Market Seaside 9 am Grand Boulevard 9 am Watersound 9 am Baytowne 9 am

PCB Oktoberfest PCB 4 pm

Farmers Market Big Chill 9 am

Thunderbeach PCB 9 am

Bubbly Baytowne Baytowne 5 pm

Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour Stinkys Bait Shack 8 pm

Crafted Alys Beach 3 pm

Surf Post Sessions 7 pm

Farmers Market Defuniak Springs 8 am

Farmers Market Seaside 9 am Grand Boulevard 9 am Watersound 9 am Baytowne 9 am

Bloody Mary Fest Market Shops 11 am

Fall Festival Alys Beach 4:30 pm

Moon Crush Seascape 6 pm

Festival of the Arts MKAF 9 am

Halloween Derby Seaside 10 am

Spookstreet Trick or Treat HarborWalk 6 pm

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On August 21, 2022, North Beach Social was the place to be! Summer Haze Music Fest was back for the second year and nine of SoWal’s favorite bands rocked the house all day long. With performances by Electric Duck Phat, Queen’s Ransom, Boukou Groove, Big Phun, The Iceman Special, and more, we celebrated all the great music SoWal has to offer. The day wasn’t just an amazing concert, it was also a fundraiser for Alaqua Animal Refuge. In addition to the music, Summer Haze had a live auction! Robby Amonett very generously donated a live painting of each performance, and Driftwood Guitars donated a custom electric guitar for the event Summer Haze Winter Fest is on November 19, 2022, at Distillery 98 & Idyll Hounds benefiting the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center. Acts will include The Cosmic Rascals, Hunter & Tony, Chris Alvarado Trio, The Neon Tears, and more! Similar to last year, there will be food trucks and a Sip & Shop with local art vendors. For more information about vendor & sponsorship opportunities, or purchase tickets, please email info@southernsoundalliance.com or visit: www.southernsoundalliance.com/summer-haze-music-festival

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As 30A and Walton County continue to grow at a phenomenal pace, a part of that growth is taking place in Freeport. This small community just across the 331 bridge on the north side of the bay is seeing housing and business development explode due to many factors including its close proximity to the beaches along with a small, welcoming home-town feel. This summer the Freeport Merchants Association held its 2nd Annual Night Out at the Hammock Bay Green benefiting Rise Animal Refuge. Many local businesses set up vendor booths as attendees enjoyed food trucks and a silent action and raffle. Kids enjoyed the bounce house while the crowd listened to a live performance by Shenanigans. Sponsors included Freeport Flooring, MH Carr, Clutch Media and the Hammock Bay General Store.

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MODERN OPULENCE & LUXURY LIVING The Good Life • 32

The Cascade at Sandestin® is a new residential development that will reside within the gates of Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort.

The Cascade will rise 24 stories above the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, boasting 74 three- and four-bedroom condominiums, four of which are ultra-luxurious penthouse units, endless amenities and unmatched views of the Gulf of Mexico and the natural beauty of the surrounding resort.

Modern opulence and luxury living can be found at The Cascade for perfect balance to residents of all ages.

For more information,

visit: www.bhhspenfed.com www.cascadesandestin.com @CascadeSandestin #CascadeSandestin
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The Cascade at Sandestin® will rise 24-stories above the coastline of the Gulf of Mexico, boasting 74 residences, a mix of three-, four- and 5-bedroom options to include ultra-luxurious penthouse, tower suites and garden residences. The natural beauty of the surrounding resort combined with the coastal elegance of the Gulf of Mexico brings luxury living and perfect balance to residents of all ages. It is sure to be the most sought-after, luxury project this area has ever seen.

Buyers who purchase a condominium at The Cascade understand the importance of being a part of something truly special and appreciate a deserved and earned lifestyle choice. The luxury high-rise will be located on the beach side of Sandestin® and will boast gorgeous panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico and the lush grounds of the resort. The attention to each elevated detail will make life at The Cascade alluring for those who seek comfortable luxury, endless amenities and modern opulence. Good

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From the award-winning resort, to the three- and four-bedroom units and glorious penthouse options available for residential purchase. Amenities include an expansive pool deck replete with a pickleball court, bbq pavilion, fire pit, large pool and spa, cabanas, a state-ofthe-art fitness center, dedicated golf cart parking, social room with lounge zones and a catering kitchen, plus a conference room, workshare space and more.

Throughout the common spaces you’ll find large-scale lighting features and elevated finishes with a mix of modern luxury. The color palette boasts neutral colors with warm sand, earth-toned accents.

Each condominium allows you to enter through your own private elevator foyer. Upon entry you’ll find oversized living areas, (the average size of a home at The Cascade Sandestin® is 2,425 sq. ft.), chef’s kitchens, private terraces and more! Incredible views await, and whether they be of the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Mexico or the lush landscaping and golf courses of Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort, they are sure to be spectacular.

In addition to the amenities you’ll find on-site, the resort itself features more than seven miles of beaches and pristine bay front, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 20 swimming pools, a 226-slip marina, a fitness center, luxury spa and celebrity chef dining.

Shop, dine and play at the charming  pedestrian village, The Village of Baytowne Wharf and more. The Cascade at Sandestin® is protected by private security 24-hours a day, seven days a week behind a gated access point.

Inside the gates of the resort, residents enjoy a balanced lifestyle of high-class living, spanning the 2,400 acres from the beach to the bay. Everything within the gates of the resort is accessible by golf cart or bicycle. The entire resort is interconnected by miles of pedestrian, bike and golf cart paths that weave through groves of live oaks, meandering past natural lagoons, fountains, man-made lakes, and meticulously landscaped fairways.

The life you’ve always dreamed of can be found at The Cascade at Sandestin® Preconstruction opportunities for The Cascade at Sandestin® are available and offered through Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

- PenFed Realty and Sandestin® Real Estate (SRE). Those interested in owning one of these residences should contact a Cascade sales representative to inquire about available residences, discuss floor plans and learn about the features and amenities offered. Once you have selected your private residence you will be guided through the reservation process, ensuring a smooth and expeditious experience on your journey to ownership at Sandestin’s exclusive new development - The Cascade.

Contact Berkshire Hathaway HomeServicesPenFed Realty at 850-952-9480 or Sandestin® Real Estate at 1-800-277-0801

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Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club’s Sassy Sisters is a club that offers a full social calendar to meet the diverse interests of ladies of all ages. The group offers frequent opportunities to meet others at social events, explore local and regional attractions on day and overnight trips and get involved in the community by volunteering and fundraising through philanthropic projects and events.

Recently, the Sassy Sisters held their annual kick-off event “Love the Pearls” at the VUE. Attendees were in for a treat as they were greeted with a glass of champagne while socializing with friends and members, followed by a wonderful dinner. The main attraction of the evening was the world’s largest selection of pearls available for shopping, including a beautiful pair of pearl earrings for each guest!

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South Walton High School Touchdown Club Casino Night

Supportersof South Walton High gathered for a Vegas style casino night to support the Seahawks Football Program. Sponsored by Capital City Bank and Distillery 98, a local favorite spot for players, parents and coaches. This year’s event was organized by Capital City Bank’s John Hodges, a key supporter of SWHS sports programs and the Voice of the Seahawks for South Walton home games. Thanks to John and his wife, Michelle, for all you do!

Savannah & Kaden Burden Amy Milligan, Gina Loya & John Harvstead Coach Phil Tisa and Pearce Spurlin, SrDistillery 98’s Nic Mathis & Harrison Holditch Jacky Ward & Michelle Bailey Blake Jones & Lance Stokes Michelle Hodges, Laurie Corbin, Gina Loya, Amy Milligan & John Hodges Billee Pearson & Krissy Turner Story by Amy Milligan & Photography by Jeff Watson For these photos and more, follow us on Facebook.
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Wine Walk is a long running South Walton tradition at Gulf Place on 30A. This event which takes place on the third Thursday of each month, is a great opportunity to check out the shoppes and businesses in Gulf Place while doing a little shopping and socializing with friends. With your ticket, you receive a wine glass to partake in the spirits each participating business will have on hand, along with great culinary treats of all types. You also will be given a Walk About Map that each business signs to verify your attendance. This can become a valuable piece of paper at the end of the evening when everyone gathers at the Artists village and prizes are drawn!

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The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted “The Next BIG Thing” on Tuesday, September 6 and Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa.

The annual symposium had three distinctive growth tracks, including Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship, and Women in Business. Together, each track brought in several dynamic speakers who addressed topics beneficial to empowering individuals professionally and personally, grow emerging and existing entrepreneurs, and help create rising leaders.

Registration and check-in opened with a continental breakfast in the vendor ballroom.

“The Next BIG Thing” began with welcoming remarks from Walton Area Chamber of Commerce CEO, Megan Harrison. To conclude the first day of the event, the Chamber hosted a cocktail reception featuring light bites, cocktails, and raffle prizes.

Photography by Jeff Watson Megan Harrison, Tony Steele & Gabby Kilgore Mendy Gregory, Kevin Rosa & Mayeska Sand Christy Rizza & Samantha Ward Gabby Kilgore, Teresa Jones & Megan Harrison Holly Onda, Allison Smith & Galina Well Marianne Ireland Abby Bright & Ali Weil Lindsey McEwan, Jane Kerrigan, Alison Etheredge & Nathan Cordle For these photos and more, follow us on Facebook.
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Grand Inlet Release Party

Reverie, a high-end real estate brokerage with offices in Destin, Seagrove, Panama City, and Nashville, recently showcased Inlet Beach’s newest low-density development at their Grand Inlet Release Party held at 37 Grand Inlet Court. The Grand Inlet community features a unique collaboration with the development team at Freeman Partners, the builders at Holiday Beach Development, and the Magnolia House Design Group. The four-home community has been thoughtfully designed by the sought-after team at T.S. Adams Studio keeping architectural integrity in mind while taking full advantage of the prime location and stunning Gulf views.

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Takingplace in one of the most productive fisheries in the United States, timed to coincide with the peak of the Gulf Coast’s blue marlin season and located at the South’s number-one ranked resort destination, the Emerald Coast Blue Marlin Classic at Sandestin® (ECBC) has set the precedent for world-class sportfishing tournaments. This annual event offers angling teams deep blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, red-hot billfish action, and cool green cash. While onshore, both tournament participants and their families can enjoy a variety of recreational activities offered at the Sandestin® Golf and Beach Resort and The Village of Baytowne Wharf. The spectacular night time weigh-ins, held at the Baytowne Marina at Sandestin, are free and open to the public.

Named as one of the top ten big-money tournaments in the world by Marlin magazine, the ECBC’s cash awards surpass $2 million – and with over 27 optional entry levels, there are plenty of ways to win a piece of the pie.

The ECBC is a “modified-release” tournament in which blue marlin are the only billfish that may be weighed. Release points are awarded for blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish and spearfish. The three heaviest weighed blue marlin, dolphin, tuna and wahoo are eligible for cash awards, as are the top three teams in the Release Division and the top three in the Crew Division. Awards are presented to the top overall, release, lady and junior anglers. The top overall release team has its name engraved on the Magnificent Blue Perpetual Trophy, donated by Galati Yacht Sales and Viking Yachts, sculpted by Chris Barela and on permanent display at the Marina Bar & Grill.

Photography by Jeff Watson Kali Williams & Alexis Panitz Sarah Wright & Craig Nann Alli Lefeaux, Alexandra Troup, Carol Lovett & Anita Githens Bryant Knight & Harley Van Hyning Scott Rossman & Jason Draughn Matt & Jennifer Christopher & Zech Weaver 1st place “A Work of Art” Jonathon Boone & Isla Forte
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Eachmonth the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce holds Business After Hours, a great networking and socializing event for members as well as propesctive members, who are interested in getting more involved in the community. The August Business After Hours was hosted by North Beach Social, one of restauranteur Jim Shirley’s creations well-know with locals for its food and live entertainment. This months sponsor was SoWal Life and Life Media, a family of local newspapers under the direction of publisher Lori Smith and SoWal publisher Dave White. After food, refreshments and an informative presentation, Lori provided great raffle items for those holding the lucky tickets and of course a few sea turtle stuffed animals representing their well known logo.

Story & Photography by Jeff Watson Erin Pender & Cheryl Buro SoWal Life & Life Media staff Dennis Gagnon, Tracy Douglas & Ginny Gagnon Tracey Moncada, Wanda Duke & Kelly Webb Teresa Allen & Diane Freeman Evgeniya Stetsenko, Catherin & John Morgan HOURS SOWAL LIFE For these photos and more, follow us on Facebook.
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The Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club Recognized in Renovation of the Year Competition for Golf Inc. Magazine

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club is an award-winning, member-owned golf course and private beach club on the coast – located on scenic Highway 30A in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Hugging the sugar-white sandy beaches of South Walton, the club spans across more than 85 acres providing members and their guests access to golf, dining, and more. The club boasts an 18 hole, par 72 championship golf course, a beautiful beach club with private pool and beach access, plus dining – including the club’s signature restaurant located directly on the Gulf of Mexico, Vue on 30a.

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Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club was recognized in the Renovation of the Year competition in Golf Inc. Magazine’s July issue. This distinguished publication is for golf course developers and operators worldwide and their Renovation of the Year competition seeks to identify the best renovated golf venues each year.

Golf Inc.’s esteemed judges chose the winners for the Renovation of the Year competition through a blind judging process, where they reviewed comprehensive packages without logos or names to avoid bias. Winners were selected based on how well the project realized the vision of the development team, as well as course aesthetics, environmental and economic sustainability, among other factors. In the private course category, five winners were chosen. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club was named among those five as an honorable mention. www.SantaRosaClub.com

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The recognition highlighted Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club’s $3.8 million course renovation, completed in October 2021. The architect behind this renovation was Bergin Golf Designs, Inc. and was brought to life by the construction team at Medalist Golf. Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club’s Golf Maintenance Team, led by Kelly Barker, also played an integral role in this project. Throughout the course of this project, several mechanical needs of the golf course were addressed, including new greens, bunkers, tees, and drainage. Since the original course was narrow and overgrown, many improvements were made to the aesthetic elements of the property.

“The golf course epitomizes my belief that golf should basically be an ebb and flow between challenging holes and opportunities to score,” said architect Bill Bergin.

The renovation aimed to work with the natural terrain and landscape by creating dunes with appropriate vegetation. Maintainability was a key focus of this renovation and even adjusted the cart path to reduce turf damage.

“The goals of the renovation and the bottom line far exceeded what anyone could have dreamed possible for Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club.

From person to person, we had hopes that the renovations would be a milestone renovation for the club for future generations of our club,” said General Manager, Michael Bickett.

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club’s new design provides a challenge for the most skilled golfers, but is also approachable for the recreational player. The new design added about an acre to the current greens complexes, which made room for more holes and a more dispersed traffic pattern.

Not only did this world class renovation address the course’s operational needs, it addressed the desire to bring the course up to USGA standards, make it environmentally friendly, and a course that everyone would talk about. While starting the renovation at the beginning of the pandemic created challenges, ultimately the club’s leadership trusted that the project would produce all of their desires, goals and more. The course has improved in all areas and now has a waitlist for the next 2-3 years.

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The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Surpasses $28 Million

Donated to Help Children in Need in Northwest Florida

T he Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), announced it has donated more than $28 million to help children in need in Northwest Florida since its inception in 2005.

This year alone, DCWAF donated $3.775 million to 16 children’s charities in Northwest Florida following the highest grossing auction in Foundation history.

Funding was awarded in a private check presentation ceremony at the Henderson Beach Resort August 31. The total amount donated by DCWAF includes a surprise, late donation by local philanthropist, Ryan Jumonville. The Jumonville Family’s donation brings DCWAF’s gross auction revenue to a record-breaking $4 million.

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The 2022 recipients of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation funds include:

AMIkids Emerald Coast received $145,000 to fund a GED program for at risk students between the ages of 16 – 24.

Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast received $200,000 to fund a new CT scanner to help diagnose and accurately treat pediatric patients in the Emergency Department.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast received $200,000 to allow 250 students from low-income households to attend programming for one full year. The programming is designed to provide unique opportunities to learn, grow, and recognize youth for their achievements in an effort to steer them clear of personal failure.

Children in Crisis received $200,000 to fund the facilitation of housing for abused, neglected, and abandoned children. On-site housing provides stability, shelter, house parents, food, clothing, and necessary items to help children live a safe and healthy lifestyle over the next year.

Emerald Coast Autism Center received $250,000 to support the ECAC Phase II Learning Center Capital Campaign which will provide a new building for teens entering the Transition to Work program, and in turn allow the Autism Center more space on their primary campus to serve young children on the spectrum in need of behavioral therapy.

Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center received $325,000 to support mental health therapy program, the case advocacy program that facilitates a child-friendly atmosphere offering counseling, family services, and coordination of investigations for child abuse and neglect, and the prevention program that that educate and empower students and all relevant adults with information and strategies to prevent, recognize, and respond appropriately to all types of child abuse and exploitation.

Mental Health Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties received $150,000 to fund the Brain Health Program geared toward early identification, assessment, and treatment for approximately 25 uninsured students ages 12 to 21 who experience mental health or substance abuse issues.

Opportunity Place, Inc. received $165,000 to fund immediate housing for homeless children and their families to ensure they are safe and secure. These funds will facilitate a variety of child services including child-centered case management support, literacy program, shelter services, child and family assistance, and enrichment activities.

Shelter House of Northwest Florida received $175,000 to fund mental health play therapy, counseling, and advocacy for youth affected by domestic violence as well as childcare, and other program supplies.

The Arc of the Emerald Coast received $200,000 to fund the renovation of their facility warehouse into an after-school program center for children living with developmental differences.

Westonwood Ranch received $275,000 for scholarships for individuals with developmental differences to include the Part-Time Job Skills Program as well as funding their micro business programs and cottage expansion project.

Children’s Volunteer Health Network received $200,000 to fund and serve underinsured and uninsured children in need of dental care. These funds will allow for hygienists and staff on the Mobile Dental Clinic, the Healthcare Referral Network, and dental supplies for the Mobile Clinic to assist with children in need of dental care.

Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation received $140,000 to fund scholarships for teens that have received help from at least one DCWAF charity partner in their lifetime.

Food for Thought Outreach received $200,000 to fund food and other supplies for their Backpack and In-School Snack Programs available to over 3,400 students receiving free or reduced lunch, and Holiday Services, offered at each pantry location to supplement the needs of families struggling with food insecurity.

Habitat for Humanity of Walton County received $250,000 to fund one new home for a family in Walton County and the infrastructure of Hope Village including roadwork, power lines, and utility taps.

Youth Village received $200,000 to fund program operations and scholarships for children from low-income households to attend their VPK and after-school programs as well as the renovation of two outdoor play areas.

DCWAF is also proud to make its largest contribution to date to the Jumonville Family Children’s Fund; a reserve fund intended to serve as a safety net for DCWAF and its benefitting charities during emergency situations.

The dates for next year’s Destin Charity Wine Auction Weekend, the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, are set for April 28 - 29, 2023. The Foundation is already planning in anticipation of its 18th annual auction and will release tickets and details in January.

“After two years of virtual events, the energy in the auction tent last spring was palpable and the amount raised for children in need was humbling. These funds will have a profound impact on the lives of thousands of children, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support our charity partners.”
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Top Producer Awards2021

The Top Producer Awards was organized to recognize and encourage members of the Women’s Council of REALTORS. The WCR is open to any agent who is a REALTOR or Principal Broker/Owner member in good standing on the Emerald coast and meets the requirements. This organization helps to inspire and educate its members with the goal to empower each other to be successful leaders in their businesses and their communities. Ninety-one local members meet monthly to network and encourage each other. In addition, this group organizes several social functions throughout the year in conjunction with their strategic partners in the real estate industry. Their “Leaders Made Here” mentality is a great environment in which newcomers and veterans alike can improve their skills and grow their level of success!

Story & Photography by Jeff Watson Kitty Taylor Debbie Lewis Ava Griffith Wanda Jackson Amanda Dahl Nancy Wendel Lisa Medley Lisa Norton Daniele Hamrick Heather Blatz, Treasurer Meg Loehr (Membership Director), Ashley Smith, (1st Vice President), Daniele Hamrick (President) Jessica Forrester (Events Director) & Sherrie Salas (President Elect) For these photos and more, follow us on Facebook.
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Ribbon Cutting

Florida Paints and Coatings celebrated their new location on 393 just off of Hwy 98. The Florida Company, which recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary, is excited to introduce their products and service to the Walton County area via their newest location. The Walton Chamber of Commerce and its ambassadors were on hand to welcome the owners and staff to the community with an official Ribbon Cutting. Florida Paints offers an extensive line of professional grade paints made from its companies proprietary formulas, designed specifically to withstand the harsh Florida sun and elements.Their knowledgeable and friendly staff welcome you to stop by their new location at 605 N CR393 and check out their extensive line of paints and products.

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