Post Views: 1,288 Today, Children in Crisis, Inc. and Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center received grants totaling more than $22,000 from the Taco Bell Foundation to support more than 100 youth in need in the Panhandle of Florida. The funds will go towards much needed personal computers, mental health services, and other supplies and programs […]
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Post Views: 888 The Rotary Club of Destin is pleased to announce the Annual Cajun Crawfish Bash Charity Fundraiser will return this year to The Towne Centre at Seascape with co-host, Mezcal Mexican Grill on Friday, May 7 from 5:30 until 9 p.m. Event proceeds benefit young families in need through Food For Thought, Harvest […]
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Post Views: 938 Caring & Sharing of South Walton is excited to share details for its 12th Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon. This year’s event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28 at the Vue on 30a. “We look forward to this event every year. It is a great opportunity for us to showcase […]
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Post Views: 616 The 5th Annual Palate & Palette event hosted by Shelter House is almost here! This year, five is the number to remember. In order to consider safety precautions, Shelter House will be hosting five separate events, each featuring its own unique local artist and an intimate dinner prepared by a local celebrated […]
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Post Views: 897 Support Matrix COC’s Ongoing COVID-19 and Wildfire Recovery Efforts Since 2011, the Matrix COC (Community Outreach Center) a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has been dedicated to improving the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the men, women and children within Walton County. The Matrix has been able to provide individuals and families throughout […]
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Post Views: 841 Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) recently accepted a grant totaling $35,000 from the Helping Hands Foundation of the All In Credit Union. These funds will go towards a second mobile dental unit to focus on restorative dental care in the Okaloosa and Walton Counties. “The children served in our preventive program are […]
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Post Views: 663 Shelter House hosts 10th Annual Purses with a Purpose May 14-16 Purses with a Purpose, a signature Shelter House event, returns to Grand Boulevard at Sandestin May 14-16, 2020. Now in its tenth year, Purses with a Purpose has become a must-attend annual shopping experience for ladies across the Emerald Coast. Shoppers […]
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Post Views: 781 Public Partners with Matrix Community Outreach Center to Host Community Christmas Party Since 2011, the Matrix Community Outreach Center (Matrix COC) has been working with public partners and volunteers to provide locals in need with a wonderful Christmas through their Community Christmas program. This year was no different. Beginning in November, the […]
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Post Views: 716 Operation Little St. Nick Donations Management Exercise to be Held in DeFuniak Springs Walton County Emergency Management is engaged and committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of over 68,000 people living within their county. Planning for the influx of donated goods can be difficult given the complex set of logistical, staffing, […]
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Post Views: 710 SINFONIA GULF COAST’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER CRESCENDO!, FEB. 14-16, 2020 DESTIN, FLA. — (Dec. 11, 2019) Sinfonia Gulf Coast, our region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, is pleased to announce the full line up for its annual fundraiser Crescendo! A Cultural and Culinary extravaganza, slated for February 14-16, 2020. On Friday, Feb. 14 […]
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Post Views: 756 The Market Shops 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival Raises $25,000 for Habitat for Humanity – Walton County, FL The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, hosted the 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival on November 2, 2019. The annual event, recently named “Best Local Event” by the […]
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Post Views: 748 Cook Family Dentistry Takes Candy from Children Local dentistry practice partners with Operation Gratitude to support troops overseas Taking candy from children is usually frowned upon but Dr. Cassidy Cook and the team at Cook Family Dentistry of Santa Rosa Beach is encouraging local kids to donate some of their Halloween candy […]
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Post Views: 670 The Witches of South Walton cordially invite you to joins us on our annual Witch Ride. On Halloween morning meet at the Amphitheater in Gulf Place and ride out “brooms” (bikes) along Scenic Highway 30a that runs along side the Gulf of Mexico in South Walton County Florida. Come dressed to impress […]
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Post Views: 795 40th Annual Toys 4 Tots Ride on the Emerald Coast …Sunday, November 17 It’s time to start thinking about the upcoming Holiday season. The Emerald Coast Harley Owners Group (HOG) Chapter #3605, sponsored by Emerald Coast Harley Davidson, will be hosting their 40th Annual Toys 4 Tots Ride on the Emerald Coast on […]
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Post Views: 898 The Animoré Weekend is just 2 weeks away and we couldn’t be more excited! The 6th Annual 100 Point and Cult Wine Dinner on Friday night is SOLD OUT! Tickets are still available for the Inaugural Barn Jam on Saturday, including a VIP option (which includes complimentary beverages, food, and preferred seating). The Barn Jam will […]
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Post Views: 523 Shelter House encouraging community support for pantry items Grocery drive to support emergency shelter during Domestic Violence Awareness Month In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Shelter House has announced they are hosting a community grocery drive to help stock the pantry for the emergency shelter. The home has been at or […]
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Post Views: 742 Today’s Boutique Partners with “Save The Closet” to host clothing drive for victims of Hurricane Michael October marks one year since Category 5 storm impacted Bay County -EVENT BRIEF- WHO: Today’s Boutique & Save The Closet WHAT: Clothing Drive Benefitting Hurricane Michael Victims WHEN: Entire month of October 2019 WHERE: Today’s Boutique […]
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Post Views: 745 Communities of Transformation launches 2nd Awaken Class on Sept 10 On June 25th, over sixty people gathered to celebrate the completion of Caring and Sharing of South Walton’s first “Awaken” class, where six courageous women spent fourteen weeks developing their leadership skills, building community, dreaming about their future and setting SMART goals. […]
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Post Views: 727 Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation unveils powerhouse line-up of culinary talent for the 3rd Annual Harvest Wine & Food Festival Tickets to all Harvest Wine & Food Festival events are on sale now at HarvestWineandFood.com Miramar Beach, Fla. – Producers of Harvest Wine & Food Festival, Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), […]
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Post Views: 781 The fourth annual event takes place on Saturday, June 8, at the Gulf Place Beach Access, 4451 W County Hwy. 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL. “As natives of the area, we feel it is important to be a positive influence in the community and connect people to the healthy lifestyle our area […]
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Post Views: 715 14th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction Presented by Chuck Hutton Toyota Raises a Record Breaking $3.6 Million for Children in Need in Northwest Florida Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) celebrated the 14th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by Chuck Hutton Toyota on April 27, raising $3.6 million for children in […]
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Post Views: 735 Scenic Walton has officially joined a nationwide movement to promote and support beautification projects in local communities throughout the country. The local Scenic Walton chapter, formerly Scenic Corridor Foundation, now joins other communities nationwide, becoming part of the Scenic America and Citizens for a Scenic Florida network. “Scenic Walton’s mission is to […]
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Post Views: 691 Derrick Brooks to Speak at Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser Sports fans, save the date for the 6th Annual Stake & Burger Dinner featuring keynote speaker, Derrick Brooks, on Friday, Aug. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Hilton Sandestin. The annual fundraising event will offer community members an opportunity to learn […]
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Post Views: 929 Local Nonprofit in Need of Volunteers in South Walton Caring and Sharing of South Walton is in need of volunteers to support their operations during the summer months. Volunteers are needed to help with sorting donations, organizing and working with customers in the warehouse and boutique, packing bags in the food pantry, […]
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Post Views: 770 Children’s Volunteer Health Network Announces 3rd Annual Smile Mile and 5K Presented by St. Joe Community Foundation Santa Rosa Beach, Fla – Children’s Volunteer Health Network (CVHN) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Smile Mile and 5K race on Saturday, May 11, 2019, presented by St. Joe Community Foundation. This year, […]
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Post Views: 1,005 Rocky Bayou Christian School announced today that the inaugural Blue & White Gala raised $55,000 for The RBCS Fund. The sold out event on February 21st at The Henderson Beach Resort featured speaker Governor Mike Huckabee. The evening began with a VIP reception in the Destin Room at The Henderson. Guests enjoyed a meet […]
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Post Views: 677 Fore Her Announces Date for Fifth Annual Tea Fore Her Fundraiser Santa Rosa Beach — Local non-profit, Fore Her, will host it’s Fifth Annual Tea Fore Her fundraiser on April 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Vue on 30a. Guests are encouraged to dress up and grab a friend for […]
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Post Views: 876 Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard Grand Opening Celebration Raises $15,000 for Gulf County Schools Impacted by Hurricane Michael Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard “Gallery Night” adds purpose to celebration through fundraising for fine arts education The recently opened Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard hosted a “Gallery Night” grand opening […]
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Post Views: 783 Young Professionals of Walton County to Host Puppies and Pints Event Benefitting Lucky Puppy Rescue The Young Professionals of Walton County (YPWC) will host their March event at Idyll Hounds Brewing Company titled “Puppies & Pints: A Saint Paw-Trick’s Day Social” on Thursday, March 14 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Event […]
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Post Views: 781 Walton County Habitat for Humanity Host its Third Annual Hard Hats & High Heels Fundraising Luncheon Habitat for Humanity of Walton County, Florida will host the third annual “Hard Hats & High Heels” women’s empowerment luncheon at RedFish Tacos (formally Trebeache) on Friday, March 8th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by […]
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Post Views: 658 Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican to host 8th Annual Toy Drive Drop for Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast WHAT: Century 21 Blue Marlin Pelican has partnered with the North Florida Region Porsche Club of America to collect toys for children who will visit the Emergency Room at Sacred Heart Hospital […]
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Post Views: 810 Hannah Martin hosts 5th Annual Birthday Fundraiser benefitting South Walton Academy, Special Olympics Florida — Walton County, and Westonwood Ranch “La Lumière: Party of the Gods” Broker Associate, Hannah Martin, of The Premier Property Group is pleased to announce her 5th Annual Birthday Fundraiser will benefit South Walton Academy, Special Olympics Florida […]
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Post Views: 704 Highway 98 Country to host 8th Annual Bikes or Bust About 15 million children in the United States live below the federal poverty threshold. With little funds coming in to provide basic necessities, these children often go without on Christmas morning. But, Highway 98 Country is working to keep this from happening, […]
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Post Views: 711 Karuna 30a Brings Holiday Cheer with Hurricane Relief Benefit Karuna 30a, 30a Horse Farm at Arnett’s Gulfside, and generous community sponsors are crafting an all-day event on December 9th to raise funds to aid those impacted by Hurricane Michael. “We wanted to focus on locals – and donations that stay local,” says […]
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Post Views: 648 Avantgarde Salon Spa Cut-A-Thon for Hurricane Michael Relief Raises $3000 After seeing the devastation created by Hurricane Michael, Avantgarde Salon Spa in Destin, Florida teamed up with Wes Herndon and Steve Burnett of Preserving South Walton, a 501(c)(3) for a ‘Cut-A-Thon’ on October 28, 2018 at their Shoppes of Destiny location. The […]
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Post Views: 708 Davis Properties of NW FL Sponsors TOYS FOR TOTS Drop-off Location in Seagrove Beach For the second year in a row Davis Properties of NW Florida, Inc. located at 4130 E County Hwy 30A in Seagrove Beach will serve as a drop-off location for the annual Toys 4 Tots Christmas toy drive. The Sales […]
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Post Views: 750 Isagenix delivers ten pallets of food nutrition for disaster relief to Gulf Coast Children’s Advocacy Center and Food For Thought Panama City, FL (November 4, 2018)…Isagenix International, a global health and wellness company based in Arizona, came to the table for Hurricane Michael disaster relief. Their independent distributors here in Florida, Julia […]
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Post Views: 625 Old Florida Fish House Announces Fifth Annual Wreaths for Alaqua SEAGROVE BEACH, Fla. (October 30, 2018) – Old Florida Fish House and Alaqua Animal Refuge have teamed up for the Fifth Annual Alaqua Wreath Auction in order to raise funds for the private, non-profit animal sanctuary committed to serving the Emerald Coast. The auction […]
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Post Views: 605 The South Walton Fire District proudly presents the 1st Annual South Walton Fire District Veteran’s Day 5K. The race will take place on Saturday, November 10th 2018 in South Walton. Come join us as we show our appreciation to all our Veterans. COURSE INFO: This 5K will begin and end at the […]
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Post Views: 616 After Hurricane Michael, people are eager to help, and one such way is becoming more popular, Facebook Fundraiser, or Gofundme.com Here are some tips and suggestions to avoid pitfalls when collecting money, or donating. Income Taxes on Donations Received The IRS doesn’t tax beneficiaries on the money received through fundraisers. If you […]
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Post Views: 471 Preserving South Walton, Inc., seeks Properties for Dislocated Families Santa Rosa Beach Florida: Today Preserving South Walton Inc., (PSW, Inc.) – a non-profit generally geared towards land preservation, responsible development, and education – has shifted those gears to help individuals impacted by Michael. According to Wes Herndon, President and Executive Director of […]
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Post Views: 570 The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa’s Inaugural Sweet Sunday Event Raises $3,000 for The Sonder Project On Sunday, September 16, The Henderson Beach Resort and Spa hosted their first Sweet Sunday signature event anchored by The Honey Hutch. The inaugural event showcased the importance of saving the bees in our environment, celebrated local […]
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Post Views: 500 Singer Alex Guthrie concert on August 23 to benefit ECCAC Atlanta based “Earthy Pop Soul” vocals and guitar artist Alex Guthrie will be performing with his band on Thursday, August 23, 7 p.m. at the Warehouse 360 Music Hall, 360 WRM Circle in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. Only 23, Guthrie is […]
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Post Views: 646 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Keenan’s Kids Foundation Makes Wiser Choice With Journalist And Public Relations Associate, Hannah Wiser And How This Local Non-Profit Creates Waves In Local Community Santa Rosa Beach, FL – July 17, 2018 – Keenan’s Kid’s Foundation, an Atlanta, GA based 501(c) Nonprofit Organization with local roots, is on a […]
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Post Views: 597 Ruth’s Chris Steak House Fundraiser for Tenured Server Jimma Grimm Date: June 19, 2018 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM CDT Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Silver Shells Resort in Destin invites the community, loyal patrons and guests to a fundraiser for server, Jimma Grimm. Ruth’s Chris Steak House will host the event on Tuesday, June […]
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Post Views: 678 The Junior League of the Emerald Coast raises over $15,000 at Down and Derby Fest hosted at the Market Shops on May 5 Destin, Florida – The Junior League of the Emerald Coast (JLEC) is excited to announce the newly revamped Down & Derby Fest, which took place at The Market Shops […]
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Post Views: 672 Shelter House hosts most successful Purses with a Purpose to date The eighth annual event raises over $20,000 to go directly towards supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Shelter House’s signature event, Purses with a Purpose, returned to Grand Boulevard March 22-24, 2018. This year’s […]
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Post Views: 589 Students in Theresa Joyce’s classroom, at Tree House Episcopal Montessori School in Santa Rosa Beach, held a fundraiser for the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center in honor of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. Their donation of $224.25 will support ECCAC’s therapy dog program. Pictured L-R: Principal Summer Stough, ECCAC CEO Julie Porterfield […]
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Post Views: 648 Come join us on Saturday, May 19th for the 2nd Annual “DISH THE FISH” Seafood Cook Off Fundraiser, at Newby’s Too on the Curve. The fun begins at 11:00 AM until 4ish. There will be a Seafood Tasting from local restaurants and chefs, as well as seafood plates for sale. There will be […]
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Post Views: 750 WHERE: Solaris Yacht at Baytowne Marina 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway W Sandestin, Florida 32550 TICKETS: $75 per person. Available for purchase now on TaylorHaugen.org DESCRIPTION: Join the Taylor Haugen Foundation for a sunset cruise aboard the Solaris Yacht on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. Guests will board at Baytowne Marina at 5:30 p.m. and […]
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