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  • Fore Her Announces Expanded Annual Pink Walk & 5K Jan. 28, 2023
    November 29, 20222.5 min

    The Pink Walk Benefiting Fore Her is back and better than ever! The event which takes place on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at The Village of Baytowne Wharf will introduce a timed 5k race in addition to the Survivor Stroll and annual Walk. The community is invited to walk or run with friends and family, wear pink, and have fun while raising funds for breast cancer patients in financial need.

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  • Great Southern Cafe’s Chef Jim Shirley Received Prestigious Torch Award from FRLA
    November 22, 20223.1 min

    Northwest Florida chef and restaurateur Jim Shirley received the 2022 Torch Award presented by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) and is bestowed each year at the organization’s Florida Restaurant & Lodging Show in Orlando. The award was presented to Chef Jim during the FRLA fall board meeting on November 3 at the Caribe Royale Resort.

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  • Soleil to Host Thompson Winery Vintners Dinner Benefiting Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center
    November 10, 20222.9 min

    Chef Michael Sichel of Soleil in Destin, Florida will host another Chef's Table Wine Dinner, only this time it will benefit the Emerald Coast Children's Advocacy Center. The dinner will feature wines from Thompson Winery in Russian River Valley, CA. Guests will arrive and be seated at the Chef's table for a five course dinner - each course paired with a Thompson Winery wine. Chef will walk guests through each course, describing the wines and why they were chosen to pair with the dish.

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  • Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast by Chef Hugh Acheson at Ovide, Hotel Effie
    November 8, 20221.4 min

    This Thanksgiving, locals and travelers visiting the Emerald Coast can remove the holiday stress from their plate, leaving room for extra turkey and mashed potatoes. Whether they choose to dine at the elusive Hotel Effie for brunch or enjoy an exclusive Thanksgiving Fall dinner, below are options for chef-driven holiday meals for the whole family.

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  • The REP Theatre Presents: The Fall Play Series 2022 in Seaside, Florida
    September 7, 20223.8 min

    Fresh off their sold-out performances at the Edinburgh Fringe, distinguished artists Gavin Robertson and Nicholas Collett return to Seaside and light up The REP's new season. The Fall Play Series features the innovative work of Nic and Gavin with three different shows over three weeks that will provide endless entertainment. The series takes REP audiences on an epic spy adventure with Agent 007 in Bond: An Unauthorized Parody, encounters spooky tales with a comedic twist in The Ghost Of A Smile, and unravels a mysterious whodunnit in Done To Death, By Jove!

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  • Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Surpasses $28 Million Donated to Help Children in Need in Northwest Florida
    September 6, 20225.7 min

    Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce 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.

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  • Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Adds Two Local Children’s Charities to its List of Beneficiaries
    August 10, 20222.9 min

    Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce that it’s adding two new organizations to its lineup of supported Northwest Florida children’s charities. DCWAF’s Board of Directors has selected Point Washington Medical Clinic (PWMC) and the Ellison McCraney Ingram Foundation to join 15 local children’s charities supported annually.

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  • John Russell to Retire as President of Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation After More Than 10 Years of Service
    August 9, 20222.7 min

    Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF), one of the nation’s premier fundraising organizations, announces the retirement of President John Russell after more than 10 exemplary years of service to the organization. Under his leadership, DCWAF has grown from a grassroots organization to the third largest charity wine auction as ranked by Wine Spectator; raising more than $3.8 million for 15 Northwest Florida children’s charities in 2022.

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  • The Seaside School, Inc. Ranks #1 Combination Charter School in Florida
    August 9, 20225.2 min

    With the opening of the new 2022-2023 school year, The Seaside School, Inc. continues to earn top academic rankings by claiming the #1 ranked combination charter school in the State of Florida for the 2021-2022 school year based on the Florida Department of Education School Grade Program and ranks as one of the top public schools in the State of Florida. Tests in 2022 show The Seaside School, Inc. scored #1 in the State of Florida on 7th grade FSA Mathematics and #2 in the State of Florida on the Geometry End of Course (EOC) exam.

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  • CVHN To Unveil Second Mobile Dental Clinic
    August 9, 20222.8 min

    Children's Volunteer Health Network, an organization that provides free access to dental and mental health services to children in need in Northwest Florida, has announced the arrival of its second mobile dental clinic. The local community is invited to gather at Grand Boulevard on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., for an exciting bus unveiling. Community members will be able to enjoy refreshments, and lawn games, meet Mr. and Mrs. Tooth, tour the bus, and hear from CVHN team members about the new services coming to Northwest Florida.

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  • CORCORAN REVERIE EXPANDS TO NASHVILLE & BECOMES OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FOR THE NFL’S TENNESSEE TITANS
    May 19, 20223.7 min

    Corcoran Group, LLC announced today its affiliate, Corcoran Reverie, has welcomed Worth Properties LLC of Nashville, Tennessee, led by co-founder, President, and Principal Janet Jones, to its growing operation. The announcement was made by Corcoran President & CEO Pam Liebman, and Corcoran Reverie broker-owners Hilary Farnum-Fasth and Jacob Watkins. Corcoran Reverie’s growth marks the seventh Corcoran affiliate to announce an expansion in less than one year, with Worth Properties LLC now operating as Corcoran Reverie. Corcoran Reverie also announced it has been named the official real estate brokerage of the Tennessee Titans – the first time a Corcoran affiliate has partnered with a National Football League organization.

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  • DCWAF Raises Over $3.8 Million for Northwest Florida Children in Need
    May 2, 20226.1 min

    The Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family raised more than $3.8 million for children in need in Northwest Florida. The record-breaking results are a staggering $1.8 million increase over the previous year.

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