Destin Water Users (DWU) proudly announces a leadership transition as it welcomes Monica Wallis as its new general manager. This milestone marks both an exciting new chapter and a heartfelt farewell to Lockwood Wernet, who is retiring after 25 years of dedicated service and outstanding leadership. Wernet began his career with DWU in March [...]

Food For Thought Outreach, a local 501(c)3 organization that works to bridge the meal gap in the lives of food insecure children in Walton and Okaloosa counties, is pleased to announce they have received a $58,398 grant from The St. Joe Community Foundation’s “Read to Feed” program. The Foundation’s Read to Feed initiative grants $0.25 [...]

Hill Coleman, CPA Firm and Business Advisors is proud to announce they are expanding their business offerings with the addition of international business specialist and tax expert, Yesenia Solís, and certified financial planner and insurance agent, Matthew Novak. “We are proud to join forces with both Yesenia and Matthew to bring new offerings to [...]

Billabong, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, raised $500 for Food for Thought Outreach during their recent Local Launch party held on Saturday, April 12 honoring the store’s new look and new owner. New owner, Tony Crisafi, invited the community to Billabong to meet his staff, shop the latest Spring arrivals, enjoy complimentary food and [...]

The popular LadyGang podcast, hosted by Keltie Knight, Becca Tobin, and Jac Vanek, have partnered with Topeka, innovators of the boutique music vacation weekend, to create LadyWorld presented by e.l.f. Cosmetics. Featuring a lineup of most listened to podcasters, comedians, iconic musicians, curated activations, and much more, the three-day destination retreat will take place [...]

Originally built in 1972, The Ashley has been revitalized and restored back to its pristine condition and is now home to The Tallahassee Wellplex. Located at 1321 Executive Center Drive, The Ashley previously housed the Department of Health with over 49,000 square feet of space. However, it was brought back to life when Dr. [...]

Billabong, located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin®, will host a Local Launch party on Saturday, April 12 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. in honor of their new look and new ownership.  Billabong has been in Grand Boulevard since 2008, and new owner, Tony Crisafi, is looking to the future, reinvigorating the location and [...]

The National League of Junior Cotillions (NLJC) has announced the appointment of Dana Hahn and Jessica Proffitt Bracken as the new NLJC Directors for Walton County in Florida. The National League of Junior Cotillions program, which features character education, etiquette, and social dance training for students in South Walton, includes six classes over a six-month period, two of which [...]

Barefoot Princess, located at 67 North Somerset Street, Unit 101, is celebrating three years at their Alys Beach location on Tuesday, February 11 with a “Galentine's” Sip and Shop event. Barefoot Princess, founded by local husband and wife, Robert and Lindsey Tidwell, is a premier women’s boutique offering apparel and accessories from a carefully sourced [...]

Restaurant Paradis’ ninth annual Prohibition Repeal Wine Dinner, presented by Silver Sands Premium Outlets, raised $17,500 for Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF). Guests gathered at the Rosemary Beach fine-dining restaurant on Saturday, January 11 for a Gatsby-inspired, private dinner. Upon entry, ticket holders made their way into the bar area to enjoy specialty cocktails [...]