Beginning, Wednesday, April 22,Costa Enterprises McDonald’s will be offering free “Thank You Meals” for all first responders including healthcare workers, firefighters, police officers, and paramedics with a valid ID, badge, or uniform. This is a part of a national initiative created by McDonald’s to say thank you to those who have been putting themselves on [...]
The president of the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce, Megan Harrison, successfully advised the Board of Walton County Commissioners, Walton County legal counsel, and administration to add an updated addendum to the pre-existing emergency declaration executive order that declares property damage related to COVID-19. Resolutions 2020-25 and 2020-29 make no mention of property damage being [...]
Local business owners Clint Machamer of Creative Crepes and Richard McCord of Marrow Private Chefs have joined forces to create 30A Quarantine Kitchen, a new grab-and-go eatery and delivery service located at 10343 E County Hwy 30A. The innovative concept opened its doors on Monday, April 20 and will be open seven days a week [...]
Costa Enterprises McDonald’s served 9,056 free combo meals to medical workers as a part of their “Free Meals for Heroes” initiative which launched on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 and ended on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Costa Enterprises McDonald’s created the initiative as a way to say “thank you” to all of the men and women [...]
In response to the significant economic impacts from COVID-19 in Florida, the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA), Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and DigiPro Media have partnered to announce the “Save Florida Business Initiative” to support Florida businesses during this unprecedented time for the industry. The “Save Florida Business Initiative” will help Walton County [...]
Costa Enterprises McDonald's announced they will offer free combo meals for all hospital employees with a valid ID beginning March 18, 2020 through Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Due to the heightened concern regarding the spread of COVID-19, Costa Enterprises McDonald’s would like to honor and give a special “thanks” to all the men and women [...]
South Walton Academy (SWA) will host its inaugural Color the Coast for Autism 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park. South Walton Academy, located at 305 Mack Bayou Road, is a private, non-profit school inclusion school and pediatric therapy center that is the first of its kind in [...]
Celebrate for a Cause: 20% of dinner proceeds to benefit South Walton Academy Restaurant Paradis will celebrate 11 years in business on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, with a portion of dinner sales benefitting South Walton Academy in honor of National Autism Awareness Day. Restaurant Paradis is co-owned and operated by local couple, Danny and Monica Cosenzi. [...]
Broker Associate, Hannah Martin, of Coastal Luxury Real Estate announced “La Lumière: Madly Giving,” presented by Destin Plastic Surgery and Duckies Shop of Fun, raised $50,000 for three local charities, Special Olympics Florida — Walton County, Westonwood Ranch and Princesses of Paradise. Held on Sunday, February 9, 2020, in The WaterColor LakeHouse at Watercolor Inn [...]
Throughout 2019, Costa Enterprises McDonald’s awarded over $106,434 to their employees and employees’ families through Archways to Opportunity, a comprehensive education strategy created by McDonald’s comprised of multiple programs that give people an opportunity to grow and learn, no matter where they are on their journey. Since the programs were created in April 2015, over [...]