This inaugural event is scheduled for May 4th at Rosemary Beach Town Hall Sip, savor and share a glass among friends at the inaugural Pairing and Sharing wine dinner to benefit Caring & Sharing of South Walton. This event will take place on May 4, 6 p.m. at Rosemary Beach Town Hall in Rosemary Beach, Florida. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner from Swiftly Catered, paired with select wines from Dry Farm Wines and live music. Dry Farms Wine Founder Todd White’s favorite wine from his personal collection, the 2020 Cobelli Schiava, will be featured at the dinner. The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour at 6pm in the courtyard at Rosemary Beach Town Hall, amidst the backdrop of the Gulf of Mexico. “I started giving the wine that I sourced, to my friends and family and they couldn’t get enough of it,” says Dry Farms Wine founder Todd White. “So it was only natural to start a company that curated pure Natural Wines and then ship them directly to people who care about the way their wine is made, what they put in their bodies, and how their wine tastes. Six years later, our family business, Dry Farm Wines, continues to discover the world’s best and rarest wines and ship them right to the customer.” “The generosity of our donors and patrons of this event will allow us to continue meeting the growing needs of our community,” said Carly Barnes, Executive Director of Caring & Sharing.... Read More

  March 1983 marks the humble beginning of Footprints Gifts. A transformed gas station was reimagined into an apartment complex and then eventually converted into a retail store by Janet Reeves for the “Footprints Gift Shop.” This Miramar Beach “Mom and Pop” gift store is a genuine success story! The name came about by a complete family agreement to the Biblical reference in Psalm 77:19, that says, “Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen.”   Janet fulfilled her childhood dream of opening a one-of-a-kind retail store that developed into reality when her father-in-law’s one-bedroom apartment became available. She jumped on the opportunity! Life prepared Janet in her early years to launch this now local treasure. She worked at a local movie theatre and was honored with the title “youngest Confection Manager” at Sears department store! Fast forward to today, Footprints Gifts retails some of the best crafters in the area and is one of the top souvenir destinations in Sandestin/Miramar Beach. This retail haven of all things “beachy” began with t-shirts, beach supplies, keepsakes, and inflated beach toys (supplied by the former gas station air pump). It evolved into an exclusive representation of local artisan products such as colorful bird sculptures, Sandy Pickle(ball), art prints, and magnets. In addition, including beach style home décor and gift items, or sea turtles, you can find man-cave tiki motifs, golf items, outdoor furniture, shells, and more! This magical treasure chest has created... Read More

  Musical Echoes Flute Festival returns to the FWB Landing, 139 Brooks St., Friday, April 21-Sunday, April 23. The festival opens at 9 a.m. each day. Join us as we once again celebrate Native American culture, art, and music. Admission is free! This is a non-alcoholic event for the entire family. The festival features solo performers and full bands, with live music from the stage. Dancers offer colorful, rhythmic traditional dances and share the meaning of each dance. Flute-makers will collaborate with you to find your perfect flute and provide a few tips on playing as well. Visit art and craft vendors as they share their custom jewelry, baskets, leatherwork, and more. Traditional Native American fry bread and other delicious festival food add to the fun. Visit the silent auction and raffles at the main tent. Purchase the annual festival T-shirt, featuring the butterfly, this year’s totem. Internationally acclaimed authentic Native American musicians and dancers are part of the festival lineup, including Nation of Change Native American Dancers, Gareth and award-winning Shelley Morning Song. Don’t miss the special performance by Michael D’Maria. A torchlight ceremony takes place Saturday at 6 p.m., featuring the Thunderbird Honor Guard and Poarch Creek Indian Traditional Dancers. Visit www.musicalechoes.org for the complete Schedule. Musical Echoes Flute Festival Inc. is a nonprofit 501c3 charitable organization run by a group of dedicated volunteers. The festival relies on funding through sponsorships and donations. To contribute, go to www.musicalechoes.org. For more information, call (850) 685-4428 or email Tisha at... Read More

  New CT machine now installed at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast  The Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation announced today that the Emerald Ball raised approximately $172,000 benefiting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast’s acquisition of a state-of-the-art CT scanner for children and adults. The Foundation held the Emerald Ball at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa on Saturday, February 4, where guests enjoyed a curated dinner with filet and grouper, dancing to Mr. Big and the Rhythm Sisters, Epic Photo Booth, a wine and bourbon pull. The black-tie event was presented by Howard Group, Grand Boulevard Sandestin Town Center and Silver Sands Premium Outlets. There were 275 guests including community members, physicians and supporters of the hospital in attendance. “For the last few years, our focus has been to raise funds for leading imaging technology for individuals and families who turn to us in their time of need,” said Adrienne Maygarden, President of the Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation. “We are excited and grateful that the new CT Scanner is now installed at Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast.” The scanner is considered one of the industry’s fastest and most versatile scanning modes, allowing an entire adult chest, abdomen and pelvis study to be conducted in approximately one second, meaning  patients don’t need to hold their breath. This technology will be ideal for patients who have difficulty remaining very still during a scan. It represents a notable leap forward in CT technology, and exemplifies the hospital’s commitment to excellence. For more... Read More