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8th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction April 28-29

  Celebrated Winemakers from Around the Globe Converge for the Ultimate Wine Weekend  Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) is pleased to announce Paul Hobbs as the Honorary Vintner and Scotty Schwartz as the Honorary Chef for the 18th Annual Destin Charity Wine Auction presented by the Jumonville Family, hosted April 28-29 in Grand Boulevard. The sold-out 18th annual auction weekend will kick off on Friday, April 28 with 11 patron dinners, hosted in some of the most stunning homes and restaurants along the Emerald Coast, and is followed by a reserve wine tasting and live auction on Saturday afternoon. Paul Hobbs will be headlining a dinner hosted by Ben and Tiffany Edwards with Jeanne Dailey and Jay Nettles in Burnt Pine with Chef David Bancroft supporting Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast. Chef Scotty Schwartz will be headlining a dinner hosted by George and Stephanie Brannon, Jr., Jeff and Cindy Garrard, and Robért and Shelly Hinojosa with Somnium and Fayard Wines supporting Westonwood Ranch. The weekend will conclude the next day with a reserve tasting and high energy live auction. This year’s auction will feature over 150 silent, super silent, and cellar lots available for virtual bidding and 47 impressive live lots comprised of rare wine, luxury travel experiences, and much more. “I am honored and humbled to be the 2023 Honorary Vintner, and I hope this year will prove to be another record-breaking auction,” said Paul Hobbs, “It is a great inspiration to witness the collective efforts of so... Read More

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Emerald Ball Raises $172K

  Ascension Sacred Heart Foundation Emerald Ball Raises $172K for New Medical Equipment to Improve Patient Care 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 new CT machine is now installed. 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... Read More

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Event Roundup April-May 2023

  Seabreeze Jazz Festival April 19-23 Named a “Top 10 Jazz Festival in the USA” by JazzIZ Magazine and recently nominated as “Best Jazz Festival” at the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards, the Seabreeze Jazz Festival in Panama City Beach combines the top national smooth jazz artists with a full weekend of fun, sun, great beaches, and good times – all on the west end of Panama City Beach. The event now attracts over 20,000 fans from the USA, Canada, and Europe for the ultimate performance-packed weekend of jazz. Purchase tickets at www.seabreezejazzfestival.com. Moon Crush at Seascape Resort April 20-23 Moon Crush will be held at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida April 20 – April 23 under The Pink full moon. JJ Grey & Mofro, The Avett Brothers, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, and The Black Crowes are among the acts on the lineup for the 2023 event. Learn more about Moon Crush at www.mooncrush.live. Earth Day Cleanup at Sandestin Baytowne Marina April 22 Celebrate Earth Day with Sandestin on Saturday, April 22nd at Baytowne Marina. Beginning at 7:30 a.m., help clean the shoreline by removing plastics and other debris harmful to local wildlife, bay water and natural resources along the Sandestin boundary of Choctawatchee Bay. Refreshments will be provided. South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival April 27-30 A dazzling roster of celebrity winemakers, mixologists, and chefs will converge April 27 – 30, 2023 for the South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival in Grand Boulevard Town Center... Read More

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Pairing and Sharing Wine Dinner to Benefit Caring and Sharing May 4

  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, 6pm 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. “We... Read More