OCTOBER 2010 VOL. XVIII NO. X

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Business After HoursPage 9

Business BriefsPages 6-7

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Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s festival time! Didn’t we just complete one? The plan-ning never stops.

Man, did we have fun with the Rivals Radio guys when they were here broad-casting from Destin! It was a great two and a half days. It brought great publicity for the Destin area. It helped when the fi rst six or eight callers on Thursday morning all expressed their jeal-ousy that Rivals Radio was in town, while the callers wished they were here. On Friday, after discussing on air the fi shing trip with Capt. Kelly Windes (thanks, Kelly!), we received a call in our offi ce from Atlanta asking for Capt. Windes phone number be-cause they wanted to go fi sh-ing with him. Also on Friday, a caller from Anchorage, Alaska – that’s right, Anchor-age – said he was planning a vacation in the Bahamas, but because of all the Rivals guys were saying about Destin, he

had changed his mind and is coming here instead. Thank you to Mark Bellinger at the Okaloosa TDC, ResortQuest, Fisherman’s Wharf, Indian Bayou, and CenturyLink for your efforts in making the Ri-vals broadcast a reality. Also, thanks to Brian, Shaun, Bill, and Carey for taking a lot of time from your schedules to help with the entertaining.

College football is in full swing – hooray! I didn’t realize how much I missed it until it kicked off. The SEC STILL RULES!

Sen. Don Gaetz did a great job at our Chamber breakfast of explaining some of the amendments on the November ballot. The only amendment we offi cially have a position on is Amendment 4. The Chamber Board encourages you to vote NO ON 4! It will cripple our al-ready devastated economy. If it passes, there will be traffi c jams on I-95, I-75, and I-10 with businesses moving out of this state. Again, VOTE NO ON 4!

He also explained the need for passage of Amendment 8, the class size amendment adjust-ment. While the Chamber does not have a position on this amendment, it’s a good one. It gives some fl exibility

to the class size amendment passed a few years ago. It will base class sizes on averages for the school, rather than exact number of students. With the billions of dollars already spent in this state by school districts moving to compliance with the class size amendment, we don’t need to add any more expense to already strapped school dis-trict budgets. The teacher’s union opposes Amendment 8, which in my mind makes it worth passing. That’s MY opinion, not the Chamber’s, as our Board has not taken a position on Amendment 8.

Also at our September breakfast, Sen. Gaetz and Reps. Marti Coley and Matt Gaetz said they would not vote for drilling in Florida waters. We hope they never do. We’ll be watching closely, and we’ll keep you posted.

Remember, there is a difference in Florida waters and federal waters. Florida waters only go out nine miles, where the federal waters begin. We need to watch the federal government closely to see if they attempt to lift the current 125 mile ban on drilling off of Florida’s coast. And we’ll need to watch to see if anyone at the state level lobbies the federal govern-ment to lift that ban. The last

I saw and read, Marco Rubio supports offshore drilling. Watch it closely.

Should I be concerned that Harper calls Alex “Buddy” all the time, and when you ask her what his name is she replies with “I don’t know?”

The economic sum-mit, held on Sept. 9, went well. Thank you to the City of Destin, Greg Kisela, and especially Councilor Larry Hines, whose idea it was to hold the summit. There were around 40 people in attendance in eight different work groups. I look forward to working with the groups identifi ed during the session as playing key roles in shap-ing Destin’s future. I really hope this moves forward with great success. Thanks to the Chamber’s Executive Committee for its efforts as facilitators of the summit.

Well, here we go. We’re staring the festival dead in the eyes. I hope we survive! By the time you read this, you’ll know whether we did or not.

With wishes for contin-ued success, and until next month,

2010 DESTIN AREA CHAMBEROF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP

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Shane A. Moody,CCE, 1OM

From the President’s Desk...

Chamber Statistics: Advertising our World-Class CommunityIn our mission to support Destin as a world-class community, the Chamber’s Welcome Center recorded the following numbers:

August 2010• Phone Calls/E-mails – 959• Incoming Mail – 191

• Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 505 • Visitors’ Guide & Buyer’s Directories Mailed – 219 • Relocation Packages – 8

The Chamber’s website recorded 47,970 unique visitors for August 2010 and 628,130 unique visitors for Sep. 1, 2009 – Aug. 31, 2 010.

Random Thoughts on the Monday of Seafood Festival Week

Network, a supplement to The Destin Log, is published and printed monthly for the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce. 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A, Destin, FL 32541 (850) 837-6241 - www.DestinChamber.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEBRIAN HAUGEN Chairman of the Board Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & AssociatesMIKE FREEMAN Chairman Elect Whitney National BankKAREN MCCARTHY Immediate Past Chairman Army Aviation Center Federal Credit UnionBILL LINDSLEY Treasurer Simple HRTIM EDWARDS Vice Chairman/Communications & Marketing Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & GrillLES PORTERFIELD Vice Chairman/Community & Economic Development TEA, Inc.JIM BREITENFELD Vice Chairman/Membership Development Breitenfeld Development Services, LLCSHANE CANNON Harbor Advisory Board Ballard Cannon Development

DIRECTORSED ADAMS GCS Building Solutions, Inc.CARMELA BELL ResortQuest Real EstateKEVIN BOWYER O’Sullivan Creel, LLPSHAUN EUBANKS Community Bank, DestinBILL HEAD Fort Walton Beach Medical CenterED MCMULLEN, JR. Legendary, Inc.AMY PERRY Pleat & Perry, P.A.KATHY WHIDDEN Emerald Coast ChiropracticMARY ANNE WINDES Real Estate Professionals of Destin Destin Fishing Fleet MarinaMYRA WILLIAMS Ex Offi cio Howard GroupCAREY TROTTER Chairman’s Appointee Trotter’s General Contractors, Inc.TONYA HOLMAN Chairman’s AppointeeKIM WINTNER Special Appointee Alliance Association Management Co., Inc.

MANAGEMENT TEAMSHANE MOODY, IOM, CCE President & CEO ceo@DestinChamber.com

ELIZABETH SPIES Vice President of Communications espies@DestinChamber.com

RISA GARNER Director of Events rgarner@DestinChamber.com

WENDY SCHAEFER Information Specialist mail@DestinChamber.com

SANDI MCCLANAHAN Membership Consultant sandi@DestinChamber.com

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With the cooling of the air seems a warming of our local economy. An interesting bit of trivia regards economic recoveries. It seems that most people don’t realize or recognize an economic recovery – or fi nancial healing – until well into the recovery. As a 20-year veteran of the fi nancial services industry, I agree. Is it

possible that our local economy has begun to recover, despite the fi nancial diffi culties so many of our members still face? I believe so, and here’s why….

We have so many things happening in our area right now, with so much activity, that we are generating business. Between the Seafood Festival, the City’s Harbor Boardwalk project, the recent concerts on the beach, the joint chamber events, and Destin Economic Summit (which was entirely focused on generating new business for our area within 12 to 18 months), we are making prog-ress. Just take a look at what our CEO, Shane Moody, writes about on the opposite page. The recent social and economic activity that your Chamber has engaged in over the last couple of months is fren-zied. The physical presence of the

nationally aired ‘Rivals Radio’ out of Destin has already generated direct, tangible new business to our area.

Economic recoveries are often tied to consumer confi dence. In fact, consumer confi dence is often considered an economic leading in-dicator. Of course, we don’t have polls for consumer confi dence for our immediate Chamber area. However, many Chamber mem-bers mention to me that things are not as bad as they were and others stated that things are going well! Where are you in your business? Are things better - perhaps slightly?

Do you notice that some of your friends or peers are seeing an increase in their business? If the answer is at least a lukewarm ‘yes,’ then we just might be headed in the right direction.

Unfortunately, where consumer confi dence tends to be a lead-ing economic indicator, personal fi nancial healing tends to be a lag-ging indicator. So, while business for some might be ticking slightly upward, we may not see a return of the ‘roaring 90s’ anytime soon. But, we are making progress – hang in there.

What can you do? Keep an eye on what your Chamber is offer-ing for activities. We retain strong numbers for new member applica-tions, and I believe that is due to the networking opportunities and the directed, community-oriented, economic initiatives and political interactions. We are here to serve you – take advantage of it, it just may help your business!

Brian Haugen2010 Destin Area Chamber ChairmanEmerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates

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“We are here to serve you – take advantage of it, it just may help your business!”

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Member Spotlight Marie BabinSouthern Resorts Vacation Rentals

Our October Member in the Spotlight is Marie Babin, chief operations officer for Southern Re-sorts Vacation Rentals.

Celebrating 15 years, Southern Resorts repre-

sents almost 700 vaca-tion properties along the beaches of Northwest Florida, including Destin, where it began. The com-pany now offers South-ern Perks, a free amenity

and activity program for guests.

“We are looking to continue to grow in this region and are accept-ing new properties,” said Babin. “We are a locally

owned business with roots here in Destin and offer the most competitive rates.”

For more information, please visit www.SouthernResorts.com.

“We are looking to continue to grow in this region”

90% of the population will need donated blood in their lifetime.

Less than 10% of the population actually donates blood.

It is a fact that people do not think about donating blood until they themselves are in need of it. Donating blood is easy, painless, free, and rewarding. Every pint of blood that is donated by you can help save the lives of three patients in our local community hospitals.

Northwest Florida Blood Services is your not-for-prof-it, community-based blood center, serving the needs of patients at every hospital in the Pensacola, Okaloosa, and Panama City areas, where one out of every seven patients will require blood transfusions. This blood can only come from volunteer donors, as there are no artifi -cial substitutes.

As I said before, donating blood is easy, painless, free,

and rewarding. All you need to donate blood is a picture ID. The process of donating blood takes about 30 minutes from start to fi nish. You have to fi ll out a quick ques-tionnaire and get a medical screening, which consists of a blood pressure check, temperature, pulse, and iron check. Once you fi nish with that, you head to a comfort-able donor bed and get ready to donate.

Once you are in the donor bed, you just relax, talk with your phlebotomist, the person drawing the blood, and have a good time. It takes about 10 minutes once the needle is in, and it doesn’t hurt a bit. After you are done, you get a delicious snack, some juice, and a free t-shirt.

After that, we ask that you relax for the rest of the day and feel inspired because you just helped to save three people’s lives!

Now you may be won-dering, how could my blood

save three people? Well your blood is made up of three different components: red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

The red blood cells are used to carry oxygen to all your cells. They are given to surgery and trauma patients and those with blood dis-orders, such as anemia and sickle cell disease.

The platelets control blood clotting in your body and must be transfused within fi ve days of dona-tion. They are used to stop bleeding associated with cancer and surgery.

The plasma carries clot-ting factors and nutrients. It is given to trauma patients, burn victims, organ trans-plant recipients, newborns, and patients with clotting disorders.

Now that you know what your blood donation can do and who it can go to, we ask that you please come out and donate at your nearest blood

drive, or visit our center at 405 Racetrack Rd., in Fort Walton Beach.. Visit our website at www.fbsblood.org or call (850) 862-4384 to fi nd out where the blood drives are in your area.

For businesses, if you would like to help us out and donate something for us to give to our fabulous blood donors, please con-tact Jeanette Carder at (850) 598-0236. We would love to partner with you!

Thank you for being a lifesaver.

The above article is part of our series spotlighting our non-profi t organizations. Their efforts strengthen the Destin community, and we are proud of their dedication and hard work. If you would like your non-profi t organiza-tion spotlighted here, please contact Elizabeth Spies at (850) 837-6241 or spies@DestinChamber.com.

Non-Profi ts Strengthening Our Community

Northwest Florida Blood Services

The above article is part of our series spotlighting our non-profi t organizations.

Their efforts strengthen the Destin community, and we

are proud of their dedication and hard work. If you would like your non-profi t organiza-tion spotlighted here, please

contact Elizabeth Spies at (850) 837-6241 or

espies@DestinChamber.com.

For information about all Chamber events, please visit the Events Calendar at www.DestinChamber.com.

Please join us for our Business to Business Breakfast sponsored by CenturyLink at Louisiana Lagniappe. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. Cost is $15 for members who RSVP, $20 for members that at-tend without registering, and $30 for non-members.

Please visit the Events Calendar at www.DestinChamber.com to register. All registrations are due by Oct. 8. Always the second Friday of each month, these events are attended by ap-proximately 150 area business professionals. With speakers, such as industry experts, economists, and area offi cials, and ample net-working opportunities, these events are packed with value.

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Join us for the October Leads Lunch at Fud-pucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill. Enjoy networking activities to meet potential clients and reconnect with old friends! All members are encouraged to attend. The cost to attend is $20 for members

and $40 for non-members. One lucky attendee will receive a free membership renewal worth $315! Please visit the Events Calendar at www.DestinChamber.com to register. All registrations are due by Oct. 18. Always held the third Wednesday of each month, these events are open to all members and are attended by approximately 100 area business professionals.

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The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the second Destin Area Res-taurant Week. Designed to drive business to local restaurants, this event will target area residents. Restaurant Week will provide incentives for

Destin area residents to experience restaurants where they may not typically dine, affording the restaurant a chance to gain new customers during a normally slower time of the year. Ensure your prix fi xe menu offers a good sample of signature dishes and new entrees for guests to enjoy.

Chamber Board of Directors Meeting will be held in the Chamber conference room at 11:30 a.m.

Join us for our Business After Hours sponsored by Boathouse Oyster Bar from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Our Business After Hours events offer an end-of-the-day networking opportunity to help you meet new clients, gain exposure for

your business, and expand your network. Beverages and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please do not forget to bring your business card for net-working and our door prize drawing. All businesses are invited to bring a door prize, which offers one more way for you to gain exposure. There is no fee for members to attend this event. The non-member fee is $20. Please visit the Events Calendar at www.DestinChamber.com to RSVP.

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Host Amy Perry Pleat & Perry, P.A.

Destin Business Forum airs on Cox Channel 6. The schedule is available online underneath the Channel 6 heading: ww2.cox.com/myconnection/gulfcoast/watch.cox

In partnership with Cox Communications, the Chamber’s monthly TV program will host the following organizations beginning in October:

Destin Business Forum

Beach Bums Vacation Rentals, LLC

Compass Resorts

Qivana

Beach Quest Properties, LLC516 Sandy Cay Dr.Miramar Beach, FL 32550(850) 837-5664www.beachquestproperties.comCategory: Real EstateChamber Rep: Dean Ladick

California Closet Company709 3rd Ave. N.Birmingham, AL 35210(205) 581-1677www.californiaclosets.comCategory: Home AccessoriesChamber Rep: Sarah B. Haynie

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of NWFSC109 Greenway TrailSanta Rosa Beach, FL 32459(850) 267-1888www.basinalliance.orgCategory: Non-Profi tsChamber Rep: Julie Terrell

Destin Vacation Boat Rentals612 Harbor Blvd.Destin, FL 32541(850) 650-2628www.destinvacationboatrentals.comCategory: Water SportsChamber Rep: Heather & Chris Thomas

Drape 98 Express, LLC282 Corinthian Pl.Destin, FL 32541(850) 225-8861www.drape98.comCategory: Furniture & AccessoriesChamber Rep: Chris Harrelson

Elite Weddings & Events104 Alder Ave. #3Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548(850) 461-4343www.eliteeventsplanning.comCategory: Wedding ConsultantsChamber Rep: Mindy N. O’Neil

The Florida House of Destin104 Harbor Blvd.Destin, FL 32541(850) 460-2288Category: Restaurants - AmericanChamber Rep: Debbie Harris

New School Selling6250 Calle De HidalgoNavarre, FL 32566(850) 936-7028Category: Business ConsultingChamber Rep: Steve Clark

North Star Associates of the Emerald Coast, LLC207 Windward Cove S.Niceville, FL 32578(850) 865-0617www.northstaroftheemeraldcoast.comCategory: Business ConsultingChamber Rep: Gretchen Rauch

Rainmakers Marketing and Events4300 Legendary Dr. Bldg. C Ste. 220Destin, FL 32541(419) 450-6285www.rainmakersmktg.comCategory: PromotionChamber Rep: Ross Centanni

Reeds Jewelers4240 Legendary Dr. Ste. 246Destin, FL 32541(850) 269-0133www.reeds.comCategory: JewelersChamber Rep: Rene’ Watts

Ship Shape Cleaning Services4300 Legendary Dr. Bldg. C Ste. 220Destin, FL 32541(850) 226-3071www.shipshapecleanfl .comCategory: Cleaning ServicesChamber Rep: Ross Centanni

Sports Commission Announces First Ever PUTToberfest

Putt your way through 18 holes and a beer tasting during the area’s first ever PUTToberfest, presented by the Destin Area Sports Commission! Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 30, players will enjoy a round of miniature golf at the Golf Garden with beer sampling sta-tions set up all along the way. The event also features additional contests, includ-ing longest drive and closest to the pin, and prizes will be awarded.

Music will be provided by Jackie and

Dave, a Blackbirds acoustic set, and the Destin Rotary Club will serve German-style food.

Sponsors include Buffalo Rock Com-pany, Inc.; the Blackbirds; Ecco Motors & Street Legal Carts; Community South Bank; Matthews & Hawkins, P.A.; and Pleat & Perry, P.A.

Entry for a single player is $25. For more information or to reserve your spot, please contact Risa Garner at (850) 837-2711 x2 or rgarner@DestinChamber.com.

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Three Inducted into Woman’s Hall of Fame

The Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women (OCCSW) inducted three women into the 2010 Okaloosa County Women’s Hall of Fame at the annual Women’s Hall of Fame recep-tion held Thursday, Aug. 26, at Northwest Florida State College. This year’s inductees included Martha C. Miller, city president of Coastal Bank and Trust; Karen Lauer, a 36-year Okaloosa County resident who has volunteered her skills for organizations, such as Shelter House, the American Cancer Society, the Salvation Army, Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, and others; and Doris Merlene Day, a business woman, inspirational speaker, and volunteer, who was instrumental in the passage of laws affecting better treatment of breast cancer patients and equal pay for women.

H. Britt Landrum, Jr., Celebrates 40 Years in

Business.H. Britt Landrum, Jr., opened

the doors to his new company, Landrum Personnel Associates, a private employ-ment agency on Aug. 3, 1970. Over the years, staff count

has grown to more than 100 internal employees; many have been with Landrum more than 10 years. Landrum Human Resource Companies, Inc., now has three divisions: Lan-drum Staffi ng, Landrum Profes-sional Employer Services, and Landrum Consulting.

Bass Tournament Raises Funds for Children in

CrisisBass anglers from the commu-

nity came out in force to have fun and support Children in Crisis (CIC) at American General Life & Accident Insurance Company’s fi rst CIC Bass Tournament. The charity tournament kicked off at beautiful Hammock Bay in Freeport and raised more than $30,000 in prizes, in-kind dona-tions, and sponsorships.

Pictured are (left to right) Bob Solarski, WEAR TV 3; Johnnie Kirkland; Harold Godwin; and Ken Hair, CIC executive director

Chris Sehman Recognized for Helping

Children in CrisisChris Sehman, owner of

Helen Back Restaurants, was recognized this week by Children in Crisis (CIC) by placing his name on the CIC donor recogni-tion board. The donor Board is located in the entrance of the CIC Neighborhood Center, which is its most visible display of com-munity support.

Pictured are (left to right) Chris Sehman, owner of Helen Back Restaurants, and Ken Hair, CIC executive director.

Dancing With Desire Event Raises More Than

$14,000The recent “Dancing with

Desire” event raised more than $14,000 to help feed, clothe, and care for the foster kids of Chil-dren in Crisis (CIC). The event turned out to be the “Hottest Ticket in Town” as almost 700 spectators fi led into the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at the Niceville campus of the Northwest Florida State College.

Pictured are (left to right) Ang-ie Schultz, offi ce manager of event sponsor Fred Astaire Dance; Ross Williams, Dancing with Desire committee chair; Luann Pulliam, owner of Fred Astaire Dance; Ken Hair, CIC executive director; and Joe Trovato, studio manager of Fred Astaire Dance

Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation Donates to

Children in CrisisThe Wachovia Wells Fargo

Foundation along with the Em-erald Shores Volunteer Associa-tion presented a donation check to Children in Crisis (CIC) this week at a ceremony held at Em-erald Grande at HarborWalk

Village. The foundation contin-ued its wonderful support to CIC and other children’s charities again for the second year.

Pictured are (left to right) Deborah Prather, Emerald Shores district manager; Debbie Buch-anan, CIC development director; Ken Hair, CIC executive director; and Josh Van Blair, Fort Walton Beach Wachovia.

Rowland Publishing Earns Prestigious Awards

Rowland Publishing, the premier publisher of upscale magazines in NorthwestFlorida, including Emerald Coast Maga-zine, brought home four prestigious awards from the Florida Magazine Association’s Charlie Awards ban-quet. The awards included top state-wide writing honors for 850 – The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida, and high honors for the longest standing title, Tallahassee Magazine.

Clean Coast Music & Art Fest a Success Despite Rain

Rain didn’t get in the way of the Clean Coast Music & Art Fest this past Sunday at HarborWalk Village. With 250 volunteers and more than 40 bands donat-ing their time and talent for the cause, the musicians rocked on four stages all day and into the evening to what was estimated to be 8,000 people. Benefi ting organizations were the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge; Alaqua Animal Refuge; Emerald Coast-keepers; Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation; the Gulf Restoration Network; and United Way.

HarborWalk VillageHonors Capt. Walter The Red, White and Blue

Celebrations at HarborWalk Village are weekly celebrations that honor local heroes. The celebrations highlight the efforts of people who go above and beyond, demonstrating heroism and loyalty within our community. On Sept. 2, the celebration hon-ored Capt. Bobby Lee Walter, a gentleman closely connected with the historic Destin harbor and rich heritage of the Destin fi shing fl eet.

Jami Ray named Adjunct

Professor at FSUPCSanta Rosa Golf and Beach

Club’s Jami Ray was recently named an adjunct professor in the Department of Communi-

cation at Florida State University’s Panama City campus. While main-taining her position at Santa Rosa, Ray will

be teaching two undergraduate courses for the fall 2010 semester – Creative Strategy and Writing for Public Relations.

Mortgage Company Welcomes New Originators

Beach Community Mortgage is proud to announce the addition

of Lee Ann Arrigo and Julie Kuhn to its team of experienced local mort-gage loan originators. Arrigo and Kuhn will be based at the

Fort Walton Beach offi ce.

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Arrigo, a longtime Destin resi-dent, has worked in the mortgage

industry locally since 1982. Arrigo has extensive experience in all types of mortgages from fi rst time homebuyers to second homes and

investment loans. During her career, she has received the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors’ Affi liate of the Year award twice.

Kuhn, a Fort Walton Beach resident, has been in the local mort-gage industry since 1991. She spe-cializes in VA, FHA, and conven-tional fi nancing. Kuhn is involved in the Emerald Coast Association of Realtors, Building Industry Association, and the Greater Fort Walton Beach and Destin Area chambers of commerce.

Mark D. Davis Joins Matthews & Hawkins P.A.

Matthews & Hawkins, P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of Mark D. Davis and his staff to the fi rm. Davis will become Of Counsel for the fi rm and his cur-rent DeFuniak Springs offi ce will become Matthews & Hawkins’s newest branch offi ce. Davis is currently chairman of the Walton County School Board and has served on the School Board for 15 consecutive years. He has played an integral role in public service to Walton County for many years.

Sarah Villa Joins Mat-thews & Hawkins P.A.Matthews & Hawkins,

P.A., is pleased to announce the addition of Sarah L. Villa to the firm. Villa is a graduate of the Florida Coastal School of Law and received her B.A. in Human Communications with an emphasis in Business from Arizona State University in 2003. Since December of 2008, Villa has worked as an assistant public defender for Florida’s First Judicial Circuit, where she represented clients in more than 2,000 cases and has sat first chair for numerous jury trials.

CAA Announces Teacher Mini-Grants

& Artist Awards The Cultural Arts Associa-

tion (CAA) of Walton County, Inc., is pleased to announce the following teacher mini-grant re-cipients for the 2010 4th quar-ter: Cindy Watkins of Freeport Elementary School received $348.13; Misty Hicks of WISE Pre-K Center received $347.41; and, from Maude Saunders Elementary School, Kathy Har-rah received $349.78, Heather Hester received $348.26, Patsy Lathinghouse received $276.58, and Krisy Spence received $350. Constance Rogers of Butler Elementary School received a $950 Need-Based Student Grant for students to participate in after-school art education programs.

History on the Harbor Event Raises Funds

for Museum On Sunday, Aug, 22, during

the Clean Coast Music & Art Fest at HarborWalk Village, the Destin History and Fishing Museum held a “History on the Harbor” fundraising event at Harry T’s Lighthouse Res-taurant. An exhibit table fea-tured pictures of early Destin, fishing, and information on the museum. Through the generos-ity and support of Dan Emp-son and Harry T’s Restaurant, the Destin History and Fishing Museum received $1,224.28 to support new exhibit production.

EmeraldCoastFreeCoupons.com Brings Big

Savings to the Emerald CoastThe Petermann Agency has

launched www.EmeraldCoastFreeCoupons.com. This easy-to-use site features free, printable coupons for local business. From dining, to shopping, to home ser-vices, www.EmeraldCoastFreeCoupons.com is the new source for savings on the Emerald Coast. New coupons are added weekly, so visit often and start saving.

Matthew Price Named Director of Sales for

Hilton SandestinThe Hilton Sandestin Beach

Golf Resort & Spa named Mat-thew Price as its new director of sales. In this role, Price will be

responsible for the overall coor-dination, the functional manage-

ment, and the leader-ship of all sales team activities, work-ing with Marshall Thomp-son, vice

president of sales and marketing. In addition to his new role, Price, who has since 2004 served as the hotel’s director of event planning, will continue to directly oversee the sales and operations of the Hilton Sandestin Beach’s group caterings, weddings, and special events, including the Hilton Sand-estin Beach’s proprietary social functions, such as its New Year’s Eve gala.

Flaton and Robsono Join Cox Team

Dave Flaton and Tina Rob-sono recently joined Cox Media. Flaton will serve as production coordinator for the Florida/Geor-

gia region. He previ-ously was a self-em-ployed video producer. In his new role, he will be coordi-nating pro-

duction of television commercials between the sales and production departments.

Robsono will serve as account coordinator for the Florida/Georgia region. She

previously was an as-sistant traffi c manager with Sinclair Broadcasting in Pensacola. In her new role, she will assist the

national sales manager with daily traffi c logs and insertion contracts for all national clients.

Local Builders Win Big at the 2010 Aurora

Awards in OrlandoThe Building Industry

Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties (BIA) would like to congratulate the winners at the annual Aurora Awards ceremony, during the Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) in Orlando.

Babin Development Com-pany of Destin won two Aurora awards – one in the Detached Single Family Home category ($1M - $1.5M range) and the other in the Commercial Construction category. Three member builders had winning entries in the Energy Effi-ciency – Residential category, including Randy Wise Homes of Niceville, Dixon Kazek Construction, Inc., of Destin, and Watree Construction of Shalimar.

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ABEC Realty(850) 650-9999Chamber Rep: Bill Mitchell

Acme Oyster House(850) 622-1900Chamber Rep: Mac Carroll

Aviation Insurance Services of Florida, Inc.(850) 650-8445Chamber Rep: Carl Shephard

Back Porch Restaurant(850) 837-2022Chamber Rep: Trey Horton

BeachOasis.com(850) 622-2385Chamber Rep: Duaine/Ann Kief

Bonefi sh Grill Restaurant(850) 650-3161Chamber Rep: Shawn M. Pollard

Club Sun Tanning Salon(850) 654-7861Chamber Rep: Larry Andrews

Culligan Water Service(850) 664-7771Chamber Rep: Jay Trumbull Cumulus Broadcasting(850) 243-7676Chamber Rep: Chuck Sullivan

D & D Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical Services(850) 650-3995Chamber Rep: Benjamin Balzli Destin Directory, Inc.3(850) 654-6799Chamber Rep: Ms. Teresa Abraham Destin Ophthalmology, PA Pricilla G. Fowler, MD(850) 622-0757Chamber Rep: Pricilla Fowler Elite Physique Personal Training(850) 598-7263Chamber Rep: Colleen Riddle Emerald Coast Eye Institute, P.A.(850) 862-4001Chamber Rep: Samuel Poppell Fantasea Scooter Rentals(850) 654-7772Chamber Rep: Steve/Donna Fontana Fort Walton Beach Flea Market(850) 301-3729Chamber Rep: Roger Knight Fort Walton Beach Medical Center(850) 862-1111Chamber Rep: Bill Head Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill(850) 654-1544Chamber Rep: David Smith The Golf Garden(850) 837-7422Chamber Rep: Jodie Lang Gulf Refl ections Studio, Inc.(850) 863-2288Chamber Rep: Mike WrightReynolds

Harry T’s Lighthouse(850) 654-4800Chamber Rep: Dan Empson Horticulture Services Group, Inc.(850) 603-9783Chamber Rep: Shawn LaRue Judy Shillingburg, Special Touch Gallery(850) 424-3212Chamber Rep: Judy Shillingburg La Place USA Interiors(850) 269-0969Chamber Rep: Roslyn Snyder

Life’s A Beach(850) 650-2780Chamber Rep: Sam Seevers

Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas TXSondra Pace, Independent Beauty Consultant and Team Leader(850) 654-1353Chamber Rep: Sondra Pace

Masters Touch Cleaning Service, Inc.(850) 729-1881Chamber Rep: Kevin Adrianson

McGuire’s Irish Pub Of Destin(850) 650-0000Chamber Rep: Bill Martin Northwest Florida Apartment Guide(850) 934-6680Chamber Rep: Jackie Foxworth O’Sullivan Creel, LLP(850) 837-0398Chamber Rep: Kevin Bowyer

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster Bar & Grill(850) 424-6744Chamber Rep: Tyler Jarvis Realty Advisors, Inc.(850) 650-2877Chamber Rep: Jerry Bishop ResortQuest Vacation Rentals(850) 837-4853Chamber Rep: Phyllis Cullenbine S & R Sprinkler Systems & Landscaping, Inc.(850) 837-8347Chamber Rep: Richard Kersten Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund(850) 243-6713Chamber Rep: Glenn Scharf Silver King Charters(850) 837-2028Chamber Rep: Mike & Marguerite Parker Southern Resorts(850) 837-4099Chamber Rep: Patricia Hardiman Surge Suppression Incorporated(850) 654-5559Chamber Rep: Diane Kertz TCBY(850) 654-2076Chamber Rep: Meena R. Shah Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe and Emporium(850) 654-1743Chamber Rep: Mario Mardones Vorbeck Law Firm, P.A.(850) 654-0880Chamber Rep: Gary Vorbeck

www.DestinChamber.comThe Destin Area Visitor Information Relocation Information Business Directory Employment Events Calendar Chamber Information News & Media

Destin Area Chamber of Commerce | 4484 Legendary Drive, Suite A | Destin, FL 32541Tel: (850) 837-6241 | Fax: (850) 654-5612 | Email: mail@DestinChamber.com

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Extreme Marketing Group LLC10123 Emerald Coast Pkwy.Miramar Beach, FL 32550

(850) 298-8853www.mycardguy.com

Category: PrintingChamber Rep: Renee Smith

Gulf Coast Trade ExchangePO Box 18134

Pensacola, FL 32523(850) 434-5278

www.gulfcoasttrade.comCategory: Barter OrganizationsChamber Rep: Fran Crumpton

Joe’s Crab Shack14055 Emerald Coast Pkwy.

Destin, FL 32541(850) 650-1882

www.joescrabshack.comCategory: Restaurants – Seafood

Chamber Rep: Tara Loper

Okaloosa County Republicans Executive Committee

PO Box 455, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32549(850) 217-2532

www.okaloosagop.comCategory: Non-Profi ts

Chamber Rep: Barbara Wall

Reeds Jewelers4240 Legendary Dr. Ste. 246

Destin, FL 32541(850) 269-0133www.reeds.com

Category: JewelersChamber Rep: Rene’ Watts

Twirl Frozen Yogurt34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #181

Destin, FL 32541(850) 269-0439

www.twirl-yogurt.comCategory: Ice Cream, Yogurt, Shaved Ice, & Chocolate

Chamber Rep: Delaine Syster-Bomparola

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MAC Hosts Vice Commander of 33rd Fighter Wing at September Meeting

Military Affairs Com-mittee (MAC) Chairman Kim Wintner (right), Alliance Association Management Co. Inc., thanks guest speaker Col. Arthur Tomassetti, Vice Commander of Eglin Air Force Base’s 33rd Fighter Wing, who will soon receive the fi rst F-35 Joint Strike Fighter planes.

Celebrating Ambassador Successes

Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for August 2010: 95 pts – Richard Barrington, Holiday Isle Properties, Inc.80 pts – Mike Schneider80 pts – Larry Phillips, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast

Small Business WorkshopsThe following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) during October 2010. For more informa-tion, please call the Fort Walton Beach SBDC at (850) 833-9400.

Women in Business Conference and Trade Fair - A day of networking, shopping, motivational and educa-tional speakers, exhibitors, and more shopping. Call 833-9400 for more information and registration details. Attendees $49. Exhibitors $99.

Oct. 8 - 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Emerald Coast Conference Center Fort Walton Beach

Starting a Business – This workshop will review business planning areas, such as fi nancing, selecting a business legal structure, identifying your market, recordkeeping, and identifying risks that can challenge success. The fee is $35. To reserve your seat, please call the SBDC at 833-9400 by Oct. 14.

Oct. 15 - 1 – 4 p.m.922 Mar Walt Dr. Ste. 203 Fort Walton Beach

Write the Ultimate Business Plan It is essential for both new and expanding businesses. Computer software now makes writing a business plan routine. Your instructor will lead you through a step-by-step process of developing fi nancial projections and organizing your business plan. “Ultimate Business Planner” software is included in the registration fee. The fee for the workshop and software is $99. To reserve your seat, please call the SBDC at 833-9400 by Oct. 20.

Oct. 21 - 1 – 4 p.m. NWF/UWF Campus Bldg., Room 126Fort Walton Beach

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Five years ago, the Destin Area Chamber of Com-merce launched the Destin Area Summer Photo Contest to give area visitors and residents a forum to share their favorite Destin memories.

“So many people were already sharing their photos and stories with the Chamber,” said Vice President of Communications Elizabeth Spies. “We wanted a way to showcase those photos, which together tell a wonderful story of family traditions, children discovering the beach for the fi rst time, the activity along the harbor, and the natural beauty of the area.”

During the contest, which ran from Aug. 16 to Sept. 3, 45 photos were entered. One winner was chosen in each of three contest categories – Family, Beach, and Harbor/Bay – along with an overall winner. The winners are as follows:

• Overall Winner: Taryn Sciambra of Picayune, MS• Family Category Winner: Shira Gottier of Destin, FL• Beach Category Winner: Laura Martin• Harbor Category Winner: Eric Gan of Niceville, FL

All contest winners will receive a Destin prize package, which includes a print by watercolor artist Judy Shilling-burg, and will also be featured prominently in the Cham-ber’s 2011 membership directory. Winners were chosen by the Chamber’s Board of Directors and staff. The winners, along with all photos submitted, may be viewed at www.DestinChamber.com.

Family Photo Overall Winner in Destin Area Summer Photo Contest

Overall Winner: “This photo was taken on the last day of our annual Destin vacation outside of Pompano Joe’s. We had just fi nished eating dinner, and the kids wanted to go play on the beach and in the Gulf. The sun was setting, it was a beautiful evening.” Submitted by Taryn Sciambra of Picayune, MS

Family Category Winner: “I took this photo the week-end before the oil was reported to begin impacting our beautiful beaches. Unsure of what the future held, I wanted to capture a few photos of our shores. My daughter stands looking out, watching the approaching storm clouds as we wait and hope.” Submitted by Shira Gottier of Destin, FL

Harbor Category Winner: “A typical summer scene on Destin harbor taken from Norriego Point.” Submitted by Eric Gan of Niceville, FL

Beach Category Winner: “Double rainbow picture taken the evening of Aug. 21, on Holiday Isle.” Submitted by Laura Martin

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On Aug. 17, new members were intro-duced to the Chamber, its Board Members, and staff at a new member reception held in the Chamber conference room.

We would like to thank all new members who attended, including the following: Ala Carte Caterers; Carter & Company CPA, LLC; Drape 98 Express, LLC; Extreme Marketing Group, LLC; Fat Daddy’s Arcade; Florida House of Destin; M&M Photogra-phy; New School Selling; Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee; PCI Gam-ing/Wind Creek Casino & Hotel; SB Lighting LLC; and Ship Shape Cleaning Services.

Read further to learn more about some of the Chamber’s newest members:

A La Carte Caterers is a full service cater-ing company that also offers complete event and party planning. Our food and service have proven successful on the Gulf Coast for more than 29 years. Over the years, we have established great relationships with some of the best event service providers in the area… whatever catering and event needs you have, we can help. Our services include pickup, deliv-ery, themed buffets, coursed dinners, weddings, beach luaus, BBQs, passed hors d’oeuvres, private chef dinners, sunset cruises, bartenders, banquet rooms, entertainment, transportation, photographers, fl orists, and even discounts on accommodations. Call us at (850) 543-3506 or visit www.alacartedestin.com.

Carter & Company, CPA, LLC, is a full service accounting fi rm located on the Destin harbor. Our partners and professionals combine personalized service with their signifi cant experi-ence to bring our clients a quality of service that exceeds expectations. Please visit our website at www.cartercpa.net, visit the offi ce at 543 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 201, or call (850) 650-0125.

Drape 98 Express, LLC, based in Destin, manufactures and installs custom drapes, roman shades, and blinds, especially designed for the beach resort market. We offer turn-key service, quick turnaround, and affordable, superior quality products made in our own Kentucky

workroom. From Gulf Shores to Panama City Beach, Drape 98 has worked with hundreds of property owners, designers, and associa-tion and rental managers, as well as a variety of commercial customers. Our drapes have also been featured in Show and Idea Houses in Alys Beach, Seaside, and Port St. Joe. Visit our web-site at www.drape98.com or call Chris Harrelson at (850) 225-8861 for more information.

Extreme Marketing Group, LLC, offers business solutions to clients throughout Florida and the nation and can provide a “one stop shop” all under one roof. Extreme Market-ing Group, LLC, has earned a reputation for offering great quality design and printing at affordable prices. We also offer promotional products, website creation, marketing, copies, and digital printing. Our offi ces are located at 10123 Emerald Coast Pkwy., in Miramar Beach, or we can send one of our awesome sales reps to meet with you. Visit www.mycardguy.com or call (850) 298-8855 or (800) 385-0445.

Fat Daddy’s Arcade is the newest hot spot for indoor family fun in Destin. Along with delicious pizza and ice cream with seating areas, Fat Daddy’s is home to more than 65 arcade games, including everything from skee ball and basketball games to Guitar Hero, interactive games, and more. Whether you are waiting for a great meal at neighboring Fudpucker’s (table seating buzzers work in the arcade), wanting to cool off from our beauti-

ful Florida sun, or planning a big birthday bash, Fat Daddy’s is the perfect place to make memories with friends and family. For more in-formation, visit www.fatdaddysarcadedestin.com.

The Florida House of Destin restaurant is located at 104 Harbor Blvd., former site of Another Broken Egg Café. We are a casual, family friendly restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Decorated tastefully in old Florida style and moderately priced, we feature classic American cuisine. From breakfast favorites to stuffed shrimp, we have something for everyone. Relax with a Florida House burger and beer. Comfort food is our tradition. Desserts, such carrot cake and key lime pie, are homemade. That, with a glass of wine or espresso, should end your day on a light note. Open daily from 7a.m. – 9 p.m.

M&M Photography was founded by Mari-anne Provaznik, a passionate photojournalist with a vision to revitalize the usual wedding photography. Our style is photojournalism. We capture the day’s events and emotions through photographs. At M&M Photography, our primary objective is to provide superior quality wedding photography. We believe every wedding and every couple is unique. We take time talking with our clients to understand their vision for their unique day. In addition to capturing amazing wedding photographs, we are dedicated to providing incomparable service at an unparalleled value. We also spe-

cialize in other portraiture, including families, children, maternity, and high school seniors. For more information, visit www.mandmphoto.com or call (850) 279-4229.

Steve Clark is North America’s #1 Sales Coach and is the CEO of NewSchoolSelling.com, an international business development and marketing consulting fi rm. He is the author of Profi table Persuasion – Proven Strategies for Sales and Management Success and the co-author, with marketing Gurus Dan Kennedy and Bill Glazer, of Secrets of Peak Performers. He is a prolifi c writer and is a frequent national and international speaker, whose income ranks in the top 3% of all sales-people worldwide. To receive Steve’s FREE E-Book and mp3 audio “Profi table Persuasion” go to www.profi tablesalestraining.com.

The purpose of the Okaloosa County Republican Executive Committee is to achieve the following objectives: election of qualifi ed Republicans to offi ce, promote an informed electorate, increase Republican registration, maintain a headquarters during election years, promote Republican values, and uphold the Republican principles of freedom, equality, and justice on which the government was founded. The headquarters is located at 214 Eglin Pkwy., in Fort Walton Beach, and it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wind Creek Casino & Hotel in Atmore offers the fi nest in resort amenities, with more than 1,600 electronic gaming machines, a 17-story, 236-room luxury hotel, and outdoor concert amphitheater. With the signature Fire Steakhouse, Taste Buffet, Grill and Brew cof-fee bar, Wind Creek has something for every appetite. Lose yourself in treatments that are ‘comfort food’ for the soul at the Spa at Wind Creek. Cater to your inner Top Chef with fun, hands-on classes and demonstrations at the Cooking Studio at Wind Creek, featur-ing world-class Sub Zero/Wolf equipment. Both are the perfect complement to the Wind Creek experience. Visit www.windcreekcasino.com or call (251) 446-4200.

Chamber Welcomes New Members During Reception

We will be going to print with our annual Visitor’s Guide & Membership Directory, the only advertising publication the Destin Area Chamber prints, by mid-October! More than 17,000 copies are printed and distributed each year to members, visitors, and residents. Only members in good standing will be included, so please send your dues, and be sure to send us any information updates you might have had

throughout the year. Whether your target market is local busi-

nesses and residents or those who visit us on an annual basis, the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s Guide & Membership Directory is a great value for your advertising dollars. It is your number one choice for busi-ness directory advertising. For more informa-tion, please contact Elizabeth Spies at (850)

837-2711 x5 or espies@DestinChamber.com.Thank you to all current advertisers,

including the following: A Condo by the Gulf; Alexan Henderson Beach; Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union; City of Destin; Destin Magazine; Dune Allen Realty Vacation Rentals; Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals; Eglin Federal Credit Union; Holiday Inn on the Beach; Holiday Isle Properties,

Inc.; Inn on Destin Harbor; Mid-Bay Bridge Authority; Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.; Northwest Florida State College; Pleat & Perry, P.A.; Regional Self Storage; Re-sortQuest; Resorts of Pelican Beach Resort; Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast; Sandcastle Escapes; Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort; Southern Resorts; and Whitney National Bank.

Renewals and Information Updates for 2011 Membership Directory Due Oct. 10

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October Calendar of EventsOctober 1StudioAmped “Special Edition” TapingLocation: WSRE’s Jean and Paul Amos Perfor-mance StudioTime: Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert starts at 7 p.m.Featuring songwriters from the Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival, the public is invited to be part of the studio audience and admis-sion is FREE. The program is scheduled to air on WSRE Thursday, Oct. 28, at 9 p.m. Songwrit-ers will perform their songs made famous by well-known recording artists.

October 1 – 31Destin Fishing RodeoLocation: Weigh-ins at A.J.’s Seafood & Oyster BarTime: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.Open to all anglers fi shing aboard a registered boat in the rodeo. More than 30,000 anglers compete through the month of October and more than $100,000 in cash and prizes are awarded. There will be daily, weekly, and overall prizes. Please fi nd details here: www.destinfi shingrodeo.org.

October 1 – 31Silver Sands Autumn Tides Month Location: Silver Sands Factory StoresRedeem $300 in same-day receipts to Silver Sands Shopper Services and receive a com-plimentary, limited-edition Autumn Tides print by renowned artist Donna Burgess. Visit www.silversandsoutlet.com or call (850) 654-9771 for more information.

October 6 – 9Iliad, Odyssey & All Greek Mythology in 99 Minutes or LessLocation: Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center, Sprint TheaterTime: 7:30 p.m.On a simple stage, with the clock ticking, a cast from NWF State College speeds through all of Greek Mythology in 99 minutes! It’s funny, updated, and easy to understand. All the silly decisions, the absurd destinies, and the goofy characters are presented lightning-bolt fast with hysterical results as the clock is stopped with only seconds to spare.

October 6, 13, 20, and 27Wednesday Night Concert SeriesLocation: The Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 6 – 8 p.m.Enjoy the continuation of the Wednesday Night Concert Series through the month of October. We’ll be tantalizing your musical taste buds with musicians to entertain all of our guests!

October 9Ronald McDonald House Annual Fire Truck Pull Location: Seville Quarter Downtown, PensacolaTime: 9 a.m.Teams of 20 people will compete to pull a fi re truck 50 feet in the least amount of time. Groups, clubs, or businesses who are interested in com-peting can contact the Ronald McDonald House for fundraising and registration materials.

October 9Purses with a PurposeLocation: Silver Sands Factory StoresTime: 4:30 – 7 p.m.Enjoy food, wine, and purses! Purses with a Purpose is a purse auction where new and lightly used designer purses are auctioned off with all profi ts benefi ting Shelter House and Ronald McDonald House.

October 9Emerald Coast Parrothead Club Celebrates 10 Years of “Partying For a Purpose”Location: Calhoun’s Pub and GrubTime: 11:30 a.m. till midnightThe event is to celebrate our 10 years of volun-teer work in our community. All proceeds from this event will go to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge and the Destin Fishermen’s Fund. Go to our website at www.ecparrotheads.org for details.

October 9 and 23Silver Sands Autumn Tides Artist Signing ReceptionLocation: Silver Sands Factory StoresTime: 1 – 4 p.m.Redeem $300 in same-day receipts to Silver Sands Shopper Services and receive a compli-mentary, limited-edition Autumn Tides print by renowned artist Donna Burgess. Meet Autumn Tides artist Donna Burgess and have your print personally signed. Visit www.silversandsoutlet.com for more information or call (850) 654-9771.

October 10MOMIX Botanica - Broadway SeriesLocation: Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts CenterTime: 2 p.m.Known internationally for presenting works of exceptional inventiveness and physical beauty, MOMIX, an electrifying company of dancer-illusionists, conjur up the exotic, sensual, and mystifying realm of nature with their national tour of Bontanica.

October 15American Red Cross at Howl at the MoonLocation: Howl at the MoonTime: 7 p.m.You don’t want to miss this night of rock ‘n roll and dueling pianos! Join us for an exciting eve-ning of music, prizes, and fun! Tickets are $10 per person, and all ticket sales go directly to the American Red Cross.

October 16Best of the Emerald CoastLocation: Destin CommonsTime: 6 – 9 p.m.An event showcasing the area’s best of the best as voted by readers of Emerald Coast Magazine. Winners will be honored at the an-nual “Best Of” awards ceremony. Tickets may be purchased in advance for $25 or the day of the event for $35. Proceeds from the event will benefi t the Junior League of the Emerald Coast. For more information, visit www.jlec.org or call (850) 862-2665.

October 18Leading Women Symposium & Golf TournamentLocation: Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortPresented by Northwest Florida State College. For more information, please visit www.nwfscfoundation.org, call (850) 729-5357, or email leadingwomen@nwfsc.edu. Benefi tting NWFSC Women’s Programs.

October 21Shelter House at Carrabba’s FundraiserLocation: Carrabba’s Italian GrillTime: 6 – 8 p.m.Join us for a culinary and wine experience! This fundraiser is a great way to mingle with friends and fellow Shelter House supporters. All proceeds for this event go towards sustaining the current programs. $55 per person. To purchase tickets, please call (850) 243-1201.

October 22 and 2422nd Annual WSRE Wine & Food Classic “Corks and Forks”Location: Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf FrontTime: Friday, Oct. 22, at 6 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m.Enjoy the perfect pairing of delectable dishes and award-winning wines as our featured, top chefs surprise, entice, and delight you. This year the fundraising event will span two evenings to give more people the opportunity to participate. Tickets are $50 per person for Friday and $125 per person for Sunday and can be purchased online at wsre.org/WineAndFood or by calling (850) 484-1261.

October 22 – 23Baytowne Wharf Beer FestivalLocation: The Village of Baytowne WharfAmerican specialty beers from around the na-tion will be displayed for participants to sample, savor, and sometimes shun. Come together to learn about the more than 70 beer styles, and the different balances between taste, aroma, and ap-pearances. While guest stroll along the 40 plus brewers, the events plaza will host a variety of live music to keep everyone entertained. Visit baytownewharfbeerfestival.com for details.

October 23Vettes at the VillageLocation: The Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 12 – 5 p.m.Happening at the same time as the 3rd Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival is Vettes at the Vil-lage! Take a break from all the sampling and walk up to the top of the hill. You’ll fi nd the area’s best corvettes-- brand new to antique!

Chautauqua Vineyards and Winery Harvest Festival Location: Chautauqua VineyardsTime: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.Come and help us celebrate our 20th anni-versary! Entertainment will be Smokin’ Rodeo and local favorite Jones and Company. More than $600 in cash and prizes will be awarded in the Backyard BBQ Cook Off Contest. Show off your special car or truck with event dash plates to everyone who registers before Oct. 1. We also have arts and crafts, free wine tasting, and a day of fun! Call (850) 892-5887 or visit www.chautauquawinery.com.

October 23 – 2415th Annual Destin Festival of the ArtsLocation: Henderson Beach State ParkTime: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.More than 100 juried artists from the U.S., live music, bistro food court, and student/adult col-laborative art exhibit. For more information, visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org.

October 24 – December 2Art Exhibitions Location: Mattie Kelly Arts CenterTime: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays; and 6 – 7:30 p.m. prior to performancesFree and open to the public. The prestigious Pastel Society of North Florida’s juried show will feature original works executed in pastel by art-ists from all over the U.S.

October 29American Red Cross 3rd Annual Mini GolfLocation: Tiki Island Golf & Games, Pensacola BeachJoin us to “tee up” for fun in the sun, good food, and great prizes and help your local American Red Cross! Prize for contests and winning teams. For more information call (800) 773-7620 or visit www.YourRedCross.org.

October 30Madame Butterfl y Location: Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts CenterTime: 7:30 p.m.Soar with one of the most emotionally involv-ing operas ever written as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra brings the romance and pathos of the heart-wrenching Madame Butter-fl y to life in full concert version sung in Italian with English subtitles. Visit www.nfsymphony.org for season concert updates and further in-formation.

October 30 and 31Trick or Treat Street at BaytowneLocation: The Village of Baytowne WharfTime: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Friday, Oct. 30 – Friends, fi reworks, and frights! Come experience this family friendly Halloween event. Trick or treat through the Village streets and visit merchants as they provide you with some of your favorite Halloween treats. The DJ will play frighteningly good tunes on the events plaza stage and don’t miss spooky story time on Cannery Lane. Then, to end the evening fi reworks will light up the sky at 8 p.m. Sun-day, Oct. 31 – Trick or treat through the Village streets and visit merchants as they provide you with some of your favorite Halloween treats.

October 31Silver Sands Store-to-Store Trick-or-TreatingLocation: Silver Sands Factory StoresTime: 4 – 6 p.m.Children are invited to dress up in their ghoulish costumes for a spooktacular trick-or-treating event from store-to-store. Visit www.silversandsoutlet.com for more information or call (850) 654-9771.

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