A Bed 4 Me Hosts Dinner Fundraiser to Benefit Local Children
To support the continuing efforts to place the many children in our local area who are without an adequate sleep space into a bed of their own, our Dinner of Dreams will be held Sunday, Oct. 5, on the beautiful courtyard of the Niceville Senior Center. This event includes live music, craft beer, wine, and a four-course meal provided by local chefs.Please consider partnering with us and supporting this unique event with your monetary donation or joining us for dinner! This event sells out every year and we
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida Announces the 2025 Okaloosa County Big of the Year
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is proud to present Jonathan Kirkland with the prestigious 2025 Okaloosa Big of the Year Award. This annual honor celebrates a mentor who exemplifies dedication, compassion, and the power of positive, one-to-one mentorship. For nearly three years, Jonathan has been a steadfast Big Brother to his Little Brother Marlon. Together, they've built a special bond over a shared love of movies, food, and strategy games. Whether they're enjoying ice cream or spending
Christian Carlee Honored as Destin Chamber’s Business Person of the Quarter
During the Destin Chamber’s April 11 Business Before Hours Sponsored by CRC Data Technologies, Christian Carlee, Market President with First National Bank, was honored with the Business Person of the Quarter Award. This award is presented directly from the Chamber’s Board of Directors to a Destin area businessperson showing vision for his or her business and leadership in our community. Carlee is seen here with 2025 Chairman of the Board Jenni Brunson of Okaloosa Gas. “I’ve known Christian for many years,
First National Bank Announces New Market President
First National Bank is proud to announce Christian Carlee as the new Market President for Miramar Beach. With 20 years of banking experience in the market most recently with Trustmark Bank. Christian is dedicated to building professional relationships and supporting his clients' financial growth. As a Destin native Christian's deep involvement in the community is evident through his roles as Chairman of the Destin Chamber of Commerce, Immediate Past President of the Destin Rotary Club, and Past Vice
