Eglin Federal Credit Union and Okaloosa Saves Partner in the Teach a Child to Save Campaign
Eglin Federal Credit Union partnered with Okaloosa Saves for the annual Teach a Child to Save campaign April 1 – June 30. Youth were encouraged to set a savings goal and make a deposit into a savings account at EFCU. This year there were 114 youth under the age of 18 who participated with deposits totaling $23,335.81. Their names were entered into a random drawing for six children to win a $50 deposit into their EFCU account from Okaloosa Saves. Since the program began in 2004, 2,286 children made deposits
4th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Raises $50,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
The 4th Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival held on Saturday, February 25th, 2023, at Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer was a huge success. The event raised a record-breaking $50,000 and welcomed more than 1,500 attendees in support of all local club kids. "We are truly blessed to live in a Community that continuously comes together to support the next generation and invest in the youth of our region. We must continue to seek out opportunities to speak light into the next generation and provide them with the
Representative Patt Maney Issues March 2023 Newsletter
Check out the latest news from Florida State Rep. Patt Maney's office, including information about the Intrepid Spirit Center, Dr. Ben Carson's Niceville appearance, Reverend Thigpen's retirement, Legislative Updates and more.Read the entire newsletter here.
City Food Hall Destin is Now Open
City Food Hall Destin is now officially open at Destin Commons. Showcasing emerging and established local chefs from more than 10 specialty restaurant concepts, City Food Hall at Destin Commons is a 14,000 square-foot gathering place offering international cuisine, craft beer and cocktails, state-of-the-art entertainment, and more. Located next to Foot Locker near Uncle Buck’s, City Food Hall will become Destin’s top culinary and nightlife destination. Locals and visitors can enjoy an expansive 32 seat
Local, Gulf War Veteran Honors Grandfather’s Legacy in New Book
“The Great War Through a Doughboy’s Eyes” was released on March 23, 2022, and chronicles the service of Corporal Howard P. Claypoole, told through the lens of his grandson and Miramar Beach local Gregory S. Valloch. Corporal Howard P. Claypoole served in the US Army during WWI and was awarded The Purple Heart posthumously. Like his grandfather, Colonel Gregory S. Valloch also served in the military and is a US Army veteran who honorably served during the Gulf War. Since then, Valloch has become a Destin
Emerald Coast Theatre Company Presents Summer Pop Fun-raiser Series in June
Emerald Coast Theatre Company (ECTC) is searing some sizzle into summer 2022 with a hot live entertainment series in June. The Summer Pop Fun-raiser serves up three fun-filled Friday evenings of pop rock and, comedy and improvisational comedy theater. The Summer Pop Series will be held at ECTC’s performing arts place located at 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard Town Center in Miramar Beach. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off on Friday, June 3, at 7:30 p.m., enjoy
3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival Raises $40,000 for The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast
The 3rd Annual Shrimp & Grits Festival held on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer was a huge success. The event raised a record-breaking $40,000 and welcomed more than 1,200 attendees in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast. "We are truly blessed to live in a community that continuously comes together to support the next generation and invest in the youth of our region. We must continue to seek out opportunities to speak light into the next generation and
Hilary Farnum-Fasth Named Woman of the Year by Scarlett Magazine
Corcoran Reverie, a high-end real estate brokerage and an affiliate of Corcoran Group LLC, has announced broker-owner Hilary Farnum-Fasth as Scarlett Magazine’s inaugural Woman of the Year for 2022. Highly respected by colleagues and clients alike, Farnum-Fasth has used her integrity, vast market knowledge, and disciplined sales strategies to become a preeminent real estate strategist of high-end residential sales across Northwest Florida. For nearly two decades, she has used her powerful negotiation
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon Announces Benjamin T. Shell as Shareholder
Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon (ESC) is pleased to announce that Benjamin T. Shell has become a shareholder with the firm. Benjamin T. Shell “Ben” is a litigation attorney who practices Personal Injury Law and First Party Property Law, including matters involving automobile accidents, wrongful death, first party property (hurricane) claims, and bad faith litigation. Prior to joining ESC in 2017, Ben served as defense counsel for Fortune 500 insurance companies and corporate clients, giving him a unique
