No April Foolery: Failure Builds Resilience

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NEW ON THE BLOG Failure Builds Resilience - and Antifragility True resilience means being able to persevere, despite experiencing failure, volatility, or periods of uncertainty. Demonstrating flexibility, optimism, emotional agility, and strong problem-solving skills, truly resilient individuals survive and learn from their setbacks. The antifragile, however, not only survive but thrive because of failure and adversity. Read the Latest CLIENT HIGHLIGHTS Sand Dunes Real Estate Located in the highly sought-after Laurel Grove neighborhood of Sandestin, 1364 Ravens Run is a charming, impeccably maintained, 3-bedroom cottage home. Offered turnkey, it includes more than 600 ft2 of wrap-around porch living space with amazing views of the 3rd hole of the Raven Golf Course. This is a perfect opportunity to invest in a primary home, a second home, or a short-term rental! View Listing Baird Dental Business Concepts In Sandy’s "Building a Self-Managed Team" seminar, dental practice teams will learn proven ways to integrate critical operating systems, increase revenues, improve patient satisfaction and retention, boost online and word-of-mouth referrals, maximize morale, and minimize miscommunication risks. Learn More Frame Gallery Custom Frames & Art Owner, Harriet Runkle, and Frame Gallery were recently featured in a write-up in the local newspaper in honor of their five year anniversary. Harriet credits the community for its support and the author describes Harriet’s journey in the years leading up to starting up the business. If you’re local to Sewanee, TN, be sure to visit the Frame Gallery for the opening reception for the artists of the Nature Journaling Group, sponsored by the Sewanee Herbarium, on Friday, April 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Follow Frame Gallery 30A Therapy Associates The group practice celebrated an open house on March 10th with guests and the practice’s wellness providers. The evening included a demonstration of NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy (TMS), which is a non-invasive treatment for depression using a pulsed magnetic field to stimulate functions in the brain regions known to affect mood. 30A is also welcoming a new graduate intern, Sarah Canterbury, who will be working at the practice through her graduation in May 2024. Learn More about 30A JC’s Gourmet + Slice of 30A Long time sponsors of Dog-Harmony, Jason and Julie Salinas provided gourmet pizza (Slice of 30A) and their Gulf Coast gourmet at Dog-Harmony’s Pizza for Pups event hosted by Carol Rowbo in Sandestin, FL. Supporters of Dog-Harmony, fueled by delicious food, brainstormed ways to improve the non-profit's positive impact in the community with their humane education outreach and dog therapy programs. Visit JC’s Gourmet Robin’s Bikes & Fitness One of the best-selling models at the bike shop, Specialized’s Turbo Como 3.0 IGH has it all! A comfortable, upright positioning with an easy step-through, this Turbo Como e-bike offers a seamless, pedal-assisted boost with its internal gear hub (IGH) and matching controller design packed with benefits that include a smoother, quieter ride - and no risk of component rusting! If you’re interested in this model or a special order, contact Robin. Reach Out Renee Broxson Fine Art To see more recent abstract works like "Wrong Decision," which is an acrylic mixed media painting on canvas measuring 20" x 20,” plan on visiting the Maxine Orange Studio Gallery in Fort Walton Beach, FL on April 21 for Renee’s Featured Artist Show opening! Stay Up-to-Date UPCOMING EVENTS Miramar Beach, FL - Dog-Harmony’s 8th Annual Doggie EGGstravaganza, a hoppin’ social where dogs hunt for eggs filled with yummy treats, will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. April 6 at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. Nearly 800 eggs, sponsored by Sand Dunes Real Estate, will be hidden at Grand Park to sniff out. Bunny ears, chick outfits and dainty Easter dresses are encouraged. A $15 donation per dog provides each participant with a basket for the canine egg hunt and access to professional photos sponsored by Mills Photo Design. For humans, there will be libations, a silent auction, and a chance drawing. JC’s Gourmet will be serving its delectable smoked Somethin' Snappy and Poppin' Pimento cheese appetizers. Pre-Register for the Canine Egg Hunt Watch Nancy Bown and Chloe’s EGGstravaganza Interview on WJHG-TV Fort Walton Beach, FL - Join Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO)’s for a monthly Lunch & Learn on Tuesday, April 11 with guest speaker, Christie Solomon, MBA, who will identify 10 components of a proactive crisis communication plan that every organization should have on-hand. Although predicting a true crisis is nearly impossible, the consequences of one can be mitigated with a proactive, forward-looking crisis management plan. Attendees are encouraged to register by 1:00 p.m. on Monday, April 10 in order to guarantee a spot. Tickets are: $20 for members who pre-register; $25 at the door for members and guests; and $10 for students. Get Tickets All the best, Christie Solomon, MBA