Starting July with a Bang

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NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH Donna Gentle, REALTOR® We are excited to announce the launch of Donna Gentle, REALTOR®'s new website! Licensed in Florida and Georgia, Donna is a certified Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) and Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS). Explore luxury listings in Destin and the beach communities along Scenic Highway 30A on the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you are selling or buying a property, Donna's wealth of real estate experience in the region will ensure a seamless process to meet your investment goals in the shortest amount of time. Visit the Website COMMUNITY NEWS JC’s Gourmet Celebrate this holiday weekend with Destin’s local flavors and traditional favorites, including JC’s Gourmet’s smoked Somethin’ Snappy dip now available at Cissy's Cafe and On Deck Bar & Grill at The Club at Henderson Beach Resort! Cissy’s Cafe is open to the public on the corner of Matthew Boulevard and Scenic 98. On Deck Bar & Grill serves Club members and guests while they enjoy the Club pool and Lazy River at the luxurious Henderson Beach Resort. Learn More Hope Walker Morgan Fine Art Hope Walker Morgan, a renowned acrylic artist based on the Gulf Coast, is offering a 4th of July sale! Known for her exquisite exploration of landscapes and textures on artist-grade top-level cotton/linen canvas, her work features innovative combinations of diverse consistency, luminosity, and volume. Her sculptural floral pieces are available in various sizes and make wonderful wedding, birthday, and hostess gifts! Shop Renee Broxson Fine Art “Two Hares” is a highly textured mixed media piece measuring 9” x 14” on a birch wood panel. Shop Robin’s Bikes & Fitness Robin’s shop will be closed on the 4th of July because his team is celebrating the holiday AND its 25th year in business! Congratulations Robin! Stay Up-to-Date with Robin Baird Dental Business Concepts Did you know that the #1 reason a patient refers a practice is because they run on schedule? Sandy Baird’s “Scheduling for Success” seminar is focused on creating and executing a Scheduling for Success System designed to meet specific goals. Scheduling systems and processes determine four of the most important parameters of your dental business. Learn More Dog-Harmony Does your dog have such charisma and style that heads turn wherever they go? If so, showcase their unique style in Dog-Harmony’s Bark in Style photo contest. From July 1 to August 1, dog owners are invited to submit their favorite photos of their ‘furshionista’ for a chance to win fabulous prizes and support a great cause. Entrants in the contest will be competing for ten exclusive slots for a photo shoot with professional pet photographer, Kay, from Wooftografie. Each winner will receive a stunning metal plaque featuring the best photo from their session, capturing their dog’s personality and style in a timeless keepsake. Sign Up or Vote for Your Favorite ‘Furshionista’ UPCOMING EVENTS Okaloosa and Walton Counties, FL - Embark on an exciting journey into the world of dogs and learn how to communicate better with your furry friends! Dog-Harmony is thrilled to introduce this summer’s lineup for our publicly available children’s programs, specially crafted to educate young minds about the fascinating language of dogs and promote safer interactions with them. The complimentary workshops are tailor-made for kids aged 7 to 12, packed with fun and interactive activities that will leave them wagging their tails with excitement! Plus, the kids and parents get to practice what they've learned with a lovable therapy dog! View Details Ft. Walton Beach, FL - Join ECPRO’s Lunch & Learn featuring guest speaker, Edward Mitchell III, who will provide headshots and a photography workshop on Tuesday, July 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Edward Mitchell III has more than 10 years of photography and media experience as a young professional on the Emerald Coast. Edward has worked on many projects and community events doing freelance work when he isn’t showing beautiful homes on the Gulf Coast as a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Register for the luncheon at the link below and sign up for headshots on July 9, 2024, starting at 11:30 am at the Chamber. Headshot spaces are limited, so register early! Register to Attend Sewanee, TN - Please join Frame Gallery for its annual exhibit of artists in Martha Keeble's painting group on Friday, July 12 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the gallery. The Sewanee Art Works artists include Betty Barton Blythe, Nancy Burnett, Lacy Camp, Virginia Curry, Susan Lane, Leslie Lightfoot, Rebecca Miller, Geraldine Piccard, Annette Smith, and Randa Wells. The art exhibit at Frame Gallery is open from July 12 through August 16, 2024. Learn More Tracy City, TN - Hosted by Housing Hub and BetterFi, Get Paid to Prep to Buy a Home is a complimentary three-part workshop to help you get ready to buy a home. What is a credit score? How does it affect the home-buying process? What debt is good debt? These questions and more will be answered during this three-session workshop led by Spike Hosch from BetterFi. Complimentary dinner and childcare services are included during each workshop session. Participants who attend all three sessions will also receive a gift card. Learn More About the Workshop Series