October 2011 Network Newsletter by Destin Area Chamber of Commerce

Destin Forward Explores Area Waterways By Kristy Davies, Communications Intern

he aroma of salty air, fish being fileted, and a warm summer breeze brought serenity and calmness to a busy day full of activities for the Destin Forward Class of 2012, on Sept. 8. Waterways Day is held for the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce leadership class to provide education and insight into the community, history, and industries of Destin. Sitting at a table with poise, dark and light grey hair combed neatly to the side, and with beard trimmed close against almost unseen wrinkles from the sun, Dewey Destin, descendant of Destin’s founder Leonard Destin, spoke to the Destin Forward class. He painted a picture of his ancestor sailing from Connecticut to search for salvage wrecks before delving into how the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village” came to be founded by his family. Sitting in the cool air of Fisherman’s Wharf restaurant, Destin smiled as he talked about a small Civil War skirmish in Destin and how Billy Marler told the postmaster the town was called “Destin,” which is how the city got its name.

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VOL. XVIV NO. X

2011 DESTIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LEADERSHIP

College Football and our Businesses

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MIKE FREEMAN Chairman of the Board Whitney National Bank BILL LINDSLEY Chairman Elect Simple HR BRIAN HAUGEN Immediate Past Chair Emerald Coast Wealth Advisors of Raymond James & Associates AMY PERRY Treasurer Pleat & Perry, P.A. TIM EDWARDS Vice Chairman/Communications & Marketing Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill SHAUN EUBANKS Vice Chairman/Community & Economic Development Community Bank, Destin KATHY WHIDDEN Vice Chairman/Membership Development Emerald Coast Chiropractic MARY ANNE WINDES Vice Chairman/Harbor Association Real Estate Professionals of Destin, Inc. Destin Fishing Fleet Marina

DIRECTORS JIM BREITENFELD Breitenfeld Development Services, LLC STEVE JAY O’Sullivan Creel, LLP REBECCA JONES Fort Walton Beach Medical Center ANDI MAHONEY White-Wilson Medical Center KAREN MCCARTHY Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union CYNDY THOMAS ResortQuest Vacation Rentals CAREY TROTTER Trotter’s General Contractors, Inc. LES PORTERFIELD TEA, Inc. CHAIRMAN’S APPOINTEES JOHN COMER Southern Restaurant Group, LLC KEN WAMPLER Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc. SPECIAL APPOINTEE KIM WINTNER Alliance Association Management Co., Inc. MANAGEMENT TEAM SHANE MOODY, CCE, IOM President and CEO ceo@DestinChamber.com ELIZABETH SPIES Vice President of Communications espies@DestinChamber.com WENDY SCHAEFER Information Specialist mail@DestinChamber.com

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Shane A. Moody, CCE, IOM I’m writing this month’s column while on break at the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Future of Florida Forum. I’m here with your chair elect Bill Lindsley and a past chairman of the board, Kevin Bowyer. We’re here with business leaders from across the state of Florida learning more about the six pillars of Florida’s future economy. The six pillars is something you’ve heard me discuss/read about here in this column before. It’s the first strategic plan for Florida – ever – and your chamber began the process of adopting these pillars

about two years ago. It’s a process that, I sincerely hope, we will continue, so that we in the Destin area can be on the same page as the rest of the state. It’s always great to get together with my chamber peers from across the state. It’s great to be with the business leaders of the state. It’s always great to catch up with my friends and contacts at businesses from Northwest Florida, like Dr. Rick Harper and the Gulf Power folks, all of whom are here. We learn more and more about the progress of the state’s strategic plan and how we as a chamber and community need to buy into the plan, so we can move our local and regional economies forward. Our last speaker of the day today may be the best speaker I’ve heard since I’ve been in Florida, a span of eight years. His name is John Doggett, a business professor (understatement!) at the University of Texas. He

discussed college football, which really isn’t a surprise since he is from UT. He discussed the passion that we Americans have for college football, especially in the south and in Florida. He discussed how we always look for improvement in our teams, how we always want the best coaching, and how we always want to win. He transitioned into talking about America and Florida. He discussed our business climate. He discussed our government, the debt our country faces, and the impacts it is having on us as a nation and a business community. He talked about other countries, our competition. He discussed Brazil, India, Russia, and China. He discussed how those countries and their citizens have always wanted what we have in America. He discussed the growth in those countries, how they’ve transformed them-

selves. He showed slides and statistics that would blow your mind. He made bold statements about the state of the United States of America. But I don’t share with you any of that because, really, the first statement he made was the most impactful. And frankly, quite true. His statement? If we approached our situation in America, and approached our businesses, with the same passion we approached college football, we cannot fail. I couldn’t agree more. After all, passion for our businesses, our community, our state, and our country is how we will continue to build this world-class community one business at a time. With wishes for continued success, and until next month,

Chamber Statistics:

Advertising our World-Class Community In our mission to support Destin as a world-class community, the Chamber’s Welcome Center recorded the following numbers: Our website at www.DestinChamber.com recorded 29,713 visits and 24,079 unique visitors for August 2011.

August 2011 Phone Calls/E-mails – 542 Incoming Mail – 164 Visitors to Welcome Center Lobby – 327 Visitors’ Guide & Buyer’s Directories Mailed – 571 Relocation Packages – 19

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A Message from the Chairman of the Board I feel like it’s the 7th inning stretch, and we have a 3 run lead heading into the ﬁnal innings of the game with my term as Chairman of the Destin Area Mike Freeman Chamber of Commerce. In other words, I generally feel good about where we are; however, I know there is more to be done to ensure a strong ﬁnish. 2011 began with some fairly lofty goals, which included a full review of chamber programs and events. We moved the monthly chamber breakfast to a luncheon format, known as the Leaders in Business Lunch. Also, we upgraded our spring event, Sunset on the

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Harbor, to include a ﬁshing tournament. Finally, and this was a big one, we successfully conveyed the Seafood Festival from the chamber back to its original roots with the Destin Charter Boat Association, led by Mike Eller and his team. I am happy to say we have completed all three objectives, and I believe all have proven to be good moves for our chamber and its members. I am real excited about this year’s Seafood Festival and its linear format along the harbor. A lot of hard work has been done by the stakeholders and the community at large in preparation for the festival. I hope all of Destin will show up and support its signature community event, like I plan to do. As promised, the Destin Area Chamber has provided advice and support and will have a presence at the festival. A couple of other goals that we continue to make progress towards involve our Harbor Committee and our Economic Development Committee. The Harbor Committee chairperson, Mary Anne Windes, has led a great effort in supporting and promoting the harbor boardwalk proj-

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ect. Although it hasn’t been easy with all the dynamics and personalities surrounding the initiative, I deﬁnitely believe her efforts have made a difference. Another initiative is related to economic development and the formation of a super committee with its members populated by a cross section of chamber executives and chamber members in the Okaloosa county area. The general purpose for its creation would be to pursue industry and business that is not necessarily on the radar of the Economic Development Council due to size and/or purpose, yet important to our overall economic growth as a business community. I view its formation as a supplement to the great work already being

done by our EDC, which generally focuses more on industry with a defense component and/or large employers compatible to our area. So, as you can see, our work is really never done; however, we seem to be hitting the ball well and scoring some runs. I would always tell my son, “you can’t hit the ball if you aren’t swinging the bat.” I’m proud to say, your Destin Area Chamber is deﬁnitely swinging the bat!

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THE CHAMBER MONTH AHEAD Join us for our Leaders In Business Lunch sponsored by Whitney National Bank at Destin United Methodist Church. Our Leaders In Business Lunches incorporate networking and educational components to benefit all members. Everyone is encouraged to attend. The cost for the lunch is $15 for those members who pre-register, $20 for members at the door, and $30 for non-members. Please remember that reservations are required, and no shows will be billed. All registrations are due by Friday, Oct. 7, at noon. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., and the lunch begins promptly at 11:30 a.m. OCTOBER

Last year’s most talked about event is back! Join us for the 2nd PUTToberfest. Thank you to title sponsor Hard Rock Café, food sponsor Yummy Jerky, putting contest sponsor ResortQuest, chipping contest sponsor Simple HR, beer table sponsors Destin Commons, Destin Land & Title, Inc., ERA American Realty of NW Florida, and hole sponsors Blab TV, Buffalo Rock Company, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Board Member John Bernhart, Pleat & Perry, P.A., and Publix Super Markets, Inc. Beginning at 5 p.m., players will enjoy a round of miniature golf at the Golf Garden with beer sampling stations set up all along the way. The event, presented by the Destin Area Sports Commission, also features a chipping contest, and prizes will be awarded. Entry for a single player is $25. OCTOBER

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

The Destin Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to our October Business After Hours sponsored by LA Lounge, located at 34876 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin. Event hours are 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please do not forget to bring your business card for networking 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. OCTOBER

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Chairman’s Club Spotlight Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort The ANNIKA Foundation, founded by international golf legend Annika Sorenstam, in partnership with Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host a one-of-a-kind celebrity fundraising event this Spring. The inaugural ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort will take place May 18-19, 2012. Annika, along with her celebrity friends and famous athletes, will join in an amazing weekend filled with golf, social events, and fine dining. All proceeds from ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort will go toward implementing SPARK – the leading physical education program for children in schools – in elementary schools in Northwest Florida and across the state. Annika is often considered the greatest female golfer of all time, and her extremely successful career changed the way women’s golf is played, viewed, and covered. She helped form ANNIKA Foundation, whose mission is to teach children the importance of living a healthy, active lifestyle through fitness and nutrition and offer aspiring junior golfers opportunities to pursue their dreams. In 2009, the ANNIKA Foundation partnered with SPARK, and Annika became its national spokesperson to help educate America’s youth about the benefits of physical fitness and proper nutrition. Proceeds from ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort will provide support for the implementation of SPARK in selected elementary schools in both Okaloosa and Walton counties. On Friday, May 18, the event will kick off with a cocktail recepwww.DestinChamber.com

tion featuring ANNIKA wines and dinner with Annika, celebrities, and sports personalities. On Saturday, May 19, the day will begin with a SPARK children’s ﬁtness and health program, followed by a golf clinic conducted by Annika, with the assistance of several celebrities at the Raven Golf Club Practice Facility. Saturday’s pro-am tournament will consist of 26 teams of four amateurs paired with a prominent celebrity, LPGA player, PGA Tour player, or sports personality. The teams will play at Sandestin’s Raven Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. According to John Russell, president of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resorts and Sandestin Investments LLC, this event is an excellent opportunity to help raise funds and awareness for an issue that is important in our local community and nationwide. “Sandestin is proud to host the event and to showcase our outstanding championship golf facilities,” said Russell. As an extra-special ending to the festivities, ANNIKA & Friends at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort will feature a charity concert by a major performing artist, at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. The concert will be held Saturday, May 19, at 7 p.m. Ticket proceeds will go to the ANNIKA Foundation, and ticket sales information will be announced soon.

For further details and sponsorship information about the event, please contact Monark Events at (850) 728-9476 or inquire at info@monarkevents.com or www. annikafoundation.org. For information about Sandestin Golf, call (850) 2678155 or visit www.sandestin.com. For information on Chairman’s Club membership, please call the Chamber at (850) 837-6241.

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FORWARD continued from Cover “It was a joy to grow up in Destin,” said Destin, recalling his childhood. “We played on the beach; no one but us crabbing. We actually got tired of ‘em.” Joining the group at the table was long-time fishing and charter captain Kelly Windes. “I bought my first charter boat in 1971,” said Windes, as he reminisced. “Fishing back then we didn’t have electronics. It wasn’t reserved and conservative as it is now; people were colorful.” Windes shared tales of his mother collecting change in a bread box and giving it to him to buy his first charter boat after getting out of the US Navy in 1971. He chuckled when he spoke of how he learned truth behind the Kitty Mitchell fish, also called speckled hind. “The speckled hind was a local term,” he said with a sheepish grin. “I learned that at Trader Jon’s in Pensacola there was a working girl with a freckled derriere named ‘Kitty Mitchell.’” After its chat with Destin and Windes, the class pro-

ceeded to Coast Guard Station Destin, where Petty Officer 1st Class Jason King, operations officer, gave a tour. Stopping to talk briefly in the lobby and offices, King explained the station’s mission. “We monitor and enforce the law,” he said. “Boating education is the key. We have good communication, and there are a lot of good people out there that make our job easier.” With 44,000 personnel serving in the Coast Guard worldwide, there are 13 people working the duty section at Coast Guard Station Destin in 48- to 72-hour shifts. They also assist local law enforcement and the military mission. While King talked, a large black Labrador named Rudder splashed around in the salty, bay water and gnawed on palm tree bark. Rudder is the station’s newest mascot and team member. After learning about the Coast Guard, the Destin Forward class was treated to a trip around Destin Harbor and, briefly, into the Gulf of Mexico by Southern Star Dolphin Cruises and Capt. Cliff Atwell. Casually steering the large boat, Atwell shared stories of what the harbor looked like

Don’t “Flu” Around Submitted by White-Wilson Medical Center Flu season is just around the corner, and the community is already buzzing about the annual influenza vaccine. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you consult with your physician on which version of the vaccine is best for you and to determine if there is any reason you should not receive the vaccine. “There are certain risks to flu vaccination that we believe your primary care doctor is best positioned to address with you,” said Dr. Frank Francone, a boardcertified family medicine physician with White-Wilson Medical Center’s Immediate Care Clinic. “This is most important for patients with multiple medical illnesses and chronic medical diseases. Your primary care physician is ideally suited to counsel you on the risks and benefits of the influenza vaccination, taking into consideration your past medical history, medication use, allergies, etc., and can advise you if there is a reason you should not get the flu vaccine.” There are several variations of the influenza vaccine, which include a nasal mist, the regular flu shot, and the high-dose flu shot. The nasal flu mist is the live, but weakened flu vaccine that is given to healthy patients 2 to 49 years of age. The regular flu shot is NETWORK OCTOBER 2011

for patients 6 months to 64 years old, and the high dose flu vaccine is for patients 65 years and older. Patients 65 years and older generally do not respond to the standard dose flu vaccine and are also more likely to be hospitalized or die from flu complications. “The main advantage of early immunization is that it ensures you get the vaccine, if the supply is limited, and you are protected in case the flu season peaks early,” said Francone. “It takes the body about 2 weeks to form protective antibodies. Vaccination should occur before the traditional peak of the flu season so that protective antibodies are already in place when the peak of flu season arrives.” The CDC recommends that people get the vaccine as soon as it is available. Patients can call schedule an appointment to receive the vaccination in White-Wilson’s Pediatric, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and Immediate Care Clinics. For individuals certain of the type of vaccination needed, White-Wilson will offer a Flu Shot Clinic at the main Fort Walton Beach campus. Details on the Flu Clinic will be available at www.whitewilson.com. The flu shot is covered 100% by most major insurance companies with no co-pay necessary. www.DestinChamber.com

while he was growing up in Destin. “It’s changed drastically since Hurricane Opal in 1995,” he said over the speaker system, as he cruised past landmarks such as A.J.’s. Seafood & Oyster Bar and Norriego Point, which was recently altered by Tropical Storm Lee. To close the day of education and adventure, the Destin Forward class gathered at Clement Taylor Park to learn about what the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance is and what it does. Alison McDowell, senior grant manager for the alliance, explained how much of a difference the alliance has made and that more needs to be done. At the end of the day, the Destin Forward class was in awe of the history and many things learned over the course of just one day in the heart of Destin. “I think that anyone who is involved in the community or plans on establishing themselves here in Destin should experience Waterways Day,” said Todd Scali of Easy Street Pet Friendly Vacation Rentals and a member of the Destin Forward class. “Knowing the history really gives you a real respect and honor to be involved and a part of the Destin community.”

Puttoberfest sponsored by Hard Rock Café

Rescheduled for October 20 Due to rain, PUTToberfest, originally scheduled for Sept. 15, is postponed until Thursday, Oct. 20. Putt your way through 18 holes of mini-golf and a beer tasting during the 2nd PUTToberfest, sponsored by Hard Rock Café! Beginning at 5 p.m., players will enjoy a round of miniature golf at the Golf Garden with beer sampling stations set up all along the way. The event, presented by the Destin Area Sports Commission, also features a chipping and putting contest, and prizes will be awarded. Thank you to title sponsor Hard Rock Café, food sponsor Yummy Jerky, putting contest sponsor ResortQuest, chipping contest sponsor Simple HR, beer table sponsors Destin Commons, Destin Land & Title, Inc., ERA American Realty of NW Florida, and hole sponsors Blab TV, Buffalo Rock Company, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Board Member John Bernhart, Pleat & Perry, P.A., and Publix Super Markets, Inc. For more information or to reserve your playing spot or sponsorship, please call (850) 837-6241. Entry for a single player is $25. PAGE 5

Business Briefs Compiled by Kristy Davies, Communications Intern Ianni Honored by Caduceus Society

David B. Pleat

Guglielmo Ianni, owner of Guglielmo’s Restaurants, received the Membership Certificate honor from the Caduceus Society on the Emerald Coast for making a financial pledge to support what Emerald Coast physicians are doing. Seen here, left to right, are Roger Hall, Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast president; Guglielmo Ianni, Guglielmo’s Restaurants owner; Dr. Tom Fox, Caduceus Society president; and Dr. Henry Roberts, Sacred Heart Foundation president.

Passenger Numbers Increase at Northwest Florida Regional Airport Northwest Florida Regional Airport experienced a 49 percent increase over last year in passengers during July, with a total of 102,707 passengers traveling through the facility. While it did not break the airport’s 54-year history as the months of April, May, and June did, it still represented exceptional performance and a continued uptrend for the airport. A total of 747,625 passengers have utilized VPS since the beginning of the fiscal year last October.

Pleat & Perry Celebrates Achievements Amy A. Perry, senior partner, mediator, and arbitrator at Pleat & Perry, P.A., was selected into the Amy A. Pleat 1st Special Operations Wing Honorary Commanders Program at Hurlburt Air Force Base. David B. Pleat, senior partner, PAGE 6

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has been named to the First Circuit Bench/Bar Professionalism Committee by the Honorable Patricia Grinsted, Okaloosa County Judge. J. Jerome Miller, of counsel, has been named as General Counsel to the Walton County Code Enforcement

Board.

Silver Sands Factory Stores Announces Winner of VIP Shop & Stay Rebecca Zitney of Tennessee won the Silver Sands Factory Stores VIP Shop & Stay Package. Silver Rebecca Zitney Sands rewards its most loyal shoppers by giving away four VIP Shop & Stay Packages each year to fans of the Silver Sands Facebook page. Shoppers may be entered to win simply by “liking” the Silver Sands Facebook page (www. facebook.com/SilverSands) and clicking on the Enter To Win tab.

Rowland Publishing Earns Three FMA Awards Rowland Publishing, parent company of Emerald Coast Magazine, brought home three awards from the Florida Magazine Association’s Charlie Awards in August. The publisher won First Place Gold “Charlie” Award for Best Overall Magazine for Tallahassee magazine; Second Place Silver Award for Best Written Magazine for 850 – The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida; and Second Place Silver Award for Best

Public Service Story for 850 – The Business Magazine of Northwest Florida.

State-of-the-Art Movie Theatre Coming to Grand Boulevard

patients. Hayes earned his medical degree from Tulane School of Medicine in New Orleans, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine. He performed fellowship training in hematology/oncology at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas.

Bit-Wizards Makes the 500/5000 List

Grand Boulevard at Sandestin® will be adding a new Carmike Cinema entertainment complex that will open summer 2012. The new theatre, named the Montecito 10, will feature 10 screens with total seating for 1,800 and will be highlighted by a state-of-the-art “BIGD” auditorium and Ovation Club, Carmike’s premium theatre environments. The “BIGD” Experience will feature a wall-to-wall screen measuring more than 60 feet wide and three stories tall and will be boosted by 7.1 surround sound and digital projection of both 2D and 3D features.

Legendary Marine Earns ‘Five Star’ Dealer Certiﬁcation Dr. Timothy Douglass of Douglass Chiropractic recently joined the Caduceus Society. Douglass is the first chiropractic physician who has been asked to join the society, an organization of “giving physicians” who support one of the many missions in the area.

Dr. Mose Hayes III joins Sacred Heart The Sacred Heart Cancer Center on the campus of Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Dr. Mose Hayes III welcomed Dr. Mose Hayes III, a medical oncologist, to the oncology team. Hayes joined the practice of Dr. Thomas R. Johnson and is currently accepting new www.DestinChamber.com

Bit-Wizards, a technology company located in Fort Walton Beach, was ranked at number 3,870 on the fifth annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a comprehensive look at a very important segment of the economy — America’s independent entrepreneurs.

tant in Recruiting, and No. 1 Consultant in Sales for the Piro National Area, out of 8,000 consultants. Sheri McDonald McDonald placed 11th in the Sapphire National Division, which consists of 20,000 consultants. McDonald was given a bevy of prizes that included a diamond ring; gold, diamond and pearl brooch; two strands of hand-tied pearls; and numerous merit ribbons.

Destin Plastic Surgeon Joins LEAD Program

505th Helps Back to School Kids at Children in Crisis

Caption: Left to Right: Brian Luedtke, vice president of sales of Mentor Worldwide; Dr. Scott Ennis, Destin Plastic Surgery; David Wilson, president of Mentor Worldwide

Left to right: TSgt Jennifer Bilby; Jessica Sinnen; Andrea Hartsog; Ken Hair, CIC president & CEO; MSgt George Anderson; TSgt Jay Field; and SrA Stephan Deloach

The 505th Combat and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field helped the kids of Children in Crisis (CIC) get ready for back to school by collecting and donating new backpacks with all the schools supplies necessary for the new school year. Thanks to the generous donations from the members of the 505th, all the kids at the Children’s Neighborhood received new backpacks.

Dr. L Scott Ennis of Destin Plastic Surgery joined 30 of the top volume breast augmentation plastic surgeons in the United States for the LEAD (Leadership, Experience, and Development) program hosted by Mentor Corporation, the world-wide leader in breast implant technology, in Chicago, Ill. In addition, Dr. William Burden and Ennis were appointed to the International Physician’s Advisory Board for Mentor Corporation.

Silver Sands Recognizes August Employee of the Month Left to Right: Mark Ruschman, Sony Store manager; Whit Jerkins, Sony Sales supervisor; and William Andrew Hud-

McDonald Brings Home Mary Kay Awards Sheri McDonald, independent beauty consultant with Mary Kay Inc., recently received her 2011 Seminar annual awards. McDonald was the No. 1 Consultant in Sales in the Jea Gackowski unit, No. 1 Consul-

son, assistant sale leader

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BRIEFS continued from page 6 The Silver Sands Factory Stores Employee of the Month for August is Whit Jerkins of Sony. Jerkins is being recognized for consistently ranking in the top three for sales and service volume and percentages and was recently promoted to sales supervisor. Silver Sands Employee of the Month winners receive a $25 gift card to Silver Sands and a $25 gift certificate to Carrabba’s Italian Grill.

Bay Medical Plans Negotiations with Sacred Heart Health System Bay Medical Center announced that it intends to negotiate a possible affiliation with a joint venture company to be formed between Sacred Heart Health System and LHP Hospital Group, Inc. If a letter of intent is approved by the Bay Medical Board of Trustees, the three organizations would negotiate a longterm lease arrangement under which the joint venture would lease all of the assets of Bay Medical and operate the hospital and related healthcare facilities for a period of 40 years.

Freeman Joins Acentria as CFO Acentria, specializing in insurance services, welcomed Mike Freeman as chief financial officer. Freeman, with more than 25 years of experience in financial services, will be responsible for managing all financial, accounting, and risk functions of Acentria. Freeman, who recently served as area president for Whitney National Bank for the Emerald Coast, currently serves as chairman of the board for the Destin Area Chamber of Commerce. Also, he serves as an advisory committee member for the City of Destin’s CRA Town Center, a board of director for the United Way of Okaloosa & Walton Counties, and board of director and treasurer for the Mental Health Association for both Okaloosa and Walton counties

Judy Wiseman Wins Florida Achievement Award Judy Wiseman of Niceville won the Florida Achievement Award from the Florida Commission on the Status of Women. Wise-

man was nominated by the Okaloosa County Commission on the Status of Women for the statewide honor, which recognizes meritorious women who have improved the lives of women in Florida and/or who have served as positive role models for women and girls in their communities.

ECAR Announces New Association Executive The Emerald Coast Association of Realtors (ECAR) announced that Clifford “Cliff ” Long Jr. is the new chief executive officer. Long previously served for the last several months as the interim association executive. He also served as ECAR’s government affairs director and managed the field office for the Florida Department of Financial Services in Pensacola.

SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS The following workshops will be offered by the University of West Florida’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) during October 2011. For more information, please call the Fort Walton Beach SBDC at (850) 833-9400. Starting a Business – This workshop will review business planning areas, such as financing, 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 visit www. sbdc.uwf.edu. Oct. 6 • 1 – 4 p.m. 1120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Room 126, FWB

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“30A Sticker” Donation Boxes Raise Funds for Alaqua Animal Refuge The “30A Sticker Donation Box” partnership between Alaqua Animal Refuge and 30A.com, has raised more than $14,000 for the local charity in its first 12 months. Although the stickers are free in local businesses, donation boxes have been set up in many locations to encourage contributions to the no-kill shelter. Alaqua Animal Refuge has helped find homes for more than 6,000 animals, with as many as 100 being adopted monthly.

Local Coldwell Banker Realtor Speaks at Rally Cynthia Roberson, realtor with Coldwell Banker United, Realtors in Destin, was recently invited to be one of the guest speakers for Coldwell

Banker’s Florida Sales Rally held in Ocala, Fla. Roberson shared some of her best secrets with an audience of 400 agents, including how the Apple iPad helped her sell three condominiums to one customer and how she has embraced video creation

Legendary Marine Expands its Five Star Military VIP Program Legendary Marine recently launched its first official military marketing program in Destin and Fort Walton Beach and has now expanded the Five Star Military VIP Program to include its Panama City and Gulf Shores, Ala., dealerships. Each dealership offers a unique military marketing package based on its facilities. The exclusive new military marketing program provides special promotional incentives for both active duty and retired military personnel, including a mix of new boat sales, service and parts discounts, and special boat storage discounts, as well as access to special boat educational/training programs and internet offers.

Write the Ultimate Business Plan – The UWF SBDC has partnered with the makers of Ultimate Business Planner® to bring you a proven tool for business planning, writing, and forecasting. This software is now included in the workshop. If you need to update your old plan or create a new one, now is the time to start. To reserve your seat you may register online at www.sbdc.uwf.edu Fee is $99. You may pay online with credit card. Space is limited so please register today. For more information about the Ultimate Business Planner Software, visit http://www.bptools. com. Oct. 13 • 1 – 4:30 p.m. 1120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1 Upstairs Room 156, FWB Creative Capital from Small Business Roundtable – Attendees will learn about new sources of funding and a creative approach to raising money for small business. We will discuss how technology is changing the way ﬁnancing is done and how the internet brings new funding alternative to small business. The fee is $20. To reserve your seat, please visit www. sbdc.uwf.edu. You may pay by credit card online. Oct. 28 • 1 – 3:30 p.m. 1120 Martin Luther King Blvd., Bldg. 1 Upstairs Room 156, FWB

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Business After Hours Sponsored by: Southern Vacation Rentals, Residential Leasing, Real Estate, & Association Management

Thank You for the Door Prizes!

We would like to thank Southern Vacation Rentals, Residential Leasing, Real Estate, and Association Management for sponsoring our August 25 Business After Hours at the Destin Bay House. For more information, please visit www.gosouthern.com.

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Leaders In Business Lunch Sponsored by: Trustmark National Bank

Col. Andrew Toth, commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, provides chamber members with an F-35 aircraft update. The unit currently has 4-6 aircraft and expects to have 27 F-35 aircraft by the end of ﬁscal year 2012, when the 33rd is also expected to have more than 880 personnel assigned to its mission.

Thank you to S September Leaders In Business Lunch sponsor Trustmark National Bank. Trustmark Corporation, with $9.8 billion in assets, is a diversified financial services company. It provides banking, wealth management, and insurance solutions through its subsidiaries, including Trustmark National Bank, Trustmark Securities, Inc., Trustmark Investment Advisors, TRMK Risk Management, Inc., The Bottrell Insurance Agency, Inc., and Fisher–Brown, Inc. With locations in Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas, it has more than 2,600 associates working to achieve outstanding customer satisfaction by understanding customers businesses and needs and providing appropriate financial solutions. For more information, call (850) 337-9100 or visit www.Trustmark.com. Seen here (left to right) are Scott Mitchell, Denise Baxter, Eric Navarre, Linda Jones, Sandra Headrick, Don Edwards, Tom Hartrick, and Bobbie Celano.

Rep. Matt Gaetz, with forcefulness and brevity, gives a speech on remaining optimistic for the State of Florida. Gaetz talked about regulation repeal, tax reform for small business, and raising standards in Florida schools. He also addressed oil spill recovery concerns. Rep. Marti Coley also addressed attendees.

Thank You for the Door Prizes! • Coastal Accounting of NW Florida, PA • Eglin Federal Credit Union • Emerald Coast Chiropractic • Gulf Power • Mary Kay Independent Consultant Team Leader -

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Sheri McDonald • O’Sullivan Creel, LLP • Party Boats: Destin Princess and Destiny • St. Andrews By The Sea Episcopal Church • Trustmark National Bank

Chair Elect Bill Lindsley (right), Simple HR, assisted by Ambassadors, distributes door prizes. Door prize donation offers a great way for members to promote their business and services. Members are encouraged to bring one to any Chamber event.

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Artistic Catering 20001-A Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 460-2757 www.artisticcateringdestin.com Categories: Catering Sales & Service; Wedding Suppliers and Services Chamber Rep: Mia Henderson Billboard at Fudpucker’s c/o Signlab Associates, LLC 20001-A Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-1544 Category: Billboard Advertising Chamber Rep: David Smith BOTE 383 Harbor Blvd. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 460-2250 www.boteboard.com Category: Retail Specialty Chamber Rep: Magda Cooper Cartridge World 193 Mary Esther Blvd. Mary Esther, FL 32569 (850) 650-2221 Category: Ofﬁce Supplies Chamber Rep: Steven Parker

Coastal Skin Surgery & Dermatology 12469 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 101 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 654-3376 www.coastalskinsurgery.com Category: Physicians - Dermatology & Skin Surgery Chamber Rep: Laura Burgess Firehouse Subs 34737 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-7331 www.ﬁrehousesubs.com Category: Restaurants - Deli & Catering Chamber Rep: Kenneth Stange Fit Weight Loss & More, Inc. 737 Hwy. 98 Ste. 1 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-6781 Category: Weight Management Chamber Rep: Glenda Cato

Frost Images 2701 Scenic Hwy. 98 #7 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 650-7755 www.frostimages.com Categories: Photographers; Photographers-Beach Portrait & Studios Chamber Rep: Frost Jones Fudpucker’s Alligator Beach 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #A Destin, FL 32541 (850) 654-1544 www.gatorbeach.com Categories: Attractions; Entertainment Chamber Rep: David Smith Highlands & Islands Travel, LLC 602 First Ave. Destin, FL 32541 (850) 499-2979 www.hitadventures.com Category: E-Commerce Networking, Sales & Marketing Chamber Rep: Robert G. Horner Steven Menchel (850) 837-3838 Category: Individual Members Chamber Rep: Steven Menchel

The Rehabilitation Institute of Northwest Florida 996 Airport Rd., Destin, FL 32541 (850) 461-4742 www.fwbmc.com Categories: Healthcare Facilities; Rehabilitation Centers Chamber Rep: Rebecca Jones RN Stewart Title Company 4458 Legendary Dr. Ste. 230, Destin, FL 32541 www.stewart.com/destin (850) 460-3166 Category: Title Companies Chamber Rep: Jared Bradley Surety Lender Services, LLC 4393 Commons Dr. E., Unit 108 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 269-8279 www.suretylenderservices.com Category: Title Insurance Chamber Rep: Kathy Paul

Celebrating Ambassador Successes Congratulations to our top Ambassadors for August 2011: 80 points – Larry Phillips, Keller Williams Realty Emerald Coast 70 points – Richard Barrington, Holiday Isle Properties, Inc. 70 points – Ann Kief, BeachOasis.com and Qivana Thank you to these Ambassadors for welcoming the following new businesses into the Chamber: Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas TX, Sondra Pace, Independent Beauty Consultant and Team Leader New Member - Highlands & Islands Travel, LLC PAGE 10

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Army Aviation Center Federal Credit Union (850) 267-2163 Chamber Rep: Karen McCarthy Body Xchange Lingerie Boutique (850) 650-1085 Chamber Rep: Kim Barber Breitenfeld Development Services, LLC (850) 598-1197 Chamber Rep: Jim Breitenfeld Chartwell Hospitality (850) 654-8611 Chamber Rep: Richard Butler Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of NWFSC (850) 267-1888 Chamber Rep: Julie Terrell Club Sun Tanning Salon (850) 654-7861 Chamber Rep: Larry Andrews Cobb Criminal Defense Law Firm, P.A. (850) 244-1625 Chamber Rep: Stephen G. Cobb Compass Resorts (850) 269-1005 Chamber Rep: Michael McDaniel

Destin Directory, Inc. (850) 654-6799 Chamber Rep: Ms. Teresa Abraham Drape 98 Express, LLC (850) 225-8861 Chamber Rep: Chris Harrelson Emerald Coast Eye Institute, P.A. (850) 862-4001 Chamber Rep: Samuel Poppell Emerald Coast Wine Cellars and Gift Baskets (850) 837-9500 Chamber Rep: Melissa Webster Faith Assembly Christian Church (850) 502-7050 Chamber Rep: David J. Butler Fat Daddy’s Pizza (850) 650-3777 Chamber Rep: Vickie Beard Fisher House of the Emerald Coast (850) 259-4956 Chamber Rep: Kim Henderson Fit Weight Loss & More, Inc. (850) 424-6781 Chamber Rep: Glenda Cato

The Golf Garden (850) 837-7422 Chamber Rep: Jodie Lang Gulf Coast Trade Exchange Inc. (850) 434-5278 Chamber Rep: Fran Crumpton Hard Rock Cafe (850) 654-3310 Chamber Rep: Christie Hunt Harrison Contracting Co., Inc. (850) 729-1188 Chamber Rep: John Damiani HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe (850) 650-2636 Chamber Rep: Don Bryan Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc., Dallas TX, Sondra Pace, Independent Beauty Consultant and Team Leader (850) 654-1353 Chamber Rep: Sondra Pace MC Photo (850) 231-6715 Chamber Rep: Manuel Chavez

Fort Walton Beach Flea Market (850) 301-3729 Chamber Rep: Roger Knight

McCaskill & Company (850) 650-2262 Chamber Rep: Bill & Elizabeth Campbell

Complete Cleaning Solutions LLC (850) 865-0582 Chamber Rep: Gabriele Heffron

Four Seasons Air Conditioning (850) 243-2655 Chamber Rep: Sammy Shelton

Cumulus Broadcasting (850) 243-7676 Chamber Rep: Aaron Hyland

Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill (850) 654-1544 Chamber Rep: David Smith

McGuire’s Irish Pub Of Destin (850) 650-0000 Chamber Rep: Bill Martin

Poppy’s Crazy Lobster Bar & Grill (850) 424-6744 Chamber Rep: Tyler Jarvis Poppy’s Seafood Factory (850) 351-1996 Chamber Rep: A.J. Tusa Raymond James Financial Services (850) 424-3135 Chamber Rep: Mike Farne Sacred Heart Medical Group At Destin (850) 837-0032 Chamber Rep: Patricia Johnston Steve Burke Painting (850) 502-7726 Chamber Rep: Steve Burke Sundestin Condominiums (850) 837-7093 Chamber Rep: Danielle Waltman Surge Suppression Incorporated (850) 654-5559 Chamber Rep: Diane Kertz Vacation Homes Destin, LLC (850) 502-7725 Chamber Rep: Carol Burke Veal Convention Services (850) 654-1661 Chamber Rep: Mark Veal Vorbeck Law Firm, P.A. (850) 654-0880 Chamber Rep: Gary Vorbeck WaterColor Inn & Resort (850) 534-5000 Chamber Rep: Jennifer Williams White-Wilson Medical Center (850) 863-8100 Chamber Rep: Andi Mahoney

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

Beach Walk Henderson Park New School Selling White-Wilson Medical Center

For information on advertising in the 2012 Visitor’s Guide & Membership Directory, please contact or Rick Seevers at (850) 650-2780 or rseevers@labpllc.com. NETWORK OCTOBER 2011

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teer and get CERT training. CERT is Community Emergency Response Team. Training is provided at no cost to County residents, and it is an excellent way to assist your immediate neighborhood during emergencies. Learn basic disaster preparedness skills, ﬁre safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. For more information, call our Emergency Management Department at 651-7150. If you would like to have me visit or speak at a neighborhood meeting or you are with a civic organization, please call me at 855-1042 or email me at dparisot@ co.okaloosa.ﬂ.us. My sincerest best wishes for a wonderful and prosperous fall season. 2060156

Greetings from your District 2 Commissioner. Firstly, I want to thank our County employees who responded to Tropical Storm Lee over the Labor Day weekend. Thankfully we did not experience major damages. Thank you to the staff at the Emergency Operations Center for tracking and updating weather reports; to our Beach Safety people for keeping our residents and visitors safe at the beaches; and to our Public Works employees who monitored our roads and removed down tree limbs to keep our roads open. There were a few locations where roads were temporarily barricaded due to flooding. Also, thank you to the Water & Sewer personnel who were monitoring our lift stations and responding to customers. By now you should have received your TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice from the Property Appraiser’s office showing proposed property taxes for this tax year. There are only two line entries, Okaloosa County and MSTU Parks, under the control of the Board of County Commissioners. The rest are set by other Taxing Authorities, e.g., School Board, your City Council, your Fire District Board, etc. Please note that the Board of County Commissioners did not increase the millage rate for our two items, compare column 3 (proposed) with column 1 (2010). Any increases in the dollar values of proposed taxes in column 3 on Homestead properties are due to the 1.5 percent increase last October in the CPI index. For more information about this, see Mr. Pete Smith’s explanation of the Recapture Rule on page 2 of the August 2011 TRIM UPDATE sent with your Trim notice. Thus, Okaloosa County will continue to have the lowest county-wide millage rate of all of Florida’s 67 counties for the third consecutive year. Your Board made significant reductions in expenditures and reductions of an additional 33 staff positions to make this happen, with total of 118 positions cut since 2008. If you go by the old Garnier’s sewer treatment plant off Racetrack Road, you will note that it is almost all demolished. This work is being done “in-house” by County Water & Sewer personnel at an estimated savings of over $500,000, versus contracting. Additional savings are being realized by recycling and selling over 90% of the demolition materials, including all metals and the broken up concrete. When complete, the land will be used as a community park. The remaining building will be renovated by the County Facility Maintenance Department for use by our Emergency Management Services for storage of supplies and equipment and for an ambulance satellite station. Doing this renovation in-house will again save significant tax dollars, as well as provide remodeling of the highest quality workmanship. If you have not seen what these people can do, visit the county commission meeting rooms at the County Courthouse, the Brackin Building on Wilson Street in Crestview, or the County Veterans’ Service Office in the old hospital building in Fort Walton Beach. We still have a few months left in the 2011 hurricane season, so make sure you are prepared to protect your lives and property. Remember, the first 72 hours are on you. One way you can help your local neighborhood is to volun-

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Stewart Title Company 4458 Legendary Dr. Ste. 230 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 460-3166 www.stewart.com/destin Category: Title Companies Chamber Rep: Jared Bradley

Emerald Coast Wine Cellars and Gift Baskets 1708 Scenic Gulf Dr. Miramar Beach, FL 32550 (850) 837-9500 www.emeraldcoastwinecellars.com Categories: Gift Baskets; Retail Wine Chamber Rep: Melissa Webster

Worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Fishing Lure at Baytowne Marina Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W. Destin, FL 32550 (800) 277-0800 www.sandestin.com Categories: Accommodations-Golf & Tennis Resorts; Accommodations-Rentals; Accommodations-Resorts; Convention & Meeting Services; Day Spas & Salons; Golf Courses

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34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy. Ste. 106 Destin, FL 32541 (850) 424-3309 Category: Retail Clothing Chamber Rep: Kristal Roberts www.DestinChamber.com

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October Calendar of Events October 1-31 Silver Sands Autumn Tides Month Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Redeem $300 in same-day receipts to Silver Sand Shopper Services and receive a complimentary, limited-edition Autumn Tides print by renowned artist Donna Burgess. Visit www. silversandsoutlet.com or call (850) 654-9771. October 1 – January 1 Marina Beach Sailgate Party Location: Baytowne Marina Every Saturday, Sunday, and Monday evening when there’s a professional or college football game, a “Sailgate” football party will be held. The party will include discounted cocktails and other special items offered by the Marina Bar and Grill. Call (850) 267-7778. October 4 ePrep Workshops at Destin Library Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The Destin Library will host two informational workshops about ePrep, an online test preparation course for students and parents. Online test preparation courses include the SAT, ACT, PSAT, PLAN (Preliminary ACT Test), and SSAT (Secondary School Admissions Test). The workshop is free and open to the public. Preregistering is highly recommended. Call (850) 837-8572 or visit www.cityofdestin.com. PAGE 14

October 7 “Swing for the Arts” Charity Golf Tournament Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club Time: 1 p.m. The Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation is having its annual tournament to support art, music, and education in Okaloosa and Walton counties. Call (850) 217-8492. October 7-8 Purses with a Purpose at Silver Sands Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Time: 6 – 8 p.m. & 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This is a two-day purse auction and sale, where new and lightly used designer purses are auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting Shelter House, a domestic violence center. Call (850) 243-1201. October 7-8 Habitrot for Humanity Half Marathon Location: Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort This fall running enthusiasts will run through Sandestin’s beach and bayside community. Proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Visit www.sandestin.com/events. October 8 “Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular” at NWFSC Location: Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College Time: 7:30 p.m. The first nationally touring show of the season is “Break! The Urban Funk Spectacular,” part of the center’s Artist Series. This high

energy tribute to Hip Hop with break dancing, locking, “electric boogaloo,” and more features New York’s finest urban artists, a pumping soundtrack, live DJ, and master percussionists. Call (850) 729-6004 or visit www.mattiekellyartscenter.org. October 8 Sacred Heart Guild Duck Regatta Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Time: 11 a.m. Adopt a rubber duck for $10 and join in a day of family fun at the First Emerald Coast Duck Regatta benefitting the Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast Guild. Visit the website. www.emeraldcoastduckregatta.com October 13 Celebrity Server Luncheon Location: Carrabba’s Italian Grill Time: 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. This is an education fundraiser to benefit the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation’s All Kinds of Art. This education fundraiser will feature local celebrities dressed as favorite children’s book characters. Advanced tickets are $20. Call (850) 650-2226. October 15 Best of the Emerald Awards Ceremony Location: Grand Boulevard at Sandestin Time: 6 – 9:30 p.m. The public is invited to an evening of food, fun, fashion, and entertainment celebrating Emerald Coast Magazine’s Best of the Emerald Coast. The cost is $25 in advance and $35 the day of

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the event. Proceeds will beneﬁt the Junior League of the Emerald Coast. Visit www.jlec.org or call (850) 862-2665. October 15 Artist Donna Burgess Signing at Silver Sands Location: Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th Time: 1 – 4 p.m. Autumn Tides artist Donna Burgess will be personally signing prints at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th at Silver Sands Factory Stores. Call (850) 654-9771 or visit www.silversandsoutlet.com. October 15 Annual Bob Hope Village Rummage Sale Location: Bob Hope Village, Shalimar Time: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. The annual rummage sale will be open to the public at the Bob Hope Village Commons Building. Brown bag lunches and refreshments will be available for purchase. For information on becoming a vendor, call (850) 651-2635. October 15 Destin Car Club – Euro Exotic Car Show Location: HarborWalk Village Time: 1 p.m. As part of Motorfest 2011, come out and see more than 100 Euro Exotic cars on display, including Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini, plus luxury boats from Legendary Marine. Also on display will be Jeff Gordon #24 car, compliments of Pepsi Max. Entertainment includes a free live concert by Grammy winner Ricky Lee Phelps and Lektric Mullet. Call (850) 424-0600. NETWORK OCTOBER 2011

October Calendar of Events October 20 – 23 Florida State H.O.G. Rally Location: HarborWalk Village at Emerald Grande Time: 5 p.m. There will be vendors, activities, drill teams, live music, and more. Call HarborWalk at (850) 424-0600 or Florida State H.O.G. Rally at (352) 383-8673 or visit www.flstatehogrally.com. October 21 Red Cross Cup Mini Golf Tournament Location: Tiki Island Golf, Pensacola Beach Time: 12:30, 1:30, an 2:30 p.m. The American Red Cross of Northwest Florida is having a Mini Golf Tournament with food and beverages and prizes. Cost is $100 per team. Proceeds will benefit the Red Cross to help save lives. Call (850) 432-7601 or visit www.redcross-nwfl-events.com. October 21 San Gelato Café Wine Tasting Event Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 7 p.m. Enjoy a variety of wines and accompanying aperitifs. The cost is $25 per person. Call (850) 243-5455. October 21 – 23 Baytowne Wharf Beer Festival Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf

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Known as the “Best Beer Fest on the Emerald Coast,” the festival features 40 on-site craft brewers, more than 100 domestic and international beers, seminars and samplings, and live music. Call (866) 627-9341 or visit www.baytownebeerfestival.com. October 22 Florida H.O.G. Parade of Flags and Drill Team Performance Location: Silver Sands Factory Stores Time: 9-11 a.m. The public is invited to see four separate drill teams perform, followed by the Parade of Flags. Visit www.silversandsoutlet.com. October 24 2011 Guglielmo’s Golf ParTee Beneﬁtting the Sacred Heart Foundation Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club Lunch will be provided by Ciao Bella Pizza, Guglielmo’s Italian Grill, and Tuscany Italian Bistro. The cost is $100 for an individual, $400 for a foursome, or $750 for a hole sponsorship and foursome. Call (850) 278-3700. October 25 Meet the Raiders Night Location: NWFSC Raider Arena on Niceville Campus Time: 6 p.m. Fans will get a chance to meet all of the coaches and players, as well as enjoy some fellowship with all of the Raider Club members.

This event is free and open to the public. Call (850) 729-5379 or visit www.nwfraiders.org. October 29 Trick or Treat Street at Baytowne Location: Village of Baytowne Wharf Time: 5 – 7 p.m. Visit merchants as they provide trick-or-treaters with favorite Halloween treats. This event is free and open to the public. Call (850) 267-8117 or visit www.sandestin.com/events. October 29 Pumpkinpalooza at HarborWalk Village Location: HarborWalk Village at the Emerald Grande Time: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Pumpkinpalooza is a Halloween celebration with drinks and live entertainment for the entire family. A children’s costume contest begins at 2 p.m., and the adult costume contest will be at 9 p.m. Children can trick or treat with the Village merchants during business hours all day. There will also be pumpkin decorating, free crafts, and face painting 12 – 4 p.m. Call (850) 424-0600 or visit www.harborwalkdestin.com. October 29 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk Location: Village Baptist Church Time: 9 a.m.

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The Making Strides walk is not a race, but a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end breast cancer. Although there is no registration fee, people of all ages are welcome to participate and help raise funds, which beneﬁt the American Cancer Society. Call (850) 244-3813 or visit http://makingstrides.acsevents.org. October 29 16th Annual Destin Festival of the Arts Location: Henderson Beach State Park Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Presented by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, the festival will feature more than 100 premier artists from around the U.S., exhibiting in over 18 different mediums. There will also be live music, kids’ activities, and bistro food court. Call (850) 650-2226 or visit www.mattiekellyartsfoundation.org. October 30 Sandestin Lions Club Annual Golf Tournament Location: Emerald Bay Golf Club Time: 1 p.m. The tournament features a $100,000 shootout, a 2-year lease on a Mercedes Benz as the main prize, and many other prizes. The cost is $90 per player or $360 per team. Contact Diane Duke at diane@gulfresorthomes.com or call (850) 598-1520.

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