The Agency Northwest FL Beaches Launch Party - Glamour, Art and Luxury in the FL Panhandle
The Agency Northwest FL Beaches Launch Party - Glamour, Art and Luxury in the FL Panhandle Last week, The Agency Northwest Florida Beaches ushered in its next chapter with a dazzling launch celebration in Miramar Beach, bringing together community leaders, tastemakers, and industry visionaries for an evening that embodied the brand’s signature blend of sophistication and lifestyle. I’ve included a link to images HERE. More details below! Guests arrived at Hotel Effie Sandestin in formalwear accented
A Superior Mechanical Launches Hometown Heroes Comfort Club
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:Marta Rose-Thorpe, (850) 814-3822martarosethorpe@gmail.com A Superior Mechanical Launches Hometown Heroes Comfort Club Panama City Beach, FL — [September 24, 2025] — A Superior Mechanical, a trusted veteran-owned HVAC company serving Bay County for 23 years, has announced the launch of its new Hometown Heroes Comfort Club, a special membership program providing peace of mind and savings on HVAC services. In a show of appreciation for our community’s hometown heroes in Bay,
The Blue Giraffe Celebrates Its 15 th Anniversary with a Holiday Open House on Nov. 12 The community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Blue Giraffe Celebrates Its 15 th Anniversary with a Holiday Open House on Nov. 12 The community is invited to enjoy light bites, libations, artist pop ups, holiday gifts, and discounts INLET BEACH, Fla. – October 1, 2025—The Blue Giraffe, an art and gifts boutique in Inlet Beach, will celebrate its 15 th Anniversary on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025 with a holiday open house from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Owned by mother-daughter team, Christi Sheffield and Debbie Taylor, the gallery has
A2Z Specialty Advertising Presents: The Promo Experience — Coming to the Emerald Coast This October!
A2Z Specialty Advertising Presents: The Promo Experience — Coming to the Emerald Coast This October! Fort Walton Beach, FL – September 18, 2025 — A2Z Specialty Advertising is proud to announce the launch of THE PROMO EXPERIENCE, an exciting one-day event making its debut on the Emerald Coast this fall. Set for Wednesday, October 15, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, the event will take place at the beautiful Holiday Inn Beach Resort on Okaloosa Island. This high-energy showcase will bring together the
Registration is Now Open for the 24th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Registration is Now Open for the 24th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend Race registration presented by Visit South Walton is now open for the SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend held February 12-15, 2026 in beautiful Seaside, FL benefiting the SEASIDE SCHOOL FOUNDATION™ SEASIDE, FL – [September 16, 2025] – Registration is officially open for the 24th Annual SEASIDE SCHOOL™ Half Marathon + 5K Race Weekend, hosted
Caring & Sharing of South Walton to Host Annual Fall Fashion Show on September 21st at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
Caring & Sharing of South Walton to Host Annual Fall Fashion Show on September 21st at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa (Santa Rosa Beach, FL, August 5, 2025) — Caring & Sharing of South Walton is proud to announce the return of its much-anticipated Fall Fashion Show, presented by Emerald Coast Hospice Care, on Sunday, September 21st at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. What started as a creative way to showcase the mission behind Caring & Sharing’s Thrift Store has evolved
$76,000 Opioid Abatement Grant to support pregnant women and mothers in residential addiction treatment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kelsi.Gulig@lakeview-center.org 850-503-8164 $76,000 Opioid Abatement Grant to support pregnant women and mothers in residential addiction treatment DeFuniak Springs, Fla. (Sept. 15, 2025) – Lakeview Center has been awarded $76,000 in opioid abatement funding from Walton County’s Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Grants Committee. The grant will
Emerald Coast Hospice Kicks Off 21st Annual Food Drive to Support Caring & Sharing of South Walton.
Emerald Coast Hospice Care200 Grand Blvd. Suite 205-AMiramar Beach, FL 32550MEDIA ADVISORYEmerald Coast Hospice Kicks Off 21st Annual Food Drive to Support Caring & Sharing of South Walton.WHAT: Emerald Coast Hospice is proud to launch its 21st Annual Food Drive on September 1st, continuing its commitment to fighting food insecurity in the communities we serve. Last year, the campaign provided more than one million meals—a milestone we aim to match again this year. We invite community members to join us by
Point Washington Medical Clinic Announces Eighth Annual Harvest Moon Celebration on September 26th and 27th, Featuring a Series of Spectacular Events to Support a Great Cause
For More Information Ali Weil 334.328.1568 Weil House Creative ali@weilhousecreative.com For Immediate Release: September 11, 2025 Point Washington Medical Clinic Announces Eighth Annual Harvest Moon Celebration on September 26th and 27th, Featuring a Series of Spectacular Events to Support a Great
Mills Veteran in Need Giveaway
Veteran in Need Honoring Service. Supporting Heroes. At Mills Heating & Air, we believe in giving back to the brave men and women who have served our country. Our Veterans in Need Giveaway is one small way we can show our appreciation. One deserving veteran will receive a FREE HVAC system including installation, courtesy of the Mills Heating & Air team. It’s our way of saying thank you to those who’ve sacrificed for our freedom. If you know a veteran in our local community who could benefit from a new
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SMARTBANK EXPANDS DEALER FLOOR PLAN PROGRAM WITH ADDITION OF CHRIS COLLIER
Media Contact: Kelley Fowler, Senior Vice President Marketing & Public Relations Director Kelley.fowler@smartbank.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 SMARTBANK EXPANDS DEALER FLOOR PLAN PROGRAM WITH ADDITION OF CHRIS COLLIER KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – SmartBank is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Collier as Senior Vice President and Dealer Floor Plan Relationship Manager, based in Jacksonville, Florida. In his new role, Collier will cultivate and manage relationships with dealers and
Florida Minimum Wage Increase
URGENT Memo To: All Florida SimpleHR Clients From: Payroll Department Date: September 5, 2025 Florida Minimum Wage Increase Florida Minimum Wage Increase September 30, 2025 will be here soon and the FL Minimum Wage will increase to $14.00 an hour and tipped employees direct wage increases to $10.98. November 2020 the Florida Amendment 2 $15 Minimum Wage Initiative passed. This amendment increases the state’s minimum wage incrementally until reaching $15 per hour on September 30, 2026. The increase
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has been nominated for two USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Resort Airport and Best Small Airport.
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP) has been nominated for two USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Resort Airport and Best Small Airport. Voting is now open and runs through Monday, October 6 at 11:59am EDT. The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10Best readers, will be announced on Wednesday, October 15. This double nomination highlights ECP’s role as a world-class gateway to Northwest Florida, serving both residents and visitors. To secure a win, we are encouraging
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort Broke Ground on 4 New Pickleball Courts
Groundbreaking Images & B-roll: HERE Pickleball Expansion Rendering: HERE Sandestn Golf and Beach Resort officially broke ground yesterday on a major expansion of its pickleball facilities, marking the start of a nearly half-million-dollar investment in recreational amenities for both residents and visitors. The ceremony, held at the Sandestin Tennis Center, welcomed community leaders, partners, members of the media and pickleball enthusiasts to celebrate the addition of four new
Visual Branding Strategies Every Small Business Needs for Building Trust
Establishing trust with customers goes beyond offering quality products or services. The visual representation of a business, or its branding, plays a critical role in gaining customer confidence and loyalty. It's not just about picking the right colors or designing a logo; it's about creating a lasting impression that conveys reliability, professionalism, and authenticity. Here are several key tips on how small business owners can effectively build trust through visual branding. Consistency Across All
The Right Time to Train: When Staff Development Becomes a Strategic Priority
Every business hits a crossroads: keep pace with the same talent or build up the skills within. It's not always clear when to pour resources into staff development, but the wrong call can keep a team stagnant or send a budget spiraling. Training and education for employees can be transformative—if timed right and done with purpose. Before booking that online course or offsite seminar, the real work lies in reading the room, understanding the gaps, and choosing formats that actually stick. Growth Stalls
How Small Business Owners Can Thrive Together
There’s a certain alchemy that happens when two small businesses decide to link arms. It’s not just about splitting costs or widening reach—it’s about building something better than either could do alone. But collaboration takes more than enthusiasm and handshakes; it demands alignment, clarity, and a touch of humility. Successful partnerships among small business owners are entirely within reach, but only if approached with the right mindset, tools, and communication. Shared Purpose Beats Shared
How Business Owners Can Choose the Right Pros to Drive Sales and Marketing
Growing a business is a messy, caffeinated grind that demands decisions faster than you can second-guess them. Among the trickiest calls? Figuring out which outside professionals to trust with your sales and marketing. You can have a great product, a passionate story, a killer team—but if the people guiding your outreach strategy don't get it, you’re toast. That’s why choosing the right external help is less about price or flash and more about fit, context, and traction. Trust Chemistry Over
