Celebrating the opening of the first ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in Destin and second location west of Tallahassee, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening will be held at the store’s 140th location.
The Pearl Hotel and WaterColor Inn & Resort, along with WaterColor Inn’s onsite restaurant Fish Out of Water, have each received four-stars from the 2015 Forbes Travel Guide Star Ratings. This is the first time that Forbes Travel Guide has named The Pearl Hotel to this prestigious list, while WaterColor Inn & Resort has maintained its four-star rating for three consecutive years.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has been named the top-ranked hotel in Destin by U.S. News and World Report for the second year in a row!
The rankings identify more than 2,500 of the best hotels in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Canada. Results are determined by the prominence of industry accolades a hotel receives, along with its reputation among professional travel experts, guest reviews and hotel class ratings.
The Seaside Institute is hosting five arts workshops from Jan. - June in the Seaside Academic Village. Writers, photographers and artists are invited to participate in workshops instructed by masters in their respective fields.
Join community education classes and support group meetings at Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast in Feb. Topics include stroke and breast-cancer support, diabetes management and quit smoking now classes , as well as seminars on finance, healthy living and driver safety for senior adults. The award-winning hospital also hosts community blood drives, including wellness checks, once a month in collaboration with OneBlood.
Feb. community education classes and support groups include:
A proposed Hampton Inn at the eastern end of Seagrove Beach on Scenic Highway 30A has generated fierce opposition from SoWal locals, second homeowners, and beach lovers from across the country.
WaterSound West Beach resident Ehan Lyell has created an online petition against the building of the hotel. The petition has more then 9,000 signatures. The proposed 44,205 square-foot hotel would have 90 rooms on 2.4 acres.
Tuesday was a historic date for Shelter House as the domestic and sexual violence center closed on the purchase of a building that will house its Program office. The Fort Walton Beach property will be home to the agency’s Outreach program and administrative personnel. The agency will move into the new space in the spring.
“Houston, we’ve had a problem”
Celebrate the New Year with friends and loved ones over a four-course dinner at George’s at Alys Beach on December 31 at 6 p.m and 8 p.m. Diners will enjoy a champagne toast and hors d’oeuvres, followed by a selection of three courses from Chef Darek Tidwell. Sommelier Jake Purvis will be on hand to recommend wine pairings from George’s curated list.
The menu includes:
St. Joe Club & Resorts, the exclusive membership club that offers its members unparalleled access to a multitude of Emerald Coast activities, is offering deep discounts on its Full Golf Membership packages between now and January 1, 2015. The membership club has reduced its initiation fee to $15,000, a savings of up to 70%, with monthly dues waived until March 1, 2015.
