THE ELEVATED EXPERIENCE

A curated collection of events with our talented clients, partners, & friends

Third Annual Tapas & Tunes at Topsail
Oct
3

Third Annual Tapas & Tunes at Topsail

Tapas & Tunes just got more exciting! Local artist Renee Broxson has generously donated a hand-embellished canvas print of Three Days at the Beach (18” x 36”) to the evening’s silent auction. With added texture and detail, this coastal-inspired piece is one-of-a-kind—bringing the beauty of the shoreline into any space—all while supporting Topsail Hill Preserve State Park.

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Best of the Emerald Coast: Winners’ Soirée Celebrating JC’s Gourmet
Oct
9

Best of the Emerald Coast: Winners’ Soirée Celebrating JC’s Gourmet

Join the Best of the Emerald Coast Winners’ Soirée on Thursday, October 9, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin!

JC’s Gourmet is proud to share that it has once again been voted Best of the Emerald Coast 2025 thanks to its loyal supporters in the Panhandle!

  • Best Shrimp Dish: a fan-favorite Chillin’ Ceviche

  • Best Tuna Dip: the award-winning Somethin’ Snappy

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Working Smarter, Not Harder: AI for PR Pros
Oct
14

Working Smarter, Not Harder: AI for PR Pros

  • Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization on Tuesday, October 14, at 11:30 a.m. for Working Smarter, Not Harder: AI for PR Pros at the Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. Discover how AI is reshaping PR with time-saving tools, creative content strategies, and practical tips to elevate your communications.

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European Cityscape: A Two-Part Painting Class with Carole Forêt at Frame Gallery
Oct
18

European Cityscape: A Two-Part Painting Class with Carole Forêt at Frame Gallery

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art is hosting a new, two-part painting class series, taking place on Saturday, October 18, and November 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with celebrated artist Carole Forêt.

Participants will learn perspective by painting a European cityscape. In the first class, artists will create a duotone underpainting, and in the second, they’ll layer on rich color to bring it to life.

The two-session painting class is limited to eight participants, and the cost, which includes all the required supplies, is $125 per person.

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Dog-Harmony's 10th Annual Barktoberfest
Oct
30

Dog-Harmony's 10th Annual Barktoberfest

Get ready for a howling good time—Barktoberfest is back for its 10th year! 🐾🎃

Join Dog-Harmony for the Emerald Coast’s most beloved doggie costume contest and canine-only trick-or-treat celebration at Grand Park in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin on Thursday, October 30, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 PM!

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Oktoberfest at 3rd Planet Brewing
Sep
20

Oktoberfest at 3rd Planet Brewing

Get ready for the fifth annual Oktoberfest celebration at 3rd Planet Brewery in Niceville! From noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th, you can enjoy a day of delicious food, local brews, and authentic German music. The Knights of Columbus will be serving up grilled brats, hot dogs, and sides like sauerkraut and potato salad, while 3rd Planet offers over twenty beers on tap. Enjoy sweet treats for a donation and listen to traditional German tunes from 5 to 8 p.m. Most importantly, all proceeds from food sales will be donated to local charities. Join us for a day of fun that supports a great cause!

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Friends of Mary Esther Library Soup Lunch & Bake Sale
Sep
12

Friends of Mary Esther Library Soup Lunch & Bake Sale

The Friends of the Mary Esther Library are cooking up something special this September! For $10 per person, join the group for a cozy soup lunch and irresistible baked goods—all in support of the library programs and services that keep our community thriving.

Mark your calendar, bring your appetite, and share a smile while enjoying delicious homemade soups and sweet treats. Every bowl and every bite helps strengthen our library for everyone to enjoy!

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Pitch Perfect: Mastering Media Outreach for PR Success
Sep
9

Pitch Perfect: Mastering Media Outreach for PR Success

  • Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don’t miss ECPRO’s monthly Lunch and Learn, Pitch Perfect: Mastering Media Outreach for PR Success, where you’ll gain valuable insights into the art of pitching stories that get noticed. This session is perfect for public relations professionals looking to strengthen their relationships with journalists and increase their media coverage.

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Goals: How to Set and Achieve Them
Aug
28

Goals: How to Set and Achieve Them

Learn how to set realistic goals of any kind and create a step-by-step plan to achieve them in this free, hands-on 45-minute workshop from Housing Hub. Whether you’re facing challenges or aiming higher in everyday life, you’ll gain practical tools, strategies, and the motivation to follow through. Childcare provided.

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Lights, Camera, Action: Visual Storytelling for PR Pros
Aug
12

Lights, Camera, Action: Visual Storytelling for PR Pros

  • Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join ECPRO for a Lunch and Learn with Kevin Almodovar, award-winning filmmaker and founder of Revive Video Productions. Learn how to harness the power of video to tell impactful, authentic stories that elevate your PR and communications strategy. Gain practical tips and creative inspiration to bring your brand’s message to life through visual storytelling.

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Painting Together: A Celebration of Martha Keeble's Legacy
Jul
11

Painting Together: A Celebration of Martha Keeble's Legacy

Frame Gallery is hosting a special exhibition, “Painting Together: A Celebration of Martha Keeble’s Legacy,” honoring the retirement of Sewanee Art Works instructor Martha Keeble from July 11 to August 9, 2025.

The art exhibition will feature work by both current and former students, showcasing the creative legacy of Keeble’s more than four decades of art instruction.

A reception for the artists will take place on Friday, July 11, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Frame Gallery in downtown Sewanee.

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ECPRO's Press Pass to Information Officer
Jul
8

ECPRO's Press Pass to Information Officer

  • Greater Ft. Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO) for “Press Pass to Public Information Officer,” a compelling Lunch and Learn session that explores the evolving world of communication through the eyes of those who have lived it from both sides.

Our guest speakers, Nick Tomecek and Devon Ravine, both former NWF Daily News journalists turned Public Information Officers, will share insights from their journeys, covering breaking news in the newsroom to now crafting strategic messaging for local government.

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Tropic Like It's Hot: Ladies' Night Out in Downtown Ft. Walton Beach
Jun
27

Tropic Like It's Hot: Ladies' Night Out in Downtown Ft. Walton Beach

Ladies, join a tropical-themed evening of sipping, shopping, and socializing on Friday, June 27, starting at 5:00 p.m. in downtown Ft. Walton Beach!

Check in at Salt Hop Brewing, where you’ll pick up your wristband, and return by 7:45 PM to enter the raffle drawing.

In between, visit participating businesses in downtown FWB along the way to collect stamps and chances to win amazing prizes.

Purchase advance tickets for $10 (or $15 day of, if available) to enjoy light bites, refreshing tropical drinks, and good company all evening long!

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Love in Focus: Chloe's Calendar Contest Fundraiser for Dog-Harmony
Jun
15
to Jul 15

Love in Focus: Chloe's Calendar Contest Fundraiser for Dog-Harmony

  • Dog-Harmony (Virtual Fundraiser) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our rescued office pup and certified therapy dog, Chloe, is celebrating Dog-Harmony’s 10th birthday (that’s 70 in dog years!). You can help Chloe give back to the nonprofit that changed her life by voting for her in the “Love in Focus” 2026 calendar contest! Each vote is a donation that supports Dog-Harmony’s therapy dog visits and humane education programs—keeping dogs in forever homes and enriching lives in our community.

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Frame Gallery’s “Mountain Artists Trio” Opening Reception
May
30

Frame Gallery’s “Mountain Artists Trio” Opening Reception

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art is proud to present Mountain Artists Trio, a new exhibition featuring the works of local artists, Keith Killebrew, Cheryl Lankhaar, and Randa Wells.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, May 30, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at Frame Gallery in downtown Sewanee. Guests are invited to view the artwork, meet the artist trio, and enjoy light refreshments.

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22nd Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic
May
16
to May 17

22nd Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic

The 22nd Annual Bob Hope Memorial Charity Golf Classic presented by Matrix will be held on Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 17, at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club. This premier golf event is a major annual fundraiser for the Air Force Enlisted Village (AFEV), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a home for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Air Force members.

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ArtsQuest
May
3
to May 4

ArtsQuest

Meet talented artists, Renee Broxson and Hope Walker Morgan, at the 37th Annual ArtsQuest Fine Arts Festival! Join them—alongside 100+ artists—on May 3-4 at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, FL. Explore fabulous, juried artwork from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, and enjoy live music, activities, and various food flavors.

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Art in the Pass
Apr
5
to Apr 6

Art in the Pass

Visit Hope Walker Morgan, a renowned acrylic artist based on the Gulf Coast at the 27th Art in the Pass festival on April 5 and 6 in Pass Christian, MS! Noted for her exquisite exploration of landscapes and textures on artist-grade top-level cotton/linen canvas, Hope’s work features innovative combinations of diverse consistency, luminosity, and volume.

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"Nature, Red in Bird and Bough” Art Exhibit Reception
Mar
28

"Nature, Red in Bird and Bough” Art Exhibit Reception

Frame Gallery Gifts & Art is proud to present the 5th annual art exhibit by the Nature Journaling Group, sponsored by the Sewanee Herbarium. The exhibit, "Nature, Red in Bird and Bough," will open with a reception at the gallery on Friday, March 28, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM and run through Saturday, April 25.

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ECPRO Lunch & Learn Featuring Christie Solomon
Apr
11

ECPRO Lunch & Learn Featuring Christie Solomon

  • Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for Emerald Coast Public Relations Organization (ECPRO)’s April Lunch & Learn 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.

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