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Tuesday, January 17, 2023Locally-Based Public Relations Agency SocialLee Announces Rebrand as True Story Public Relations
Founded in Destin, Florida, in 2015, Sociallee, now known as True Story PR, started with Whitney Lee, APR, CPRC, as a 29 year old solo practitioner. Lee had previously served as the Director of Marketing at the Hilton Sandestin, as well as the Events and Marketing Manager at Emerald Grande at HarborWalk Village. Sociallee served small businesses in Okaloosa and Walton counties, from vacation rental companies, to restaurants, boutiques, non-profits and more. Today, True Story has grown to a team of eight
Thursday, October 13, 20222023 Underwater Museum of Art Artist Call Released
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in partnership with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) join two of South Walton, Florida’s most cherished resources, the arts and the Gulf of Mexico, with the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). Named by TIME Magazine as one of 100 of the “World’s Greatest Places,” the UMA is the first and only permanent underwater sculpture museum in the United States. Artists are invited to submit proposals for the fifth art installation to be deployed Summer
Wednesday, October 12, 2022South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival Donates $40,000 to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation
The annual South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival donated $40,000 to Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) to support 17 children’s charities in Northwest Florida on Aug. 31, 2022. The charity wine festival, founded by Chan Cox of Wine World, designates DCWAF as the sole recipient of the net proceeds of the event. More than 4,500 people attended the 2022 festival. “Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation is honored to be the beneficiary of South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival. As the
Monday, August 29, 2022Sinfonia Gulf Coast and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation Welcome Zandra Wolfgram as First Director of Marketing and Communications
Since taking the helm of Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) as CEO in December 2020, Sinfonia Gulf Coast Music and Artistic Director Demetrius Fuller has grown patron and sponsorship support, elevated programming, and is increasing the brand awareness and reach of both art organizations by adding to his staff. As part of a synergistic partnership, Zandra Wolfgram has joined Sinfonia Gulf Coast and MKAF as Director of Marketing and Communications. “We are thrilled to welcome someone who is both a seasoned
Thursday, June 09, 2022Parrot Head Yachts, LLC, Celebrates One Year Anniversary & Offers Discount to Chamber Members
One year ago, on June 6, 2021, our brand new yacht charter company launched here in Destin and immediately joined the Destin Chamber of Commerce! (Smart move on our part.) Since then, we have become a well-recognized name here in Destin, participating at the fullest level in Chamber and other civic activities. We have donated dozens of yacht charters to various charities, sponsored special events for the Chamber, and have become active participants with the Tourism Development Counsel and Visit Florida! Our
Monday, March 28, 2022March 2022 Update from One Okaloosa EDC
By Nathan Sparks, CEcDExecutive Director of One Okaloosa EDC Florida’s roughly 60 day state legislative session came to a close last week, with the House and Senate almost unanimously approving a record $112.1 billion state budget – thanks in part to $37 billion in federal money received as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a point of comparison, the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget is 10% more than the current budget and 20% above the pre-pandemic level. (Of course, Governor DeSantis retains line item
Thursday, November 04, 20212022 Underwater Museum of Art Artist Call Released
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) in partnership with the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) join two of South Walton, Florida’s most cherished resources, the arts and the Gulf of Mexico, with the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). Named by TIME Magazine as one of 100 of the “World’s Greatest Places,” the UMA is the first and only permanent underwater sculpture museum in the United States. Artists are invited to submit proposals for the fourth art installation to be deployed
Thursday, October 28, 2021Local Resort and Marketing Agency’s Campaign Receives #1 Integrated Marketing Campaign in Florida
Ariel may be Disney’s princess under the sea, but The Island’s real life mermaid, Misty, reigns queen of Florida. The "Misty the Mermaid" campaign for The Island by Hotel RL proudly received four statewide awards for excellence in marketing, social media and public relations within the past month. On Aug. 8, the campaign received three awards at the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Golden Image awards, held in connection with the association’s annual conference at the Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande
Tuesday, November 24, 2020Cultural Arts Alliance Launches Under The Sea Campaign
Due to COVID-19 response, the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) was unable to host its annual Under the Sea fundraiser that normally helps cover the cost of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA) sculpture deployment. So in true 2020 fashion, the CAA is taking it virtual and inviting everyone to support the nation’s first and only permanent underwater museum this GivingTuesday. The Under the Sea campaign will begin Dec. 1, at 7:00 a.m. CST at facebook.com/CulturalArtsAlliance. In support, Facebook
Friday, August 14, 2020CAA To Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Mary Anne Carter has approved more than $84 million in grants as part of the Arts Endowment’s second major funding announcement for fiscal year 2020. Included in this announcement is an Art Works award of $20,000 to the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) for the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). This is one of 1015 grants nationwide that the agency has approved in this category. “These awards demonstrate the resilience of the arts in America, showcasing not
Tuesday, March 24, 2020VISIT FLORIDA Reauthorized for Three Additional Years
Dear Industry Partner,As the 2020 Florida Legislative Session ends, I’m pleased to announce that VISIT FLORIDA will be reauthorized for three additional years (until October 2023) with a recurring appropriation of $50 million. This is a huge win for VISIT FLORIDA and the entire Florida tourism industry because our organization will continue to be able to offer important services and marketing to help our communities! I would like to recognize Governor Ron DeSantis for his leadership that ensured VISIT
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Friday, January 31, 2020Seven Designs Selected For Third Underwater Museum Of Art Installation
The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) and South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) are proud to reveal the seven sculpture designs selected by jury for permanent exhibition in the third installation of the Underwater Museum of Art (UMA). The 2020 installation will include the following pieces of sculpture: Bee Grayt by Katie Witherspoon (Santa Rosa Beach, FL), Building Blocks by Zachary Long (Oklahoma City, OK), Dawn Dancers by Shohini Ghosh (Highlands Ranch, CO), Eco-Bug by Priscila
