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Bear seemingly tightrope-walks across fence in Florida neighborhood: 'Let it do its thing'
MARY ESTHER, Fla. - A balancing bear stole the show in a Florida neighborhood last week – and no, the circus wasn't in town!. A bear was caught on camera tightrope-walking across a wooden fence in Mary Esther on July 18. The video captured by Ryan Campbell shows the furry fella performing an acrobatic act of some kind in the Florida Panhandle city located east of Pensacola.
Broadway star to headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast benefit concert at Hilton Sandestin
Tony Award-winning Broadway, film and TV star Alysha Umphress will headline Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Cabaret at Seagar’s on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in a one-night-only fundraiser at Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood in the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa. The evening begins with a champagne reception...
FUNdraising Good Times: All That Jazz and More
This summer has been full of news about how old is too old. Some of the national conversation has been insulting to people of a certain age, and some of the talk has been positive. For example, when was the last time a 59-year-old woman was referred to in the popular media as “young?” One thing we know about is the power, energy, expertise, and networks of those who are referred to as “seniors.” This demographic begins at 50 when AARP starts sending out membership cards and continues on upward. We are a mighty group – and one that is too often invisible within nonprofit and fundraising circles. We are active, but sometimes younger people are reluctant to engage us. That’s because they don’t know us!
MKAF names Kelly Pierre as the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster art contest winner
Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation (MKAF) has named Kelly Pierre of Santa Rosa Beach the 2024 Festival of the Arts poster contest winner. Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by MKAF, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. This year’s 29th annual event will kick off on Oct. 25 in the evening with the Arty Kick Off Party at The Henderson in Destin. The festival weekend follows on Oct. 26-27 at the Mattie Kelly Cultural Arts Village in Destin.
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