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He had as we have no paid staff.” One never skied before, yet won the way you can help is by ringing gold!” chuckled Charlie. “In the Mickey Mantle in the New Year with live mu- early days, we had some celeb- sic, the tribute band of Journey rities, such the vocal band Ala- and Bon Jovi, Dec. 31, at Village bama, Reba McEntire, Mickey Door Music Hall at Seascape Mantle and others who assisted as casino tables and dealers are me with funding to help Special Pictured left to right: 16 time medalist, athlete and Athlete Leader brought in from Mississippi! - Chase Sparks; Okaloosa County Director, Special Olympics Florida - Olympics get started here,” says The party begins at 8 p.m. with Charlie. “We also have the only Pamela Sparks; Father of Florida Special Olympics, first County Coordi- nator - Charlie McFarland; Athlete Leader and Medalist Patrick Rosser. welcome drink, buffet, $1000 in non-military flag in the world chips, poker tables from 8 - 11 that has flown into space aboard p.m. and, of course, a midnight the space shuttle Discovery in Charlie McFarland and Reba McEntire champagne toast! Tickets are 1985!” $99 per person. Purchase at Vil- Pamela’s initial participation lageDoorMusicHall.com. 100% with Special Olympics was as a raised benefits Special Olympics “Fan in the Stands” as her son, Florida. Sponsorship and door Chase (now a 16-time medalist) prizes are needed. and his teammates participated “Fifty years ago, few knew in Special Olympics basketball the potential hiding within peo- through Silver Sands School ple with intellectual disabilities,” in 2005. As her passion for the says Pamela. “Today, our com- athletes grew, Pamela felt led to Alabama with Charlie McFarland munity can witness our athletes leave her six-figure profession thriving, not only on the playing in 2016 and accept the offer field, but also throughout the as Okaloosa County Director Special Olympics Florida - Okaloosa County provides community. We challenge you to to give the athletes a voice and help us as we continue to grow grow the program. What’s most year-round sports training and competition to children and the number of athletes, strive to important to her is the athletes’ provide the highest quality pro- quality of life. “Sports is sec- adults with and without intellec- tual disabilities, at no cost to the grams and create a more inclu- ondary,” she says. “It’s really all sionary world.” Please contact about their health and wellness. athlete nor the unified partner. “Locally we offer 18 different Pamela at (850) 264-9901 or Special Olympics Florida is a visit specialolympicsokaloosa. community where everyone has sports to athletes ages 8 and up helping to develop their fine and org for more information or to the lifelong opportunity to devel- become a sponsor for the New gross motor skills, showcase their never age out,” says Pamela. of training and three levels of op physically, socially and emo- Year’s event. tionally through sports, wellness talents and help achieve physical Local athlete, Ann James, age competition: County, Area and and leadership training.” fitness—the best of all—athletes 61, won her first Gold Medal State Games. in 1969 (age 11) in S.C. and 50 Statewide, the program serves years later she just won another over 54,000 athletes including Gold Medal at State Swim this Unified partner and Young Ath- DESTIN New Year’s Eve past October. “Special Olym- letes and Okaloosa County is a Published Monthly pics is their life! 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Celebrate the looking for! On Tues., Dec. 17, Holidays on the Harbor with at 6 p.m., join the Destin Li- free kid’s crafts, a Letters to brary for a celebration like the Santa station and a visit with galaxy has never seen in antic- St. Nick every Saturday and ipation of the release of “Star Wash Sunday through Dec. 22 from Wars: Rise of Skywalker.” Ac- 1 - 4 p.m. Receive a special treat tivities include a trivia competi- and a FREE 4×6 photo by SB tion, Cloud City scavenger hunt Photos Biz. All during Decem- to rebuild C-3PO, and a pool Club ber, the North Pole Post is open at HarborWalk Village. Drop HOLIDAY Membership your letter to Santa in a special continued on page 46 $54.98 Ultimate • $43.98 Supreme $29.98 Express Unlimited Washes • Free Vacuums • Avoid Lines RFID Member Sticker allows VIP access for fast service! 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Village Seascape ••••••••• 20 ••••••••• Ladies Night | 5pm | Cuvee Kitchen Baptist Church Rock’N Bingo | 7pm | Landsharks Ladies Night | 5pm | Cuvee Kitchen + Wine Bar Christmas Charity Ball | 7pm | Café Pizza + Wine Bar Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Thirty-A ••••••••• 11 ••••••••• Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Palm Grille Karaoke | 8pm | Dock on the Island Farmer’s Market | 9am | Seascape Northgate Estates Luminaries | 6pm Palm Grille Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Towne Center | Northgate Estates Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- 8pm | Grand Boulevard Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar Holiday Concert Series & Visits with 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of 8pm | Grand Boulevard Pints & Paints | 6pm | Grayton Beer ••••••••• 7 ••••••••• Santa | 6pm | Village of Baytowne Baytowne Wharf Live Painting | 7pm | Enlightened Company Farmer’s Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Wharf $1 Beer Night | 7pm | Fudpuckers Studios Karaoke | 8pm | Dock on the Island Boulevard Free Beach Bonfire | 6pm | The Bay Karaoke | 8pm | World Of Beer Karaoke | 8pm | Dock on the Island Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Grayt Holiday Market | 10am | Restaurant Destin Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar Grayton Beer Company 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar ••••••••• 28 ••••••••• Brunch with Santa | 10:30am | Food Baytowne Wharf Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar ••••••••• 21 ••••••••• Farmer’s Market | 9am-1pm | Grand For Thought Outreach Trivia Night | 7pm | World Of Beer ••••••••• 15 ••••••••• Farmer’s Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Boulevard Dog Days are Rover | 11am | Grayton Destin Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Boulevard Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- Beer Company Open Mic Night | 7pm | Enlighted Henderson Beach State Park Breakfast with Santa | 9am | The 8pm | Grand Boulevard How the Grinch Stole Christmas Studios Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Henderson $1 Beer Night | 7pm | Fudpuckers Storytime | 11am | Barnes & Noble ••••••••• 12 ••••••••• Crab Trap Destin Visit with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Karaoke | 8pm | World Of Beer Destin Destin 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Village Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Jenga Bells | 11am | Chiringo Baytowne Wharf Crab Trap, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk Billy Claus & The LuLuBelles | 1pm | Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar A Downtown Holiday | 12pm | FWB Merry Little Christmas Concert | Dock The Halls Fundraiser | 1pm | LuLu’s Destin ••••••••• 29 ••••••••• Landing 6pm | Grayton Beer Company Boathouse Oyster Bar Photos with Santa Claus | 2pm-4pm | Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Visit with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Very Merry Christmas Tour | 7pm | Visit with Santa | 1pm-4pm | Grand Boulevard Henderson Beach State Park Village Village Baptist Church Harborwalk Village Main Stage Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Photos with Santa Claus | 2pm-4pm | Karaoke | 8pm | Harry Ts Lighthouse Sunset Beach Church Service | 8pm | Grand Boulevard Crab Trap Destin Grand Boulevard Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain 5:30pm | Henderson Beach State Park $1 Beer Night | 7pm | Fudpuckers Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Trivia Night | 4pm | Destin Brewery Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar Northgate Estates Luminaries | 6pm Holiday Movie Night | 7pm | Crab Trap, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- Ladies Night | 9:30pm | McGuires | Northgate Estates Harborwalk Village Sunset Beach Church Service | 8pm | Grand Boulevard Destin Holiday on the Harbor Boat Parade Karaoke | 8pm | World Of Beer Destin 5:30pm | Henderson Beach State Park 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of ••••••••• 13 ••••••••• & Fireworks | 6pm | Harborwalk Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain ••••••••• 30 ••••••••• Baytowne Wharf Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- Village Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm Gingerbread House Unveiling | 6pm 8pm | Grand Boulevard 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of ••••••••• 22 ••••••••• | Royal Palm Grille | The Henderson Ladies Night | 5pm | Cuvee Kitchen Baytowne Wharf Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Trivia Night | 6pm | LuLu’s Destin $1 Beer Night | 7pm | Fudpuckers + Wine Bar ••••••••• 16 ••••••••• Henderson Beach State Park ••••••••• 31 ••••••••• Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl | 7pm | Free Beach Bonfire | 5pm | Royal Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Noon Year’s Eve | 10am | LuLu’s Harborwalk Village Palm Grille | Royal Palm Grille Crab Trap Destin Destin Ugly Sweater Party | 7pm | Louis 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Trivia Night | 6pm | LuLu’s Destin Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Noon Year’s Eve | 10am | Fudpuckers Louis Baytowne Wharf 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Crab Trap, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk Destin Karaoke | 8pm | World Of Beer Destin Ice Skating Extravaganza | 6pm | Baytowne Wharf Visit with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk New Year’s Eve Dinner Celebration Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Village of Baytowne Wharf ••••••••• 17 ••••••••• Village | 6pm | Pazzo Italiano Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar Karaoke | 8pm | Dock on the Island Music Bingo | 6pm | World of Beer Celebrate Chanukah | 5pm | Baytowne Countdown | 6pm | ••••••••• 8 ••••••••• Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm | Captain Jukebox Bingo | 6pm | LuLu’s Destin Harborwalk Village Village of Baytowne Wharf Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Jack’s Dueling Piano Bar 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Sunset Beach Church Service | Ron Adams NYE Spectacular | 6pm | Henderson Beach State Park ••••••••• 14 ••••••••• Baytowne Wharf 5:30pm | Henderson Beach State Park Prime’d At The Palms Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Farmer’s Market | 9am-1pm | Grand Trivia Night | 7pm | Village Door at ••••••••• 23 ••••••••• NYE Celebration | 6pm | Enlightened Crab Trap Destin Boulevard Seascape Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm Studios Beach Church Service | 7:30am | Winter Wellness | 9am | The Rock’N Bingo | 7pm | Landsharks | Royal Palm Grille 2020 New Years Eve Party | 7pm | Crab Trap, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk Henderson Pizza Trivia Night | 6pm | LuLu’s Destin Coyote Ugly Visit with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk Visit with Santa | 1pm | Harborwalk ••••••••• 18 ••••••••• ••••••••• 24 ••••••••• 5 Parties on the Harbor NYE | 7pm | Village Village Farmer’s Market | 9am | Seascape Christmas Eve Candlelight Service | Harborwalk Village Nutcracker Performance | 5pm | Photos with Santa Claus | 2pm-4pm | Towne Center 6pm | Village Baptist Church New Year’s Eve Titan’s of Rock & Harborwalk Village Grand Boulevard Holiday Concert Series & Visits Music Bingo | 6pm | World of Beer Casino Night | 8pm | Village Door Sunset Beach Church Service | Reading of Shelly the Sea Turtle with Santa | 6pm | Village of Jukebox Bingo | 6pm | LuLu’s Destin Music Hall 5:30pm | Henderson Beach State Park | 3:30pm | Pottery Barn Grand Baytowne Wharf 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of 12Eleven Live | 9:30pm | McGuires 12 Nights of Lights | 6pm | Village of Boulevard Free Beach Bonfire | 6pm | The Bay Baytowne Wharf Pub Destin Baytowne Wharf Tuba Christmas | 5pm | Village of Restaurant Trivia Night | 7pm | Village Door at ••••••••• 9 ••••••••• Baytowne Wharf A Christmas Story Trivia Night | Seascape Free Beach Bonfire/SIN Night | 5pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides | 5pm- 7pm | World Of Beer Destin Rock’N Bingo | 7pm | Landsharks | Royal Palm Grille 8pm | Grand Boulevard Pizza Page 10 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com December 2019 Community From the City of Destin: Pardon Our Progress – Energov, of Tyler Technologies, staff to begin implementation of assisted and not be turned away. Development department, please Inc. Deputy City Manager Webb the new processes with Energov. To schedule an appointment with call 850.654.1119. Warren stated, “Our staff is work- If citizens come in they will be a member of the Community ing hard to streamline our permit- ting, plan review, inspection and code processes as well as find the best ways we can serve our resi- dents, businesses and visitors.” Energov Implementation Con- sultant Paul Prunty says, “It really has been a pleasure working with By Catherine Card, the City of Destin staff this first General & Family Dentistry Public Information Manager, week. There is a lot of excitement City of Destin for this project at all levels. Most Cosmetic Dentistry In 2019, our staff established especially the enthusiasm of City Orthodontics Dr. Jason E. Baker a software implementation team Manager Lance Johnson, Depu- Emergency Denistry with representatives from Com- ty City Manager Webb Warren Dr. Christina munity Development, Code and all department directors has Implants Higgins-Duplechain Compliance, Public Services, really seemed to foster a posi- Wisdom Teeth Information Technology and tive attitude from everyone I’ve Dr. W. Keith Holden Finance departments. The goal worked with so far. Everyone is Botox™ and Juvaderm™ was to collaborate and find an very excited to have a new tool Sedation Dentistry innovative solution to improve that will help them serve the City organizational efficiency in - per of Destin better, more efficiently, mitting, review, inspection, code and improve their communica- compliance and financial process- tion with the citizens of Destin.” 77 South Shore Dr. | Miramar Beach, FL 32550 es. That goal has now become a This will be a year-long process Phone: (850) 650-2070 | www.miramarbeachdental.com reality. The City of Destin is now and the closing of Community moving forward in implementing Development on Fridays was ap- a new municipal software solution proved by the city council to allow

Michelle Moore, ECCAC Needs Help owner Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center (ECCAC) is looking for a few extra hands to help with all things Christ- mas, from stuffing stockings, to manning the toy room and at Smart and Stylish Holiday Shopping! upcoming events! If you are in- terested in volunteering, please Now accepting new and gently used contact Chelsea Fox at Chel- New or gently used duffel bags or designer & boutique clothing, shoes, [email protected] or at (850) 833- backpacks accessories and handbags. 9237 Ext. 256. Gift Bags for Christmas - Medium Commission Breakdowns: Clothing: Items are also needed: and Large 40/60, Designer: 50/50 Gas and Walmart gift cards $10-$25 Walk-ins Welcome! Open Monday New underwear, any size, any gender Teen Gifts for Christmas through Friday 10-5 | Saturday 10-4 New socks for teens Boys or Girls: Deodorant, boys and girls $20.00 Gift cards 4507 Furling Lane, Suite 104, Destin Chocolate chip cookie dough Blankets Located between Destin ER Sodas (in cans please) Over ear headphones and City Market Bayside Any unsold item will be Call (850) 830-6013 donated to Be Generous with Cases of water bottles Portable speakers owner approval. Diapers, primarily training pull-ups Thermos Email [email protected] sizes 2T-5T and diapers Newborn, size Socks @currents.resale.boutique @currentsboutiquedestin 4, size 5 and size 6 Boys: Sport Watch, Baseball Cap Pack n play beds (new/gently used) Girls: Makeup Medicare Questions? We’ve Got Answers. GREG DURETTE 842.2400 Your local agency for December 2019 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com Page 11

Community Meet our Local Pros: Local Realtors Who Give Back Paige Peterson and Mary Though not a public program, made. Service deserves rewards! Kay Phillips are experienced those who qualify can sign up at The program was established to real estate agents with Better HomesForHeroes.com/affiliate/ offer considerable savings to the Homes & Gardens Real Es- paige-peterson or HomesFor- heroes when buying or selling a tate-Emerald Coast. But they Heroes.com/affiliate/mary-kay- home. It’s a way to say thank you wanted to do more for the com- phillips. Paige and Mary Kay will for all they do, and the amount munity. When they discovered a consult with the “hero” to make of savings varies with the cost nationwide non-profit organiza- sure needs are being met and ev- of the home. Since 2009, the tion called Homes For Heroes, eryone is on the same page. The Homes For Heroes program has they wanted to participate. Both process begins at the end of the helped more than 32,000 heroes successful real estate agents with real estate transaction where the save over $53 million dollars on Better Homes & Gardens for local hero will receive their re- their real estate transactions. more than five years, they teamed ward. They receive a check after More than $4 billion in real es- up to become the area’s local closing which averages at roughly tate has been sold to heroes and full time affiliate agents for the $2400 and comes out of Mary the program has partnered with Homes For Heroes program. Mary Kay Phillips Paige Peterson Kay’s or Paige’s commission. 2,900 like-minded real estate and Homes For Heroes is a home Yes, that is correct—the rewards mortgage professionals who have benefit, resource program for the to the heroes come out of their joined in the mission and donat- heroes who give so much to their commission. ed over $680,000 collectively to communities and Paige and Mary Who qualifies to heroes in need through the foun- Kay provide assistance to those receive these rewards? dation. who qualify. As a team, their mis- • Firefighters Paige and Mary Kay are ready sion is to provide extraordinary • Law Enforcement Officers to work with heroes in our area savings to heroes who provide ex- • Military Personnel (Active, Vet- and keep the circle of giving go- traordinary services to our nation erans and Reserves) ing. Contact them to see if you and its communities every day. • Health Care professionals might be eligible. They both are Their goal is to serve and reward • Educators and educational staff certified Military Relocation Spe- as many heroes as possible—one The Homes For Heroes pro- cialists. You can reach Paige at at a time. They are service provid- gram was formed in 2001, fol- 850.259.0643 or Paige@BHGE- ers to them in buying, selling or lowing the tragedy of 9/11. meraldCoast.com and Mary Kay refinancing real estate and have Minnesota business owners cre- at 850-376-7261 or MaryKay@ teamed up with lenders and title ated this innovative network after BHGEmeraldCoast.com. companies to save them money. seeing the sacrifices these heroes Give a eace littlePon earth DESTIN | 850-389-0015 34940 Emerald Coast Parkway Best Buy Plaza • Across from Ulta

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Community Community Holiday Energy Saving Tips Celebrate the Holidays with “Theo” And Support the Friends of ENERGY TIPS South Walton Sea Turtles by Emerald Coast Energy Solutions Everyone knows there’s anyone’s list but they make great saves energy by reducing trans- just no place like stocking stuffers and save energy. portation related energy costs. home for the hol- Also consider using smart power It is always a good idea to give idays, and this strips and turn off the electron- your home an energy check- season there’s By Chris Balzar ics completely. Many electron- up by a professional. They can no better gift to May this holiday season fill ics, even when pinpoint your give a young one your home with joy, your heart powered off, greatest ener- but South Wal- with love, and your life with still use energy, gy loss areas ton’s own Theo! laughter. We will speak or receive I call them en- and provide This year, Santa’s similar sentiments this month. ergy vampires. suggestions elves have been But for many, the holidays bring If you plan and solutions busy crafting 100 stress and not good tidings: find- to leave this to become Giant 36” Theos ing the perfect gifts and wrap- holiday sea- more energy available at Pecan ping them, baking the traditional son, think efficient. Jack’s Candy and cookies, decorating, and going to about auto- We wish Ice Cream in all of the office parties. At the mating your you and your Gulf Place, Clint same time, it is likely that most home. Put ex- loved ones a Eagar Design households will use more energy terior and in- Happy, safe Studios in Gray- Emmelyne Balzer gets the first hug with which causes increased energy terior lighting and energy ef- ton Beach and at Theo at Retail Therapy in Miramar Beach. bills. on timers to ficient holiday the Retail Ther- But, there is good news. There avoid being on all day and night. season. apy stores in Santa Rosa Beach and Miramar Beach. As you can are many ways you can reduce Add a thermostat which you can Chris Balzer is Founder and Pres- see from the photos, Big Theo will be a big hit and unmistakable energy consumption and save control via Wi-Fi and your smart ident of Emerald Coast Energy Solu- under the tree! And what better way to educate our children about money. phone, in the event there’s a cold tions and resides in the Santa Rosa Sea Turtle conservation and the necessity of keeping our beaches Switch to LED lights when streak or heat wave, so you can Beach area with his wife and three #CleanDarkFlat! decorating. LED lights use 80- control your home’s temperature children. For more information on 90% less energy than incandes- and unplug those energy vam- how to save money and become ener- cent lights. If you aren’t sure if pires. gy efficient schedule an inspection by you have incandescent lighting or When shopping for groceries, calling (850) 588-2870, visit www. not, you can tell if it’s warm or buying local foods and goods not trusteces.com or email wecare@truste- hot to the touch. We recommend only supports our community but ces.com and Beat the Heat. using a digital thermometer to test to avoid injury. It’s estimated that 4 strands of LED lights will Our day school program offers a unique and positive learning oppor- save $30 this month compared tunity for all students. We enroll students PreK through 6th grade. Each classroom is set to serve multiple grade levels, and we always to 4 strands of traditional light- keep an 8-to-1 student/teacher ratio. At Compass Rose Academy we ing. It is also a good idea to use use a blend of hands-on curriculum and a more traditional workbook timers to reduce the amount of curriculum that allows for a multi-sensory approach to learning. The time lights stay on and then this best way to truly see, feel, and understand how CRA works is to see it provides one less thing to worry in action. We are open for classroom observations with an appoint- about. ment. Call today to schedule a time! When cooking the holiday feast, don’t forget about the smaller appliances. Crockpots and microwaves use less ener- gy and give off less heat than ovens and stoves. Also consider Hard to cool rooms? High Energy Bills? co-cooking: If one dish needs to bake at 400° and the other Looking to go Green? at 350°, considering sharing the Green Solutions to High Energy Bills: • 8 to 1 student teacher ratio • Academic Excellence baking time and set your oven at • Prekindergarten through 6th grade • Project Based Learning 375° and bake both. 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Community It’s a Winter Wonderland at The Village of Baytowne Wharf! Twinkling lights, skating on Add a unique tradition to night away with LIVE music from jam-packed schedule of outdoor be one of the lucky few who fre- ice, magical tunes and streets your holiday with The Village Groovy 7 until 1 a.m. featured on festivals and special events for quently experience Baytowne filled with sparkle, tinsel, holly of Baytowne Wharf ’s Tuba the Events Plaza Stage. the entire family. This spectacu- Wharf through home ownership. and snow beckon you to wel- Christmas on Sat., Dec. 14 We cannot wait to see you lar setting, all within the gates of All Baytowne Wharf holiday come back your inner child as from 5 to 7 p.m. You’ll hear there! The Village of Baytowne Sandestin Golf and Beach Re- events are no cost to attend! So you “believe” in the magic of the some of your favorite holiday Wharf features an array of bou- sort, is the perfect spot to spend come join in the frosty, glisten- tiques, eateries, galleries and a vibrant afternoon, evening, ing, spectacular fun this holiday nightlife — not to mention a week, or Staycation. Or you can season!

holidays all over again. Santa is classics while enjoying visits with being good to you this season at Santa! It will be a night of fun The Village of Baytowne Wharf for the whole family! at Sandestin! The Village of Baytowne Winter Wednesday Night Wharf ’s Event Plaza is turning Holiday Concerts continue into a Winter Wonderland on to get you in the holiday spirit! Sat., Dec. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 Listen to some of your favorite p.m. Yes, there will be real snow! holiday classics every Wednes- Make it an adventure and slide day in December from 6 to 8 down the ice slide or make snow p.m. during the holiday edition of The Village of Baytowne Wharf ’s Wednesday Night Con- cert Series featuring a festive choreographed light show and visits with Santa. December 4: Matt McCarty Band December 11: Voices of Valhalla December 18: Niceville Opus One Lighting up the holiday nights are 12 Nights of Lights! Enjoy a festive, choreographed light show every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday in Decem- ber (Wed., Dec. 4 th – Sat., Dec. 21st) leading up to Christmas on the Events Plaza Lawn! This angels. Your entire family can sparkling event will also be fea- enjoy a day of frosty fun! tured during the special holiday Celebrate the New Year with edition of the Wednesday Night Baytowne Countdown! You Concert Series. Watch three don’t want to miss The Village dazzling shows on The Village of Baytowne Wharf ’s end-of- of Baytowne Wharf ’s tree at 6 the-year celebration on Tues., p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, from 5 Join in the excitement as Bay- p.m. to 1 a.m. First enjoy a fam- towne on Ice hosts its 4th Annual ily-friendly evening from 5 to 8 Ice Skating Extravaganza! p.m. with face painting, kid’s ac- You can enjoy two performances tivities and LIVE music on the by Dylan David Moscovitch and Baytowne LIVE stage. The first Kristin Cowan on Fri., Dec. 13 fireworks display will happen at at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Before 8 p.m. and in between the shows, lace Stay to ring in the New Year up those skates and skate around and have an evening to remember, with the Pros! Dylan and Kristin with a second fireworks display will be on the ice sharing tips and at midnight. And then get your tricks! Don’t miss the fun! dancing shoes ready to dance the Page 16 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com December 2019 Community Around Town 2019 Christmas Outdoor Destin Library Offers Early the Thanksgiving holiday. 2019 Decorating Contest Readiness Program was year 11 for the Crop Drop, Get your holiday on! The The Destin Library is host- which was launched in Des- City of Destin’s Holiday Com- ing an early readiness program tin by Thrivent Financial. In mittee will be selecting the best on Thursdays in December 2012, Sharing Hands Network Christmas holiday decorations for cuddlers and toddlers. The came on board as a co-organiz- in six major categories: program is geared towards 18 er to help expand the program. months to 3 years of age for sto- This year’s participating food ry time. Children will learn the pantries and feeding programs beginnings of sitting and listen- came from locations across a Challenge Me! A Logic ing to stories along with music gether in Destin to bag 85,000 wide geographic reach from Program for Children and movement. Language in- pounds of fresh produce to help Pensacola to Panama City, and The Destin Library is offer- teraction is emphasized through feed 24,000 individuals during as far north as Florala, Ala. ing a logic program for chil- short read-aloud picture books, dren to build upon their think- talking, listening, fingerplays, ing skills. Children ages 8 thru and singing. Parents are encour- 11 will have the opportunity to aged to participate with their Best Decorated Home: work with library staff on fun children. The 30-minute class includes single homes, duplexes logic games and learn how to takes places on Dec. 5, 12, and (best side), mobile homes, etc. play Sudoku. The program runs 18 from 9:30 to 10 a.m. For Best Decorated Busi- concurrent to the Teen Coding more information, call 850-837- Destin Chamber’s ness: includes restaurants, Club from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on 8572. shops, department stores, Fri., Dec. 6 and 20. Snacks will Holiday & Awards Party schools, professional offices, etc. be provided to those in atten- Young Professionals of With a relaxed holiday vibe, the Chamber’s Holiday and Best Decorated Organi- dance. Call the Destin Library Destin Reboot Awards Party on Dec. 17 from 5:30 - 9 p.m. and sponsored zation: includes entrances to at (850) 837-8572 or email lhar- Young Professionals of Des- by Fort Walton Beach Medical Center & Twin Cities Hospital homeowner’s associations, golf [email protected] for more tin (YP) is making a comeback is a perfect celebration for the holidays and will recognize the courses, etc. information. in 2020! If you would like to be Chamber’s most outstanding members. Best Overall Holiday: a part of the group, please email Held at The Emerald Grande, the evening begins with a includes all homes, business, Food-for-Fines Program at [email protected] to social cocktail hour and continues in the Grande Ballroom and organizations throughout the Destin Library be added to the email list. Also, where DJ Zoran will be spinning a mix of holiday tunes. Car- the city limits that go above and For the last 15 years library join and share your thoughts on toons by Deano will be sketching caricatures for the event. beyond. patrons have brought in food the new YP Facebook group. Guests will receive two complimentary holiday cocktails. The Best on the Harbor: items to the Destin Library to Chamber will also announce the winners of its most presti- homes on the harbor. pay off their overdue fines and Need Some Solid Business gious awards and afterward, live entertainment. Best Decorated Condo- in turn support a local charity. Advice at No Charge? The cost is $30 for Chamber members and $50 for miniums: includes condo- From now through January 5, Every Thursday, a represen- non-members. The Emerald Grande is also offering a dis- minium entrances and property. 2019, the Destin Library will tative from the Florida Small counted rate of $159 per night for a 2-bedroom condo and Judging takes place Dec. 13 - be accepting non-perishable Business Development Center $179 for a 3-bedroom condo. Call (850) 337-8100 and men- 15 within the city limits of Des- food or personal hygiene items (SBDC) at UWF hosts “Shop tion the Chamber to receive your discount. Award nomina- tin. All decorations must remain for Food-for-Fines. Each item Talk” Thursday in the Destin tions are now being accepted for the Business Person of the up from Dec. 13 - 31. Winners donated is good toward $1.00 Chamber office from 10 a.m. - 2 Year and the Ann Gibson Community Service Award. Con- will be announced December in fines. All donated items re- p.m. There is no charge and no tact Sarah at [email protected] for details or to 20th and recognized by Mayor ceived will go to Harvest House appointments necessary. Stop purchase tickets. Gary Jarvis in January during of Destin, Inc., to help those in by and find the help you need. the regularly scheduled council need. Last year, $380.00 worth meeting. Please call (850) 837- of overdue fines were waived Crop Drop Successful in 4242 or email Recreation@ through patron participation in Feeding Multitudes cityofdestin.com to enter the the program. For more informa- In November, nearly 700 contest. tion, call 850-837-8572. volunteers from throughout the Florida Panhandle joined to-

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The first CONDITIONING fireworks display at 10 a.m. on the big deck at Fud- along the Harbor the parties Year. Crafts, Kid Safe Fireworks ever! Two incredible bands, will happen at 8 p.m. Then stay pucker’s in Destin. This event is will kick off at 10 p.m. with ka- (bubble wrap), and a Kids Mag- great food and drinks with a to ring in the NewHEATING Year and have FREE to attend& and includes raoke at Harry T’s Lighthouse, ic Show are only the tip of the Vegas-style casino! Tickets are an evening to remember, with kid-friendly activities, dancing, a 1999 party at Coyote Ugly, iceberg. When the clock strikes $50 and you’ll get one FREE a second fireworksAPPLIANCES displays at face painting, and more. Stay for Neon & Retro DJ at Jackacuda’s NOON there will be a Beach welcome drink, a full buffet, a midnight. Dance the night away a balloon drop at noon to cele- Seafood and a Masquerade Par- Ball Drop. 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By Lori Leath Smith, ments for children and training challenged to come alongside Brooke Zannis – Destin Com- Destin Forward class member for the future. “We want to en- and “just do something.” mons, Ken Wampler – New- Tell people you feel great… tertain, educate and inspire,” We were also led into the man-Dailey Resort Properties, Be a good finder…Have an “I said Jeff. “And help people live world of some of our local and Kathy Whidden – Emerald can” attitude…Work hard to their best lives,” said Todd. “I community service organi- Coast Chiropractic, agree that be the best you can be! These can’t imagine life without the zations: Bert Little – Boys & community involvement helps are the words of Mike Ullery arts,” said Marcia. Girls Clubs of the Emerald them and employees feel proud with State Farm and the first As you probably know, Coast, Dion Moniz – Destin to be associated with the busi- of many topics in the Novem- most of these organizations, Rotary Club, Alison McDowell ness, feeling better about their ber Chamber’s Destin Forward non-profit ones especially, have – Choctawhatchee Basin Alli- work personally. “By volunteer- session. And, if this isn’t the boards. But do you really know ance and one of our own class- ing, we help build a positive at- best way to kick start your day, what it’s like to sit and serve on mates, Bethany Worley – Junior mosphere within our business,” then what is? From there, the one? Our area needs communi- League of the EC. Truthfully, I said the panel as a whole, “as day blossomed into insight and ty leaders to serve where their was brought to tears by the pas- well as in the community and leadership through Destin’s arts, passion lies as we are blessed to sion and compassion of those with our brand. A customer or culture and amazing non-profit have numerous organizations who are working tirelessly in client’s perception has a huge organizations and their leaders. helping others, but we need their missions to help change impact on our business; wit- How many times do you get funds to do so. Jason Belcher the lives of others, and do it nessing the involvement of a to have community celebrities, – FNBT, Lockwood Wernet with a smile. Why? “Because local company is huge, because some of the most creative, di- – Destin Water Users, Kevin the relationships I’ve made have folks just want to do business verse arts and culture leaders, Boyer – Warren Averett and changed MY life,” said Bethany, with other businesses in their all together at one time to learn Kim Wintner – Wintner Enter- “and telling the success stories community. People often con- what makes them tick? We did! prises, all pretty much summed of those less fortunate than me, sider employee satisfaction and Jeff Dannelly – Sinfonia Gulf it up with their vast experience make me melt and just want to community involvement when Coast, Marcia Hull – Mattie on boards such as Boys & Girls give back so much more.” Dion deciding where to work or do Kelly Arts Foundation, Na- Clubs, Business Empowered, stated further, “We serve with business. Through our individu- thanael Fisher – Emerald Coast Harvest House, Destin Rotary, Roslyn Wik – Shelter House, all 100% intent to make a differ- al passion to serve, we also forge Theatre Company and Todd Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation involved with kids and families, ence in areas such as eradicating business relationships, build Allen – Northwest Florida Bal- and many others saying, “Find we were apprised of their deep polio worldwide.” Alison added, trust and become individually let shared how arts and culture your cause—your passion, then scope of services — more than “We encourage partnerships better, too!” entities aren’t just around for volunteer and serve. Boards exist what you usually see on the out- through monetary gifts, but also Our class is inspired to reach entertainment—they go way for the good of our community side—and how partnerships, in- through volunteer events, in- deeper into our hearts, trust our deeper, offering arts and educa- and are successful through their novative ideas, help and involve- kind contributions and raising fellow board members, remem- tion programs for our commu- leadership and volunteers.” ment are crucial. Hundreds of awareness.” ber our cause, use our talents nity that enhance our quality of Through speakers Lori children and families have been The employer’s perspective to help, get involved and go the life, foster creativity, offer thera- Joyner – Harvest House, Ken “given a chance again” through on community service is vital extra mile—all with an “I Can” peutic benefits and accomplish- Hair – Children in Crisis and them. As a class, we are ALL in today’s business economy. attitude! 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Now featur- Plenty of Big Screen TVs, pool Okaloosa County. It was also school plans to expand after the then opening! Over the coming must do so and we need donors org. “This is an exciting time, ing views. A magical combination Clusters with New Potatoes & your favorite beer among the 58 ing Helen Back Pizza. Our new tables, dart boards, great food and the final step in making Destin first year to include grades 9-11 weeks and months, we invite of every size. We even have but a busy time,” says Prebble. Corn, $19.95. And if that’s not selections on tap or enjoy a cock- menu features delicious Small drink, Game Day Specials and High School an official mem- in 2021-2022 and grades 9-12 in members of the community to building and classroom naming “We will need to accomplish a already enough to bring you by, tail and savor some of the tastiest Bites to get you started like our a friendly and welcoming atmo- ber of the OCSD. The OCSD 2022-2023. A mascot, logo and be part of the team to accom- opportunities for large donors.” lot and need the community’s Tailfins offers a Double Happy food you’ve ever eaten, all while Loaded Nachos, Sriracha Wings sphere make Prime’d at the Palms board reviewed and praised school colors will be announced plish our opening in August If you or someone you know is help to do it all. This is a com- Hour from 4 to 7 p.m. and again watching your favorite teams on or or Carnitas Tacos. Then enjoy one of your best bets. the comprehensive preparation soon. 2020.” interested in financially contrib- munity project and will take a from 10 p.m. to closing from Mon. the many Big Screen TVs situated 4201 Indian Bayou Trail, Destin | and planning of the 450-page “But now begins the real Prebble says the biggest ini- uting, the Destin High School community effort. We cannot through Fri. with $15 Domestic throughout this clean, open atmo- (850) 351-0900 contract to make sure it met work,” says Prebble. “We will tial task is fundraising. “Since board has a digital fundrais- wait to open the doors to DHS!” Bottle Buckets and $7.99 Pitchers, sphere. Football season is in full primedatthepalms.com Florida’s standard for charter be conducting major fundrais- the school district is not paying ing package you can obtain via House Wines and Well Drinks. swing and IWC invites you back schools. And with that, class- ing, recruiting, retrofitting and for this school, the community email at info@destinhighschool. We’ll see you there. to experience the best Sports Bar Tequila’s Sports Bar & Grill for football watching and enter- 850.650-1200 | On the Harbor in and Grill in Destin; Back to watch- Ready to shake it up a little, tainment with Live Music seven Destin | tailfinsdestin.com ing, cheering, eating and drinking and we mean literally—Tequila’s days a week. Tailfins offers three with all the other true, passionate Sports Bar & Grill has quickly Hand & Stone Massage: levels of indoor and outdoor din- Island Wing Company wing eating, beer drinking fans become a local favorite. Stop in ing overlooking the Destin Board- Grill & Bar that have made this the locals fa- our Homemade Soups and Sal- today and let them serve up some walk so come back again and Voted Best Wings 4 years run- vorite place to gather. ads, Sandwiches including our fa- of their world class jumbo-sized again to experience all they have ning, Island Wing Co. is calling 981 U.S. Hwy 98, Destin | (850) mous Cuban, Philly shaved ribeye Margaritas, sure to set the mood Give an “Experience” Instead of “Stuff” to offer. your name. Come in and find 837-2999 | www.islandwing.com or Blackened Mahi just to name Continued next page Here’s why it’s such a great idea: A growing trend in holiday gift giving is to create an “ex- perience” as a gift instead of giving “stuff.” And why not?! As we all strive to be more en- vironmentally friendly, the well-intentioned “stuff” we give others over the holidays quickly adds to the post-holiday clutter. 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Amazing Food Fresh Seafood EARLY BIRD DINNER SPECIALS 4-7 pm DOUBLE HAPPY HOUR 4-7 pm & 10 pm-Close Monday-Friday LIVE MUSIC ON THE DOCKS VOTED BEST WINGS ALASKAN CRAB LEGS DJ on the top floor - Fri. & Sat. 9 pm Dinner Special $19.95 (M-F 4 till 7) COLLEGE FOOTBALL... 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 ...SUNDAY NFL TICKET 172 Harbor Blvd. Destin (850) 650-1200 $9.99 LUNCH SPECIALS TailfinsDestin.com Monday thru Friday December 2019 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com Page 25 Destin's Best Places to Watch Your Favorite Teams! to watch your favorite football The Beach House College Football Conference Championship Games Schedule game. Tequila’s Sports Bar has Located next to the Hilton some of the best seats in the Sandestin, you’ll enjoy the Friday, Dec. 6, 2019 American Championship Game neighborhood. Listen to live magnificent view of the white Football, Food, Pac-12 Championship Game Cincinnati at Memphis music every Friday and Latin Sat- sandy beaches and emerald Oregon vs. Utah Levi’s Stadium Liberty Bowl, Memphis, TN 3:30pm / ABC urdays where you can dance the waters from every seat, in- Santa Clara, CA 8pm / ABC Mountain West Championship Game Hawaii at Boise State night away! A fusion of sports doors or out! And, the game Championships, Bowl Games...… Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 Albertson Stadium, Boise, ID 4pm / ESPN bar food and delightful Mexican is always on one of the large Big 12 Championship Game SEC Championship Game dishes, lunch specials offered daily TV’s. And there are a variety Baylor vs. Oklahoma Georgia vs. LSU Monday through Friday for $8.99. Try an order of the garlic parmesan of delectable dishes includ- AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX 12pm / ABC Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA 4pm / CBS wings then top it off with an order of garlic shrimp that comes with rice ing Grouper tacos, perfectly MAC Championship Game SWAC Championship Game and refried beans. EAT, DRINK, FOOTBALL, FIESTA!! charred chicken wings or the, Miami (Ohio) vs. Central Michigan Southern at Alcorn State OPEN 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. we’re sure, soon to be famous Ford Field, Detroit, MI 12pm / ESPN2 Jack Spinks Stadium, Lorman, MS 850.279.6402 | 11225 U.S. 98 W. Miramar Beach Beach House burger. And Sun Belt Championship Game 4pm / ESPNU sandestinsportsbar.com don’t forget your dessert—the mini mason delights are a Louisiana at Appalachian State ACC Championship Game must try! You can dine in the newly remodeled restaurant Kidd Brewer Stadium, Boone, NC Virginia vs. Clemson Landshark’s Pizza and bar or watch the stunning sunsets, and your favorite 12pm / ESPN Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC Are you ready for some Foot- team, while you eat on one of the many outdoor escapes! Conference USA Championship Game 7:30pm / ABC ball? Hungry, thirsty, maybe a little Join for live music several nights a week. Interested in UAB at Florida Atlantic Big Ten Championship Game of both? Come in and visit Land- booking a private event? Contact events@thebeachhous- FAU Stadium, Boca Raton, FL Ohio State vs. Wisconsin shark’s Pizza. Owners Brian and esd.com. Open daily from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. 1:30pm / CBSSN Sue Hassmann have created the 850-608-6300 | 4009 S. Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN 8pm / FOX local’s favorite pizza, buffalo wings | Thebeachhousesd.com and sports pub and bar that serves Championship Game Schedule great pizza AND awesome wings plus many other scrumptious eats Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 for folks of all ages. There’s plenty of seating for everyone and TVs PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Semifinal Game State Farm Stadium, Glendale, AZ galore, plus fun and games all week long. Weekly specials and fun in- 4 or 8pm ET / ESPN clude Music Bingo on Tuesdays at 7 p.m.; $.69 cent Wing Wednesdays; Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Semifinal Game Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA Sports fans from all over come and watch all their favorite teams on 4 or 8pm ET / ESPN countless regional and national sports networks including College & Pro Football. And there’s a fully stocked bar with 95 different bourbons Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 and 30 beers on draft! CFP National Championship Semifinal Winners Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans, LA 850.424-6743 | 300 Harbor Blvd. Destin | landsharkspizza.com 8pm ET / ESPN TEAMS TO BE ANNOUNCED

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Amazing Food Fresh Seafood EARLY BIRD DINNER SPECIALS 4-7 pm DOUBLE HAPPY HOUR 4-7 pm & 10 pm-Close Monday-Friday LIVE MUSIC ON THE DOCKS VOTED BEST WINGS ALASKAN CRAB LEGS DJ on the top floor - Fri. & Sat. 9 pm Dinner Special $19.95 (M-F 4 till 7) COLLEGE FOOTBALL... 2016 - 2017 - 2018 - 2019 ...SUNDAY NFL TICKET 172 Harbor Blvd. Destin (850) 650-1200 $9.99 LUNCH SPECIALS TailfinsDestin.com Monday thru Friday Page 26 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com December 2019 2019-20 Bowl Schedule Dec. 20 Dec. 23 San Diego County Credit Union Redbox Bowl Rose Bowl Game presented by Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl Holiday Bowl Levi’s Stadium Northwestern Mutual Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium Raymond James Stadium SDCCU Stadium Santa Clara, California Rose Bowl Nassau Tampa, Florida San Diego 4 p.m., FOX Pasadena, California 2 p.m., ESPN 2:30 p.m., ESPN 8 p.m., Fox Sports 1 Capital One Orange Bowl 5 p.m., ESPN Frisco Bowl Dec. 24 Cheez-It Bowl Hard Rock Stadium Allstate Sugar Bowl Toyota Stadium SoFi Hawai’i Bowl Chase Field Miami Gardens, Florida Mercedes-Benz Superdome Frisco, Texas Aloha Stadium Phoenix 8 p.m., ESPN New Orleans 7:30 p.m., ESPN2 Honolulu 10:15 p.m., ESPN Dec. 31 8:45 p.m., ESPN Dec. 21 8 p.m., ESPN Dec. 28 Belk Bowl Jan. 2 Celebration Bowl Dec. 26 Camping World Bowl Bank of America Stadium TicketSmarter Birmingham Bowl Mercedes-Benz Stadium Walk-On’s Independence Bowl Camping World Stadium Charlotte, North Carolina Legion Field Atlanta Independence Stadium Orlando, Florida Noon, ESPN Birmingham, Alabama Noon, ABC Shreveport, Louisiana Noon, ABC Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl 3 p.m., ESPN New Mexico Bowl 4 p.m., ESPN Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Sun Bowl Stadium TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Dreamstyle Stadium Quick Lane Bowl AT&T Stadium El Paso, Texas TIAA Bank Field Albuquerque, New Mexico Ford Field Dallas 2 p.m., CBS Jacksonville, Florida 2 p.m., ESPN Detroit Noon, ESPN AutoZone Liberty Bowl 7 p.m., ESPN Cheribundi Boca Raton Bowl 8 p.m., ESPN College Football Playoff Semifinal Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Jan. 3 FAU Stadium Dec. 27 at the PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Memphis, Tennessee Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Boca Raton, Florida Military Bowl Presented by State Farm Stadium 3:45 p.m., ESPN Albertsons Stadium 3:30 p.m., ABC Northrop Grumman Glendale, Arizona Valero Alamo Bowl Boise, Idaho Camellia Bowl Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 4 or 8 p.m., ESPN Alamodome 3:30 p.m., ESPN Cramton Bowl Annapolis, Maryland College Football Playoff Semifinal San Antonio Jan. 4 Montgomery, Alabama Noon, ESPN at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl 7:30 p.m., ESPN Lockheed Martin Armed Forces 5:30 p.m., ESPN New Era Pinstripe Bowl Mercedes-Benz Stadium Jan. 1, 2020 Bowl Mitsubishi Motors Las Vegas Yankee Stadium Atlanta Vrbo Citrus Bowl Amon G. Carter Stadium Bowl New York 4 or 8 p.m., ESPN Camping World Stadium Fort Worth, Texas Sam Boyd Stadium 3:20 p.m., ESPN Dec. 30 Orlando, Florida 11:30 a.m., ESPN Las Vegas Academy Sports + Outdoors SERVPRO First Responder Bowl 1 p.m., ABC Jan. 6 7:30 p.m., ABC Texas Bowl Gerald J. Ford Stadium Outback Bowl Mobile Alabama Bowl R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl NRG Stadium Dallas Raymond James Stadium Ladd-Peebles Stadium Mercedes-Benz Superdome Houston 12:30 p.m., ESPN Franklin Tampa, Florida Mobile, Alabama New Orleans 6:45 p.m., ESPN American Mortgage Music City 1 p.m., ESPN 7:30 p.m., ESPN 9 p.m., ESPN Bowl Nissan Stadium Nashville, Tennessee 4 p.m., ESPN

PRO FOOTBALL WATCHING DECEMBER 2019

NFC EAST MINNESOTA VIKINGS Dec. 29 vs. Arizona Cardinals, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 15 at Kansas City Chiefs, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 8 at Arizona Cardinals, 3:25 p.m. (CBS) DALLAS COWBOYS Dec. 2 at Seattle Seahawks, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Dec. 21 or 22 vs. Detroit Lions, TBD (TBD) Dec. 15 vs. Buffalo Bills, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 5 at Chicago Bears, 7:20 p.m. (FOX/NFL Dec. 8 vs. Detroit Lions, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 at Baltimore Ravens, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 29 vs. Oakland Raiders, 3:25 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 22 at New York Jets, 12 p.m. (CBS) Network/Amazon**) Dec. 15 at Los Angeles Chargers*, 7:20 p.m. Dec. 8 at New Orleans Saints 12 p.m. (FOX) KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Dec. 29 at Baltimore Ravens, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 15 vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) (NBC) Dec. 15 vs. Atlanta Falcons, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 vs. Oakland Raiders, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 22 at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 23 vs. Green Bay Packers, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 21 or 22 vs. Los Angeles Rams, TBD (TBD) Dec. 8 at New England Patriots, 3:25 p.m. (CBS) AFC SOUTH Dec. 29 vs. Washington Redskins, 12 p.m. (FOX) (ESPN) Dec. 29 at Seattle Seahawks, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 15 vs. Denver Broncos, 12 p.m. (CBS) HOUSTON TEXANS NEW YORK GIANTS Dec. 29 vs. Chicago Bears, 12 p.m. (FOX) SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Dec. 22 at Chicago Bears*, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Dec. 1 vs. New England Patriots*, 7:20 p.m. Dec. 1 vs. Green Bay Packers, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 2 vs. Minnesota Vikings, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) Dec. 29 vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 12 p.m. (NBC) Dec. 9 at Philadelphia Eagles, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) NFC SOUTH Dec. 8 at Los Angeles Rams*, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) (CBS) Dec. 8 vs. Denver Broncos, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 15 vs. Miami Dolphins, 12 p.m. (CBS) ATLANTA FALCONS Dec. 15 at Carolina Panthers, 12 p.m. (FOX) LOS ANGELES CHARGERS Dec. 15 at Tennessee Titans, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 22 at Washington Redskins, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 8 vs. Carolina Panthers, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 22 vs. Arizona Cardinals, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 at Denver Broncos, 3:25 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 21 or 22 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Dec. 29 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 15 at San Francisco 49ers, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 29 vs. San Francisco 49ers, 3:25 p.m. Dec. 8 at Jacksonville Jaguars, 3:05 p.m. (FOX) (TBD) PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Dec. 22 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 12 p.m. (FOX) (FOX) Dec. 15 vs. Minnesota Vikings*, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) Dec. 29 vs. Tennessee Titans, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 1 at Miami Dolphins, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 29 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 p.m. Dec. 21 or 22 vs. Oakland Raiders, TBD (TBD) INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Dec. 9 vs. New York Giants, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) (FOX) AFC EAST Dec. 29 at Kansas City Chiefs, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 1 vs. Tennessee Titans, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 15 at Washington Redskins, 12 p.m. (FOX) CAROLINA PANTHERS BUFFALO BILLS OAKLAND RAIDERS Dec. 8 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 22 vs. Dallas Cowboys, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 vs. Washington Redskins, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 8 vs. Baltimore Ravens, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 1 at Kansas City Chiefs, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 16 at New Orleans Saints, 7:15 p.m. Dec. 29 at New York Giants, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 8 at Atlanta Falcons, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 15 at Pittsburgh Steelers, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 8 vs. Tennessee Titans, 3:25 p.m. (CBS) (ESPN) WASHINGTON REDSKINS Dec. 15 vs. Seattle Seahawks, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 21 or 22 at New England Patriots, TBD Dec. 15 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 3:05 p.m. Dec. 22 vs. Carolina Panthers, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 at Carolina Panthers, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 22 at Indianapolis Colts, 12 p.m. (FOX) (TBD) (CBS) Dec. 29 at Jacksonville Jaguars, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 8 at Green Bay Packers, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 29 vs. New Orleans Saints, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 29 vs. New York Jets, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 21 or 22 at Los Angeles Chargers, TBD JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Dec. 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 12 p.m. (FOX) NEW ORLEANS SAINTS MIAMI DOLPHINS (TBD) Dec. 1 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 12 p.m. Dec. 22 vs. New York Giants, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 8 vs. San Francisco 49ers, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 vs. 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(FOX) LOS ANGELES RAMS Dec. 8 vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 8 vs. Washington Redskins, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 at Arizona Cardinals, 3:05 p.m. (FOX) AFC WEST Dec. 15 at Arizona Cardinals, 3:05 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 15 vs. Chicago Bears, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 8 vs. Seattle Seahawks*, 7:20 p.m. (NBC) DENVER BRONCOS Dec. 22 vs. Baltimore Ravens, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 25 at Minnesota Vikings, 7:15 p.m. (ESPN) Dec. 15 at Dallas Cowboys, 3:25 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 1 vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 3:25 p.m. Dec. 29 at Cincinnati Bengals, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 29 at Detroit Lions, 12 p.m. (FOX) Dec. 21 or 22 at San Francisco 49ers, TBD (CBS) PITTSBURGH STEELERS (TBD) Dec. 8 at Houston Texans, 12 p.m. (CBS) Dec. 1 vs. Cleveland Browns, 3:25 p.m. (CBS) December 2019 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com Page 27 2019-20 Bowl Schedule Dining Dec. 20 Dec. 23 San Diego County Credit Union Redbox Bowl Rose Bowl Game presented by Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl Holiday Bowl Levi’s Stadium 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Destin’s waters on warmer days Each year for the past 33 years, take on blinking lights, animat- Destin boat owners have cele- ed characters and other holiday brated by adorning their vessels, fare for this December Destin large and small, getting into the tradition that pleases thousands holiday spirit with as many lights of fans watching from the Har- and decorations as possible and bor’s docks, businesses and cruising in, all in a gleaming banks. row, through the historic Destin Hosted by the Destin Fish- Harbor. ing and History Museum and Boats light up the night on Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, the Harbor where the bright- excited bystanders gather to est, most creative ones win the watch boats of all shapes and Photos by Air Land Sea Productions holiday and a few lucky seafar- sizes—powerboats, party boats,

pontoon boats, sail boats and dress in theme costumes and gathered in the many restau- yachts—each decked out in glit- entertain using all things that rants and docks along the Des- tering holiday cheer, parade by assault the senses from a visual tin Harbor. “It’s a good excuse, as costumed revelers join in the and sound standpoint. “It’s just says Mary Ann Windes, Destin mix, adding even more holiday as much about the boat commu- Fishing Fleet, Party Boat Destin decor. Faithful crews decorate, nity as watchers and bystanders Princess and Party Boat Destiny, “to go boating in the winter and celebrate the holidays. During DECEMBER LIVE MUSIC! the parade, you’ll be sure to see elaborate light displays,” Mondays: Cole Jordan she says. “Some lights are cho- reographed to Christmas music Roshambo and other boats sport famous Tuesdays: Austin Jennings passengers like Santa and the A Locals Favorite For Over 30 Years! Wednesdays: Hayes and Howland Grinch. All are clearly enjoying Thursdays: Rusty Hammerstrom their moment in the parade.” Austin Jennings Museum Executive Director Fridays: Jason Findley Kathy Marler Blue says there Jason Clark can be as many as 30 boats Saturdays: Kelly Byrd competing in the eight boat Rusty Hammerstrom categories. Cited by Coastal Liv- Gunner ing as one of the Best Holiday Sundays: Kelly Byrd Boat Parades in America, the Jason Findley first boat parade was started in 1986 by the first museum which Squeely Dan was the “Destin Fishing Muse- Open Daily from 11 am-2 am um” and was located in the old Lunch Specials M-F for $9.99 “Jitney Jungle” building (now Slacker Sunday Oyster Brunch 11 am where the McGuire’s complex and businesses are) as a way to give back to the community for 288 Harbor Blvd, Destin all the support shown to the mu- seum. That first museum was (850) 837-3645 started in 1985 and operated Facebook: www.facebook.com/BoathouseOysterBar until 1996 when the property www.boathouseoysterbardestin.com Continued next page December 2019 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com Page 29 Fishing Continued from previous page boat 30 feet and under, charter/ helping to make the parade a 31 foot and over; Harbor Par- All commercial, charter and commercial boat 31 feet and wonderful Destin holiday tradi- tin’s Emerald Grande Shuttle II private boats are invited to help was sold. Many of the charter over, tour boat/motorized 50 tion. for tour boat/motorized 50 foot light up the Harbor with true boat wives that helped start that feet and under, tour boat/mo- Last year’s winners were: and under; Alex Kent’s Hannah Destin spirit. To register your first museum started the boat pa- torized 50 feet and over, sailboat Wayne Bradshaw’s Perfect Marie for tour boat/motorized boat with the $25 entry fee, rade. It was continued through 30 feet and under, and sailboat Storm for private 30 foot and 51 foot and over; Karl Maru- stop by the Destin History and time. In 2003, the community 31 feet and over. An additional under; Jeff Henley’s The Grinch sak’s Spider Crab for sailboat Fishing Museum, 108 Stahlman came together again and started award will go to the best overall for private 31 foot and over; 31 foot and over; Nick Price’s Ave., call 850.837.6611 or email a new museum, The Destin His- boat entry and the city of Destin Hank Morphis’ Liquid Therapy Swoop II for overall best entry; [email protected]. tory & Fishing Museum, which sponsors an award for the boat for charter/commercial 30 foot and David Szklarski’s Getting was opened to the public Oct. 1, that best showcases the Harbor and under; Ronnie Youmans’ Nauti winning the city of Destin 2005, and the group continued heritage. Once all the boats pass Sea Fix for charter/commercial Harbor Heritage Award. the boat parade. Harborwalk Village and Nor- And now Margaritaville and riego Point, the fireworks begin Air Land Sea Productions, help hosted by HarborWalk Village host the boat parade, too, where signaling the end of the parade. proceeds benefit the Destin His- Earlier in the day, there’s enter- WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED FROM tory and Fishing Museum. tainment along the Harbor and This year’s Holiday on the visits with Santa at HarborWalk PENSACOLA TO Harbor Boat Parade begins at 6 Village’s main stage prior to the p.m., Sunday Dec.15. Boats will parade from 1-4 p.m. start lining up in the Harbor The Destin History and Fish- PANAMA CITY BEACH from 5 - 5:30 p.m. You can view ing Museum contains informa- the parade from the docks and tion on the growth of Destin restaurants west of the Grand from a small fishing village to Harbor Condominiums. The our beautiful home and desti- boats will make their way from nation it is today. If you haven’t

the east side of the Destin Har- been lately, it’s grown! There is a bor (near Boshamps restaurant) 5,500-square foot main building to the west side (Harborwalk that exhibits everything from Village/Emerald Grande) end- our area’s Native American or- ing near the Destin Bridge and igins to the variety of fish and East Pass area. You can view fishing equipment that has made the lighted boat parade any- Destin “The World’s Luckiest where from Boshamps Seafood Fishing Village.” An outside ex- and Oyster House (approximate hibit showcases historical boats, starting point) to Harborwalk the former historical post office Village where it ends. Many and more. Hours of operation restaurants in between and are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday along the Destin Harbor have through Saturday. In 2016, the a nice view of the boats includ- museum saw 10,634 visitors! ing Tailfins from the 2nd and Visit destinhistoryandfishing- 3rd floor, AJ’s from the upstairs museum.org for more informa- area, Margaritaville from the tion. 2nd and 3rd floors, the Boat- Kathy wishes to thank every- Top 50 Century 21 in the U.S.A. house, both levels of Harry T’s, one who participates in help- Jackacudas outside seating and ing to light up the Harbor with Brotula’s outside seating. holiday spirit and everyone that Celebrity judges will be sta- comes out to join in the beauti- tioned at Harry T’s in Harbor- ful display. A special thanks goes Walk Village. Judges rate each to the Destin Coast Guard Sta- boat on its originality, lights, tion, City of Destin, Destin Fire appearance and special effects. Control District, HarborWalk 850.837.7800 | www.C21BlueMarlinPelican.com There are awards in 8 categories Village Staff, Bobby Wagner 543 Harbor Blvd.,Suite 501, Destin FL 32514 with 10 prizes: private boat 30 of Land, Air, Sea Productions, Real Estate Sales • Property Management • Vacation Rentals feet and under, private 31 feet LLC, the team from Harbor- and over, charter/commercial Walk Village and judges for Page 30 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com December 2019 Pets Introducing “Healing Touch” for Animals An Alternative Approach to Healing through Energy Medicine

By Melanie Barrett of well-being. Using clear intent and even improve the immune When Max and Vickie Green with the application of each system function. I have been realized something was wrong technique, the practitioner assists using the energy medicine for with their 14- year-old schnau- with the stability of the recipi- 4 years, and I have seen dogs/ zer, they took Calle to the vet. ent’s energy field and healing oc- animals healed, or their lives ex- She was unable to hold her head curs. Healing Touch for Animals tended. upright, and seemed to wobble techniques use light touch or Vickie Green is sold on the when she walked. The vet told near body touch to clear, balance treatment. “What a wonderful the owners that Calle had suf- and stabilize the animal’s energy thing she did for our girl. We fered a vestibular attack. system to promote healing. The could see results after only two According to petmd.com, techniques for animals are used treatments,” Vickie said. “Calle canine idiopathic vestibular dis- as a cooperative adjunct with tra- went weekly for several months. ease, which is also sometimes ditional veterinary medicine to I highly recommend this treat- called “old dog disease” or “old provide the very best healthcare ment. Calle is 14 and is doing rolling dog syndrome,” can be for our animals. amazing!” very scary for pet parents. To HTA assists with: overall I own 30aswimdog.com, a the untrained eye, the symptoms acting dizzy and falling down, I’m a Healing Touch for An- well-being, health issues, heal- canine aqua therapy modality. may mimic serious, life threaten- nausea and/or vomiting, and imals certified practitioner. HTA ing from accidents and injuries, I also holds two certifications in ing conditions such as stroke or a dogs may also turn in circles or is an energy field therapy that pain control, disease prevention, Animal Aromatherapy, which brain tumor. roll around. supports the body to self-heal, trauma, anxiety and stress re- is the use of essential oils for The good news is that this Vickie had heard of my 30a according to healingtouchforan- duction, separation issues, grief, animals; I’m a dog behaviorist condition, which is described by swim dog therapy, and thought imals.com. The techniques used behavior modification, competi- through emeraldcoastdogbehav- veterinarians as fairly common, that might help. I realized that in the program help balance and tion, performance training, focus, ior.com, and a Healing Touch typically disappears in a matter Calle was unable to swim be- clear the body’s energy systems. and support during euthanasia. (for humans) apprentice, and I’ve of days. Some symptoms of the cause she kept moving from side This allows optimum physiologi- Healing Touch for Animals completed four out of five levels. disease may include: head tilt, to side. I told her about energy cal responses to stabilize and sup- techniques can provide pain re- Please contact me at 850-218- which may be slight to extreme, sessions to help with Calle’s issue. port the body, providing a sense lief, accelerated wound healing 0476 for more information. Pets Looking for a Home for Christmas “I’ll be home for Christmas,” dog, Max — PAWS pets will Finals Week De-Stress — west Florida, 115 Westview Ave., is something pets at the Pan- be showing their sweet Christ- 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 on the Valparaiso. Not looking for a handle Animal Welfare Society mas spirit at the following events lawn at Northwest Florida State pet, but want to help out? We’ll (PAWS) are hoping Santa will throughout December: College, 100 E. College Blvd., have a booth with a giving tree help them sing (in barks and Home for the Pawlidays Niceville. Our dogs are helping and gifts for sale at this annual meows). — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 7 at the the students chillax a little during celebration. The festival features Play Santa, so they won’t sing shelter, 752 Lovejoy Road NW, finals week by offering furry food and crafts from local restau- “Blue Christmas” instead. Fort Walton Beach. Sip some hot snuggles and kisses. rants and artisans. Yaz, a 10-year-old bulldog mix, Dressed in their holiday finery chocolate and get a picture with Yule of Yesteryear — 10 has been at PAWS since June. — there’s even a half-antler cos- Santa Paws, too! a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 14 at the This sweetie walks great on a tume representing the Grinch’s Heritage Museum of North- leash, knows basic commands and is ready to go home.

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Wellness It’s Time To Take Your Health Back With Regenerative Wellness Infiniti Cells Our stem cells decrease and seminar on Dec. 9, at Destin Pi- Shirley will show compelling Chicken Salad Chick. Call 850- decline with age. When we’re lates Center. She will share how evidence of regeneration as she ex- 246-1680 for more information. born, one in every 10,000 cells she was diagnosed with Stage 4, plains how Infiniti Cells are trans- are stem cells. By the time we End Stage Breast Cancer with forming lives across the nation. reach the teenage years, around mets to the bones, organs, and What do the next 30 days look one in every 100,000 cells are lymph nodes and that medical like for you? You can continue Ascension Sacred Heart stem cells. By the time we reach science gave her no hope of sur- down the road you have been age 30, one in every 250,000 cells vival. walking or you could take a new Adds Surgical Robot are stem cells. By age 40, one in Shirley brings a message of direction that could transform every 400,000 cells are stem cells, HOPE (Healing Of People Ev- your life and the lives of your Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald incremental adjustments during the and by the time we reach age 80, erywhere). Please join Destin Pi- loved ones. Imagine a life without Coast has added a surgical robot de- surgery to balance the soft tissues one in every 2,000,000 cells are lates Center and others to learn pain and turning back the clock signed specifically for joint replace- around the knee or hip, which results stem cells. Now, you can see what more about REGENERATION, of time, even the probability of ments. in more natural motion and function happens as we age and why we and how to live YOUNGER, experiencing a regenerated body. The Stryker Mako robotic sys- of the joint replacement.” just don’t bounce back like we did LONGER and STRONGER, Before you operate, before you tem allows surgeons to create a pa- The hospital has been con- when we were younger. and, as Shirley experienced, medicate, REGENERATE! This tient-specific 3D plan and perform sistently recognized for superior Shirley Mitchell Williams, even how to turn back your own could be exactly what you have procedures using a surgeon-con- outcomes in joint replacement. A author and educator of Regen- body’s time clock. been praying for! trolled robotic arm. Robotic-assisted leading healthcare ratings organiza- surgery is a newer approach to hip tion recognized the Emerald Coast erative Wellness and Stem Cell Our problem: Dec. 9, 2019, 12 p.m. and and knee replacement that offers a facility as one of the nation’s 100 Therapy will be sharing her tes- DEGENERATION 6 p.m. at Destin Pilates higher level of accuracy in the align- best hospitals for orthopedic surgery timony, after being given a death Our solution: and Aerial, 36150 Emerald ment and positioning of implants. in 2017, 2018 and 2019. At the same sentence, at a free educational REGENERATION Coast Pkwy 108. Destin. Next to For many patients, robotic surgeries time, a study by the U.S. Centers for often mean less pain and a quicker Medicare & Medicaid Services found recovery. that consumers and insurers paid less “Mako enables us to provide each than the national average for joint re- patient with a more personalized placement surgery at the hospital. surgical experience based on their “We are proud to offer this highly specific anatomy,” says Dr. Mark advanced robotic technology in our Tenholder, an orthopedic surgeon area,” said Roger Hall, president who performs joint replacement of Ascension Sacred Heart Emer- surgery at Ascension Sacred Heart ald Coast. “This surgical advance Emerald Coast. “We can customize further demonstrates our commit- each patient’s surgical plan and im- ment to provide the community with plant placement before entering the cost-effective, high-quality orthope- operating room and use the robotic dic care.” arm to execute with a higher level To learn more, visit www.health- of accuracy. I can also make small care.ascension.org.

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Olivier Broutin Amber Wiebe DMD, MAGD DMD, MAGD (850) 246-1680 Call 850.424.7887 December 2019 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com Page 33 Wellness Inhibit The Holiday Halo many. A good rule of thumb is stop • Push-up to Downward Dog • Tricep Dips jumping jacks, jumping rope, run- drinking alcohol an hour before you (alternate from single pushup to • Grocery Shoulders (fill grocery ning in place or any cardio move- eat and wait an hour before drink- piking your hips up making a tee- bags and press overhead or straight ment of choice for 1-3 minutes ing again. Another great idea for pee shape with your body then back out to sides) in-between each block. I suggest any day of the year as it can really to pushup) Block 3 this only if you have already been help in keeping your waistline chis- • Side Elbow Plank • Bridge Dips (on back, feet on doing this form of exercise and you eled. Block 2 floor, knees bent, push hips up to- have no underlying reasons not to. 5: Leave it! • Wide Squats – see if you can ward ceiling then back to floor) Remember Be Active, Stay Active If you don’t have it, you can’t reach the floor with back straight • Seated Side Twists (Russian 850!!! eat it. Leftovers can really sabotage & chest and head up (you can bend Twists) lean back to engage abs FUN HOLIDAY FACT: The your efforts and can really be the over from hips only and as little as • Anchored Leg Lifts or Knee average person can burn an es- By Lisa Leath Turpin, culprit of holiday weight gain. Be- possible. heels planted knees direc- Arcs (on floor, stabilize by grabbing timated 75-100 calories per 30 Health & Wellness Coach cause we all know it’s not just one tion of toes) something overhead with hands minutes of SHOPPING! Add Happy Holidays Destin! In No- day that does the damage! Leave • Grocery Biceps (fill a grocery and raise and lower either straight a shopping cart and move more vember I encouraged you to just the sweets there! bag to desired weight with cans or legs or bent legs) briskly and that number can be get moving and stay moving… any 4: If You’re Achy Fishy Takey rocks, or whatever) NOTE: To raise intensity, add higher!! Go get ’em! movement/activity counts toward Take more fish oil by spoon or your ability to burn calories and capsule. By bumping Omega-3 stay healthy. I also challenged you consumption, you can help keep to use movement to “Weigh Down your body from becoming inflamed Performance & Recovery to Christmas,” to keep from gaining from processed foods, and keep the dreaded holiday halo around your Omega 3/6/9 ratios in check. The Emerald Coast Igloo - Safe and Nitrogen-Free Cryotherapy the waist. Below is a list, inspired by This results in increased fat burn- a cute article from Elite Health, of ing. things you can do to stay in control 3: Keep it Fresh! easier and still partake and enjoy Brush your teeth after a meal. yourself! You’ll yield a good healthy Brushing the teeth is a sign of final- balance of fun, family time, giving ity, and will keep you from snacking and receiving cheer, and still feel more. good along the way. 2: Be a Rule Breaker! Just because we serve it up 10. Drink! BIG or “super-sized” in the South Water that is… doesn’t mean you have to play by SERVICES AVAILABLE: When you are about to attend a the rules. Enlist one person to split • WHOLE BODY CRYOTHEARPY gathering where massive amounts food with you, or take half a por- • LOCALIZED CRYOTHERAPY of finger foods and holiday treats tion. will be served, drink a few big And TOP TIP #1… Pre Burn. • RED LIGHT THERAPY glasses of water prior to arriving. 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Musing De-Stressing Your Holidays hausting, overwhelming, and you are expecting of yourself and self and others. Adjust un- disappointing? Or is there an- others. Are you trying to present healthy personal expectations other way? a perfect image of yourself ? Are and allow time to realize your Historically, Christmas and you trying to get someone else to worst fears will not be realized as the preceding weeks were about be who you want them to be? Are a result. Try giving yourself per- expectations surrounding the you trying to get an emotional mission to say no to unhealthy birth of Jesus. Currently, you need met from someone who is requests of others even if some- might find yourself juggling not likely to meet that need? one will be disappointed. They spiritual and cultural expec- • Consider what will happen will survive the disappointment tations around Christmas and if you let your unhealthy expec- and so will you. Boundaries are other winter holidays includ- tations go. Most often you hold usually uncomfortable initially ing decorating stylishly, hosting unhealthy expectations because and then all involved get used gatherings, reflecting spiritually, you fear loss of control, when to them over time. In the long- going to church events, gift-giv- in reality, you didn’t really have term, such boundaries create By Stephanie Craig ing, participating in family tra- control in the first place. Admit- oxygen for life. There I sat crying in a but- ditions, spending meaningful ting that you only have control of • Decide how you will fill the ter-soaked shirt, holding a tired, time with extended family, etc. yourself can set you free and em- space that results from letting screaming baby wondering why With good intentions, you may power you to manage yourself in go of unhealthy expectations. I ever agreed to three Christ- place impossible expectations healthier ways. When you think about what mases in one day. It was our on these few weeks of the year Five ways to De-Stress the • Identify unhealthy expecta- feels healthy and meaningful baby son’s first Christmas, and to bring fulfillment and happy Holidays: tions that others may have invit- around the holidays, do that and was supposed to be a pictur- memories. Afterwards though, • Sort your expectations into ed you to fulfill. Maybe you’re enjoy it deeply. esque, magical day to remem- you could be left with the disap- two categories: healthy and un- still seeking approval from your For us, letting go of unhealthy ber. We decorated, dressed our pointing reality of hurt feelings, healthy. Healthy expectations parents, or hustling to live up to expectations has set us free from son in his Christmas sweater, burnt ham, criticism from fami- are reasonable, gracious, encour- social expectations of friends, exhausting, expensive, perfec- baked requested casseroles, ly, underwhelming responses to age growth, and don’t result in or exhausting yourself trying tion-oriented busyness and has packed thoughtful gifts, wore gifts, and kids preferring to text shame. Unhealthy expectations to keep your kids happy. If you created space for intentional, new clothes, and went to three friends instead of playing family are idealistic, unreasonable, per- find yourself resenting some- reflective, restful, family time on family gatherings that ended in board games. fectionistic, involve trying to con- one, it’s often a sign that unreal- Christmas Day. The difference tears and feelings of overwhelm. So, what can be done? trol others, and result in feeling istic expectations are present in is astounding. What will you do Is this really what Christmas is ashamed. Reducing stress begins the relationship. to create and enjoy healthier supposed to be? Stressful, ex- with getting curious about what • Set boundaries with your- space this holiday season?

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Musing Missing Christmas By Gueary Clendenning to follow a star to where Jesus was Christmas is just around the born. Their story is in Matthew corner. After Thanksgiving, the 2:1-12. pace quickens toward the big The shepherds and the wise day! We’ll find ourselves in a big men did not miss the meaning of rush, always pursuing one more Christmas. God’s gift to the world thing we need to get accom- was His Son, Jesus Christ. Why? plished. We look for the nearest The scriptures give us the answer: parking spot in the crowded mall, “For God so loved the world, that searching for the perfect gift. Ex- He gave His only son, that who- pectations heighten as we look for soever believes in Him, shall not family members to arrive. What’s perish, but have eternal life.” John Christmas without Mom’s choco- 3:16. late chip cookies! And yes, when The truth is that all have Christmas is finally over, we look sinned and fall short of God’s glo- forward to getting some rest. Ha! would change everything! Micah, shepherds were working their him in a manger, wrapped snugly rious standards. Yet, now, God in Isn’t it easy, with all the flurry a prophet of the Old Testament usual routine of herding sheep in strips of cloth.” Suddenly, the His gracious kindness declares us of Christmas to miss the real had prophesied hundreds of years into a cave, where, at the en- angel was joined by a vast host not guilty. Because of Jesus’ sacri- meaning of Christmas? before, that a ruler was to be born trance, they would keep watch. of others—the armies of heaven, fice on the cross, God’s justice is The night Christ was born, in Bethlehem, whose origins were Just another, long, boring night! praising God, saying “Glory to satisfied. We are made right with the inn-keeper was busy with a from Eternity. “But you, oh Beth- But, out of nowhere, a mighty God in the highest heaven, and God when we believe that Jesus full house of customers, thanks lehem...though you are a small angel appears in the blackened peace on earth to all of whom shed His blood, sacrificing his life to the new taxation decreed by village in Judah, a ruler of Israel sky. In a flash, the darkness was God favors.” Luke 2:10-14. for us. Caesar Augustus. The people of shall come from you, one whose expelled with a brilliant light. Time and space will not per- Such a great gift! Our sins are Bethlehem were unaware that the origins are from the ancient past.” The shepherds are paralyzed mit me to tell you about a devout forgiven and our standing before couple entering their town were Another Old Testament with a gripping fear. The angel man who was told by God that God made right. So please, don’t about to give birth to the Son of prophet declared “Behold a vir- said to them, “don’t be afraid, I he will not see death until his eyes miss the true meaning of Christ- God! Perhaps even Joseph and gin shall conceive, and bear a bring you good news of great joy had seen the Messiah. His story mas. May you have a beautiful Mary wondered how this could son, and shall call his name Im- for everyone. The Savior, yes, the is found in Luke 2:25-33. Nor do and Christ centered Christmas. be God-directed when the only manuel.” Immanuel means “God Messiah, has been born tonight in I have the space to tell you about place they could find shelter was with us.” Bethlehem. And this is how you the men from the East, who in in a smelly stable. But this night That night near Bethlehem, will recognize him: you will find studying the scriptures were led

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Music Sinfonia Presents Holiday Pops Concert featuring Matthew Morrison Join Sinfonia for the most medleys, plus many of the songs only $20. Guests can purchase festive holiday concert along that he has performed through- tickets online on the Sinfonia the Gulf Coast featuring Tony, out his incredible career includ- website or by calling the box Emmy and Golden Globe ing his role as Mr. Schuester on office at 850-460-8800. Friday, Award-nominated singer/actor Fox’s musical comedy series, December 13, 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. of the stage and screen Matthew “Glee.” Bring the entire family Village Baptist Church, 101 Mat- Morrison. Morrison joins Sinfo- for this special event. Tickets thew Blvd. Destin. nia’s full orchestra for an evening range from $29.50 to $55 per of the most cherished holiday person, with student tickets for

ECTC’s Miss Bennet: Christmas At Pemberley Thurs., Dec.12 (opening night) — Sat., Dec. 22 7:30 p.m. with 2 p.m. matinees on Sunday 560 Grand Boulevard (upstairs) in Grand Boulevard

Welcome back the fan favor- ites from “Pride and Prejudice” as ECTC presents “Miss Ben- net: Christmas at Pemberley.” The imagined sequel to “Pride and Prejudice” was adapted for stage by Lauren Gunderson (the most produced living play- wright in America) and Margot Melcon, who thought up the play in 2013 during a six-hour road trip together and outlined the plot on Starbucks napkins. It tells the story of Mary Bennet, the bookish and oft-forgotten middle child, who has her quest for independence sparked by an unlikely visitor. It honors the legacy of Jane Austen’s humor, playfulness and wit and simulta- neously explores the complexi- ties of family and love. Tickets are $32 per person for adults; $30 for seniors (55 years old and up) and military and $28 for students (must show ID). The two hour and 20 min- ute production is appropriate for ages 7 and older. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. To purchase tick- ets, find them on Facebook, call (850) 684-0323 and visit www. emeraldcoasttheatre.org. Page 42 Destin Life www.mydestinlife.com December 2019

Arts Destin Banners Reflect the Beauty in Our Area By Ron Sandstead, and her team contributed to the ly to art have a higher capacity Flutterby Antiques Underwater Museum of Art in for solving problems in nonlin- Driving across the Marler Walton County. She was the ear ways than children who have Bridge into Destin and looking designer and body model for the not.” In other words, children at our gorgeous emerald water sculpture “Love Thyself,” which who have been taught art have and white sand is always a thrill, was placed one mile off Grayton a greater ability to analyze prob- but difficult to describe. This is Beach in 60 feet of water. Al- lems and come to better conclu- one of the reasons we have asked though not currently a diver, she sions. local artists to create art for our has plans to get certified so she Jeslyn chose to paint a sailboat Destin Banners that reflects the can visit the museum and see her for her banner because she and beauty of our area. Truly, a pic- sculpture. her mother both love them. To ture is better than a thousand Maxine believes that creativ- her, sailboats are beautiful and words. ity gives balance to a person’s look like birds skimming across Artist Maxine Orange has life. She feels everyone should the water. Using a combination been creating art since she was a spend a part of everyday doing of acrylic paint and paper scraps child with crayons. From Mont- something creative – whether it is cut from maps, Joslyn created a gomery, the University of Ala- building houses, cooking, work- beautiful picture of a sailboat un- bama was an easy choice, and ing with wood or painting. She der sail on the water. The paper she graduated with a Graphic habitually spends as much time scraps were placed to look like Art Design degree. Before mov- as she can in her home workshop portions of cloth in the sails. Not ing to Destin with her husband in where she is able to be creative. Jeslyn Cantrell Sebold Maxine Orange only is her sailboat graceful, it is 2012, she held jobs as a graphic For her banner, Maxine creat- interesting and pleasing to look designer in New York and in Or- ed a mixed-media painting of a Maxine is known for her ab- encouraged her and became her at. ange County, California. flamingo. When asked why, she stract bridal and anniversary first art teacher. While in grade Jeslyn has an in-house studio Maxine’s artwork has a tex- replied that she “loves flamingos, portraits that she paints from school in Carthage, Missouri, she where she can teach individually tured abstract style and often because they are pink.” Thank- photos. She can be contacted was inspired by internationally or in small groups. If you wish to combines a variety of materials fully, this magnificent pink bird through her website MaxineOr- known artist Matt Hall who also contact her for classes, her email including grout, acrylic paint, didn’t become extinct during the ange.com or email at maxineor- lived in Carthage. A 2005 gradu- is [email protected]. and epoxy. She is a member of ‘50s. As their numbers continue [email protected]. ate of Gulf Breeze High School, the Cultural Arts Alliance of to rebuild, we hope to someday Jeslyn Cantrell Sebold has Jeslyn received a Bachelors of On January 18, 2020, we will Walton County and the Mattie see flamingos here in the Pan- been an artist since she was old Fine Arts degree with a concen- be auctioning off our 24 banner Kelly Arts Foundation. Among handle. By the way, I like pink enough to hold a crayon. See- tration in illustration from the art originals at La Paz Restaurant her projects this year, Maxine too. ing her passion, Jeslyn’s mother Ringling College of Art and De- to raise money for future proj- sign in Sarasota. Today, she lives ects. Our sale will be held as a si- in Gulf Breeze and is married to lent auction for the art originals. her high school sweetheart, they They will be on display through- recently had their first baby. out La Paz for a week with the Affordable Pressure Washing Jeslyn has taught art for nine opportunity to bid. Then on the years and especially loves teach- evening of the 18th, there will be ing children between the 6th and an opportunity to place final bids See What a Difference We Can Make for You! 9th grade. She believes that “art before the gavel comes down. training at an early age is im- Please be sure to place this event Homes • Sidewalks • Patios • Driveways portant for the development of on your calendar, as you will not problem-solving skills. Children want to miss it. Decks • Fences • And More... who have been exposed regular-

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At First Partners Bank, we want to be your banking term loans to help an individual start-up a new company. Up to Financing Options CLAIMOLOGY partner, in life and in business, for now and the journey $50,000 can be borrowed though the average loan is around ahead. Because our success is tied to yours, your story $13,000. SBA Loans can provide financing for a number of “The art and science of fair claim settlements” WE ARE is also our story. purposes including: We call it Partnership Banking, and it is the core of our A Public Insurance Adjusting Schoolhouse mission. We focus on understanding the needs of • Real Estate & Equipment Loans – CDC/504 YOUR SMALL businesses and developing the right product and The CDC/504 Loan Program provides for financing of major • Starting or Buying a Business services mix to help them grow and succeed. fixed assets such as equipment or real estate. • Expanding an Existing Business We offer a full array of SBA lending options but the three BUSINESS most generally used include: • A Partner Buy-out Rates and Terms • General Small Business Loans – 7(a) Eligibility • Purchase of Owner-Occupied Real Estate The 7(a) Loan Program is the most common. The funds are The rates and terms available vary widely depending usually earmarked for starting a new business or acquiring / on the loanSBA type andPrograms collateral offered. are Typical available terms to US citizens or permanent • Perform Improvements or Renovations expanding an existing one. range from 7 to 25 years and are fully amortized for BANKING the life of residentthe loan with noaliens balloon. on Rates owner-occupied are based and operated • Furniture and/or Equipment • Microloan Program on WSJ Prime Plus spread set at the time of closing. The Microloan Program generally provides for small, short- businesses. Applicants must have a minimum of 10% cash • A Line of Credit term loans to help an individual start-up a new company. Up to Financingor Options equity injection, a good credit history and can show they $50,000 can be borrowed though the average loan is around • Working Capital PARTNER. $13,000. SBA Loanshave can provide both financing the experience for a number of and any licenses required. A purposes including: • Refinancing Existing Business Debts • Real Estate & Equipment Loans – CDC/504 personal guarantee and a pledge of personal assets may The CDC/504 Loan Program provides for financing of major • Startingalso or Buying be a Businessrequired. #YourKindofBank fixed assets such as equipment or real estate. For over a decade, Matthew Vanderford has worked in the Construction, • Expanding an Existing Business • A Partner Buy-out Restoration and Insurance Industries as an Insurance Company Pre- Eligibility • PurchaseTo of Owner-Occupied explore Real all Estate the SBA Loan options available, please contact: SBA Programs are available to US citizens or permanent • Perform Improvements or Renovations ferred Vendor, Insurance Industry Continuing Education Instructor, Public resident aliens on owner-occupied and operated • Furniture and/or Equipment Adjuster/ Policy Holder Advocate and Licensed Contractor. He’s proud to businesses. Applicants must have a minimum of 10% cash • A Line of Credit Ashley Vannoy | VP, Commercial Lending | MLO# 675371 or equity injection, a good credit history and can show they • Working Capital have both the experience and any licenses required. A • Refinancing Existing Business Debts call Destin his home, with his wife Candice and four children: Matthew, personal guarantee and a pledge of personal assets may Blake, Jordan and Scarlett. also be required. First Partners Bank To explore all the SBA Loan options available, please contact: 35008 Emerald Coast Parkway Have Questions about Property Damage or Insurance Policies? Ashley Vannoy | VP, Commercial Lending | MLO# 675371 Call Us: (850) 684-4794 Destin, FL 32541 First Partners Bank p. 850.837.1194 c. 850.259.1972 You could have it answered in one our columns. 35008 Emerald Coast Parkway Ashley Vannoy, MarketDestin, President FL 32541 f. 850.837.1052 MLO#675371 p. 850.837.1194 c. 850.259.1972 850.533.7389 firstpartnersbank.com 495 Grand Blvd #206f. 850.837.1052 | Suite 220 firstpartnersbank.com fnbdc.com Miramar Beach Member FDIC. VISIT MYDESTINLIFE.COM Member FDIC. TO READ OUR LATEST ISSUE Thank you for your business, your trust and your confidence!

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