Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast Awarded $30,000 Through United Way Emerald Coast and CHELCO Partnership to Bridge Child Care Gap for ALICE Families
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Emerald Coast (BGCEC) has been awarded a $30,000 grant for the 2026-27 grant year through a partnership between United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC) and Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative (CHELCO). The funding will be directed toward membership scholarships for families in the ALICE demographic — Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — who earn too much to qualify for traditional assistance programs yet too little to comfortably afford quality child care. As child care costs
Sinfonia Gulf Coast Welcomes International Wine Luminary Jean-Charles Boisset to Crescendo! 2026
International wine luminary Jean-Charles Boisset, proprietor of JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset and one of the most influential figures in the global wine world, will serve as the featured special guest winemaker for Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s Crescendo! 2026. Born into the world of wine in Vougeot, Burgundy, France, Boisset grew up above the cellars and within view of the centuries-old vineyards of Château du Clos de Vougeot, the epicenter and birthplace of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Today, he leads the Boisset
Beautiful, Resort-Inspired Waterfront Venue Opens in Destin
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, The Alice celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber. The Alice is a resort-inspired waterfront venue designed for extraordinary gatherings. Hidden behind elegant fencing and surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, it offers a private paradise along the Choctawhatchee Bay. Blending luxury, natural beauty, and seclusion, The Alice sets the stage for unforgettable weddings, celebrations, and elevated events. This beautiful venue, located at 109 Calhoun Ave., in Destin, is
