The Market Shops is pleased to announce their newest merchant, Fit2Run, officially opened its doors on Thursday, June 29.

Fit2Run is a family-owned and locally operated specialty running retailer that first opened in Sarasota, Florida in 2006. Founded by second- and third-generation retailers, Bill and Parks Robinson, Fit2Run was created in order to provide exceptional service and assortment in the running industry niche. As a company, they are dedicated to supporting local communities with resources to promote a healthy lifestyle, with an emphasis on selection, events, and above all, service. The Market Shops store marks the 27th location for the Fit2Run brand, with other retail locations spread throughout the state of Florida as well as Puerto Rico.

“We wanted a space that would be easily accessible to runners and walkers alike,” said Fit2Run marketing director Alex Dougherty. “Being directly off Highway 98, and just outside of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, we felt this spot was perfect for the area where there isn't any other running specialty retailer around.”

Located on the far west side of The Market Shops, the newest Fit2Run location occupies 4,795 square feet of retail space. Known as “The Runner’s Superstore”, Fit2Run offers men’s and women’s athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories from top brands including ASICS, Brooks, Free People Movement, HOKA, lululemon, On Cloud, and Vuori. Unlike other athletic stores, Fit2Run offers custom fit evaluations, which include a foot scan, measurement, and gait analysis on the store’s treadmill. Their specialized staff will record the customer’s running position, gait, and foot placement in order to gather more information and help find the perfect shoe tailored to their needs.

“This will be a new market for Fit2Run, and we are excited to see our store at The Market Shops thrive within the Miramar Beach and Destin communities,” Dougherty said.

The new location will bring 15-20 jobs to the community. Fit2Run is actively hiring associates and those interested can apply online at https://indeedhi.re/44cpj6y. Fit2Run at The Market Shops will be open Monday- Friday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday- Sunday from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

To learn more about The Market Shops and its list of merchants, visit www.themarketshops.com.

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, welcomes two new merchants, Mountain High Outfitters and Parlor Doughnuts, to the shopping center.

Mountain High Outfitters is a premier outdoor retailer that features popular brands like Brumate, Chaco, Free Fly Apparel, Hoka, Teva, On Shoes, Patagonia, Vuori, and Yeti. In addition to apparel, footwear, and accessories for the entire family, Mountain High also offers gear for various outdoor activities including backpacking, bouldering, camping, caving, climbing, hiking, biking, yoga, skiing, trail running, slacklining, paddle boarding, and fly fishing.

Parlor Doughnuts is a locally owned and operated franchised bakery originally founded in 2018. Their newest location at The Market Shops will offer plenty of grab and go options including doughnuts, organic cookies, fresh brewed coffee, breakfast sandwiches and acai bowls for customers to enjoy on the run or outside within the shopping center courtyard.

“We are happy to welcome two new thriving businesses to the tenant mix here at The Market Shops,” said Rob Duncan, Vice President of CenterCore Properties. “We take pride in offering an eclectic mix of retail stores, dining options, entertainment, professional offices, and health facilities to our locals and visitors alike creating a well-balanced lifestyle center. Mountain High Outfitters and Parlor Doughnuts are the first of many new retailers and businesses coming to The Market Shops in 2021.”

The 4,800 square foot space will be the fifteenth location in the Southeast for Mountain High Outfitters and will create 15-20 new jobs in the local market. Other locations can be found in Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. The company prides itself on having the knowledge to help their clientele in whatever activity they are shopping for, making it the ideal place to prepare for your first adventure, expedition or lifestyle experience. They also focus on community involvement surrounding each of their locations with the motto, “Get out, get active, be inspired and live your passion.”

“We are excited to be a part of the Destin community and hope a few of our current guests from our other locations in the Southeast will be familiar with our brand and visit us while enjoying this amazing part of Florida,” said Chistopher Groom, founder and CEO of Mountain High Outfitters. “After searching the area for a year and half, we chose The Market Shops because of its premier visibility, density of traffic, outstanding clientele, and sheer ability to have adequate parking and curb side pick-up opportunities.”

Parlor Doughnuts was originally founded in 2018 in Evansville, Ind. by Darrick Hayden. Hayden’s close friend, Ryan Ford, joined him in business after offering help during a busy morning rush at the Evansville location. The following year, Ford and his wife moved to Florida in the hopes of opening another location along the Emerald Coast. Unfortunately, COVID-19 halted their original timeline requiring them to make alternative plans for the new location. Ford opened the Fort Walton Beach, Fla. location in 2020 and knew he wanted to open another location soon after. He began looking throughout Destin and Miramar Beach for the perfect spot and chose The Market Shops for its convenience and accessibility to their customers.

Parlor Doughnuts sets themselves apart from other doughnut shops with their special dough. While traditional doughnuts are made with either yeast dough or cake, they offer their famous layered doughnuts, made with layers of dough and butter one on top of the other to make a crunchy and flaky exterior with layers of fluffy dough on the inside. They offer 22 flavors of doughnuts along with keto, vegan, and gluten free options as well as dog doughnuts, batch brew coffee, cold brew coffee, iced lattes and a variety of cold drinks.

“We are excited to be in the heart and center of Miramar Beach,” said Ryan Ford, general manager of Parlor Doughnuts. “The family friendly environment, along with the convenience to our customers helped us choose The Market Shops as our next storefront location along the Emerald Coast. We are all about community and the idea of being able to serve the people in our backyard was a major plus for us.”

The new Mountain High Outfitters will be located on the far west side of the shopping center and will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, May 28 at 1 p.m. Meanwhile, Parlor Doughnuts is located in the center of the shopping plaza adjacent to Ben & Jerry's and Pizza by the Sea and is now open. To learn more about The Market Shops and its list of merchants, visit www.themarketshops.com.

The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Big Red Bus for a blood drive on Friday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All donors will receive a complimentary COVID-19 Antibody Test in addition to the regularly administered wellness checkup consisting of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including cholesterol screening.Donors are advised to refrain from donating if they have a fever. Donors must wait at least 14 days before donating if they have been exposed to someone who has or may have COVID-19, have recently been tested and are pending test results for COVID-19 or if they have a confirmed active case of COVID-19. Those planning to donate can schedule an appointment ahead of time by visiting www.oneblood.org/donate-now and use sponsor code #37126.

The antibody test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to the virus, regardless of whether they ever showed symptoms. Donors will be able to see their results approximately 48 hours after donating by logging into their donor portal at www.oneblood.org.

Donors will also receive a $20 e-gift card from OneBlood along with exclusive discounts from The Market Shops merchants including a free mini iced cinnamon biscuit from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a kid’s scoop of ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s, 10 percent off a purchase at Clean Juice, 10 percent off a purchase at Jon Smith Subs, and 25 percent off a purchase at Pizza by the Sea.

OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood. Generally healthy people ages 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds and have a valid photo ID can donate blood.

One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on December 18 will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. Many potential blood donors believe that they cannot donate blood due to medical or other reasons. If you are curious if you are a candidate for donation or to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, welcomes Edward Jones, a leading financial services firm and FORTUNE 500 company, to the shopping center.

Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors in the United States and, through its affiliate, in Canada. Originally founded in 1922, the firm has maintained the same philosophy throughout the years emphasizing quality and a well-balanced portfolio, while also fostering an environment that greatly values personal relationships. Worldwide, the firm has more than 18,700 financial advisors who care for more than seven million clients with more than $1.3 trillion in assets under care.

“We are excited to add a strong national brand in Edward Jones to the tenant mix at The Market Shops,” said Rob Duncan, Vice President of CenterCore Properties. “The addition of Edward Jones continues our expansion of the shopping center’s attractive mix of retail, dining, and entertainment options and professional services available to our visitors and locals.”

John Stevenson, a local financial advisor who has worked for Star Real Estate, Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, and the St. Joe Company, is the sole financial advisor for the new, 1,640-square foot Market Shops location of Edward Jones. After being with the company since 2017, Stevenson decided to move his office from Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. to The Market Shops in order to better serve Miramar Beach and the surrounding communities. Based upon his own goals and the Edward Jones’ founding principles, Stevenson strives to help individual investors and business owners develop an investment strategy geared toward their unique, long-term goals while also providing the highest quality of customer service.

“With all of my clients, I want to listen and understand what is most important to them, follow an established process, and then customize financial strategies to help them achieve their overall goals,” Stevenson said. “That is what drives each day in order for my clients and their families to live their lives in the best possible way they can.”

To learn more about Edward Jones, visit https://www.edwardjones.com/or contact Stevenson directly at The Market Shops location by calling (850) 389-4205.

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort,  will host a Valentine’s Celebration Winter Concert on Saturday, February 15, featuring Ron Adams and his renowned Elvis Presley Tribute Show. Various Market Shops merchants will showcase along the lawn offering food and beverages for purchase, along with exclusive shopping opportunities for those in attendance.

The Winter Concert is free and open to the public. The live music event will take place on The Market Shops’ main lawn from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets to enjoy the show.

*Weather permitting. Please check The Market Shops Facebook page for updates.

Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques and an array of eateries from casual to fine dining. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN:
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1 to 3 p.m.

WHERE:
The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

WHAT:
The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Drive on Friday, December 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recently, The Market Shops October Blood Drive resulted in 14 units of blood which will benefit up to 42 patients. The OneBlood Big Red Bus^®will be parked in The Market Shops parking lot, adjacent to Highway 98.

OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood. Generally healthy people ages 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. A photo ID is required, and all donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including cholesterol screening.

Donors will also receive a OneBlood fleece blanket, a free mini iced cinnamon biscuit from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a kid’s scoop of ice cream from Ben and Jerry’s, 10 percent off a purchase at Clean Juice, 10 percent off a purchase at Jon Smith Subs, 25 percent off a purchase at Pizza by the Sea, and a free sample along with 50 percent off any drink from Amavida Coffee Roasters located in The Market Shops. 

One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on December 27 will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. Many potential blood donors believe that they cannot donate blood due to medical or other reasons. If you are curious if you are a candidate for donation or to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.

ABOUT:    
Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques, an array of eateries from casual to fine dining and signature annual events including The Bloody Mary Festival and more. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN:
Friday, December 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE:
The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, hosted the 5th Annual Bloody Mary Festival on November 2, 2019. The annual event, recently named “Best Local Event” by the readers of Emerald Coast Magazine, raised $25,000 for Habitat for Humanity - Walton County, a record-breaking amount for the festival. The sold-out event featured unlimited tastes of the Emerald Coast’s most creative and inventive Bloody Marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and bars on the Panhandle.

Guests were greeted upon arrival with festive tomato-themed balloon décor, courtesy of Mingle, before entering the bustling courtyard and grand lawn, each full of restaurants, vendors, and merchants from The Market Shops. Event goers made their way around the tents sampling each Bloody Mary complete with over-the-top accoutrements in specialty cups provided by Compass Builders of Florida and Visit South Walton.

Upon check-in, guests received a token in order to vote for the coveted People’s Choice Awards for the “Best Bloody Mary in South Walton.” At the end of the event, these votes were counted by Hill Coleman CPA and the following local restaurants were chosen as the winners:

1st Place People’s Choice Award – Rockin Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar

Beefy fajita-style Bloody Mary made with jalapeno-infused Cathead vodka, garnished with a chicken and cheese taco, spicy green bean, pickled jalapeño, fresh lime, and a bonus Rockin Tacos’ La Casa Margarita sidecar.

 2nd Place People’s Choice Award – The Surf Hut

            Infused Cathead vodka mixed with tomato juice, Frank’s Red Hot, horseradish, Worcestershire, fresh-squeezed limes and lemons, spicy green bean juice, celery seed, garlic, sea salt and pepper. Garnished with an Old Bay seasoning rim, stuffed olive, spicy green bean, cheddar cheese cube, jalapeño, and a freshly baked, hand-rolled cream cheese crab ball.

3rd Place People’s Choice Award – Jackacuda’s Seafood and Sushi

Signature house-made Bloody Mary with a spiced rim and topped with Jackacuda’s Nola sushi roll, a dynamite shrimp and an Asian zing boneless chicken wing.

A panel of select food critics and local celebrities also judged each Bloody Mary and selected the following winner as the most delicious and most creative:

Judge’s Choice Award – The Surf Hut

All awards were custom made by local artist, Maxine Orange.

There was plenty of food to go around during the festival provided byvarious restaurants located directly within The Market Shops, including Ben & Jerrys, Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, Clean Juice, Hebert’s Specialty Meats, Maple Street Biscuit Company, and Pizza by the Sea. Apart from the Bloody Marys, guests sipped on local craft brews served by Grayton Beer Company and champagne from the Bubbly Bar, courtesy of Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard and Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard.

Legendary Marine served a blue “Sea Water” cocktail made with Cathead Vodka, alongside two of their premier boats while Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast served a non-alcoholic “mock-tail” called the “Frozen Shoulder.” The newly added “Boozy Popsicles,” which were also made with Cathead Vodka and served by Swell Pops, were a big hit and offered a refreshing palette cleanser in between sips of Bloody Marys.

During the event, guests enjoyed a hydration station by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, a commemorative photo booth by Epic Photo Co. courtesy of Legendary Marine and Visit South Walton, music by DJ Dad, a cigar bar by Shore Thing Cigars, and exclusive shopping opportunities from The Market Shops merchants.

Rent Gear Here and Tail Grayton transformed the Grand Lawn into the ultimate tailgating experience with plenty of lounge seating and flat screen TVs live streaming college football, sponsored by Insurance Zone. Headlining the event was a live performance from Dread Clampitt on the main stage sponsored by Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast.

The Market Shops would like to thank the restaurants who competed for the title, including Another Broken Egg Cafe, Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, Blue Mabel, Camille's at Crystal Beach, Emeril’s Coastal Italian, Grits & Grind, Half Shell Oyster House, The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, Jackacuda’s Seafood & Sushi, LuLu’s Destin, Rockin Tacos, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Shades Bar and Grill, Signature Catering of 30A, Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, Sunset Bay Cafe, and The Surf Hut.

Additional funds were raised through a Benefit Brunch held simultaneously with the festival at Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, where 10 percent of proceeds benefited Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. Jon Smith Subs also donated 10 percent of their sales from that day to the local nonprofit.

Special thanks to additional sponsors which include 30A, 30AEats, 30A Television, 30A Tents and Events, 98 Realty & Property Management Company, The Beachcomber, Beachworx, Cumulus Broadcasting, Destin Life, Destin Log, Eloquent Signs, Emerald Coast Luxury Transportation, Emerald Coast Magazine, Emerald Ladies Journal, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Good Grit Magazine, Gulf Coast Restaurants, Inside the Gates, Land • Air • Sea Productions, The Local, Maxine Orange, Mingle, Northwest Florida Daily News, Plantation Living, Proffitt PR, The Regatta Bay Way, SoWal Life, SoWal.com, Thirty A Review, VIP Destin Magazine, VIP Pensacola Magazine, Visit South Walton, The Walton Sun, and Waste Management.

Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity - Walton County 

On Saturday, November 2, The Market Shops will host its 5^th Annual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity - Walton County. The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of South Walton’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and bars on the Emerald Coast.

For a $40 donation to attend, guests are invited from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy unlimited tastes of up to 20 of South Walton’s most coveted bloody marys served in specialty cups provided by Compass Builders of Florida. Restaurants confirmed to compete for the 2019 Best Bloody Mary in South Walton include Another Broken Egg Cafe, Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, Blue Mabel, Camille's at Crystal Beach, Emeril’s Coastal Italian, Grits & Grind, Half Shell Oyster House, The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, Jackacuda’s Seafood & Sushi, Jim N’ Nicks Bar-B-Q, Lulu’s Destin, Mama Clemenza’s, Rockin’ Tacos, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Shades Bar and Grill, Signature Catering of 30A, Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, Sunset Bay Cafe, and The Surf Hut. A panel of select food critics and local celebrities will judge each bloody mary to select the winners for the most delicious and most creative. There will also be a highly coveted People’s Choice Award that is selected by each guest in attendance who’s votes will be tallied by Hill Coleman, CPA.

“This is an event we look forward to hosting every year,” said Rob Duncan with The Market Shops. “We’re bringing the area’s leading restaurants together to showcase their true culinary talent and unique take on the classic bloody mary.”

Apart from the bloody marys, there will also be plenty of food from the various restaurants located directly in The Market Shops, including Ben & Jerrys, Bijoux Restaurants + Spirits, Hebert’s Specialty Meats, Maple Street Biscuit Company, and Pizza by the Sea, as well as juice shots by Clean Juice. There will be local craft brews served by Grayton Beer Company along with champagne from the Bubbly Bar provided by Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard and Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard for guests to sip on. Guests will be able to cool off with newly added “boozy” popsicles provided by Swell Pops. A lounge area with additional seating and cornhole games provided by Rent Gear Here will be set up on the main lawn, along with SEC football streaming on the big screen provided by Tail Grayton courtesy of Insurance Zone.

While sipping bloody marys, guests can enjoy a hydration station by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty, a commemorative photo booth by Epic Photo Company courtesy of Legendary Marine, music by DJ Dad, a cigar bar by Shore Thing Cigars, and exclusive shopping opportunities from The Market Shops merchants. Headlining the event will be a live performance from Dread Clampitt on the main stage brought to you by Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast.

Parking will be available at The Market Shops on the day of the festival but is expected to fill up fast. There will be additional parking available at The Beach House located in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort and a complimentary shuttle, provided by Emerald Coast Luxury Transportation courtesy of Beachworx, will travel to and from the festival from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For guests traveling from out of town, there are special room rates available through the festival’s official lodging sponsors including the Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, The Residence Inn by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard, and The Hyatt Place Sandestin. Too book your room, visit http://bit.ly/BloodyMaryFest2019.

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirts will also be hosting a New-Orleans style brunch from 10:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. as part of the festival, with 10 percent of proceeds benefitting Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. Brunch will also include bottomless mimosas and a full-service bar. To make reservations, call 850-622-0760.

Tickets are currently on sale through 850Tix for the pre-sale price of $40 or can be purchased the day of the event at the door for $50. To learn more about The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival and to buy tickets, visit www.themarketshops.com. If you would like to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity on the day of the event, please email volunteer@waltoncountyhabitat.org.

Money raised during the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity – Walton County, a local nonprofit housing organization that works toward building and improving homes in partnership with individuals and families in need of a decent and affordable place to live.

“We are so grateful to be named as the beneficiary for The Market Shops Annual Bloody Mary Festival once again” said Teresa Imdieke, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity – Walton County. “The proceeds raised help us operate on a day-to-day basis and build homes for those who need it most. We are dedicated to achieving our mission to provide everyone in Walton County with a safe and stable place to live.”

Special thanks to additional sponsors which include 30A, 30AEats, 30A Television, The Beachcomber, Cumulus Broadcasting, Destin Life, Destin Log, Eloquent Signs, Emerald Coast Magazine, Emerald Ladies Journal, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association, Good Grit Magazine, Gulf Coast Restaurants, Inside the Gates, Land • Air • Sea Productions, The Local, Maho Shades, Maxine Orange, Mingle, Northwest Florida Daily News, Plantation Living, Proffitt PR, The Regatta Bay Way, SoWal Life, SoWal.com, Thirty A Review, VIP Destin Magazine, VIP Pensacola Magazine, Visit South Walton, The Walton Sun, and Waste Management.

WHAT:
OneBlood will be having two Blood Drives in Miramar Beach in October, one hosted by Maple Street Biscuit Company on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 and the other, hosted by The Market Shops on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019. The OneBlood Big Red Bus^®will be parked in The Market Shops parking lot, adjacent to Highway 98, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.

OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood. Generally healthy people ages 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. All donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including cholesterol screening.

Those who donate blood on Saturday, Oct. 5 will receive a free mini iced cinnamon biscuit from Maple Street Biscuit Company as well as a movie ticket that can be used at the AMC Theaters located in Destin Commons or at the New Vision Theaters Boulevard 10 located in Grand Boulevard Town Center.

For the Halloween Blood Drive, taking place on Thursday, Oct. 31, all donors will receive a complimentary Halloween OneBlood t-shirt, a free mini iced cinnamon biscuit from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a kid’s scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, and 10 percent off a purchase at Clean Juice in The Market Shops.

One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on May 17 will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. Many potential blood donors believe that they cannot donate blood due to medical or other reasons. If you are curious if you are a candidate for donation or to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.

ABOUT:    
Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques, an array of eateries from casual to fine dining and signature annual events including The Bloody Mary Festival and more. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN:
Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE:
The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.(July 16, 2019) – The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce for their Business After Hours event on Thursday, September 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in celebration of the six-year anniversary of the shopping center.

The community is invited to explore The Market Shops outdoor shopping center while enjoying live music by Boukou Groove, as well as light bites and complimentary refreshments from The Market Shops merchants. Those attending will receive a punch card with a map of the lifestyle center outlining specific merchants to visit throughout the night. Guests will receive a stamp from each shop they visit on their pass card. Once the fully stamped card is returned to the check-in table, it will be entered in to the grand prize drawing featuring gift cards, baskets, special merchant products, and more provided by the merchants and participating Chamber members.

In conjunction with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, guests are also invited to celebrate the six-year anniversary of The Market Shops. The property underwent a major renovation at the beginning of 2014, which included significant exterior repair, courtyard and walkway redesign, as well as cosmetic enhancements such as landscaping. The lawn on the east side of the property has also been expanded and refreshed to host festivals, concerts and other special events, such as The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival and Free Fitness on the Lawn every summer.  The anniversary marks six years since the revamped and redesigned Market Shops opened to the public. This was the first renovation The Market Shops received since being built in 1985. Since then, the property has reestablished itself as a community location where locals and visitors alike come to shop, dine and spend time together.

The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at The Market Shops is free for Chamber members and is $10 for non-members. For more information and to register for the event online, please visit the Chamber’s website at http://www.waltonareachamber.com.

WHAT: The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Drive on Friday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Recently, The Market Shops May Blood Drive resulted in 19 units of blood which will benefit up to 57 patients. The OneBlood Big Red Bus^® will be parked in The Market Shops parking lot, adjacent to Highway 98.

OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood. Generally healthy people ages 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. A photo ID is required, and all donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including cholesterol screening.

Donors will also receive a OneBlood t-shirt, a free mini iced cinnamon biscuit from Maple Street Biscuit Company, a kid’s scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s, 10 percent off a purchase at Clean Juice, and a free sample along with 50 percent off any drink from Amavida Coffee Roasters located in The Market Shops. 

One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on July 12 will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. Many potential blood donors believe that they cannot donate blood due to medical or other reasons. If you are curious if you are a candidate for donation or to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.

ABOUT: Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques, an array of eateries from casual to fine dining and signature annual events including The Bloody Mary Festival and more. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN: Friday, July 12, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

MEDIA CONTACT:
Taylor Sheekley
(850) 460-7777
Taylor@ProffittPR.com

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, welcomes Hebert’s Specialty Meats to the shopping center.

Owned and operated by true Cajun, Walter Hidalgo along with partners Sean and Kelli Louvierre, Hebert’s opened the first Emerald Coast location in June 2018. After knowing Sammy Hebert, the original founder of Hebert’s Specialty Meats, for 35 years, Hidalgo decided to bring his own part of the company to the Emerald Coast. After visiting the area since 1980, Hidalgo saw a need for true Cajun-style cuisine. His long-time experience as an entrepreneur and restaurant owner helped prepare him to bring Hebert’s to the Destin area and beyond.

“It’s always been in the game plan to expand the store while having one home base that creates it all,” Hidalgo said. “In the next couple of years, I see us expanding our reach from Orange Beach, Alabama all the way to Panama City.”

Hebert’s Specialty Meats originally opened in 1984 in Maurice, Louisiana. As the home of the original deboned stuffed poultry, Hebert’s offers all of the Cajun favorites including hot boudin, turduckens, boneless stuffed chicken, boneless stuffed turkey, shrimp or crawfish étouffée, shrimp and crab stuffing, andouille, crawfish pie, a variety of green onion sausages and much more all served daily.

As their second location along the Emerald Coast, The Market Shops store front will serve as the satellite location bringing in fresh products every day from their anchor store located in Destin.

“We are eager to welcome Hebert’s to the tenant mix here at The Market Shops,” said Rob Duncan, Vice President of CenterCore Properties. “Hebert’s signature, Cajun-style offerings have been well-received in the Destin market, and we are excited to bring them closer to residents and visitors in Miramar Beach and Sandestin.”

Herbert’s offers easy grab-and-go options for customers to pick up on their way home from work or for and easy, yet flavorful week-night dinner. The store will also carry pre-cooked options that customers can easily heat up at home.

“For the past year, we’ve been hearing from our 30A and Santa Rosa Beach customers that they have to fight constant traffic to get to us,” Hidalgo said. “The Market Shops is the perfect spot to end this problem. It is easily accessible to our customers and offers a valuable space for our product to be displayed.”

Hebert’s Specialty Meats will be open from 8 a.m.- 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. on Sunday. Hebert’s is located directly behind Jon Smith Subs adjacent to Sacred Heart Hospital. To learn more about Hebert’s Specialty Meats or to place an order visit hebertsdestin.com or call (850) 460-8885.

WHAT:

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host free, weekly fitness classes on the lawn. Beginning Friday, May 3, 2019, through Monday, July 29, 2019, Free Fitness on the Lawn will take place on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. with Pure Barre and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. with Orange Theory Fitness. The classes are free to attend and open to individuals of all fitness levels. Monday classes, taught and hosted by Pure Barre will consist of low-impact, high intensity movements that are designed to strengthen and tone, while Friday classes taught and hosted by Orange Theory Fitness will include circuit training with lower and upper body weight exercises, core, and light running. Clean Juice, located in The Market Shops, will also be offering complimentary juice samples and discount coupons to those who participate in each class.

ABOUT:      

Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques and an array of eateries from casual to fine dining. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN: 

Mondays and Fridays beginning May 3 through July 29, 2019

Monday – Pure Barre at 5:30 p.m.
Friday – Orange Theory Fitness Fit Camp at 9 a.m.
*Note: There will not be a class hosted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019

WHERE:

The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla.(October 29, 2018)– The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Thursday, November 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in celebration of the five-year anniversary of the shopping center.

The community is invited to explore The Market Shops while enjoying live music by Boukou Groove, as well as light bites and complimentary cocktails. Visit each Market Shops merchant for a chance to win gift cards, prizes, and more provided by The Market Shops and participating chamber members. Guests can enter to win by receiving a stamp from each merchant on their pass card, and then returning the completed card to the check-in table located in the Gazebo Courtyard by 7:15 p.m.

In conjunction with the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, guests are also invited to celebrate the five-year anniversary of The Market Shops. The property underwent a major renovation in 2014, which included significant exterior repair, courtyard and walkway redesign, as well as cosmetic enhancements such as landscaping. The lawn on the east side of the property has also been expanded and refreshed to host festivals, concerts and other special events, such as The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival. The anniversary marks five years since the revamped and redesigned Market Shops opened to the public. This was the first renovation The Market Shops received since being built in 1985. Since then, the property has reestablished itself as a community location where locals and visitors alike come to shop, dine and spend time together.

Since the update, The Market Shops has grown exponentially with a growing list of merchants and eateries, including the most recent opening of Amavida Coffee & Tea Café, Clean Juice, Escapology, Jon Smith Subs, Maple Street Biscuit Company, and Pizza by the Sea. By the end of 2018, The Market Shops will have 22 merchants open for business.

The Walton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at The Market Shops is free for Chamber members and is $10 for non-members. For more information and to register for the event online, please visit the Chamber’s website at http://www.waltonareachamber.com.

Grand Opening Celebration to take place September 22, 2018

MIRAMAR BEACH,Fla.(September 12, 2018)– The month of September brings exciting things for Clean Juice, as the company opens its newest location within The Market Shops located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. As local owners, Jeff and Jamie Provinse, gear up for a soft opening beginning Sept.14, they are also putting plans in place for the Clean Juice Grand Opening Celebration.

On Saturday, Sept. 22, Clean Juice invites the community to celebrate their grand opening with a full day of complimentary activities, including a Pure Barre pop-up class, entertainment by DJ Rock the House, a photo booth provided by Epic Photo Co., a pilates class taught by SoWal Pilates, a braid bar by Avantgarde Salon and Spa, product samples, door prizes, and more. Clean Juice will be donating a portion of sales from the day to local charity, Food for Thought Outreach, along with their home office who will be matching the overall donation made.

Clean Juice is the first franchised juice and smoothie bar company to hold the USDA Organic certification. With 108 franchise units awarded to date, Clean Juice is on a mission to become the world’s most plentiful juice bar offering easy, on the go access to certified organic food and drinks, as well as a high-quality menu featuring organic juices, smoothies, bowls and bites. Realizing that the guest experience is the most important aspect for a well-functioning business, Clean Juice creates a welcoming, friendly environment and promotes a healthy body as well as a strong spirit. The newest Market Shops location will bring 20-25 new jobs to Walton County, while also fostering a safe and fun environment for the employees at Clean Juice.

This will be the second business in Walton County for the Provinse family, who started Epic Photo Co.in the summer of 2010, which specializes in a variety of professional event photography services. Jeff Provinse spearheads Epic Photo Co. while Jamie will be taking charge of Clean Juice.

“This is a lifestyle brand centered around health and wellness of the body and spirit, and I am thrilled to be able to do this every day,” said Jamie Provinse, co-owner. “I’m a corporate sales refugee and I knew that I had to make a career change so that I could focus on our family and work in a field I am passionate about. Clean Juice is a perfect fit for our family and for South Walton.”

Clean Juice’s Miramar Beach storefront is located within The Market Shops at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort located at 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy W, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. The store will be having a soft opening beginning Sept. 14 with daily operating hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Clean Juice will then launch their normal business hours on Sept. 22 of 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

“We couldn't be more excited for Jamie and Jeff Provinse as they bring Clean Juice to Miramar Beach, and that's not just because our family spends every spring break in Destin,” said Clean Juice founder, Kat Eckles. “The Destin and South Walton communities are certainly ones that understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and eating an organic, plant heavy diet. It's a blessing to see Clean Juice open on the Panhandle, especially with people as wonderful as Jeff and Jamie. We can't wait to serve you, South Walton!”

For more information about Clean Juice, please call (850) 650-2394, email marketshops@cleanjuice.comor visit www.cleanjuice.com. Interested job candidates can apply online at www.cleanjuice.com/jobs.

The full schedule for the Grand Opening festivities are as follows:

Date: Friday, September 21, 2018

Time:9:00 a.m.

Details:The community is invited to join the Walton Area Chamber of Commerce and Destin Chamber of Commerce for a Dual Ribbon Cutting where owners, Jeff and Jamie Provinse, will snip the ribbons and officially mark the opening of Clean Juice.

Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018

Time:8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Details: Grand Opening Celebration –

9 a.m.Pure Barre Pop-up – bring your own yoga mat and suggested donation of $10 for Food for Thought Outreach

10 a.m.DJ Rock the House

11 a.m.Pilates Pop-Up with SoWal Pilates – bring your own yoga mat and suggested donation of $10 for Food for Thought Outreach

2 p.m.Epic Photo Booth Co.

4 p.m.Braid Bar and Beauty Bowls with Avantgarde Salon and Spa

Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity - Walton County

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (August 6, 2018)– On Saturday, October 6, The Market Shops will host its 4^thAnnual Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Habitat for Humanity - Walton County. The annual event will feature unlimited tastes of the Emerald Coast’s most creative and innovative bloody marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and bars on the Emerald Coast.

Guests are invited from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy unlimited tastes of up to 25 of the Emerald Coast’s most coveted bloody marys served in specialty cups provided by Compass Builders of Florida. Restaurants confirmed to compete for the 2018 Best Bloody Mary in South Walton include Bijoux, Bud and Alleys, Camille's at Crystal Beach, Cowgirl Kitchen, Cuveé Kitchen + Wine Bar, Grayton Beer Brewpub, The Henderson Beach Resort & Spa, The Local Market, LuLu’s Destin, Signature Catering of 30A, Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, Sunset Bay Cafe, and The Surf Hut. A panel of select food critics and local celebrities will judge each bloody mary to select the winners for the most delicious and most creative. There will also be a highly coveted People’s Choice Award that is selected by each guest in attendance who’s votes will be tallied by Hill Coleman, CPA.

Apart from the bloody marys, there will also be plenty of food from local favorites, such as Back Beach Barbecue and Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House, along with the various restaurants located directly in The Market Shops, including Bijoux, Pizza by the Sea, as well as juice shots by Clean Juice and coffee shots by Amavida Coffee. There will be local craft brews served by Grayton Beer Company along with champagne from the Bubbly Bar provided by Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard for guests to sip on. New this year, a lounge area outfitted by Rent Gear Here will include additional seating, cornhole games and a large screen streaming SEC football.

While sipping their bloody marys, guests can enjoy a hydration and relaxation station by the Salamander Spa, a commemorative photo booth with Epic Photo Company, a cigar bar by Shore Thing Cigars, exclusive shopping options from the merchants of The Market Shops, and live music by DJ Rock the House and the Luke Langford Band on the main stage, sponsored by Hyatt Place Sandestin at Grand Boulevard.

Tickets are currently on sale through 850Tix for the pre-sale price of $40 or can be purchased the day of the event at the door for $50. To learn more about The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival and to buy tickets, visit www.themarketshops.com. If you would like to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity on the day of the event, please email volunteer@waltoncountyhabitat.org.

Special thanks to additional sponsors which include 30A, 30AEats, 30A Television, 850Tix, 8Fifty Productions, The Beachcomber, Cumulus Broadcasting, Destin Life, Destin Log, Eloquent Signs, Emerald Coast Magazine, Emerald Ladies Journal, Good Grit Magazine, Gulf Coast Restaurants, Land • Air • Sea Productions, Maxine Orange, Mingle, Northwest Florida Daily News, Proffitt PR, SoWal Life, SoWal.com, Thirty A Review, VIP Destin Magazine, VIP Pensacola Magazine, and Visit South Walton.

Maple Street Biscuit Company is getting ready to deliver comfort food with a modern twist to The Market Shops

Flaky biscuits made from quality ingredients will soon be coming to The Market Shops.  This unique dining experience is known for its comfort food with a modern twist, gracious service
and immaculately clean stores.  The Jacksonville, Florida-based establishment is famous for its flaky biscuits, but its roots are grounded in community and its mission of helping people, serving others, and being part of the community.Maple Street creates an atmosphere that brings the community together around delicious biscuits, fresh roasted coffee and good food from great products.

“We’re thrilled to bring Maple Street Biscuit Company to a thriving community with rich character and charm,” said Alexandria Hill, General Counsel for Maple Street Biscuit Company. “Maple Street Biscuit Company strives to be part of the communities we serve, and we can’t wait to get to know our neighbors in Miramar and The Market Shops.”

Committed to great biscuits made with quality products, Maple Street seeks to establish a place where guests will want to visit over and over.Maple Street Biscuit Company serves a wide variety of homemade signature biscuits, entrees, salads and side dishes. Each dish is crafted to offer flavor, quality and a beautiful presentation that guests will love.

Maple Street is not a restaurant chain, but a group of community restaurants each operated by a Community Leader.  Community Leaders are local individuals who are encouraged and empowered to immerse themselves and their restaurant and in their community. “We are pleased to announce that Joseph Nelson will serve as the Community Leader for The Market Shops”, stated Hill.  “He is a fantastic addition to our team and is excited to get to know the community”.

If you are interested in becoming part of the Maple Street team, please reach out to Joseph directly at jnelson@maplestreetbiscuits.com.

Clean Juice and Jon Smith Subs to open in 2018

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (May 8, 2018) – The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announces two new merchants Clean Juiceand Jon Smith Subs within the shopping center.

Owners of the ever-popular local photo booth company, Epic Photo Co., have recently started a new endeavor by becoming a part of the Clean Juice franchise. With over 110 locations in development, The Market Shops is happy to call Clean Juice one of their newest tenants. Known for being the only 100% certified organic juice franchise, Clean Juice was founded on the purpose of providing families access to clean, organic products like grab-and-go cold-pressed juices, smoothies, cleanses and açaí bowls, along with specialty toasts and oat bowls. Jeff & Jamie Provinse are thrilled to be a part of this company which will bring more healthy and organic options to locals, commuters and visitors alike. Clean Juice will be located on the east end of the shopping center east of Wren’s Village Boutique and will be opening its doors in late summer 2018. To learn more about Clean Juice, please visit www.cleanjuice.com.

Jon Smith Subs is a south Florida based sub shop fondly known for their overstuffed meals. Established in 1988, Jon Smith Subs specializes in mouthwatering sandwiches filled with high quality meats and farm-fresh vegetables that are sliced daily. Focusing on the importance of hand-crafted menu items for the customer, Jon Smith Subs offers a wide array of meat, topping, and sauce combinations. Rod and Stacey Melvin plan to open the 13th Jon Smith Subs franchise location in Fall 2018 at The Market Shops. Jon Smith Subs will be located west of Destin Luxury Real Estate on the east end of the shopping center. To learn more about Jon Smith Subs, please visit www.jonsmithsubs.com.

The Market Shops to Host OneBlood Drive

WHAT:

The Market Shops will host the OneBlood Drive on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Following the success of the last three drives held in April July, and October, which saw an impressive number of donors, The Market Shops plans to continue these on a quarterly basis. The OneBlood Big Red Bus^® will be parked in The Market Shops parking lot, adjacent to Highway 98.

OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood. Generally healthy people ages 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. All donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including cholesterol screening. Donors will also receive a OneBlood t-shirt and a kid’s scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s in The Market Shops. One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on April 13 will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. Many potential blood donors believe that they cannot donate blood due to medical or other reasons. If you are curious if you are a candidate for donation or to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.

ABOUT:       

Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques, an array of eateries from casual to fine dining and signature annual events including The Bloody Mary Festival and more. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN:

Friday, April 13, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

WHERE:

The Market Shops

9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

MEDIA

CONTACT:

Mackenzie Destin

(850) 460-7777

Mackenzie@ProffittPR.com

Sacred Heart Hospital Takes Surgery Beyond the Limits of the Human Hand

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. – Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast has acquired the newest state-of-the-art da Vinci Xi® Surgical System, one of the most precise and least invasive surgical treatments available. Thanks to the newly advanced, robotic, computer and optical technologies, many patients at Sacred Heart will experience faster recovery with shorter hospital stay, smaller incisions with less discomfort and reduced need for pain medicine.

“Our community deserves the most advanced medical care we able to give them. This robotic system allows our patients to recover from surgery as quickly as possible,” said Roger Hall, president of Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast. “We are committed to being a leader in providing patients with minimally invasive treatments.”

Gynecologic surgeon Dr. Glenn Bankert of Sacred Heart Medical Group is one of several highly skilled surgeons who will be using the new technology to perform minimally invasive surgery. Bankert has 3 ½ years of experience with robotic operations and has performed nearly 400 patient procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola and other hospital locations. Dr. Bankert’s training was performed through the Intuitive Training Centers in Atlanta, GA. with additional specialized training at Intuitive Training Centers in Sonnyvale, CA.

“For our gynecologic surgery patients, this robotic technology means less pain, reduced blood loss, less scarring, shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times compared to more traditional surgical techniques,” said Dr. Bankert. “We expect to see decreased rates of infection, decreased length of stay in the hospital and faster return to baseline function so patients are better prepared if they need to undergo additional treatment beyond surgery.”

Robotic arms equipped with a camera are guided remotely by the surgeon’s precise movements into the patient’s abdomen or chest through small incisions, typically the size of a dime. Surgeons see high-resolution video and move up to four robotic arms remotely to perform procedures. The da Vinci Xi instruments have tiny mechanical wrists that bend and rotate to mimic the movements of the human wrist – allowing the surgeon to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with great precision.

The da Vinci Xi System can be used across a wide spectrum of minimally invasive surgical procedures and has been optimized for procedures in which instruments must be able to reach up and down and across the abdomen or chest.

The new robot will be used at Sacred Heart in the following specialty areas:

• General surgery
  (such as gallbladder, hernia repair, gastroenterology, colon procedures)
• Gynecologic surgery
• Future Urologic surgery

“Robotic technology continues to advance and that allows our surgeons to perform more intricate and complex surgeries that are less invasive,” said Dr. Gary Pablo, Chief Medical Officer at Sacred Heart. “We are pleased to be able to serve our patients with the newest robotic technology available in our region.”

The community is invited to an open house and ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the hospital’s second-floor atrium area for a meet-n-greet with our surgical team and a “test drive” of the da Vinci Xi robot. Refreshments will be served.

The newly advanced da Vinci Xi® system will also be available at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola this June.

About Sacred Heart Health System

On the Gulf Coast, Sacred Heart Health System based in Pensacola, Florida, and Providence Hospital based in Mobile, Alabama, are part of Ascension. Together, these Ascension healthcare facilities have served Gulf Coast communities for more than 160 years and they employ more than 6,600 associates. Across the region, Ascension provided more than $113 million in community benefit and care of persons living in poverty in fiscal year 2016.  Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. Ascension is the largest non-profit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system, operating 2,500 sites of care – including 141 hospitals and more than 30 senior living facilities – in 24 states and the District of Columbia. For more on Sacred Heart Health System, visit www.sacred-heart.org.

The Market Shops Announce Free Fitness on the Lawn

WHAT:
The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host free, weekly fitness classes on the lawn. Beginning Wednesday, May 2, 2018, through Monday, July 30, 2018, Free Fitness on the Lawn will take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The classes are free to attend and open to individuals of all fitness levels. Classes include Slow Flow Yoga with Dannica Marie, Buti Yoga with Katie Truax, and Bootcamp with Cayce Collins of Encore Fitness.

ABOUT:
Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center. The Market Shops is the Emerald Coast’s premier location for local and unique retailers, specialty boutiques and an array of eateries from casual to fine dining. For more information, visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WHEN:
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays beginning May 2 through July 30, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Monday – Slow Flow Yoga with Dannica Marie
Wednesday – Buti Yoga with Katie Truax
Friday – Bootcamp with Cayce Collins of Encore Fitness

WHERE:
The Market Shops
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy
Miramar Beach, FL 32550

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (December 11, 2017) – The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, presents the Winter Concert Series. Beginning January 6, 2018, every Saturday in January and February will feature a different local or regional artist or band. The Winter Concert Series is free and open to the public. Concerts are from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on The Market Shops’ lawn. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. The live entertainment acts are as follows:

January

January 6 – Boukou Groove
January 13 – Michael J. Thomas
January 20 – David Seering
January 27 – The Graytones

February

February 3 – Donnie Sundal
February 10 – Ron Adams
February 17 – Chuck Lawson
February 24 – Chris Alvarado

*Weather permitting. Please check The Market Shops Facebook page for updates.

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2017) – Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, located in The Market Shops at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, was recently recognized as one of Florida’s best places to dine with “Florida Trend’s” Golden Spoon award. The annual winners appear in the 50^th Anniversary Golden Spoon special section in the December issue of “Florida Trend” magazine.

One of Destin’s top award-winning restaurants since 2002, Bijoux embodies coastal cuisine with a New Orleans flair.  Open for dinner seven nights a week, Bijoux owners Leslie and Jack McGuckin, feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive, award-winning wine list. The stylish bar and intimate lounge area features a nightly (5-7 p.m.) happy hour menu featuring delectable bites, wine, specialty martinis and craft cocktails. Award-winning Executive Chef/Owner Jack McGuckin and team curate seasonal menus that feature the highest quality ingredients sourced both locally and regionally.

For the past 50 years, “Florida Trend” has provided readers with a guide to the state’s finest restaurants, celebrating the diversity of dining opportunities from coast to coast. The Golden Spoon awards recognize individual achievement and distinctive contributions to the Florida restaurant scene.   “Dining out is a major activity for Florida citizens and our 110 million annual visitors,” says “Florida Trend” Publisher, Andy Corty. “We are pleased to recognize the leaders.”

Reservations are suggested by calling 850-622-0760 or online via the Bijoux website www.BijouxDestin.com or through the free OpenTable smartphone app. Bijoux is located in the Market Shops at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, on the south side of U.S. Hwy 98 at 9375 Emerald Coast Parkway W, (US Hwy 98) Ste 22, Miramar Beach, FL 32550.

 About Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits:

Bijoux is a full service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops located at the entrance to Sandestin Gold and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, Award-winning Executive Chef Jack McGuckin and his team curate the freshest Gulf seafood, finest prime steaks, and an extensive, award-winning wine list. The intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of wine, specialty martinis and craft cocktails. One of Destin’s top award-winning restaurants since 2002, Bijoux embodies “coastal cuisine with a New Orleans flair.” The main dining room can accommodate up to 120 guests, accompanied by an outdoor courtyard that comfortably seats 70, as well as multiple options for private dining for your party or event.

About Florida Trend

Florida Trend is an award-winning business magazine read by 250,000 senior business executives, civic leaders and government officials each month. Delivered via print, tablet, mobile and e-mail newsletter, Florida Trend covers business news, executives, industry analysis, regional news round-ups and executive lifestyle. Special features focus on travel, restaurants, innovation, research and technology, personal finance, law and small business. FloridaTrend.com attracts 110,000 unique visitors. Daily e-newsletter reaches 47,000 subscribers.  For more information, please visit www.FloridaTrend.com

MIRAMAR BEACH, Fla. (November 15, 2017) – The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announces new merchant Pizza by the Sea and the move of Sirens Lingerie & Swimwear to a new location within the shopping center.

Deemed “30A’s #1 Hot Spot for Pizza,” the popular Pizza by the Sea will be opening the doors to its fourth location in the Market Shops. With its first restaurant opening in 2007, Pizza by the Sea has made headway as one of the best pizza places on the Emerald Coast. Known for its kid-friendly environment, with an emphasis on customer service and a helpful staff, Pizza by the Sea sets the standard for a local, family-owned business. Fresh cut ingredients and its famous thin crust coupled with gluten-free options have made them popular within the community as the restaurant provides options for every customer. Pizza by the Sea will be located behind Ben & Jerry’s on the west end of the shopping center and will be opening its doors in February 2018.

Sirens Lingerie & Swimwear is a fine lingerie, lounge, and swimwear boutique fondly known as Sirens. Established in 2012, Sirens specializes in carrying collections of lingerie and swimwear for all types of women. Focusing on the importance of fit for the buyer, the boutique is filled with a variety of bra sized swimwear, 0-20w, and a wide array of designers to choose from to ensure their customers’ needs are met. Siren’s is also known for their implication of old-world customer service, in which they offer their clients one-on-one attendance and a variety of other added services such as personal shopping appointments, gift registry services, honeymoon attire, gift packaging and bridal trunk shows.

Previously located next to Destin Luxury Real Estate & Rental, Sirens will now be moving to a new location next to 30A Television. Sirens will sustain its normal business hours Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. and will be open for business on Friday, November 17.

Following the success of their first ever OneBlood Drive, The Market Shops will host their second drive on Thursday, July 27, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The OneBlood Big Red Bus® will be parked in The Market Shops parking lot, adjacent to Highway 98. OneBlood is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) community asset responsible for providing safe, available and affordable blood. Generally healthy people ages 16 or older who weigh at least 110 pounds can donate blood. Photo ID is required. All donors receive a wellness checkup of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and iron count, including cholesterol screening, plus a OneBlood Tervis Tumbler.

One in three people will need blood in their lifetime. Blood that is donated on July 27 will likely be transfused within two to three days. The turn-around is that fast, the need is constant. Many potential blood donors believe that they cannot donate blood due to medical or other reasons. If you are curious if you are a candidate for donation or to learn more about the importance of blood donation and how donors can target the power of their blood type, visit oneblood.org.

Beginning Monday, May 1, 2017 at 6:30 a.m. Charlie’s Donuts will be available for sale within Trent Moore’s Charlie Graingers. While the two merchants are unaffiliated, The Market Shops is pleased to have Charlie’s Donuts.

Owned and operated by Charlie Mingus, the 1920’s-style donuts are hand-rolled, dipped, and filled. The donuts weigh about three ounces, with up to five ounces for donuts with filling. Flavors include red velvet cake, blueberry cake, sour cream pound cake, and rainbow sprinkles. Donuts are available while supplies last. Additionally, coffee, milk and Florida Orange Juice will be served to accompany the donuts.

The Market Shops is pleased to announce three upcoming merchant events.

The Dressing Room Boutique will host Catwalk for a Cause, an event and contest benefiting Children in Crisis, Inc. on Thursday, March 30, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Twenty high school senior and junior girls, from Okaloosa and Walton County, are participating to win the prom dress of their dreams and walk the runway for a great cause. The participant who sells the most tickets prior to the event will be announced as the winner at the end of the fashion show and will win a custom prom dress of her choice. All proceeds will benefit local non-profit, Children in Crisis, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing homes to abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community. Tickets are $10 and available at The Dressing Room Boutique or online.

Ben & Jerry’s fans around the world can mark April 4, 2017, on their calendar as the local scoop shop will celebrate Free Cone Day at The Market Shops from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Fans are invited to The Market Shops, located at 9375 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach, FL 32550, to join in on the company’s long-time tradition of thanking fans for their commitment and ongoing support. The event is open to the public, and guests will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Individual scoop cups and cones are complimentary during the allotted time. Additionally, guests who donate $1 will receive a second scoop as donations benefit The HER Foundation of Northwest Florida and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast.

On Tuesday, April 11, 2017, Bijoux Restaurant & Spirits will host a wine dinner showcasing Sterling Vineyards at 6:00 p.m. Featured wines include their 2014 Napa Sauvignon Blanc, 2014 Napa Chardonnay, 2013 Napa Merlot and 2014 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Sterling's single vineyard estates include vastly different terroirs producing wines of great distinction. In addition to the fabulous wines, guests will enjoy 5 courses prepared by Bijoux Executive Chef & Owner Jack McGuckin. Cost to attend is $65 per person, and reservations are highly recommended. Please contact Bijoux at (850) 622-0760 for more information or to reserve your seats.

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, located in The Market Shops, will open for Sunday brunch starting Sunday, February 12, 2017.  Brunch will be served from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and will feature a special New Orleans-themed brunch menu created by Bijoux Executive Chef Jack McGuckin, bottomless Mimosas and creative cocktails from the full-service bar.

Patrons can dine in the elegant interior of the restaurant, several private dining rooms, or al fresco on the outdoor patio.

The menu offers a variety of options from the Bijoux Burger, complete with house ground beef, caramelized onions, bacon jam, creole mustard aioli, nestled between fresh brioche bun, to classic New Orleans brunch fare including Eggs Sardou, Grits and Grillades, Shrimp and Grits, and a pecan-crusted catch of the day. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in the Walnut Raisin French Toast, or the Granola and Greek Yogurt featuring Hollie’s homemade granola with local honey and fresh fruit. Smaller plate selections include: Crab Beignets, Soup du Jour, Fried Oyster Salad or Avocado Toast, plus more. A children’s menu is also available.

Reservations are suggested by calling 850-622-0760 or online via the Bijoux website www.BijouxDestin.com or through the free OpenTable smartphone app. Bijoux is located in the Market Shops of Sandestin, on the south side of 98 (Emerald Coast Parkway), at 9375 US Highway 98 W Ste 22, Miramar Beach, FL 32550.

Something weird and wonderful and maybe a little bit scary is going to happen next time you go to buy a pint of your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavor.

First, you’ll saunter up to the freezer, confident that you know exactly what you want. But wait! What’s that?! Next to all the pints of Americone Dream and Chunky Monkey, there’s something new: Ben & Jerry’s Pint Slices! Thick slices of your favorite flavors, dipped in a dark chocolatey coating.

But now you’re faced with a dilemma: to pint, or to Pint Slice?

Take a beat. Don’t rush your decision. Luckily we have a handy guide for helping you along your journey:

Wren's Village Boutique recently announced their incorporation of Rodan + Fields products! Wren's Village Boutique is hosting a fabulous Launch Party Friday, January 20, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The lovely ladies boutique will be serving wine and champagne (as usual), yummy hors d'oeuvres AND skincare samples! Did we mention that ALL MERCHANDISE will be 25% off?!

As an advocate of the brand, Wren started using Rodan + Fields Soothe Regimen a few months ago, and attests her skin has never been better than it is today.

Additionally, the owner of Salty Sparrow Jewelry will be having a trunk show during the launch party! Their jewelry is hand made locally, and it is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Each piece is one of a kind.

Resident artist, Polli will be giving free hand hennas all day 🙂 AND her gallery paintings here in the shop will be 50% OFF from 3pm-4pm during her one hour flash sale.

The Cultural Arts Alliance Announces
The Foster Gallery's Winter Rotation Artists

The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County (CAA) is proud to announce that 15 artists were recently chosen to exhibit their original work in The Foster Gallery’s Winter Rotation through February 25th, 2017.

The artists are Margaret Biggs, Victoria Guennewig, Melody Bogle, Melissa Mercer Brown, Carol Ann Cain, Donnelle Clark, Rosalyn O’Grady, Susan Lucas, Mary Redmann, Kathleen Schumacher, Krista Schumacher, Sarah Stewart, Joan Vienot, Robin Wiesneth, and Polli Youngbeck.

Selected by jury, all artists are members of the Cultural Arts Alliance and each will exhibit six to ten pieces of work in their own section of the gallery.

The CAA is currently calling all artists who are current members of the Cultural Arts Alliance to submit an application to be considered for The Spring Rotation which will run February 27th – June 3rd, 2017. Details and an application can be found online at culturalartsalliance.com. Deadline for submission is Sunday, January 29th, 2017 at 11 p.m.

Founded in May 2016, The Foster Gallery is an artist co-operative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County that features at least a dozen artists on a seasonally rotating basis, along with special exhibits, including the annual CAA juried show, One Size Fits All, and invitationals throughout the year. Named for the late Susan Foster, founder of the Cultural Arts Alliance and one of the area’s first professional artists and gallery owners, The Foster Gallery also symbolizes the support the CAA strives to provide for artists in our community.

Located in The Market Shops at 9375 Emerald Coast Parkway in Miramar Beach, The Foster Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. The gallery is also available for outside group rental for meetings, classes, parties, and other special events. For more information, call 850.622.1775 or visit CulturalArtsAlliance.com.

Jewel Toffier, located at The Market Shops across from Bijoux, is offering 30% off storewide (excludes consignment and fragrance items).

Additionally, those who shop the beautiful, women's boutique from now until December 31, 2016, will be entered into a drawing to win a $500Jewel Toffier Gift Certificate!

The drawing will be held January 1, 2017, and the
certificate is good for the Jewel Toffier Brand only.

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announced today that two of its merchants, Ben & Jerry’s and DIG eatery, are hosting a Toys for Tots Drive in support of the U.S. Marine Corps annual campaign.

Both Greg Valloch of Ben & Jerry’s and Brian Murray of DIG eatery are retired military, having served in the United States Army and the United States Marine Corps, respectively. The two eateries are asking the community to bring a new, unwrapped toy to either location at The Market Shops, located at 9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Miramar Beach, Florida 32550, by December 15, 2016.

The Market Shops is pleased to share that DIG eatery, located between Ben & Jerry's and The Foster Gallery,  is a Toys for Tots drop off location!

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity is the fund raising, funding and support organization for the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation was created at the behest of the U. S. Marine Corps and provides support in accordance with a Memorandum of Understanding with the Commander, Marine Forces Reserve, who directs the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program. The Foundation has supported Toys for Tots since 1991.

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, announces the Holiday Bazaar ArtWalk on Saturday, December 10, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Held in conjunction with the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County, the inaugural Holiday Bazaar ArtWalk will include an artist marketplace, live music by the Fort Walton Beach High School Valhalla Choir, shopping and dining with Market Shops merchants and children’s activities. The Market Shops will come alive with artists displaying and selling their original, handmade quality pieces.

The Holiday Bazaar ArtWalk is free to attend and open to the general public.

The Cultural Arts Alliance is currently accepting applications for interested exhibitors and artists now through November 30, 2016.

Visit Jewel Toffier at The Market Shops on Sundays and enjoy Mimosas while you shop!
*Open 12-5pm*
And don't forget, 10% Off new merchandise and 20% for VIPs until Thanksgiving.
Clearance items up to 60% Off!
(excludes fragrance and consignment items)

Join the Junior League of the Emerald Coast and Flowers by Milk & Honey as we ring in the holiday season on Saturday, November 19th. This hands-on floral workshop will walk you through the basic steps of designing a seasonal wreath for your home.  Indulge in sips and snacks crafted by Chef Jack of Bijoux and design your very own wreath to take home with you. Cost is $60/person and includes all necessary supplies. A portion of the ticket sales will be donated to the Junior League of the Emerald Coast.

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits, located in The Market Shops, will open for Sunday brunch starting October 2, and for each subsequent Sunday through October 23. Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and will feature live jazz and special New Orleans-themed brunch menu created by Bijoux Executive Chef Jack McGuckin.

Patrons can dine in the elegant interior of the restaurant, several private dining rooms, or al fresco on the outdoor patio.

The menu offers a variety of options from the Bijoux Burger, complete with house ground beef, caramelized onions, bacon jam, creole mustard aioli, nestled between fresh brioche bun, to classic New Orleans brunch fare including Eggs Sardou, Grits and Grillades, Shrimp and Grits, and a pecan-crusted catch of the day. Those with a sweet tooth can indulge in the Walnut Raisin French Toast, or the Granola and Greek Yogurt featuring Hollie’s homemade granola with local honey and fresh fruit. Smaller plate selections include: Crab Beignets, Soup du Jour, Fried Oyster Salad or Avocado Toast, plus more. A children’s menu is also available.

Bottomless Mimosas, with a variety of juice choices, Bijoux’s award-winning Creole Bloody Mary, full bar and wine list will be available during brunch hours.

Reservations are suggested by calling 850-622-0760 or online via the Bijoux website www.BijouxDestin.com or through the free OpenTable smartphone app. Bijoux is located in the Market Shops of Sandestin, on the south side of 98 (Emerald Coast Parkway), at 9375 US Highway 98 W Ste 22, Miramar Beach, FL 32550.

Ben & Jerry's at The Market Shops is the sponsor of this month's FPRA - Northwest Florida Coast Chapter's on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, from 11:30 - 1:00 p.m. at Tops'l Beach & Racquet Resort Clubhouse.

We are often told, as businesses, that we should avoid controversy, not to offend or turn off any potential customers, and don't let politics or beliefs get in the way of relationships. However, businesses who take a stand and make decisions based on a set of values are increasingly coming out on top.

Join us to hear from Kate Paine, Global Digital Marketing Manager of Ben & Jerry's as she shares why embracing your beliefs – even when they're polarizing – is not only a great strategy, but also the most sustainable way to do business.

Register by 5pm on Monday, Sept 19 at nwfcoastfpra.org

Help us kick off Wine Women & Shoes 2017 in style at Bijoux located at The Market Shops on January 12, 2017, at 11:30 a.m.

Enjoy an incredible lunch, sip elegant wines provided by Pip and indulge in delectable desserts, a Wine Women & Shoes fashion preview, all of the must-have accessories of the season from Destin Jewelers, door prizes and raffle items such as two round trip flights courtesy of Southern Airways Express, plus much more.

Wine Women & Shoes benefits Sinfonia Gulf Coast and its music education programs throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

Sip Sip Hooray!

Tickets available HERE - http://bit.ly/WWS2016BijouxLunch

FOSTER GALLERY NOW OFFERING YOGA CLASSES

“Rise & Shine AM Yoga” on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

$15 Drop In | $13 Pre-register | $12 CAA Member/Active Military

Bring: personal yoga mat, hand towel & water

Yoga teacher, Sue Schultze, will guide the class through a gentle yoga practice that blends slow movements & deep stretches that will help increase circulation, improve flexibility and cultivate relaxation.

No previous experience of yoga is necessary. This class is appropriate for all ages and  skill levels from beginners to advanced students.

“Relax and Reconnect” Restorative Yoga Workshop on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

6:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. – Introduction to Restorative Yoga Talk (included with class; optional to attend)

6:30 pm – 8:45 pm – Workshop

$35 | $32 CAA Member/Active Military

Bring: personal yoga mat, hand towel & water

In this workshop, yoga teacher, Sue Schultze, will guide the class through a series of gentle, restorative yoga poses. Restorative Yoga is a therapeutic style of yoga which utilizes props to make it easier for the body to get into certain poses which are gently sustained for ten minutes. These long and bolstered stretches provide a completely supportive environment for total physical, mental and emotional relaxation. During the restorative yoga workshop, you will be either seated or lying down on your yoga mat.

No previous experience of yoga is necessary. This class is appropriate for all ages and  skill levels from beginners to advanced students. Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes.

*Space is limited to 20.

*Secure your spot in advance by calling (850) 622-5970. Payment by credit card required at time of pre-registration.

*Drop In’s are welcomed if space is available. Cash, check or credit cards accepted day of class at the gallery.

About Sue Schultze:

Sue Schultze is a Restorative and Yin Yoga Teacher who has been practicing yoga since the 70’s.  She received her 200 hour certification in 2011 and has been studying Restorative Yoga with the founder, Judith Hanson Lasater, since 2012. Sue is currently pursuing her 500 hour certification from the Asheville Yoga Center.

Conveniently location in The Market Shops, the Foster Gallery is an artist co-operative led by the Cultural Arts Alliance featuring at least a dozen local artists on a rotating, quarterly basis, special exhibitions and classes.

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, will host The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival benefiting Sinfonia Gulf Coast on Saturday, October 1, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The second annual event will feature unlimited tastes of the Emerald Coast’s most creative and innovative Bloody Marys made with Cathead Vodka and served by the finest restaurants and bars on the panhandle. Confirmed competing restaurants include Bijoux Restaurant & Spirits, Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant, Crab Island Cantina, DIG eatery, Doc’s Oyster Bar, Louis Louis, Lulu’s Destin, Marie’s Bistro, Restaurant Paradis, Roselie Dining & Seafood Bar, Roux 30a, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Signature Catering of 30A, Stinky’s Fish Camp, Sunset Bay Cafe, The Beach House, The Down Under Bar, The Hub, The NOLA Boiling Co., Tommy Bahama and Trebeaché.

Each ticket will include one vote for the People’s Choice Award for “Best Bloody Mary” in South Walton.

The event will feature live music by a Mardi Gras marching band kicking off the festivities with a second line around The Market Shops at 11:00 a.m. and live music immediately following. A number of area restaurant will have food for sale including Bijoux Restaurant & Spirits, Charlie Graingers, DIG eatery and Marie’s Bistro. Guests will also enjoy a bubbly bar and frosty brews by exclusive beer sponsor, Grayton Beer Company.

Epic Photo Co. will provide a dynamic photobooth complete with fun props and accessories to commemorate the event. Shore Thing Cigars will set up a lifestyle lounge providing premium cigars. For the avid football fans that wish to attend, Charlie Graingers will be streaming the games.

The Market Shops and its affiliates encourage attendees to drink responsibly. Shuttles for overflow parking will be provided from The Beach House to The Market Shops via Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine. Additionally, the extensive fleet of Sunshine Shuttle & Limousine is equipped to transport any size group, should you wish to reserve one of their vehicles to get you home safe.

Another safe alternative for getting home is the private driving service, Uber. Uber is donating $5 to Sinfonia Gulf Coast for every new user that signs up for the app using the code “TMSBMF16” through November 24, 2016.

Special thanks to additional sponsors 30A, 30AEats, 30A Valet, Churchill Oaks, Courtyard Marriott, Eloquent Signs, Emerald Coast Magazine, Emerald Ladies Journal, Good Grit Magazine, Hill Coleman CPA, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, McNeese Distributing, Northwest Florida Daily News, Proffitt PR, Shore Thing Cigars, SoWal.com, Sunshine Shuttle Company, The Destin Log, The Walton Sun, V. LALA Galleries, VIE, VIP Destin Magazine, VIP Pensacola Magazine and Visit South Walton.

Proceeds from the event will benefit Sinfonia Gulf Coast. As the region’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, Sinfonia Gulf Coast is committed to entertaining, educating and inspiring the community through imaginative and innovative musical programming. To find out more about Sinfonia Gulf Coast please visit http://sinfoniagulfcoast.org/.

General admission and VIP tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/BloodyMaryTickets. Admission to the event is $35 per person if purchased in advance and $50 on the day of the event. VIP tickets are $75 and include complimentary valet parking by 30A Valet, VIP reception with champagne cocktail and appetizers provided by DIG eatery at VIP check-in hosted by The Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County’s Foster Gallery and access to the VIP Deck at Bijoux including passed appetizers.

Courtyard Marriott at Grand Boulevard will be offering special rates starting at $119.00 to The Market Shops Bloody Mary Festival ticket holders. Those interested in booking can do so athttp://bit.ly/TMSBMF16Courtyard. Additionally, Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa will be offering 20% off to festival attendees who book with discount code “BM” athttp://bit.ly/TMSBMF16Hilton.

More About Sinfonia Gulf Coast: Sinfonia Gulf Coast was founded in 2005 on Florida's Northwest Gulf Coast with the mission of redefining the symphony experience. Under the guidance of founder and Music Director Demetrius Fuller and a dedicated board of directors, the nonprofit orchestra is in its tenth season of innovative musical programming, designed to entertain, educate and inspire the community. Since its founding, Sinfonia Gulf Coast has presented more than 420 concerts and events, has collaborated with numerous nonprofits and businesses throughout the community and has reached more than 62,000 children through its Sinfonia Guest Artists in the Schools program/music education outreach initiatives. More than 800 families have benefited from Sinfonia’s Students4FREE program, which provides complimentary tickets to live orchestral performances and musical events. Committed to music education, Sinfonia supports a 60-member youth orchestra program, led by Music Director Liz Aylor and, for the third consecutive season, is one of 80 orchestras worldwide to partner with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Institute of Music in its Link Up program for third through fifth graders. Sinfonia Gulf Coast is also a proud collaborator throughout the Northwest Florida community and continues its “Paint the Music” partnership and free orchestra concerts for third through eighth graders with the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, partners with the Northwest Florida Ballet and participates with Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast in its Arts in Medicine program.

Emerald Coast Theatre Company, a not-for profit professional theater company, will be performing John Cariani’s popular romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine” every weekend in February at The Market Shops.

The Market Shops, located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, presents the Snowbird Sunday Concert Series.

DIG Dig in Gulf Grand Opening will take place Saturday, June 27th from 9am-11am.

Featuring steel drum music by Rudy Applewhite, coconut races every 15 minutes, and gift cards for the winners!

Cold-pressed juice and coffee will be provided by Formula Fresh.

Come say hello!

PR Contact:
Proffitt PR
Whitney Lee Ladwig
whitney@proffittpr.com
850-974-2002

The Market Shops unveils multi-million dollar renovation, and announces new merchants and first community event

Miramar Beach, Fla – (April 23, 2014) – The Market Shops located at the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort has unveiled specific details and a timeline for the extensive renovation that is currently taking place on the property.

Construction on the property began on March 17, 2014 and includes major exterior repairs including: doors and windows being installed to all storefronts facing Emerald Coast Parkway, which will provide easy access from the parking lot and visibility to traffic passing by, as well as redesigned courtyards and walkways. Brick pavers are being laid in the interior common area of the center to create a courtyard that will be the epicenter for events, nightlife, live music and more. The center will also receive cosmetic enhancements including a new façade, stone columns, a new paint color scheme and a complete redesign of landscaping. The lawn on the east side of the property has been expanded and refreshed to host festivals, concerts and other special events in the future. The renovation is scheduled for completion by Summer 2014. In the interim, the local community is invited to the center every Sunday for the Seaside Farmer’s Market at The Market Shops beginning Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The Market Shops confirms the addition of several new merchants that will be joining Sunset Shoes, Sandestin Real Estate and Tandestin including a new fine dining concept by the managementof Bistro Bijoux, Sirens at the Beach, a locally owned lingerie, lounge, swim and sleepwear boutique, Favori Gift Boutique, a mini sweet shop, apparel, jewelry and art boutique as well as Market Shops Nails & Spa. Several additional new merchants will be announced in the coming weeks, and many of The Market Shops merchants will be open for business during the renovation of the center.

Built in 1985, this is the first renovation that the 52,000 square foot center has undergone. Owners of the center, OBP Partners of Miami, Fla., acquired the property in 2002, and in 2013 took over the asset’s management duties from the prior operator.

“With OBP Partners’ experienced team now managing and operating The Market Shops, and with the real estate market making a strong comeback, we think this is the right time to revive The Market Shops,” said Ian Schenkman, Vice President of OBP Partners. “We are excited to reestablish the center as a location for the local community to enjoy.”

JPB Commercial Real Estate Advisors is handling all leasing for The Market Shops and has seen very strong interest from local and regional retailers and restaurateurs.  Currently in the pre-leasing stage, the center has reached more than 50% occupancy. Those wishing to inquire about leasing space at The Market Shops should contact JPB agents Tom Watson at 850-527-3524 or Doreen Baca at 850-460-5050.

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About The Market Shops

Located at the entrance of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, The Market Shops is an upscale, neighborhood-style shopping, dining and entertainment center.  After going through a complete renovation in the spring of 2014, The Market Shops will reemerge as the Emerald Coast’s premier location for unique retailers, specialty boutiques and an array of eateries from casual to fine dining. The East Lawn and Courtyard will feature live music and local events including wine walkabouts, farmer’s markets, concerts and more.  For more information visit www.themarketshops.com or find The Market Shops on Facebook and Twitter.

About The OBP Partners

Founded in 1970, OBP Partners is a real estate investment company with offices in Miami, Florida. OBP Partners has built, owned, and operated manufactured housing, office, industrial, multifamily, retail and medical office properties throughout Florida, Tennessee and Virginia, as well as water and wastewater utilities throughout Florida.

We're pleased to announce the renovation of the Market Shops, Destin's historic shopping center. The renovations will be completed in Summer 2014. Please visit our boutiques and eateries, open during construction.