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September 30, 2025

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Congratulations to the winners of our Annual Golf Tournament Sponsored by Renasant Bank at Emerald Bay Golf Club! First went to the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office team, second to the Cruisin' Tikis Destin team, and third to the David Scott Lee Buick GMC team. 


Click here to see our sponsors and pictures!

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Bourbon at the Bay Sponsorships Available & Tickets on Sale This Week

Save the date! On Nov. 20, kick off your holiday season – and shopping – with the 13th Annual Bourbon at the Bay Presented by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale! Sample bourbon, tequila, and champagne; bid on your choice of gifts, trips, and more in the silent auction; and try your luck in the wine pull. Tickets go on sale tomorrow!


Find details here.

Share Your Insights to Help Update Florida’s Strategic Plan 

The Florida Chamber Foundation invites you to complete the Florida 2030 Blueprint Halftime Check-In Survey. This research is an essential step in measuring Florida’s progress toward becoming the 10th largest global economy by 2030. Please take a few moments to share observations, insights, and recommendations to help shape Florida’s future.


Take survey here.

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Florida Minimum Wage Increase

On Sept. 30, 2025, the FL Minimum Wage will increase to $14 per hour and tipped employees direct wage increases to $10.98. This is part of the Florida Amendment 2 $15 Minimum Wage Initiative, which passed November 2020. This amendment increases the state’s minimum wage incrementally until reaching $15 per hour on Sept. 30, 2026.

Okaloosa Gas

What Does the Elimination of Property Taxes Mean for Florida Businesses?

The Florida Property Tax Primer white paper, created by the Florida Chamber, provides an overview of Florida’s property tax system, including homestead and non-homestead classifications, current revenue collections, and the potential impacts of property tax reform or repeal.

Perks of Your Chamber Membership


Affordable Health Insurance for Your Employees


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Save $ On Office Supplies

  • You now have access to savings on everything your business relies on with ODP Business Solutions (Office Depot® OfficeMax®). Register today for your no-cost business account with ODP Business Solutions or use this card to save in-store.


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Military Affairs Council

Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Wednesday, October 1 | 12 - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.


First Sergeant Mark McMillin, USA (Ret.), will reflect on his 20+ years of distinguished service in the Army and his two decades since retirement. Anyone with an interest in the military is invited to attend.

Shop Talk Thursdays

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Thursday, October 2 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Find details here.


Florida SBDC at UWF Business Consultant Kevin Oster will be available for impromptu meetings assisting with business challenges or opportunities. These meetings are confidential and at no cost to you. No appointment is required; however, you are welcome to email KOster@uwf.edu if you would like to schedule one.

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Business Before Hours Sponsored by Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

Friday, October 10 | 7:30 - 9 a.m.

Location: LuLu's Destin

Registration and payment required.

 

Engage with other local business professionals, while enjoying breakfast and a beautiful bay view.

Young Professionals

Ladies Who Launch Powerhouse Women Series Sponsored by Diana Health

Wednesday, October 15 | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Location: Destin Chamber

Registration and payment required.

 

Ladies Who Launch is continuing its Powerhouse Women Series, highlighting impactful women in our community. The October 2025 Powerhouse Woman will be announced soon.

Business After Hours

Progressive Business After Hours at Regatta Commons

Thursday, October 23 | 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Location: Regatta Commons Office Park

Registration and payment required. 

 

Join us and our Regatta Commons neighbors for our 5th Annual Progressive Business After Hours! Details will be announced soon.

 

If your business is located in Regatta Commons and would like to participate, please email us at mail@DestinChamber.com.

Krueger, Fosdyck, Brown, McCall & Associates


North Florida Pro Wash Solutions LLC


Thank You To Our Renewing Members

October 2 - Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath


October 7 - Axis Physiotherapy Institute


October 21 - Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Congratulations to Coldwell Banker Realty on last week's ribbon cutting celebrating your new Destin office!

Community Events

Thursday, September 18 - Sunday, October 12

Emerald Coast Theatre Company Opens 13th Season with 'Beautiful - The Carole King Musical'


Ongoing through Saturday, October 18

Fairground Photo Tour with Sparkman Photography


Tuesday, September 30

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Painting with Pastels

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Ceramic Ghost Luminary Workshop

Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County Fall Class: Eco-Printing with Botanicals and Foliage


Wednesday, October 1 - Friday, October 31

Destin Fishing Rodeo


Wednesday, October 1

Destin Chamber's Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting

Sip & Shop at EKKO

The Village of Baytowne Wharf's Wednesday Night Concert Series


Thursday, October 2

United for Impact a Non-Profit Conference

Power Hours With Kevin: Free Business Consulting

Welcome Home Kitchen and Bath Ribbon Cutting

Cabaret at Seagar’s: An Evening with Bernadette Peters

Little Black Dress Night at Marina Cafe


Friday, October 3

City of Destin K-5 Volleyball Program

First Friday Concert Series at Watersound

Movies on The Lawn : Fall Edition

Karaoke at American Legion Post 296


Saturday, October 4 - Monday, October 6

Football Game Day Specials at The Island Resort


Saturday, October 4

Grand Boulevard’s Farmers’ Market

Baytowne Wharf Farmers Market

Home Healthcare Information Session

Rocktober Concert Series

2nd Gatsby Gala Benefitting Harlan's Place Foundation

Toast on the Coast Wine Pairing Dinner


Sunday, October 5

Bubbles & Brunch

Sunday Breakfast at American Legion Post 296

Destin Community Farmers Market

3rd Annual Birdies & Doubles Invitational Benefitting Harlan's Place Foundation

Junior League of the Emerald Coast's Toast on the Coast

A Bed 4 Me Dinner of Dreams: An Evening Under the Stars


If you would like your event listed here, please submit it to the Events Calendar at DestinChamber.com. Be sure to include your company name, as we only publish events of Destin Chamber members.

At 77, NWFSC Student and World Traveler Corina Zalace Proves It’s Never Too Late to Learn or Explore


Northwest Florida State College’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program Prepares Students for a High-Demand, High-Impact Career


Angel Tree Returns for Okaloosa Students


Northwest Florida State College Advanced Technology and Applied Sciences Launch Innovative Collaborations


Frances Roy Agency Promotes Nicole Malley to Manager of Digital Strategy


Coldwell Banker Realty Opens New Destin Office


CareerSource Okaloosa Walton Seeks Businesses for Paychecks for Patriots


Bit-Wizards Earn Top Employer Honors in Finest on the Emerald Coast Community’s Choice Awards


September 2025 Update from One Okaloosa EDC


A Superior Mechanical Launches Hometown Heroes Comfort Club


Deznie Quintanar Recognized by Florida Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas and State Board of Education


St. Joe Community Foundation Donates $35,000 To Emerald Coast Theatre Company


Superintendent Marcus Chambers Elected President of the Florida High School Athletic Association


Local High School Classroom Transformed into Brand-New Aerospace Lab


Hello Frances Podcast: Dynamic Pairings: Strength in Thought and Action


Read the September 2025 Issue of Destin Life


ECCAC Benefits from Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation Donation


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