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Lucky Goat Coffee’s new Destin café opens Sept. 24. The Emerald Coast Science Center’s 10th Women in Science Conference comes to FWB, Silver Sands hosts its 3rd Hometown Heroes Event, and the Niceville Fire Department launches its first community survey. Also, Week 4 football recap, a Niceville-Choctaw volleyball showdown, today’s weather outlook, and tonight is the FWB City Council Candidate Forum.
EVENTS
Emerald Coast Science Center to host 10th annual Women in Science Conference
The Emerald Coast Science Center is marking a decade of its Women in Science Conference with this year’s event set for Sept. 22 at Beachside Church in Fort Walton Beach.
The 10th annual conference, held in partnership with Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and feature presentations from six local women working across science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. The event is designed to encourage young women to explore STEM education and career pathways by connecting them with role models who have built careers across a range of industries.
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GAMES
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SPORTS
Week 4 recap: Walton stays perfect, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach cruise in district play
Week 4 opened with a disruption when the Choctaw at Escambia matchup was postponed to Week 7 after strong thunderstorms Friday hampered Escambia’s field.
Beyond that, Mother Nature cooperated and the rest of the slate played out without a hitch.
Niceville, Fort Walton Beach and South Walton all earned bounce-back district wins, Walton showed no signs of slowing down coming off its bye week, and Freeport pulled away in the second half for a big road win.
Here’s how Week 4 played out from Travis Espy
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets to host 3rd annual Hometown Heroes Event
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Silver Sands Premium Outlets will hold its 3rd annual Hometown Heroes Event on Saturday, Sept. 19, giving families a chance to meet and interact with local first responders, military members and other community heroes.
The free event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the outlet center, located at 10562 Emerald Coast Parkway in Miramar Beach. Along with opportunities to connect with local heroes, the event will feature face painting, music and games for attendees of all ages.
More information is available at premiumoutlets.com/outlet/silver-sands.
PUBLIC SAFETY
Niceville Fire Department launches first community survey to guide strategic plan
The Niceville Fire Department has launched its first-ever community survey as the department works to develop a Strategic Plan for the next three to five years.
The survey gives residents, business owners and partnering agencies an opportunity to share their experiences, priorities and expectations for the department. Responses will help the department identify strengths, areas for improvement and goals for the years ahead, according to the department.
SPORTS
Niceville-Choctaw volleyball showdown goes the distance, Lady Eagles close it out
In what might be the game of the year so far, Niceville won 3-2 (26-24, 19-25, 25-19, 27-29, 15-9) at Choctaw on Thursday in a five-set battle that had everything — lead changes, momentum swings and clutch plays from both sides.
After Choctaw forced a fifth set by taking Set 4 in extra points, the Lady Indians jumped out to a 4-1 lead. But Niceville clawed back to tie it at six, and after the teams traded points to a 9-9 deadlock, the Lady Eagles reeled off six straight to end it.
Riley Skowronski, Anna Sutter and Carnley Summerlin led the way for Niceville, while Khloe Brockett, Janiya Brown and Callie Cotton anchored a Choctaw team that never backed down.
WEATHER
Today’s weather outlook
TODAY: Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 105. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
BUSINESS
Lucky Goat Coffee to open new Destin café on Sept. 24
Lucky Goat Coffee will bring its Tallahassee-roasted brews to the Emerald Coast later this month with the opening of a new café in Destin.
The location, called Lucky Goat City Market, is set to open Sept. 24 at 36150 Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 107.
Lucky Goat was founded 16 years ago and has grown into a specialty coffee brand with a following in Florida and across the country. The company roasts its coffee in Tallahassee.
The Destin café will follow the brand’s approach of designed spaces and trained baristas, the company said.
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