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Florida continues to constantly update and open properties that expand venue options for meeting and event planners. Here’s a roundup of the latest news around the state.

Time to roll out the barrel and discover unique suds & ales! The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin presents the 14th Annual Baytowne Wharf Beer Fest on October 7th & 8th, 2022. American specialty beers from around the nation will be available for participants to sample and savor.

Transfer pre-wedding planning stress to the beach honeymoon of your dreams. Escape in your vehicle where you can privately reminisce about the details of your wedding day and experience butterflies all over again. In a few hours, you will arrive at the most luxurious honeymoon destination along the Emerald Coast, Hotel Effie.

Talk to executives and owners of the biggest, most influential companies in Northwest Florida or to a person, and they will agree that the presence of small businesses in the region adds to the quality of life here.

Nicknamed the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," Destin has grown into one of the most popular vacation spots on the Florida Panhandle. Founded in the 1850s, Destin used to be a sleepy fishing town until a bridge connected the skinny peninsula with Florida's mainland.

Whether you’re seeking a luxury beach resort or a relaxing mountain retreat, here are five spots for the ultimate fall getaway— all within driving distance of Atlanta.