#Sonder10: Sonder Heroes – @grandboulevard 🍖🔥🧡 We’re proud to recognize Grand Boulevard as a Sonder Hero for their incredible partnership in hosting and sponsoring the 30A BBQ Festival—an event that has quickly become one of our most successful and beloved community fundraisers. Since 2023, Grand Boulevard has served as the home of the festival, providing not just a venue, but an open-air atmosphere that brings people together. Over the past two years, the event has sold out and raised more than $137,000, while drawing hundreds of supporters to enjoy great food, cold drinks, live music, and collective purpose. We are incredibly grateful for Grand Boulevard’s support and the role they’ve played in helping transform the 30A BBQ Festival into a signature annual tradition for the Sandestin and 30A community. Together, we’re building something that’s here to stay. About Grand Boulevard: Located along Florida’s Emerald Coast, Grand Boulevard is a vibrant town center home to more than 60 retail stores, 16 restaurants and eateries, three hotels, a luxury cinema, and over 30 professional offices. Known for exclusive local boutiques, national brands, and exciting events, Grand Boulevard is more than a shopping destination—it’s a community hub grounded in a strong commitment to giving back. To the team at Grand Boulevard: thank you for providing the space, energy, and partnership to help bring this event to life. You are true Sonder Heroes. 🧡 (fb)

#Sonder10: Sonder Heroes – Proffitt PR 📣🧡 Some heroes don’t just dream big—they know how to execute. With creativity, precision, and heart, they turn great ideas into unforgettable experiences. We’re proud to recognize Proffitt PR as a Sonder Hero for their long-standing partnership and unmatched ability to bring events to life with lasting impact. Our collaboration with Jessica Proffitt and her incredible team began in the wake of Hurricane Michael, when we came together to provide relief services for families in Panama City, FL. We became fast friends—and Proffitt PR has been a champion for our mission ever since. Before the pandemic, they honored The Sonder Project as the beneficiary of multiple Sweet Sunday events at The Henderson - And in 2024, Proffitt PR helped take our work to the next level by becoming our official event partner for the 30A BBQ Festival at Grand Boulevard - With their expert guidance and flawless execution, we’ve transformed a beloved community tradition into a sustainable fundraising event we hope to grow together for years to come. 📌About Proffitt PR: Proffitt PR is a full-service boutique consulting firm specializing in public relations, marketing, community relations, and event planning. They curate and execute out-of-the-box, strategic campaigns and unforgettable experiences that elevate brands and connect them with their ideal audiences. With a personalized, hands-on approach, Proffitt PR turns great ideas into lasting impact—increasing both sales and impressions. To Jessica and the entire Proffitt PR team: thank you for your creativity, your execution, and your unwavering belief in the power of community. You are true Sonder Heroes. 🧡 (fb)